Posts by willowmoon

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Tears, Outrage After Teacher Denies Santa Claus's Existence...

by Elsewhere in

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onder if the teacher is a jw.

http://www.ldnews.com/fastsearchresults/ci_3334327.

grinchy remark sends kids home in tears.

willowmoon

The fun is only there until the child realizes they've been taught to believe in something false and imaginary -- then goes a little deeper because of the teaching that the child must be 'good' in order to get the gifts, so there's another destructive factor in the mix.

I agree, they do figure out the santa lie themselves... at the same time, they figure out the deceit of the adults who encouraged them to believe it was real.

There are plenty of wonderful, innocent activities that trigger the imaginations of children.

Ian, sorry, but honestly I fail to see what is so magical about christmas..... but we know that's another whole discussion!

I think the teacher DID think, and did the right thing by being honest to herself and the kid.

Long live Ian!

willow

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Tears, Outrage After Teacher Denies Santa Claus's Existence...

by Elsewhere in

jw
friends

onder if the teacher is a jw.

http://www.ldnews.com/fastsearchresults/ci_3334327.

grinchy remark sends kids home in tears.

willowmoon

under, there's NOTHING wrong with kids having dreams and little make believe stories --- I agree, it's important to the development of their imaginations and good to stimulate creativity.

They also need to understand what is PRETEND and what's REALITY. It's up to the adults to teach them this, and not perpetuate what amounts to a lie in the child's eyes.

We don't encourage them to believe Bugs Bunny is real do we? Why should the fantasy of santa claus or any other imaginary character be any different?

It's funny isn't it, the differences? I understand your feeling about your childhood --
to that point though, Id rather have been taught to believe in God, not imaginary icons that offered nothing except materialism and dishonesty, and an unrealistic view of the world and the adults in it.

willow

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Tears, Outrage After Teacher Denies Santa Claus's Existence...

by Elsewhere in

jw
friends

onder if the teacher is a jw.

http://www.ldnews.com/fastsearchresults/ci_3334327.

grinchy remark sends kids home in tears.

willowmoon

Were those children crying because their teacher told the truth or because their parents lied to them?

Thats the important question, the one that everyone, especially parents, need to consider. Children are taught that lying is bad, yet adults think nothing of perpetuating the lie that santa brings them gifts for being 'good'. Same as teaching children never to talk to strangers and candy is bad for their health. Then the adults encourage them to beg candy (treats) from strangers on Halloween. The list goes on -- easter bunny, tooth fairy, birthdays etc No wonder the children cry.... how confusing and disappointing to see what hypocrites the adults are.

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New Yorkers: how are you getting to work during the MTA strike?

by NewYork44M in

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friends

my commute has gone from 40 minutes to over two hours.

i first walk across the brooklyn bridge to the wtc path terminal.

i then take the path to 33rd.

willowmoon

wombat, many New Yorkers are NOT complaining. They're enjoying the walking, making new car pool buddies, laughing with strangers, using the commuting down time to eat and socialize ...employers are gracious, cab drivers are polite, police are helpful and...... as always ....... New Yorkers are pulling together in a positive way --- as they do in every situation that befalls the city.

These are the pics you won't see on your local news. The media would rather paint a negative picture of victims and criminals.

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I am new to the forum!! Help!

by Jdarley in

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friends

i have come to this website/forum looking for friendship and guidance along with a bit of support.

i hope here i can learn more about jehovah.

my family is soo against it, and i hope i can gain more knowledge here, for i am thirsty for it.

willowmoon

Hi Jdarley! Welcome

May I ask, why is your family soo against it?

willow

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Does anyone collect antique china?

by Billygoat in

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a couple months ago we had a garage sale.

we gathered old useless boxes of stuff from friends and family.

stuff they were wanting to just trash and we took it to sell.

willowmoon

Hi Billygoat, I'm only familiar with Limoges, I think the value depends on whether it's hand-painted or a transfer design, where it was made, age and condition. You need to talk to a couple of reputable dealers, you could have something quite valuable. I had a set of Limoges dinnerware from my grandmother, was amazed at what a dealer paid for it! Just be sure to talk to more than one dealer, and do some research first. Kovels is supposed to be a good resource, they publish books and also http://www.kovels.com .

I hope you've got some treasures!

willow

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Do you like Winter?

by JH in

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friends

well, this is the first day of winter.

for all those who love winter snow, ice, slush, slipping and falling, colds and sore throats, frostbite and shoveling, enjoy it,.

so, to all winter lovers, enjoy it !!!!!!

willowmoon

I like winter, the air is fresh and clean and kills a lot of nasty germs and pollution. Skiing and ice boating are great sports. I equally like every other season too.

The nice thing about seasons is that they always end, and they all hold HOPE for something different at the end, even if it's just a better climate!

willow

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"Hosea" WT Study, Walking With God

by willowmoon in

i found yesterday's wt study to be one of the more thoughtful in recent weeks.

it carried some important lessons and reminders, especially in reinforcing the kindness and mercy with which jehovah views us, even when we are at our very worst.

i'm still thinking about it today... .

willowmoon

I found yesterday's WT study to be one of the more thoughtful in recent weeks. It carried some important lessons and reminders, especially in reinforcing the kindness and mercy with which Jehovah views us, even when we are at our very worst. I'm still thinking about it today...

It was encouraging to hear others' thoughts, also to see a more gentle and understanding spirit moving among the congregation as the meeting progressed. Anyone else notice this?

willow

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"THIS IS JEHOVAH'S HOUSE..." GAG!

by stillAwitness in

some of the kids my age in my hall are just an insult to my generation.

at the service meeting last week i was talking with one and we were near the front of the hall and there were a bunch of little kids running and jumping around the stage.

she goes: "what a shame.

willowmoon

I never heard the the speakers' platform referred to as Jehovah's throne, but if someone wants to view it with that degree of respect, there's nothing wrong with it.

It IS Jehovah's house because it's where we gather as a group to worship Him. It really just comes back to common courtesy -- showing respect and good manners in another's house or property. Children can and should be taught the appropriate places to run around and play.

willow

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Defd, why do witnesses practice infant baptism?

by in a new york bethel minute in

instead of highjacking an earlier thread on young ones getting baptized, i thought i'd just start a new one and ask our favourite dub lurker why his faith practices infant baptism.

and defd, if you feel that a 7 or 8 or even 12 year old isn't an infant with regards to making major decisions, i would like to hear your explanation.

bethel

willowmoon

Hi Bethel, Defd asked me to let you know you can email him at [email protected] and he'll answer the question. He doesn't want to be part of this forum anymore and requested his account be deleted, but said anyone is welcome to send him an email.

willow