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  4.00 today

  by mouthy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you are in the los angeles area, please tune into kkla at 99.5 fm at 4:25 today.

  the frank pastore show begins at 4:00 pacific time.

  if you are out of the los angeles metro area, you can still listen to kkla online at http://kkla.com/ and click on the "listen live" button at the top (remembering your respective time zone).

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  kwr

  I think pulling the tax exempt status of any religion that preaches hate is fair game. So if the JW's preach hate then they should lose their tax exempt status also.
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  4.00 today

  by mouthy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you are in the los angeles area, please tune into kkla at 99.5 fm at 4:25 today.

  the frank pastore show begins at 4:00 pacific time.

  if you are out of the los angeles metro area, you can still listen to kkla online at http://kkla.com/ and click on the "listen live" button at the top (remembering your respective time zone).

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  kwr

  I'm not a JW Mouthy.
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  4.00 today

  by mouthy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you are in the los angeles area, please tune into kkla at 99.5 fm at 4:25 today.

  the frank pastore show begins at 4:00 pacific time.

  if you are out of the los angeles metro area, you can still listen to kkla online at http://kkla.com/ and click on the "listen live" button at the top (remembering your respective time zone).

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  kwr

  The MacGregors are a hate group that rants about other religions like the KKK rants about blacks. The citizens of Canada should not have to support their hate ministry with tax dollars.
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  4.00 today

  by mouthy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you are in the los angeles area, please tune into kkla at 99.5 fm at 4:25 today.

  the frank pastore show begins at 4:00 pacific time.

  if you are out of the los angeles metro area, you can still listen to kkla online at http://kkla.com/ and click on the "listen live" button at the top (remembering your respective time zone).

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  kwr

  Can someone record this segment and place it on the Internet? I tried the listen live button, but received technical errors from it from SQL.
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  Are Witnesses ''allowed'' to attend funeral of a known homosexual? Quotes?

  by ThomasCovenant in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  help needed as i can't access my wt cd rom.

  is there anything in the society's literature to say that a 'brother' shouldn't attend the funeral of a person who was known to be homosexual.

  if so could someone provide references/quotes.

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  kwr

  This was printed at the watchtower web site.

  Homosexuality —How Can I Avoid It?

  “When I was 12, I was attracted to a girl at school. I was confused and
  worried that I might be a lesbian.”—Anna.*

  “During my teens I struggled with an attraction to other males. Deep down, I
  knew those thoughts weren’t normal.”—Olef.

  “My girlfriend and I kissed once or twice. Since I still liked boys, I
  wondered if I might be bisexual.”—Sarah.

  TODAY’S tolerant attitudes have prompted a number of youths to experiment with
  same-sex relationships. “Many girls in my school claim to be either lesbian,
  bisexual, or ‘bi-curious,’” says 15-year-old Becky. Christa, 18, finds the
  situation similar at her school. “Two classmates have actually propositioned
  me,” she says. “One wrote me a note asking if I wanted to see what it was like
  to be with a girl.”

  With same-sex relationships being flaunted so openly, you may wonder: ‘Is
  homosexuality really bad? What if I’m attracted to someone of my sex? Does
  that mean I’m gay?’

  How Does God View Homosexuality?
  Today, many people—even some clergymen—soft-pedal the issue of homosexuality.
  Yet, the Bible leaves no room for confusion. It tells us that Jehovah God made
  man and woman and that he purposed for sexual desires to be fulfilled only
  between husband and wife. (Genesis 1:27, 28; 2:24) It comes as no surprise,
  then, that the Bible condemns homosexual acts.—Romans 1:26, 27.

