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  The Writers Curse

  by Coded Logic in

  1. social
  2. physical

  i've begun to suspect this act - this will - this compulsory muse which i call "writing" is, in fact, the illusion of catharsis.

  like a mirage shimmering far off on the horizon i gaze upon the unreachable waters of a quiescent mind.

  and far too often i've trekked through these shifting sands of unrefined ideas and abrasive conclusions towards that placid falsehood.

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  Pretty cool, Nancy!

  
  
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  Why is the Watchtower petrified by Higher Criticism?

  by Doug Mason in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  what is it about higher criticism that petrifies the watchtower?

  what are they trying to hide?.

  http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20criticism.

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  The term, critique, was recently discussed in our creative writing class; I emphasized to students quivering with fear of excoriation that it is merely the following:

  A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory. (noun)

  To evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way. (verb)

  -- Google search

  Once I put their hearts and minds at ease, I proceeded to . . . (fill in the blank).
  
  
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  Beards a-poppin!

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i live in a pretty conservative area of the united states, and in the past two decades i can remember 2, that's right, two instances of seeing a jw with a beard in my area.

  (not counting myself at times, 😜, and i'm obviously not counting bearded visitors dressed in casual clothes).. however at this year's convention, i saw about a dozen bearded jws .

  this is like an explosion where i live.

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  Yes, steve2, a full blown nachtemare . . .

  It was not a pretty sight.
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  WT Library being edited

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i thought that wt would have started doing this, but i have not noticed any posts before.. can anyone confirm (post is from fb)?.

  so i have been looking up these different articles to read for myself...one problem.the last time we got a disc was 2015 and i used my mil's disc to down load it to my computer.

  they did a update to it last year over the internet, the program updated it's self.

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  Greetings, cognisonance:

  Yes, re: the Revelation book. Thank you for the additional points made.

  Best Wishes.

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  WT Library being edited

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i thought that wt would have started doing this, but i have not noticed any posts before.. can anyone confirm (post is from fb)?.

  so i have been looking up these different articles to read for myself...one problem.the last time we got a disc was 2015 and i used my mil's disc to down load it to my computer.

  they did a update to it last year over the internet, the program updated it's self.

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  In the old days, proofreading was laborious, like emptying a bathtub of water with a teaspoon.

  We listened to a master tape -- essentially perfect material -- and checked the text in our galleys against that. The WT index for five years was a head-splitting exercise is an aim for perfection, this task handed to Brother Xxxxxxx and me.

  It incorporated thousands of entries for the newly completed AID TO BIBLE UNDERSTANDING. I cannot recall the outside source of some data sent us, but I'll never forget "Ruffled Grouse" and "serving Jehovah with hardy (sic) purpose." Oh, yeah -- the running head, "Bablyon the Great."
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  WT Library being edited

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i thought that wt would have started doing this, but i have not noticed any posts before.. can anyone confirm (post is from fb)?.

  so i have been looking up these different articles to read for myself...one problem.the last time we got a disc was 2015 and i used my mil's disc to down load it to my computer.

  they did a update to it last year over the internet, the program updated it's self.

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  What is known as "errata data tipped in," i.e., correction sheet glued in.

  This is what we did at Bethel; ironic that this is on the back end sheet of Crisis of Conscience.

  
  
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  Beards a-poppin!

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i live in a pretty conservative area of the united states, and in the past two decades i can remember 2, that's right, two instances of seeing a jw with a beard in my area.

  (not counting myself at times, 😜, and i'm obviously not counting bearded visitors dressed in casual clothes).. however at this year's convention, i saw about a dozen bearded jws .

  this is like an explosion where i live.

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  I dreamed last night that my ex-wife, a JW, had a full beard.

  Honest.
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  Stonewalling and the Governing Body

  by UnshackleTheChains in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  why do the gb stonewall individuals with legitimate questions.

  for example, they refuse to speak to investagative journalists like trey bundy, unless they happen to get caught somewhere walking about in the street by chance.. i remember the panorama documentary 'suffer the little children' where the presenter tried to arrange an interview with one of the gb.

  i can't remember if the gb either refused or simply didn't reply.

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  I have a video interview of two Irish brothers who came to Brooklyn in order to talk with the GB about their concerns of unrest in Ireland's congregations. It was, I believe, after the Ray Franz incident.

  The GB refused to see them.
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  Caption Comp 

  by Tallon in

  1. social
  2. humour

  well now; filming on the set of 'planet of the apes' was a blast.

  being the 'muscle' in general aldo's militia was a great opportunity for kicking some serious butt.

  i'm looking forward to having another crack at it.. .

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  "You, young lady, front row, second on my right, are the gorilla my dreams!"
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  How does one cope with the sudden and unexpected loss of a parent?

  by My Name is of No Consequence in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my dad died of a blood clot as a result of surgery late last year.

  to say that his death created a bottomless void in our family is an understatement.

  i think about him every day, sometimes constantly.

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  Blessings and Peace during a very sad time, My name IS of consequence:

  I am taken aback a little bit because you are writing my story. Same circumstances, same cool dad. He was fine Friday night at the hospital and we said an affectionate good night. We were discussing a new menu to help him control his 55-year-old bout with brittle diabetes (I was his caregiver).

  The next morning, two doctors were waiting for me. Dad had had a cerebral hemorrhage over night. Rather than break up the clot in his leg, the Heparin gave him a brain bleed. He never regained consciousness.

  He gave assembly-worthy presentations in his unpretentious, humble way to staff and fellow patients. When up and about before this last hospital stay, he was helping friends, family, and strangers.

  I wish everyday he and Mom were still here, despite the rough times we did have as a semi-dysfunctional family of JWs. Your story resonates with all of us.

  Love,

  CoCo