Posts by betterdaze

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Inside District Convention Arena: Place an Ad

by Red Piller in

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i realized that i didn't state this properly on my last post..... you always see ads in the dc arenas.

how about one that everyone will see for 3 days runnning?

no commentary, just a picture.

betterdaze

"The gold is mine, the silver is mine."

No Coke for you, Sister Thirstingone! Put your change in the donation box instead.

~Sue

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New Information On Blood?

by EmptyInside in

i've overheard from a couple of elders,that they are going to be getting some new information on the blood issue.

now,i understand in the witness world,this could all be much ado about nothing.

but, does anyone know what this info could be?.

PSac, I was told verbally when I called Brooklyn. They didn't point me to any articles, as I explained that I was raised in it but never baptized and needed some clarification. So much had changed in the intervening years since I last studied. I had just learned about the fractions nonsense and was looking for a way around it, since my mother won't accept them anyway. She's "spiritually weak" in so many other ways, but on this one point "steadfast." And suffers from many ongoing health issues.

Not sure what it says in the new elder's book, or if this "conscience matter" has been spelled out directly in any of the publications over the years. I think the sheep don't really know about the DA option, or more would go that route and eventually become reinstated. I don't think the Masters would like that, evidence that you can accept blood and renew your JW status in a few months! But this is what I was told matter-of-factly when I called Brooklyn, like helping a relative choose DEATH one way or another was so natural. Maybe for the soul-less, sociopath robots who answer the phones at Bethel, but that just doesn't fly out here in the real world.

Looking forward to this new light on blood, but take it for granted it's just another legal "out" to protect themselves from liability. Personally, I'd like to see the Assisted Suicide Goon Squads (Hospital Liaison Committees) disbanded for good. THAT would go a long way, not far enough, but at least allow JWs and their families who actually care about them make informed decisions without undue pressure.

(Okay, now I'm going back to read Randy's post… )

~Sue

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New Information On Blood?

by EmptyInside in

i've overheard from a couple of elders,that they are going to be getting some new information on the blood issue.

now,i understand in the witness world,this could all be much ado about nothing.

but, does anyone know what this info could be?.

betterdaze

I thought that LEGALLY, the "no blood" issue is one of conscience?

IN other words, the WTBTS does not MANDATE the JW not get an blood transfusions but leave sit up to the individual to decide, isn't that the OFFICIAL position?

Yes, PSacramento is correct, it is a "conscience matter." If a JW accepts a transfusion, they automatically disassociate themselves, and will be treated as disfellowshipped. Essentially, they remove themselves from the congregation voluntarily and will be punished. Sit in the back, attend all meetings, etc. and be shunned by family/friends until the elders decide they can have their "privileges" back.

What's so heartless about this "arrangement", is that when you need the love and support of family/friends the most — during a life-threatening situation — your choice is DEATH physically, spiritually, sometimes both.

The Witnesses shoot their wounded, then kick them around when they're down for good measure. How Christlike! (Not.)

~Sue

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Proving Thor Exist: Reason why the proofs of God fail.

by bohm in

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had there been theistic/atheistic debates 1300 years ago, my relatives might have heard this definite argument for the thundergod thor:.

without thor there can be no lightning.lightning exist.therefore thor exist.

qed.the atheist in that time would properly have gone after #1. i imagine the theist would have said:.

betterdaze

Thor's existence is indisputable! I know 'cause I saw him on TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q631uZ6DQzg

~Sue

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Nothing......

by ziddina in

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betterdaze

Nothing comes from nothing

Nothing ever could… But somewhere in my yooooooouth or childhooood,

I must have done something good.

~Sue

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What the heck is that song on the radio (soundtrack movie I think)

by mamalove in

i keep hearing this song on the radio, top 40's type of station.

i think it is a song from a new movie soundtrack, either "the dilemma" or "just go with it" or "no strings attached.

" i heard it when i was in the other room when the tv was on, and it was one of those movie trailers i think....let's hope i am not going batty here.. the song is done by an african american singer i believe, and it has that 70's funk, stevie wonder type of sound/vibe to it.

betterdaze

Just heard the "Jets Rule" version on the radio tonight :–)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfTocQKy-bQ

~Sue

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Johnny the mysterious bethelite .. Six Screens conference call tonight Sat.Jan 15, 2011

by koolaid-man in

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announcement........ http://sixscreensofthewatchtower.com/upcoming.html.

we are all anticipating the return of the active bethelite ,johnny, who was hiding in a closet talking to us from the world headquarters of jehovah's witnesses.

link to jan.1,2011 call.... http://www.sixscreensofthewatchtower.com/conferencecall-1-1-11.html .