It seems to me that those churches who profess to follow Christ the closest are often the most un-Christ like.
Some time after leaving the JW's, I too experimented with different churches. I do not think it's fair to say that ALL Christian churches are like the JW's. However, I've found that the "born again Charasmatics" have the most resemblance to all of the bad qualities of the Witnesses. I've found that they, for the most part, are very judgemental. I've acutally had one say to me that because I was a Jehovah's Witness, I was worshipping the Devil and therefore, I'm going to Hell. Wow!!! What encouragement. Many of them seem like they are gloating to others that they are saved, and you are not. Ha ha ha. You'll be sorry at Judgement day, and I'm just going to look at you and laugh. Very un-Christ like indeed.
But, it is not fair to paste that kind of label on other religions who profess to be Born Again. There are many out there who really do try and do the work of Christ without being Judgemental. Believe it or not, I have met some people outside of the Witnesses and Charasmatics that were more Christlike than all of them put together.
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Jehovah's Witnesses and Born-Again Christians are too much alike its scary
by booker-t inever since i left the jw's i visited a few born-again christian churches and i felt like i was sitting in a kingdom hall of jw's.
because born-agains are more like jw's then they want to admit.
both jw's and ba's think they know everything.
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WHAT ARE SOME OLD COMMERCIALS THAT YOU'LL NEVER HEAR AGAIN?
by hubert in.
i'll start..... next dime, go for rollo's.. hubert
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Once upon a time there was an engineer.
Choo Choo Charlie was his name we hear.
He had an engine and he sure had fun.
He used Good & Plenty candy to make his train run.
Charlie says, "Love my Good & Plenty,"
Charlie says, "Really rings a bell." (ding-ding)
Charlie says, "Love my Good & Plenty.
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WHAT ARE SOME OLD COMMERCIALS THAT YOU'LL NEVER HEAR AGAIN?
by hubert in.
i'll start..... next dime, go for rollo's.. hubert
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Oh, I wish I were an Oscar-Mayer wiener; that is what I'd truly like to be. Cause if I were an Oscar-Mayer wiener, Everyone would be in love with me.
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Ever SWORE in a Kingdom Hall ? =)
by GetBusyLiving inever forgot you were in a kingdom hall and just blurted out a curse word?
an old buddy of mine was telling me some story about water skiing and i just said "that's so f**king rad".
the elders wife standing a few feet away from me looked completely mortified!
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El Kabong
I usually swore in the car going to the meeting and swore in the car going home after the meeting.
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WHAT ARE SOME OLD COMMERCIALS THAT YOU'LL NEVER HEAR AGAIN?
by hubert in.
i'll start..... next dime, go for rollo's.. hubert
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HOT DOGS, Armour HOT DOGS
What kind of kids love Armour HOT DOGS?
Big kids, little kids, kids who climb on rocks
fat kids, skinny kids, even kids with chicken pox
love HOT DOGS, Armour HOT DOGS
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I enjoy the Law and Order's, My favorite is SVU, (and not just because of Mariska).
But, my favorites include, Navy NCIS, (great show - Did anybody see the Medal of Honor Episode?)
The Simpsons, South Park, Everybody Loves Raymond (I LOVE the parents), and Enterprise (yeah I know it's cancelled, but I still enjoyed it).
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KM article -tip minimum 15%
by stillajwexelder inwe got a command at the service meeting tonight - the km article on the summer district conventions said if we are dining out we really should tip 15-20% minmum -this was repeated twice = good to know the witnesses are getting less tight
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Witnesses are not the only cheapskates around. Actually, I'm glad that they reminded the sheep that they should tip in restaurants.
I found this website called www.bitterwaitress.com. They have a feature called the Sh*tty tipper database (STD). Some of the stories on there are beyond belief. I can't believe what these poor waiters and waitresses have to put up with.
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So What Do You Think Of The New Airbus A380?
by Englishman inlooks a real stunner imho.
22 wheels?
wow!
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The Airbus 380 looks like a fantastic plane to fly in. I would love a chance to fly in one.
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Watchtower says you're SELFISH!!!
by zack inlast week's wt study was on selfishness.
ostensibly, on living as a christian and being self sacrificing.
we know that you're going to college and we don't want you to.
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The floggings will continue until morale improves.
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The day of death is better than the day of one being born...
by El Kabong in"a good name is better than oil, and the day of death is better than the day of one being born.." .
i remember that scripture from the book of ecclesiasties (sp?...it's been a long time).
i attended the funeral of my friend today, and that scripture came to mind.
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I would like to thank you all for your comments. I do appreciate the insight of all those who responded.
I have been dealing with the loss of several people this past year. I try not let it get me down. I try to think of how each of these people have touched my life, and other lives while they were here among us.
Believe it or not, there is a song that actually helps me deal with the loss. Some of you may think it's silly, but here goes.....
Cheer up, Brian. You know what they say.
Some things in life are bad,
They can really make you mad.
Other things just make you swear and curse.
When you're chewing on life's gristle,
Don't grumble, give a whistle!
And this'll help things turn out for the best...
And...
...always look on the bright side of life!
(whistle)
Always look on the bright side of life...
If life seems jolly rotten,
There's something you've forgotten!
And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing,
When you're feeling in the dumps,
Don't be silly chumps,
Just purse your lips and whistle -- that's the thing!
And... always look on the bright side of life...
(whistle)
Come on!
Always look on the bright side of life...
(whistle)
For life is quite absurd,
And death's the final word.
You must always face the curtain with a bow!
Forget about your sin -- give the audience a grin,
Enjoy it -- it's the last chance anyhow!
So always look on the bright side of death!
Just before you draw your terminal breath.
Life's a piece of sh*t,
When you look at it.
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true,
You'll see it's all a show,
Keep 'em laughing as you go.
Just remember that the last laugh is on you!
And always look on the bright side of life...
whistle
Always look on the bright side of life
(whistle)