Posts by Dagney

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If man evolved?
by tornapart in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i know anyone who believes in evolution is going to say that there is no 'if' about it.

however.... if man evolved over hundreds of thousands of years ago, why were there only about 200-300 million people alive 2,000 years ago?

surely there'd have been many billions by then?.
Dagney

Said it before, great discussion. I learned a lot as well.
What I learned years ago, it boils down to faith. If you have faith in something, there is nothing that can be said that will disrupt faith. If a person decides themselves to question what they have faith in, that is the crack in the door that may open to let in discussion/consideration of other opinions and facts.
It reminds me of a discussion on here years ago regarding the flood. The participants were respectful and firm in their own arguments. Every step along the pages, you could see the person of faith rattle hanging on to Bible verse, and eventually, it was "I believe it." End of discusstion.
Well done all.
Edited to add: The mere fact persons of faith are here on this board is a step towards freedom of thought, of course. And I must say, I really enjoy the atmosphere on this board lately.
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Oklahoma Tornado
by Simon in
1. jw
2. friends
wow, just saw this on the news.

truly devastating.. sorry i have no words to offer anyone other than that we're thinking of anyone who'd been affected..
Dagney

I asked a "seester" who contacts me regularly if a mutual "friend" (cough) who lives in OK City was ok. She said he was but...wait for it..."7 BROTHERS LOST THEIR HOMES!"
I get so frustrated and impatient with this thinking. I texted back "THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LOST THEIR HOMES!!! :'("
She did write back "I know, it's so sad."
**sigh**
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Oklahoma Tornado
by Simon in
1. jw
2. friends
wow, just saw this on the news.

truly devastating.. sorry i have no words to offer anyone other than that we're thinking of anyone who'd been affected..
Dagney

Thinking of everybody in the affected area.
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The DOORS Ray Manzarek passes
by designs in
1. social
2. entertainment
the man who laid down some the finest chords ever in rock has passed, 74.. rip ray .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tah0ons3nbu.
Dagney

Noooooo!!!!!
Sh$t.
Great LA band. RIP Ray.
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Wallkill and Warwick Projects Move Forward
by Gayle in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
http://www.jw.org/en/news/by-region/americas/united-states/wallkill-warwick-projects/.

quite a complex,,plenty money going on..
Dagney

On the backs of their faithful. They have to use the money they have for something as a non-profit/charity...might as well built "educational" centers. They would never spend it to physically help the flock...only to build build build.
I hate the RBC and the building schemes. My brother was bragging about all the projects going on in the Northwest, some big assembly halls on the Canadian border. I seriously had to bite my tongue so I wouldn't spoil our "nice" visit. Ugh!!!
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Anyone going to Convention tomorrow?
by Gayle in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
going to brooklyn ny or oklahoma city ok?

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Dagney

I think San Diego is next week...seems really early.
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If man evolved?
by tornapart in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i know anyone who believes in evolution is going to say that there is no 'if' about it.

however.... if man evolved over hundreds of thousands of years ago, why were there only about 200-300 million people alive 2,000 years ago?

surely there'd have been many billions by then?.
Dagney

Great explanation cofty!
I also wanted to say I have enjoyed following this thread,
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Perfume / Cologne
by LouBelle in
1. jw
2. friends
there are some perfumes that i absolutely just love and a little squirt of it can bring back such good memories, make you feel sexy.

my favorite is dolce & gabbana (red), followed by d&g "the one", followed by coco chanel .

on men, i love the smell of the original hugo boss - used to make my tummy clench in a good way .
Dagney

zed, it was always hard to find. Strangely, my brain can sort of "smell" just thinking about it. It must be somewhere still.
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Perfume / Cologne
by LouBelle in
1. jw
2. friends
there are some perfumes that i absolutely just love and a little squirt of it can bring back such good memories, make you feel sexy.

my favorite is dolce & gabbana (red), followed by d&g "the one", followed by coco chanel .

on men, i love the smell of the original hugo boss - used to make my tummy clench in a good way .
Dagney

Angel, and Angel variants, and now mostly for the past 3-4 years, Pinksugar, for some reason, Cashmere Mist.
I did buy in a gift store a fragance that had tobacco/leather and musk in it that I really really like.
In the past, White Linen, Obsession and variants, Channel 22, Shalimar...
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What would you tell someone who wants to become a JW?
by slimboyfat in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
what would be the most important things you think someone should be aware about jws if they are planning on getting baptised as a jw?

imagine you are on a plane and get talking to the person next to you.

you find out they are considering becoming a jw but they are not sure.
Dagney

I'd tell them that every single non-JW friendship and relationship they have currently, friend and family alike, is in serious jeopardy should they become a JW. Even JW friendships are contingent on them being a regular and active Witness for the remainder of their lives. Vacations and leaves of absences are not allowed in regards to being an active JW. You are expected to be preaching their word until you draw your last breath.
Yes, I think making it as personal as you can is important. How it will affect their life...it's just not like an innocent bible study, as JW's like to present, nor is it like joining the church down the street. The person can ose is life or everybody in it if they make a different/disapproved choice as a JW.