DakotaRed

Joined

• started 81 topics
• posted 2,836 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by DakotaRed

• 
  34

  Feeling Pain...no one hurts my 8 yr old son

  by LyinEyes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i will start off saying that at first when i was trying to think of a title to this thread the only word that came to mind, was two really............sorry but i am trying to not get this edited.... i will feel bad for the words i want to say right now.

  f you daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

  and that the one pappaw would give his life for him.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  ((((Dede))))

  There are no comforting words. I agree with you, hurt me if you wish, leave my kids alone. I can't think of a single reason to call the Watchtower Christian or godly at all. To cause that pain in a small child is unforgiveable. Never mind their false prophecies and all, they have hurt children and that alone is unforgiveable.

  I grew up with only one grandpa, never met my Dads dad. He lived in Alabama and was divorced from my Grandma. I miss not getting to at least meet him and see what sort of man he was. BTW, religion caused his divorce too from my grandma, her opting for the First Assembly of God and following them to a "T."

  As a grandpa myself now, no religion or group had better try to come between me and my grandsons. The pain I felt growing up is something I will do my utmost to ensure they never feel, just as I did their mom.

  You have every right to be angry and upset that your son feels this way. Just let him feel the love he does have and ignore the rest. He will grow up alright. You and WT are good parents, we all see that. It is your Dad that is missing out on a great thing.

  Lew W
• 
  15

  Abusive Husbands

  by comforter in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  should abewsive husbands be df from jws?

  the bible don't say nothing about beating your wive being a df offense.

  the nameless one guess christian men ken beet they wives without df..

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  Eny man theyat beets or hets hes wiphe shud not onle be desfelowshiped, but neds to be jealied tew, efter hes but is kiked.
• 
  45

  Jesus Is God (John 1:1)

  by JesusISJehovah in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  according to john 1:1, jesus is god.

  how do jehovah's witnesses rationalize that blatant statement of jesus' deity?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  To me, we can argue the semantics of translations and rip verses apart all we want. Various translations use different wording and depending on our own preconceived notions, we will see what we want to see.

  However, there are a couple that are worded exactly the same in all translations and to me, disporve any thought of Jesus' equality with God or being part of a trinity.

  John 17:3. And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. (RSV)

  If Jesus himself calls the Father the only true God, why is that so hard to accept?

  1 Corinthians 15:27. "For God has put all things in subjection under his feet." But when it says, "All things are put in subjection under him," it is plain that he is excepted who put all things under him.
  28. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things under him, that God may be everything to every one. (RSV)

  Jesus cannot be equal if he too will be subjected to God and hands all things over to God.

  There are quite a few others, but these two alone show me that Jesus cannot be equal or part of triune godhead, especially Jesus' own words.

  Lew W
• 
  12

  2003 Our Year

  by DakotaRed in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as i sit here online watching the new year come in the central time zone, and me in the pacific, witchywoman and i both wish to extend a very happy new years greetings to all of you.

  2003 is going to be our year.

  i hope all of you have a wonderful year ahead too.. lew w & anita

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  Thanks all for the well wishes, you are all truly great people.

  Notperfect, you have to supply me with copies of all gossip that feeds my male ego

  Katie & Craig, what can I say? You two are an inspiration to me. Call whenever you two are ready for the ziti dinner

  Heaven, sweet as ever. Your hubby is a lucky guy.

  Searcher and Ugg, thanks, you are great.

  Rhonda, we both think you are a real sweet and fantastic lady.

  Luiquidizer, unless your loved one is married to someone else, get something going with them. 2003 is a good year for it. LOL, every year is good for it.

  Gumby, thanks, you made me smile.

  All of you are just really great and again, we wish all a very happy and wonderful 2003.

  Lew W & Anita
• 
  2

  Happy New Year!

  by bikerchic in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it has been a great year,.

  but an even better one is ahead,.

  because the new year can be anything.

  1. 
  2. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  Craig and Katie, I can't think of a better way for you start a new year than by getting married.

