those who already walk submissively will say there is no cause for alarm.
but submissiveness is not our heritage.
the first amendment was designed to allow rebellion to remain as our heritage.
I agree Crazy.
Complete freedom could cause anarchy. There must be some sort of order for things to work. Nothing wrong with that.
So I have to get a business license, or drivers license, etc. So friggen what. So I have to obey a few laws that make sense for everyone to follow. It keeps things working.
Things sure could be a lot worse.
kingdom hall football.
benchwarmer - those who do not sing.
quarterback sneak - the bad jw leaving quickly after the meeting so the elders dont counsel them.
Wild Turkey-
That is so right on!
Funny!
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if it wasn't for the internet, and sites like these, would you still be an active witness?
I was already out, but this site helps me remember reasons why the WTS is so messed up. I especially like the personal experiences.
those who already walk submissively will say there is no cause for alarm.
but submissiveness is not our heritage.
the first amendment was designed to allow rebellion to remain as our heritage.
Pom, I do empathize with your medical challenge. I know this country is not perfect, and in fact one of the things I would change if I could, would be changes in the health care system. I am certainly not a hard ass. I do care about people.
However, I still think that this is about the best that it gets. There is good, there is bad. We have to learn to live with that. If things are so wonderful elsewhere, why isn't there a mass exit of unhappy people?
Like I said, I do empathize with people that have challenges, but at the same time, I do believe we all have choices that we make on a daily basis. I believe, with certain very limited exceptions, that most people have the same opportunity in the US to make what they want with their life.
I do wish everyone the best, regardless of viewpoint.
gsx,
As a fellow martial artist, I think that story is great!
those who already walk submissively will say there is no cause for alarm.
but submissiveness is not our heritage.
the first amendment was designed to allow rebellion to remain as our heritage.
Pomegranate-
The reason that I have the things that I listed above, is not at all to say how great I am. I am just an average person in the United States who decided to do something productive. When one lives in a free country, they have the freedom to try something new. A new job, or better yet, to create their own business.
The opportunities are out there, not only for me, but for anyone who takes the time to do it. Too many people just sit on their ass and complain and don't do a damn thing about it. Then they look at those who have more, and don't realize that they worked for it.
People who are at the poverty level, can do something about it. I know, I was there. I spent many years struggling, however I did not give up. Too many people do.
I happen to be very ethical, and I strongly believe in having integrity in ones business, as well as everyday life. To get ahead in business or life, one does NOT have to resort to corruption, or illegal activities. I am proud of what I have done, and I have only begun.
I will stand up for what is right, and do unto others. Those who are hurting financially can do something about it. To start with, it means changing ones way of thinking. So many of those who are broke and complaining will absolutely do nothing to help themselves. How sad.
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i don't know about the rest of you but i spent the better part of my life believing that i would never die!
i think i have dealt with it....but it still almost seems unnatural.... we are all going to die???
I want to live long enough to enjoy and know my great great grandkids, along my wife's side.
those who already walk submissively will say there is no cause for alarm.
but submissiveness is not our heritage.
the first amendment was designed to allow rebellion to remain as our heritage.
pomegranate-
You say that I do not know what I speak.
I do know this:
I live in an awesome country. I have a wonderful wife and children. I own 3 successful businesses. I have material possesions. As long as I am not hurting others, I can say and do as I please. I have the right to believe whatever I want to. I have the freedom to worship as I want to. I can travel as I wish.
We can pick laws apart, we can over analyze, but in the end, this is a freedom based country.
No government law has ever tried to take the above listed things away from me.
I love the fact that I live here, and am happy to obey the laws of the land. I have too many rights to worry about some small petty laws.
And as I pointed to earlier, those who really have a problem with the country, also have the freedom to go elsewhere, if they so choose. Otherwise, lets all enjoy the freedoms that we have.
just felt i would address the mj issue seperate from the below posts.
all of mj's problems started with the jw's.
it's very obvious.
Just an added note, the father never had anything to do with the witnesses.
To date, the only ones that have anything to do with it is the oldest daughter, and the mom.
has anyone on this forum used hypnosis in an effort to lose weight or quit smoking?
if you have any experiences, please share.
Ken P. That is funny!
