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  Can we talk? . . .

  by exwitless in

  1. social
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  hey, this is under jokes and humor, so don't get too offended.

  i just wanted to vent about how people say things incorrectly, such as pronouncing things wrong or saying phrases wrong.

  i'll start, and if you have any to add, please feel free.

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  Synonymns? --- Not Really:

  Incredible: unbelievable
  Incredulous: unbelieving

  "The yarns that the old man spun were so INCREDIBLE that all but the most gullible of his listeners were INCREDULOUS."

  Continually: to do something at short intervals
  Continuously: without interruption
  Constantly: to do something often

  "The library was CONTINUALLY making phone calls to the bookworm about his overdue books. As he is in pain CONTINUOUSLY from injuries suffered after tripping over a stack of magazines, he is CONSTANTLY taking medication, which dulls his brain and makes him forget about everything, including overdue library books."

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  Kindness Toward Trolls

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear givers of the benefit of the doubt,.

  i recall that in discussing "love believes all things," the aid book stated that we should give our "brother" the benefit of the doubt until we have good reason to no longer do so.

  that's the gist of it.

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  Good and kindly thoughts, my friends. Thank you so much! I've surely seen much kindness displayed here, quite in contrast to....

  Love,

  CoCo
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  How Often Do You Come To JWD During A Day, Week or Month??? Hours or Mins?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i used to be here a real lot.

  now i make about 15 posts , if that,.

  per day and read a few other threads that interest me.

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  Dear Friends of the Inimitable JWD!

  This subject comes up all the time and I just felt the need to tell you that my level of commitment [obsession] has not lowered, but has, in fact, risen since I posted here 21 November. A ministry to my fellows was always paramount in my life; however, literature placements were never my forte - more like my pianissimo. We all know how we one another feel about our new lives - in diverse stages of recovery - but I cannot but be joyful!

  Do I need a spike driven through my head? Find a Jael and throw away the key.

  CoCo
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  Kindness Toward Trolls

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear givers of the benefit of the doubt,.

  i recall that in discussing "love believes all things," the aid book stated that we should give our "brother" the benefit of the doubt until we have good reason to no longer do so.

  that's the gist of it.

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  Dear Givers of the Benefit of the Doubt,

  I recall that in discussing "love believes all things," the AID book stated that we should give our "brother" the benefit of the doubt until we have good reason to no longer do so. That's the gist of it. Given the basic anonymity of the forum, I have noted great generosity of spirit accorded those inquiring ones whom we later discovered to be trolls. Despite the need to be both 'serpents and doves,' is it better to err on the side of mercy than on that of judgment? Historically and personally, we have likely concluded that it's better not to impugn one's motives; however, it's not easy to "read between the lines" on a discussion forum.

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  Why do you post?

  by avidbiblereader in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am not talking about questions or inquirying about what to do with a problem.. when you post what are some of the reasons you give your thoughts on matters?.

  for me, i enjoy talking to others who can understand my experience but more importantly for me, i know there are lurkers or people right on the fringes who are sick of all of it.

  i try to give a biblical explanation on matters that shows the error of going beyond the things written.

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  Dear Avid,

  I benefit from your posts as you always refer to scripture, something of which I personally need to be reminded. What I read or say today can benefit me and any "hearer" [i.e., reader on JWD] to whom I pass on the information. If, as I have posted before, the story of what happened to the Dunlaps and the Franzes 27 or so years ago can galvanize me into action today [see Mouthy's thread on "Ray"], then what little I do here everyday is bound to help someone. One person's voice will effect change - sooner or later!

  Thanx ABR!

  CoCo
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  Nails in the Coffin: What HAVE you done?

  by Mysterious in

  1. jw
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  simon's post caused me to think.

  sure we may all just contibute small nails in the coffin, but each small nail has some impact to be sure.

  what nails have you driven into the wts' coffin?

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  Dear Friends,

  I have come across an older "the Free Minds Journal" [vol. 23, no. 2; May/October 2004, pp. 2, 3] that presents a valuable outlook to those of us doing research. There is the all-important objective approach to any matter; yet, the subjective perspective is worth considering before drawing a conclusion as to how all the pieces fit together. As I do not have the means to reproduce this helpful information, I'm hoping somehow that these pages can be viewed and pondered by others who are seeking a fair and honest approach to research. As a former Bethelite, Randy explains what testimony is credible despite its coming from anonymous sources.

  http://www.freeminds.org/history/whathapp.htm

  The above link is information related to what I have written above.

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  Persecution Wanes/Banning Blood Garners Publicity

  by compound complex in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  sheer madness --- perpetuated by two madmen who prevailed over the judge [almost].

