I contacted four scholarship mangement agencies via email and will anxiously await their reply. All charge fees of course but it sounds like some of them charge a small percentage of the overall scholarship budget. Let's see....
Thanks again,
NYCkid
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Scholarship for former JW's Proposal
by NYCkid insince such a program does not exist as far as i'm aware of, i am proposing setting up a scholarship program for former jw's.
from my understanding, a non-profit entity and a committee would need to be formed (not sure of legal criteria for european, australian, asian, latin american and south american countries).
although specific scholarship criteria would be discussed and formed by a committee, i believe this should only be offered to those who have taken the step to leave the organization and who have enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.. anyway, i've mentioned this to former jw friends in the past who all think it's a great idea but it goes nowhere...anyone on this board interested?
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Scholarship for former JW's Proposal
by NYCkid insince such a program does not exist as far as i'm aware of, i am proposing setting up a scholarship program for former jw's.
from my understanding, a non-profit entity and a committee would need to be formed (not sure of legal criteria for european, australian, asian, latin american and south american countries).
although specific scholarship criteria would be discussed and formed by a committee, i believe this should only be offered to those who have taken the step to leave the organization and who have enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.. anyway, i've mentioned this to former jw friends in the past who all think it's a great idea but it goes nowhere...anyone on this board interested?
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Thanks guys for the information. Also Jstalin thanks for the link..I had no idea organizations like this existed. I'm going to contact them, it does sound like this may be a good place to start especially since there is really no formal former JW organization that I'm aware of (other than Silent Lambs).
I'll pass along the information once I hear back from scholarships america. I guess the next step is to form a committee and determine the criteria. Then fundraise like hell. Even if we can only offer a couple hundred dollars a year to a student, I think we're setting a precedent and a positive message. Like I said before, I think it should be offered to former JWs although I'm not sure how that could be verified.
Best regards,
NYCkid
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Scholarship for former JW's Proposal
by NYCkid insince such a program does not exist as far as i'm aware of, i am proposing setting up a scholarship program for former jw's.
from my understanding, a non-profit entity and a committee would need to be formed (not sure of legal criteria for european, australian, asian, latin american and south american countries).
although specific scholarship criteria would be discussed and formed by a committee, i believe this should only be offered to those who have taken the step to leave the organization and who have enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.. anyway, i've mentioned this to former jw friends in the past who all think it's a great idea but it goes nowhere...anyone on this board interested?
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Since such a program does not exist as far as I'm aware of, I am proposing setting up a scholarship program for former JW's. From my understanding, a non-profit entity and a committee would need to be formed (not sure of legal criteria for European, Australian, Asian, Latin American and South American countries). Although specific scholarship criteria would be discussed and formed by a committee, I believe this should only be offered to those who have taken the step to leave the organization and who have enrolled in a two-year or four-year undergraduate and graduate programs.
Anyway, I've mentioned this to former JW friends in the past who all think it's a great idea but it goes nowhere...anyone on this board interested? Does anyone have fund-raising and legal experience to volunteer their expertise? Anyone interested to volunteer time?
Best regards,
NYCkid
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TV series&movies-CURSING!!!
by BlessedStar inhow do you feel about tv shows & movies at present?.
do you think it is appropriate for children to be viewing comedies with cursing and sexual encounters?.
don't you think movies have more cursing even though they are rated "g"?.
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Now see, bksbks....you have a valid complaint.
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TV series&movies-CURSING!!!
by BlessedStar inhow do you feel about tv shows & movies at present?.
do you think it is appropriate for children to be viewing comedies with cursing and sexual encounters?.
don't you think movies have more cursing even though they are rated "g"?.
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Normally I wouldn't even open a thread such as this but now that I have, I feel I must respond. Frankly I'm quite tired of prudish housewives who've found Jesus and probably have nothing better to do than to complain about the state of morality in his country which they feel is represented in television and film entertainment.
