i was just reading a news article and this jumped out at me for some reason(this isn't a political thread!):.
another traveler, khadija tawfek mouhsin, said his brother was killed last year en route to karbala, but that he was determined to make the journey.
"the terrorists give us the chance to go to paradise," the 39-year-old shiite pilgrim said.. my mind went to work on the word "paradise" and what we(exjw's) used to picture paradise as being.
Actually, the Aposta Fest would be visited by many people.
The number of these is as the sand of the sea. 9 And they advanced over the breadth of the earth and encircled the camp of the holy ones and the beloved city. At the end of the GLOBAL Apostafest, there seems to be an enormous firework culminating in a big bang, which would make 1 jan timessquare a boring event.
However, on the what if.....I would go on living. Making fun, taking the mickey out of them. See above.
Cheers
Borgia
during my fading process i started to see a routine that much like pavlov's bell.
years of mental conditioning had people trained to behave and react in a certain way.
one thing that always annoyed me was the conditioned applause response to talks at the assembly.
B.A.
I did the same thing with my friends back then. I just did not realize what it really meant.
It's fun to stirr things up a little and kick a holy house so once in a while.
Cheers
Borgia
then i hung up on him.
it was so frustrating to his self righteous attitude under the banner of love.
yes, i went over the top, but i couldn't take it anymore.
Mavie,
With me although it was a spur of the moment response, the ultimate descision to do so, had long been cooking. It's been 4 years now since I disowned the ole man and I must say I don't miss him.
so, Good for you. Be happy.
Cheers
Borgia
apr km insert.
"even during leisure time , such as when going out to eat after the programme , we should dress as befits ministers... and should not wear such clothing as jeans , shorts or t-shirts.
what a witness this will give to the community.".
Well, they have been indicating it for years but never dared saying it out loud like this. More or less like: look at the pictures in literature.......
Going back to old times....
http://www.picturehost.co.uk/img/a9b827d5a5625b4d0ff6a5df8314881c/gardening+in+suit+no+tie.jpg
Cheers
Borgia
the april 15, 2007 watchtower revolves around the congregation, it's benefits and requirements.. the second study article is let the congregation be built up.
under the subheading sticking with the congregation the society acknowledges those who cannot accept a certain teaching even after doing research in their publications.. .
para 14 consider another possibility involving the congregation.
Captives of a concept .....actually should read: captives of a deception
No wonder they want a private for JW publisher in goodstanding only issue.....
I wonder if there will be a witnesses in goodstanding only directive on that first page of every issue.....
Cheers
Borgia
this is great.
i was suffering through an interminably long sunday p.m. public talk (we flip-flopped w/ the other cong--at least sunday a.m. was a little more tolerable because there was still some of the day left to do something).
the speaker was talking about "physical training being beneficial for a little" and how some exercise was necessary.
Alpaca,
Welcome and yes, nice entry story!
Cheers
Borgia
hello chumz on the board.
nothing really to do with jwism but who prefers the american 'bourbon' type such as 'wild turkey', 'jim beam' etc or who prefers a fine single malt scotch such as 'glenfiddich' or 'glenmorangie'?
i am not trying to stir up nationalism with this question but am just genuinely curious.. lfcv.
thank you for this place in cyber space, this is therapy for me.
there is something about writing things down, that helps put things in perspective........ the day i left it was pouring rain........i really screwed up, i found out the night before, as i was packing things up, that i had way under estimated how much stuff i had.
i had two large suit cases (that i could barely shut the lids on) and a large army duffel bag.
New Boy, Nice Avatar.....
Any particular place you would like to land your plane in......
Cheers
Borgia
with mary's review of the april 1 wt study article and this weeks public talk by the circuit overseer on obeying the channel of communication that jehovah has provided through means of the faithful and discreet slave, things are really hotting up.. the co practically shouted that we had to obey jesus' representatives to gain salvation.
this repetitive mantra of obey the channel, obey god's representatives, obey the faithful and discreet slave is really scary.. they have already replaced jesus as their old testament priesthood takes over, they have sidelined all non-anointed as "companions" of jesus, what more do they want?.
this is getting increasingly like what daniel and his three companions had to face - worship the golden image or die.. is it me or has the drumbeat of obeying the faithful slave taken on a decidedly louder beat?.
Since I only "enjoy" the sunday meeting: we just concluded the CO visit and I thought: this guy must be kidding.....
Cheers
Borgia
hello chumz on the board.
nothing really to do with jwism but who prefers the american 'bourbon' type such as 'wild turkey', 'jim beam' etc or who prefers a fine single malt scotch such as 'glenfiddich' or 'glenmorangie'?
i am not trying to stir up nationalism with this question but am just genuinely curious.. lfcv.
Eh.....
Speyside is not really my favorite, although I do not discount it.
My taste: Islay malts: 16 years at least of which my favorite: Bowmore which I am enjoying right now!
Cheers
Borgia