  "after the judge's death, as world war ii was ending and persecution against the witnesses began declining, along with the attendant drop in news-media publicity, hayden c. covington told the author [of the four presidents] that fred franz saw the prohibition against blood transfusions as a way to accomplish two things: to continue to publicize the religion, and to create an uproar in the community.

  this reaction would convince the membership they were being "persecuted" and "suffering for righteousness sake," a sure sign they were "in the truth.".

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  DEATH PREFERABLE TO HAVING A BLOOD TRANSFUSION

  "If followers of the Watch Tower Society understood the source of the edict for the refusal of blood transfusions, they would reject it immediately, as having no relevance to the passages of Scripture they use to impose this restriction.
  "All responsible Bible scholars reject this unscriptural Watch Tower edict, and for the first sixty years of the Society's existence, it was not even suggested by founder Russell, or his successor Rutherford.
  "Clayton Woodworth, editor of THE GOLDEN AGE magazine (renamed CONSOLATION, now AWAKE!) from 1919 to 1946, was eccentric and wildly irrational. He hated the medical establishment with a passion, and especially the American Medical Association.
  "Unbelievably, this man, who later would advance the view that members should die before submitting to a blood transfusion, also denied the germ theory of disease, condemned all vaccinations and medicines (including aspirin), warned against "poisonous" aluminum cookware and the chlorination of water, and held a number of other strange notions on healthcare treatment. The more he jostled with the medical establishment, stirring up controversy, the better Rutherford liked it."

  Information on the Watch Tower's 60-plus-year battle with the medical establishment will follow. Woodworth was a major contributor, but the lambasting of orthodox medical treatment began long before he took the helm.

  THE FOUR PRESIDENTS OF THE WATCH TOWER SOCIETY (JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES), Edmond C. Gruss, Editor, pp. 74, 230.

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  Persecution Wanes/Banning Blood Garners Publicity

  by compound complex in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  sheer madness --- perpetuated by two madmen who prevailed over the judge [almost].

  "after the judge's death, as world war ii was ending and persecution against the witnesses began declining, along with the attendant drop in news-media publicity, hayden c. covington told the author [of the four presidents] that fred franz saw the prohibition against blood transfusions as a way to accomplish two things: to continue to publicize the religion, and to create an uproar in the community.

  this reaction would convince the membership they were being "persecuted" and "suffering for righteousness sake," a sure sign they were "in the truth.".

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  I thank all of you for you replies and additional information; nothing is a surprise any more. If only those still entrapped could see the real foundation of this killer policy!

  CoCo
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  Who Was John Wayne?

  by compound complex in

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  2. humour

  dear lovers of the silver screen --- can you see these names in lights?

  [first column].

  marion michael morrison --- john wayne.

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  Hey, Patrons of the Photoplay,

  Thank you for the great information! Went to the video store to rent "Sister Act - 2" [sorry, Gregor!] and got to give movie testimony on Joe Yule and Issur Danielovitch Demsky. I count my time. What a joyful ministry! I only remember JW moving fast in "The Quiet Man" (when he was dragging Maureen O'Hara through the field). A patron and I - baby boomers - were trying to explain to the young store clerks how and why the industry was so different in the era of the studio system, notably the glamming-up of the stars' names. They were incredulous. Plant the seed - water it - watch it grow into a fully-developed cinema-buff!

  Thank you again,

  CoCo le Moko
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  Can we talk? . . .

  by exwitless in

  1. social
  2. humour

  hey, this is under jokes and humor, so don't get too offended.

  i just wanted to vent about how people say things incorrectly, such as pronouncing things wrong or saying phrases wrong.

  i'll start, and if you have any to add, please feel free.

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  Dear Brent,

  You are absolutely right! Please forgive any seeming arrogance on our part. Many of us are educators and simply like to share. But it should not be at the expense of your feelings. Your writing is just fine and you should not feel inhibited. But for those who may truly have difficulty expressing themselves, we who were taught the basic tenets of love and compassion of our faith should put your sense of ease and comfort above so-called correct speech. I am lousy at typing and computer stuff and I really work at understanding all of it. Please do not stop sharing with us. Sometimes I get my feelings hurt here a bit, but I truly sense unconditional love and have at last found my "oasis." When I started at JWD and posted a piece "Persecution Begins on Monday," I was really distressed. The comments were direct but loving. FODN said we are your friends, jgnat kindly told me to take it easy and Mouthy gave me love and hugs, so to speak. I recovered. In future my sharing will be helpful and not off-putting. Please give us another chance! You do have much to offer us, and how you say it truly DOES NOT MATTER!

  Love,

  CoCo