Posts by Hoping4Change

reading a qu from readers thread and it made me think of all the non scriptural rules that have been made up by gods organisation in the wt, regular series - 'questions from readers'.. what are your favourites?.

my jw rule book favourites are;.

dont clink your wine glass with another person - latestdont wear a bearddont rejoice when a loved one is re-instatedand my all time favourite............................... dont sook your husbands willieany more?...................

Hoping4Change

Jambon1 -Can you give a reference for the "Dont rejoice when a loved one is re-instated" question? Thanks.

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When is it ok to give gifts?

by Hoping4Change in

so jw's don't "celebrate" christmas.

what exactly does it mean to "celebrate christmas"?

also, what are the dates (let's say between thanksgiving and new years) which jw's are forbidden to give/exchange gifts?

Hoping4Change

This is similar to what it has seemed to me. I'd even go so far as to say that wrapping paper is fine so long as it doesn't have pictures of Santa or angels on it. Thanks all, for the replies.

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When is it ok to give gifts?

by Hoping4Change in

so jw's don't "celebrate" christmas.

what exactly does it mean to "celebrate christmas"?

also, what are the dates (let's say between thanksgiving and new years) which jw's are forbidden to give/exchange gifts?

Hoping4Change

Blondie -Thanks. I ask because I have recently watched someone agonize terribly over this and was wondering if there was ever any clear direction given by the WTBTS. But of course that is kind of an oxymoron, isnt it; "clear direction by the WTBTS".

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When is it ok to give gifts?

by Hoping4Change in

so jw's don't "celebrate" christmas.

what exactly does it mean to "celebrate christmas"?

also, what are the dates (let's say between thanksgiving and new years) which jw's are forbidden to give/exchange gifts?

Hoping4Change

Does that mean it would be ok for JWs to exchange gifts, wrapped in simple, clearly non-Christmas themed paper, on December 24 or 26 (or how about 22), so long as it was not done around a Christmas tree?

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When is it ok to give gifts?

by Hoping4Change in

so jw's don't "celebrate" christmas.

what exactly does it mean to "celebrate christmas"?

also, what are the dates (let's say between thanksgiving and new years) which jw's are forbidden to give/exchange gifts?

Hoping4Change

So JW's don't "celebrate" Christmas. What exactly does it mean to "celebrate Christmas"? Also, what are the dates (let's say between Thanksgiving and New Years) which JW's are forbidden to give/exchange gifts? (I know they can always receive them.) Is it during this entire stretch (Thanksgiving to New Years) that any gift giving would be viewed as 'celebrating' Christmas? Any 'light' on this subject would be appreciated.

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JWs CAN CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS!

by Sirona in

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when a jw tells you christmas is pagan, therefore you shouldnt celebrate it, you can refer them to this article.

it is discussing wallpaper and other home decorations and what sorts are acceptable.. *** g76 12/22 14 are they idolatrous decorations?

so the christian needs to be primarily concerned about what?

Hoping4Change

Are there any scans available for all of these great references? Having copies of the article(s) these come from could prove invaluable in any Christmas discussion.

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THE (predicted) FUTURE vs the ACTUAL FUTURE (in fiction)

by Terry in

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i think of flash gordon's bigscreen tv and dick tracey's wristwatch 2-way radio and i see there is a long wait for such technology to appear.in general, fiction writers are always a bit optimistic timewise.however, i'd posit it is the fiction writer's idea which sparks the forward motion on bringing to fruition the technology itself.the modern cellphone is mighty close to what captain kirk was using.

as far as i know, nobody anticipated the portable pc.

computers (in the early days) were hulking mammoths with blinking lights and a paper feed (for answers.

Hoping4Change

The ray guns are slowly a-coming .... http://www.eurekalert.org/features/doe/2002-04/dlnl-bff053102.php

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The Society's more permissive stance on blood fractions could kill my Mum!

by nicolaou in

we had my mum and dad down for a meal at the weekend.

me and mum have a kind of 'unspoken truce' going on where neither of us raise an issue in conversation that will lead to a discussion on any jw sensitive topics.

it's not perfect and it doesn't always work but at least we are maintaining a relationship of sorts.. anyway, knowing that this is the 'blood card' time of year i did take the chance on asking mum just what her personal stand on blood and fractions would be.

Hoping4Change

Don't these 'teachings on fractions' sound a little bit like 'medical advice' being given from the society, which is exactly what the Louderback-Wood article from last year uses to show why the society is 'responsible' for the medical decisions JWs make?