i've had the chance this last couple of weeks to participate in a few threads about topics that evoked strong convictions.. i'd just like to say, it's a distinct pleasure to be able to debate these subjects openly.
with one or two exceptions, it was without abusive or derogatory responses.
the exact opposite of what i got, or would ever expect to get, in the wts.. i'm not trying to start a "popularity" thread here, just to say that this forum is a big breath of fresh air.. craig
as there are some very nice people there - just a little more out spoken.
That's why i said SOME... I KNOW there are some very nice people there I know a lot of them... and I'm also a member ...
Simon has said no references to the "other place" or "those bad apples"I didn't metion names or sites
i've had the chance this last couple of weeks to participate in a few threads about topics that evoked strong convictions.. i'd just like to say, it's a distinct pleasure to be able to debate these subjects openly.
with one or two exceptions, it was without abusive or derogatory responses.
the exact opposite of what i got, or would ever expect to get, in the wts.. i'm not trying to start a "popularity" thread here, just to say that this forum is a big breath of fresh air.. craig
I agree... This is a forum to debate issuses and "brainstorm" on certain topics and other not so serious ones. But I've seen people taking opinions in an extremely personal way... as if you were insulting them directly in some way when all you were doing was just wanting to express your opinion on the subject.
Thank god there's now a new forum outside this site for some of those "bad apples"
(I hope I don't get bashed now for posting this)
anyone here ever wanted or had the desire to serve in the military while you were a jw in good standing?
would you do it now if you were younger and within the ages that they require for new recruits?.
are you willing to give your life for your country and what you believe in?
Especially since Sept. 11 th there has been an increase in patriotism in the US and a better sense and appreciation for our freedoms. Freedoms that in many cases were fought and based on human sacrifices. Since I was young I remember my father talking about his experiences in the ROTC and how he wanted to continue his military career but because of other responsibilities (starting a new family) he never continued. Looking at pictures of him in uniform and talking about his experiences always made me think about that as a career. Unfortunately I was a JW and I never did it. Thinking back, if I wasnt a JW I think thats the path I wouldve taken in my life.
Edited by - email on 10 January 2003 14:22:0
anyone here ever wanted or had the desire to serve in the military while you were a jw in good standing?
would you do it now if you were younger and within the ages that they require for new recruits?.
are you willing to give your life for your country and what you believe in?
Anyone here ever wanted or had the desire to serve in the military while you were a JW in good standing?
Would you do it now if you were younger and within the ages that they require for new recruits?
Are you willing to give your life for your country and what you believe in?
school is starting monday and i have a full load of classes.
i just want you all to know how much i enjoy the forum and chatting with you .
thanks sheilam .
((SheilaM))
Don't forget to drop in every once in a while to say hi
Hope to hear from you soon!
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happy birthday stephanus - one more year to go before the big one!!!
some early birthday presents for you mate!.
HAPPY B-DAY!!!
following the deaths by shooting of 2 teenage girls last week, the uk government is speeding through even tighter gun controls than ever before.. already, high court judges have been told to impose a minimum 5 year jail sentence to anyone found in possesssion of a hand-gun in a public place.
also, consideration is being given to outlawing replica firearms as well as air powered weapons.
much is being made of the violent lyrics sometimes contained in rap - music which appears to often endorse gun culture.. see:http://news.bbc.co.uk/ for full story.. englishman..
I hope the USA will follow this great example!
Yeah... That's why today was also reported that in the UK there has been a 35% increase in GUN crimes this year ... we SHOULD follow that great example... Don't defend yourselves against crime!
(nothing personal Rado)
Edited by - email on 9 January 2003 15:48:33
incredibly funny array of mugshots, just had to share em.. heheeh.
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/endmugs1.html.
cg
That was FUNNY!!
we can't be with lin in person for her big day but we can use her as an exuse to have a little fun *grin*.
every day until her big day i'm going to post a bridal shower game/activity .
-if i can find enough-lol- .
-Son: How much does it cost to get married, Dad?
Father: I don't know son, I'm still paying for it.
Son: Is it true? Dad, I heard that in ancient China, a man doesn't know his wife until he marries.
Father: That happens everywhere, son, EVERYWHERE!
-There was a man who said, "I never knew what happiness was until I got married...and then it was too late!"
-Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock.
-They say when a man holds a woman's hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage, it is self-defense.
-When a newly married man looks happy, we know why. But when a ten-year married man looks happy, we wonder why.
-There was this lover who said that he would go through hell for her. They got married, and now he is going through HELL.
ok folks!
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