  Of course, many would say that the Bible is out-of-date. For example,
  14-year-old Megan asserts, “Some of the things stated in the Bible have no
  place in today’s world.” But why are some so quick to make that claim? Often,
  it is because the Bible’s view conflicts with their own. They reject God’s
  Word because it teaches something different from what they want to believe.
  That view is biased, though, and the Bible encourages us to rise above such
  closed-minded thinking! In fact, in his Word, Jehovah God urges us to consider
  the fact that his commandments are for our good. (Isaiah 48:17, 18) That is
  reasonable. After all, who knows our human makeup better than our Creator?

  As a young person, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions. What if you
  feel attracted to a member of the same sex? Does this automatically mean that
  you are a homosexual? No. Remember, you are in “the bloom of youth,” a period
  in which you are subject to involuntary sexual arousal. (1 Corinthians 7:36)
  For a time, your attention may focus on a member of the same sex. But having
  such an attraction does not mean that you are gay. In fact, statistics
  indicate that such inclinations usually fade in time. Still, you might wonder,
  ‘How do these desires start in the first place?’

  Some say that homosexuality is rooted in the genes. Others say it is a learned
  behavior. It is not the purpose of this article to delve into the
  “nature-versus-nurture” debate. Indeed, it seems that it would be a gross
  oversimplification to attribute homosexuality to a single cause.
  Homosexuality—much like other forms of behavior—appears to be far more complex
  than that.

  Regardless of the cause, the important thing to realize is that the Bible
  condemns homosexual acts. Thus, the person who is struggling with same-sex
  desires is presented with a reachable goal—he or she can choose not to act on
  those desires. To illustrate: A person might be “disposed to rage.” (Proverbs
  29:22) In the past he may have freely given in to fits of anger. After
  studying the Bible, though, he becomes aware of the need to develop
  self-control. Does this mean that he will never again feel anger welling up
  inside him? No. However, because he knows what the Bible says about
  uncontrolled anger, he refuses to succumb to his feelings. It is similar with
  a person who has felt attracted to others of the same sex but who has now come
  to learn what the Bible says about homosexual practices. On occasion, an
  improper desire may still present itself. Nevertheless, by heeding the counsel
  of the Bible, the person can refrain from acting on that desire.

  Granted, same-sex desires may be strongly entrenched. Be assured, though, that
  even deeply rooted wrong desires are not insurmountable. (1 Corinthians 9:27;
  Ephesians 4:22-24) Ultimately, you are in control of how you will live.
  (Matthew 7:13, 14; Romans 12:1, 2) And despite claims to the contrary, you can
  learn to control your impulses—or at least refrain from acting on them.

  Reject Wrong Practices
  How can you keep from getting involved in homosexual practices?

  First Throw all your anxieties upon Jehovah in prayer, confident that “he
  cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22) Jehovah can fortify you with a
  peace that “excels all thought.” This can ‘guard your heart and your mental
  powers’ and give you “power beyond what is normal” to keep from acting on
  wrong desires. (Philippians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 4:7) Sarah, who struggled with
  the fear that she might be bisexual, says: “Whenever my thoughts disturb me, I
  pray; and Jehovah sustains me. Without his help I couldn’t have dealt with
  this problem. Prayer is my lifeline!”—Psalm 94:18, 19; Ephesians 3:20.
  Second Fill your mind with upbuilding spiritual thoughts. (Philippians 4:8)
  Read the Bible daily. Never underestimate its power to shape your mind and
  heart for good. (Hebrews 4:12) A young man named Jason says: “The
  Bible—including scriptures such as 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10 and Ephesians 5:3—has
  had a powerful effect on me. I read these scriptures whenever wrong desires
  occur.”
  Third Shun pornography and gay propaganda, which will only fuel wrong
  thoughts.# (Psalm 119:37; Colossians 3:5, 6) Some motion pictures and
  television programs also foster the belief that homosexuality is nothing more
  than a so-called alternative lifestyle. “The world’s warped thinking affected
  my mind and added to my sexual confusion,” says Anna. “Now I steer clear of
  anything or anyone that promotes homosexuality.”—Proverbs 13:20.

