unfortunately I think that even if they voted on certain issues like blood, little would change. maybe the number of meetings would lower, but I think most witness agree with the conteversial issues like blood, many won't even take fractions, let alone get rid of the bans. I know a lot of JW's think that shunning proves we are true christians and probably wound't get rid of it. A lot are true believers and are witnesses because they agree with the WT on these issues.
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If JW's could have secret ballot or poll in the KH-
by moshe ini wonder what would happen if jw's could have a secret ballot/poll in their kh's?
would they vote to eliminate field service requirements?-yes, i think.
three hours of meetings during the week?- voted down shunning?- voted down blood transfusion penalty?- gone,too others?.
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yes I am, why wouldn't you want to be? you don't need them when your dead. why not help save some one else?
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ROFL! Is this desperation for SOMETHING to create urgency?
by AuldSoul inmy wife got this by email.
it passed through many channels getting to her, literally hundreds of others received it.
it is unreal!subject: fw: daniel advancement of the stone... interesting.
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Collegegurl
Some one at my hall had a copy of that and was showing it around. I could hardly keep from laughing. They were serious, I know other people that saw it thought it was interesting and great. "were almost there" as if these pictures really mean anything.
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I BELIEVE THIS IS AN OUT AND OUT LIE
by Gill inok. i've just read this in the march 2006 - i reckon its an out and out lie and i challenge anyone to find a school where this is happening.. this is in the young people ask section:.
'how can i say no to sex at school?'.
"every day, kids are talking about sex.
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Collegegurl
kissing and holding hand happens, which to a strict jw would be immoral especially for homosexuals. I never even heard a rumor of kids having sex at school. It's not like random people approach others and ask for sex, at least not at my old school. I'm sure it has happened before, but its not a big problem. now what happens at their homes may be a different story.
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YOU EVER FEEL SCARED IT IS THE TRUTH?
by Cordelia injust wondered as im prob about to give up so much, coz i dont think it is the truth but its come as such a shock!.
my family believe it so much, my dad feels he can answer any question i have, and being brought up in it sometimes it scares me.
coz my family believe it so much, .
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Collegegurl
Occasionally. The first six months that I started questioning I was very scared that if the big A came I was going to be the only one in my family who died. But as I learned more about the history of the watchtower, the UN, and 587, the fear has faded. The more I learn the less I worry. I know in my heart there is no way that "the truth" is the truth. It just takes time. The truth will set you free.
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EMAIL DRIVE for AP Blood News
by Severus inemail drive
we are still working to collect email addresses of jehovah's witnesses and others who may be interested in the blood issue.. this is a means for there to be direct exposure for otherwise close-minded jws.
many are reading the ap new article in their paper.
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are you sure she didn't get it? b/c i sent in one of my e-mail addresses with my list so I could see exactly what they would get, I wanted to be sure it was real, and I recieved it just fine.
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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 2-5-06 WT Study (Trust)
by blondie incomments you will not hear at the 02-0o5-06 wt study (january 1, 2006 issue, pp.
review comments will be in red.
wt material from today's wt will be in black.
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Collegegurl
7. Anyone who does not trust firmly in Jehovah might think differently. The
majority of humans view material wealth as a major key to security. Hence,
parents have encouraged their offspring to invest much of their young adulthood
in higher education, hoping that it will prepare them for well-paying careers.
Sadly, some Christian families have found the cost of such an investment to be
very high, as their children have lost their spiritual focus and turned to
pursuing materialistic goals.They don't even try to justify their anti-college views with a scripture. I don't know how I ever stomached these manipulative articles.
I can't wait to sit through a paragraph about how people who go to college don't trust in Jehovah, while everyone looks at me.
Great job Blondie!
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How many here used to attend meetings un prepared?
by JH inon sundays, i hardly ever read my watchtower.
i would take 2 minutes to underline here and there just to look good.
if i wanted to make a comment at the watchtower study , i'd read 1 or 2 paragraphs and answer the question related to those paragraphs, that's it.
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I haven't prepared since I was little and I studied with my parents. I always underline a few sentences in the wt or the whatever BS book we are on so I look like a good witness. I usually just read scriptures for my answers, that takes no preparation. I don't think I've ever really read the KM.
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To all active JWs or double life JWs
by NowImFree inone of the previous posts made me wonder how many active jws post on this site and how many of you are only in because not wanting to lose your family and you are leading a double life and also how many of you are still active but questioning.
please, all of you, i would like to hear your stories (of course not enough info to give away your identity) and why you are still in.
i think a lot of us that are out would be interested.. nowimfree.
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*Sigh* ; I have 3 boxes of stuff hidden in the back of my closet full of "worldly stuff" ; Ray's book, RPG games (Ooooh D&D, so evil.... ; Oooh), The Lord of the Rings and other fantasy novels, Anime (violence, magic, revealing outfits, etc...) ; and live in constant fear of being discovered.
I'm with you there Shador.
hang in there and welcome to the board.
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To all active JWs or double life JWs
by NowImFree inone of the previous posts made me wonder how many active jws post on this site and how many of you are only in because not wanting to lose your family and you are leading a double life and also how many of you are still active but questioning.
please, all of you, i would like to hear your stories (of course not enough info to give away your identity) and why you are still in.
i think a lot of us that are out would be interested.. nowimfree.
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Collegegurl
I'm in because of my family. I still live with my parents so right now I don't have a choice. Their house, their rules. I attend most meetings except when I'm "sick" or have "homework" which happens rather frequently. Actually except for the college deal, most would consider me to be pretty strong. It makes me rather sick.