Why don't you try turning off your television or better yet, get rid of it altogether? Growing up as a JW, my family often played board and card games together with the TV off, which we still do today. If you feel that you must allow the TV to baby-sit your children, there are ways to select what they are watching. If you watch TV with them and come across offensive material, turn it off or use it as a conversation starter on why you feel such things are bad. Then you could explain why some people are not bothered by them and that you hope they will make the decisions for themselves when they are older.
I'm willing to bet that your children hear much worse on the playgrounds of their schools or local parks.
I can think of better things to complain about such as why people are dying every day in Iraq and Afghanistan because of an unjust war or in Kenya and Somalia from the worst drought ever recorded, or how the WTBTS violates basic human rights.
Putting things into perspective,
NYCkid
PS - Please, enough already with the "why I won't see Brokeback Mountain." I don't think most of us really care.
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The warnings were TRUE
by unique1 inyou know all the myspace.com warnings that were on here about elders on a witch hunt searching for active jw's blogs and using them against them?
well the elders didn't search but an old aquaintenance did.
she was disfellowshipped for her blogs concerning all the casual sex she was having.
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Unique1,
I'm outraged for you. Since you're a resident of the United States, your freedom of speech is protected. If the Society wants to operate like the Gestapo then we must take them to task for it.
Hope is works out for you, just stand up for yourself.
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The end of faith
by poppers inhas anyone heard of sam harris and read his book, "the end of faith"?
http://samharris.org/ .
sam harris cranks out blunt, hard-hitting chapters to make his case for why faith itself is the most dangerous element of modern life.
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Yeah, I'm a big fan of Sam Harris. The latest controversy regarding the Dutch cartoonist proves his argument more succinctly. Where are the moderate Muslims? Haven't heard much from them if there is such a thing as moderate Islam.
Islam = Jehovah's Witnesses? I see many similarities.
Regards,
NYCkid
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So much criticism...but what's the answer?
by thankyou12 inhi guys,.
good discussion here.
thanks.. what is real christianity?
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Welcome thank you12,
I think purplesofa, spectre, jgnat and others expressed my sentiments well. I know it's a bit disconcerting to say the least when suddenly (or over time), the truth we knew is no longer the truth. In our former life, everything was explained to us, wrapped up in a neat and tidy package. As long as we had The Truth it was comforting and protective.
In my opinion, I don't think there's one truth in real life since our existence is so diverse and evolutionary. What's true to me may not be true to you or the next person and so forth, and what was true a few weeks ago may not be true now. That's how life is. Imagine for one moment what life would be like if we all sought the truth in ourselves while respecting the truths in others? Once religion (in all it's forms) came into the picture some 6000 years ago, the truth has been hidden and disguised.
Best wishes on your most wonderful and privileged journey. Today is the first day of the rest of your life (sorry I know this is a bit Oprahish).
(ps. I would like to add to be cautious, you may be contacted by some people who use this discussion board to recruit members for specific belief systems. Give yourself some time and find your own)
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What Went Thru Your Mind While Sitting at The Meetings?
by minimus ini used to listen but not really.
i'd look at the platform/speaker stand, look like i was paying attention, get antsy, and find another elder to "discuss" something ith.
i just got to the meeting----right before it was to start and if the talkative po decided that his last part was going to go overtime, i'd put on my coat and look at the big clock on my way out in front of everyone and leave for the local bar.
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When I was at the hieght of my JW-ness, it was: "what a good point, I'm not doing enough for Jehovah, I sure have to work on this and do better, I'm never doing enough, have to do more, I'm not a good enough Christian and if I don't shape up I'm going to be pecked on by birds after armegeddon."
Towards the end of my career as a JW, it was more like, "what am I doing here, I don't belong here anymore, something's not right, get me the hell out of the place, besides the gold and blue color scheme needs a major redux."
Regards,
NYCkid
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Talked to an elder about the BIG NEWS
by Jez ini had the opportunity to have a discussion with an elder the other day.
we were both in a public place and we started to talk.
he was depressed because one of his teens is now df'ed.
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Jez, you're so good at incidental witnessing.
Regards,
NYCkid