  Fourth Seek out a confidant, and talk to him or her about your thoughts.
  (Proverbs 23:26; 31:26; 2 Timothy 1:1, 2; 3:10) Olef, who sought the help of a
  Christian elder, recalls: “His counsel was very effective. I wished I had
  spoken to him a lot earlier.”
  Do Not Give Up!
  Of course, some would say that there’s no point in doing all this, that you
  should simply embrace your sexuality and accept what you are. But the Bible
  says that you can do better than that! It tells us, for example, that some
  early Christians who had formerly practiced homosexuality changed. (1
  Corinthians 6:9-11) You too can win the battle—even if at this point it is
  only being waged in your heart.

  If your desires persist, do not give up or conclude that you are a lost cause.
  (Hebrews 12:12, 13) All of us battle wrong inclinations at times. (Romans
  3:23; 7:21-23) If you refuse to act on wrong desires, in time they may
  subside. (Colossians 3:5-8) Above all, lean on Jehovah for help. He loves you
  and knows what will make you happy. (Isaiah 41:10) Yes, “trust in Jehovah and
  do good . . . , and he will give you the requests of your heart.”—Psalm 37:3,
  4.

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  * Names in this article have been changed.

  # “Metrosexuality”—a lifestyle in which men give excessive attention to
  themselves and particularly their appearance—has done much to blur the line
  between gay and straight. According to the man who reportedly coined the term,
  the metrosexual “might be officially gay, straight or bisexual, but this is
  utterly immaterial because he has clearly taken himself as his own love object
  and pleasure as his sexual preference.” The popularity of the term, says one
  encyclopedia, “followed the increasing integration of gay men into mainstream
  society and a correspondingly decreased taboo towards homosexuality and
  changing masculinity.”
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  I still cant cut and paste urls and stuff on jwd...help????

  by aquagirl in

  1. social
  2. current

  ive tried the notepad thing,the other one and doing it backwards standing on my head.cannot get things to post over..anyone else have this..issue?....sob....

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  kwr

  What browser are you using?
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  JW Necklaces

  by fjtoth in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  london, england.

  jehovah's necklaces17/02/2008nurses are calling for jehovah's witnesses to wear special bracelets and necklaces so they won't be given "sinful" blood transfusions by mistake.. most of britain's 125,000 witnesses carry pocketsized cards declaring their religious beliefs.

  but nurses say that in an emergency there may be no time to check a patient's pockets.. the royal college of nursing have urged the watchtower society, which represents the witnesses, to ask members to wear the bracelets or necklaces.. .

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  kwr

  Maybe the JW's should tattoo
  N O B L O O D
  on their foreheads.
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  HERE'S THE 2007 SERVICE YEAR REPORT

  by Mary in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i'm not sure if this has been posted yet, so i took the liberty of scanning a copy.

  here is the figures for the 2007 service year report.

  interesting that over 9,000 partook at the memorial last year when the numbers should be going down.

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  kwr

  China: I couldn't find anything for China. Are there any JW's in China?
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  Can I forbid my ex to see my son???

  by babygirl75 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  before i start, i know a lot of you will say for me to consult an attorney, but just wanted to see if any of you have had to deal with this..... i have primary custody of my son.

  my ex was ordered to pay child support the first of each month.

  well i hardly ever see a dime of it unless i call him and have to bitch him out to send the state a payment for child support.

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  Not without a modification of the court agreement, unless you suspect abuse then you have to get CPS involved.
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  Michael the Archangel?

  by Outaservice in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i know the official position of the society is that jesus christ is in fact michael the archangel.

  however, in searching their official website i can find nothing said at all about the subject nor does it appear the subject has been in print for a very long time.

  is this true or have i missed something?

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  When I was studying with the JW's I received a small booklet about what they believe and Jesus was Michael the Archangel and the lady that came to my house confirmed that belief. This was 2 years ago when I had the booklet and WTS magazines.