  I wish for you too to live long as husband and wife and enjoy many years together.

  Happy 2003 to you both.

  Lew W
• 
  12

  2003 Our Year

  by DakotaRed in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as i sit here online watching the new year come in the central time zone, and me in the pacific, witchywoman and i both wish to extend a very happy new years greetings to all of you.

  2003 is going to be our year.

  i hope all of you have a wonderful year ahead too.. lew w & anita

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  As I sit here online watching the new year come in the Central Time Zone, and me in the Pacific, Witchywoman and I both wish to extend a very Happy New Years greetings to all of you. 2003 is going to be our year. I hope all of you have a wonderful year ahead too.

  Lew W & Anita
• 
  15

  help for hangovers

  by heathen in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here is a site that might help those who get a little carried away tonight .http://www.all-about-hangovers.com/.

  have fun

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  By far, the easiest way to deal with a hangover is don't get drunk in the first place. If you are going to drink, limit yourself. If you need to get drunk to have a good time, find out why. You an have just as good a time sober, unless you have some problems.

  Lew W (of the spoil sport class )
• 
  22

  My Message To You

  by OrbitingTheSun in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  to many people, the new year symbolizes hope--a chance to cast away that which has bothered us, and to cultivate all of the things we have dreamt about throughout the year (but never found the energy to do).

  i both believe in and love the spirit of the new year, but it is vital for us to remember that the hope we feel now is merely the result of a collective belief in ourselves and in each other.

  there is no more opportunity on january 1st than there is on any other day of the year, yet we feel inspired and motivated to change our lives.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  OTS, very nicely said. I hope the coming year is a real good one for you, I'm looking forward to it myself.

  Lew W
• 
  43

  Keep or dump

  by Mercedes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i need some advice.

  i have been dating this guy for 3 years.

  of those 3 years, he has cheated on me many many times, but i can only prove some.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  I would have to say you are about 3 years late in dumping his sorry ass. If he is to get better, that is up to him, no need for you to keep hanging around living in fear.

  Move on and find a guy worthy of you.

  Lew W
• 
  43

  Bring the draft back? I fear for our sons..

  by LyinEyes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am feeling a bit emotional today,,,,,, i was watching cnn today and there is a big debate going on , if they are going to do another draft like back in the vietnam war.

  this made me stand still in my tracks.

  omg.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  DakotaRed

  Drafted soldiers SUCK as soldiers

  Wow, Yeru, things sure have changed in 30 years. Back during Vietnam, the draftees were amogst the best we had in Vietnam.

  I also see this as political wrangling from one politician trying to further his anti-military agenda, nothing more. Last I heard, it was a Democrat speaking it, if you can believe that.

  On another note, speaking from long ago and not wanting to add to anybodies concerns, the draft was a good thing before. It got many away from home for the first time and gave them discipline they didn't have. Of course, today's military is a lot more high tech than before, but even with all the technology, if it comes to another all out war, the infantry will still have to go in and finish it up.

  I believe an all volunteer Army is the best, but can also agree with a draft if more people are needed. I really hope it never comes to that, but we enjoy many of the freedoms we have due to men being drafted and sent off to fight during WW2. I really have mixed emotions about another draft and actually hope it never comes to that, but will remind all that we do owe each other for our freedoms and if it does come to it, more will be required to keep them.

  After my 2 tours in Vietnam, I had hoped to never see another war, but that hope faded long ago. Unless things have changed even more than I know, being drafted does not make one automatically infantry either, your test scores upon entry will determine what you do. I don't have the numbers right in front of me, but if checked, I seem to remember that draftees weren't the largest numbers killed in Vietnam, enlistees were. Even if drafted, that is no guaruntee of combat duty.

  In all, I hope and pray it doesn't return, but if it does, will again remind all that we enjoy our freedoms from past draftees and their sacrifices as well as their willingness to fight if sent to.

  Lew W (who still has his original draft notice)