Sad Emo has hit a six on that one. When I outed myself to my father, he asked the same thing. I replied 'I don't know where I am going, but I am not going back!'
I like the burning house analogy too. Very good. :)
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when they ask Where will you go...........the answer
by purplesofa inyep, everyone i have talked to -----first question they ask----but where will you go?
i tell them anywhere as long as it is away from the clutches of the wt.
the house is on fire!
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Historians of old -i.e. Josephus
by AgentSmith inrecently i have been reading some research that refers to josephus and some roman scribes that reported about jesus and his activities.
there are reportedly, thousands of writings (the bible excluded) that confirm that jesus in fact existed.
i was wondering, how many of these writers were there at the time, or was in direct contact with jesus.
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Recently I have been reading some research that refers to Josephus and some Roman scribes that reported about Jesus and his activities. There are reportedly, thousands of writings (The bible excluded) that confirm that Jesus in fact existed. I was wondering, how many of these writers were there at the time, or was in direct contact with Jesus. Or did these historians follow him around for a bit? How much information is available from these writers.
I know it is a vague question, but if it confirms Jesus' ministry, than doubt is further reduced. They would have had nothing to gain by reporting miracles and wonders performed by a Jewish citizen, in a Roman controlled area. It must have made real waves if scribes in Rome recorded it. Not so?
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Americans dont understand the Queens english
by barry inan australian on an american domestic flight was taken aside and questioned because of an incident.. the australian lady requested something salty like pretzels on an american domestic flight.
the stewartess thought she was swearing when she replied 'fair dinkum '.when the stewardesss said they had no pretzels.. just saw it on the tv tonight.. come to think of it havent herd the queen saying fair dinkum lately..
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Interesting problem Valkyrie. I suppose people can get it wrong. To say 'how are you my friend', very often is heard like this " Howzit my China" No idea where or why this came to be. I once heard of this greeting being offered to an asian chap, who replied, Hi there, but I am Japanese not a China!. No hard feelings though.. with all the hassles we had here, who gets upset about the small stuff?
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Americans dont understand the Queens english
by barry inan australian on an american domestic flight was taken aside and questioned because of an incident.. the australian lady requested something salty like pretzels on an american domestic flight.
the stewartess thought she was swearing when she replied 'fair dinkum '.when the stewardesss said they had no pretzels.. just saw it on the tv tonight.. come to think of it havent herd the queen saying fair dinkum lately..
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Afrikaans speaking South Africans, like myself, sometimes get it wrong if we don't speak English often. Jeans for example...we lose the 's', and we have to add the pants. But the 's' goes away as well. thus: jeans becomes jean pant. Weird and hilarious. And our accent weaves through everything. If you have seen 'Blood Diamond' with Leonardo de Caprio, he does a fair copy of the accent.
Telling you straight broer! (Honestly)
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Americans dont understand the Queens english
by barry inan australian on an american domestic flight was taken aside and questioned because of an incident.. the australian lady requested something salty like pretzels on an american domestic flight.
the stewartess thought she was swearing when she replied 'fair dinkum '.when the stewardesss said they had no pretzels.. just saw it on the tv tonight.. come to think of it havent herd the queen saying fair dinkum lately..
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Sad Emo, blimey mate! Sorry, I'dna seen ya thar in earshot! LOL.
Have friends in SA that came from Ipswitch, and the other from a village in Wales. When those two get going all undestanding of language goes pear shaped. You need a translator, and they are both speaking English!!LOL.
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Americans dont understand the Queens english
by barry inan australian on an american domestic flight was taken aside and questioned because of an incident.. the australian lady requested something salty like pretzels on an american domestic flight.
the stewartess thought she was swearing when she replied 'fair dinkum '.when the stewardesss said they had no pretzels.. just saw it on the tv tonight.. come to think of it havent herd the queen saying fair dinkum lately..
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Many of the "Queens english" sayings is no longer in use. If you travel 200Km North of London, you can hardly understand the English! In SA the English is still failrly close to that spoken in the UK. But terms like fair dinkum is not heard.
However, when you ask someone to do something, an affirmative reply could be 'Shot, buddy'. No one ever gets shot, it just means yes, Ok I will do that.
There are many more examples, which I cannot think of right away.
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I JUST FOUND OUT.......!!!!!!
by Es inthat im having another baby!!!!!.
just done the test and the line came up straight away....... we were planning on falling pregnant in about three months and happend to fall pregnant straight away...im still in shock but had to share it with you all my family.
luv ya.
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Congratulations!
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Just Read the Silent Lamb website.. sooo Disgusted!!
by LearningToFly ini finally found my way to the silent lamb website, and am at this moment shaking with disgust and anger.
i know from experience that the organization covers up child abuse issues, and protects the abusers.
i just hadn't read anything like this before.
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Go and have a look.
The WTB&TS is getting some heat from an organised group helping those who were molested. More power to them!
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What is the new belief on 607
by Paksen inhello this is my first post here, i have been away from anything related to the jw for about 8 years (yeay).
i was wondering if anyone had info or direct me to some links about this 607 (date?
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Hearty Welcome Pakson
607 is still regarded as the date that all the other prophecies hang on. I have challenged my Pres Overseer father to prove it! Nothing yet...
There are tons of proof that Jerusalem did NOT fall in 607. The Watchtower believed in 606 at one point, but that is another story...
As far as I can make out absolutely nothing of much importance happened in that year. A non event year.....
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Going to anoher church?
by KatyH81 ini just wondered if anyone has been to a church since fading, or getting out?
and how did you feel when you went?
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After 'fading' for many years I decided I would join Mrs Smith at the local Methodist church. (She had been going for about a year) I had the same fears as mentoined before in this thread, I thought Jah was going to strike me down with a bolt of lightning. A small pile of ash on the pew seat.
I had visions of gargoyles on the walls and chickens sacrificed etc, but none of those feelings of dread lasted long. The worship was nothing I have ever experienced. Kingdom Melodies are mind-numbingly boring compared the the church singing I heard. I did not know the words but I was overcome with emotion when I heard that. That was worship! Don't know what the hell I must call the singing we did in the Kindom Hall.
I would reccommend going to a church. Found one that suits your personality. I enjoy learning what the bible has to say without the Watchtower filters. And the greatest thing is you can disagree if you want!