Posts by nvrgnbk

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Stuck in a dead-end job because of obeying anti-higher education policy?

by nvrgnbk in

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did you refrain from obtaining a degree or advanced studies when you had the chance because it wasn't the witness thing to do?

how has this affected your life?

comments, rants, and personal experiences please.

nvrgnbk

No matter what the well-wishers may say, the best time to learn things is when you are straight out of school.
It is extremely diffcult to pick things up later on - particularly when you have family responsibilities.

Meanwhile, in my present job, I frequently feel the lack of learning that the degree course would have provided - certainly a higher level than what is acquired by pulling cables and crimping Terminal Lugs!

And yes,I do resent the WTS - to the point of regarding them as a hazard in the community.

Jack.

PS:
Lack of advanced learning is not a crutch - just reality.
I would go to university tomorrow if I could find a way to support myself and my family for those four years needed to complete the Bachelor of Engineering Course:
- but then again, I once believed in the Tooth Fairy as well!

Succintly put Jack. I'm feeling your pain.

P.S.- Sounds like you could write a pretty interesting book.

Not feeling sorry for myself but sympathetic just the same,

Nvr

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Update- My fade and the elders inaction

by OnTheWayOut in

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here's the story in a nutshell.

i stepped aside as elder in a foreign language congregation with a resignation letter in august.. i cited doubts in doctrine concerning "this generation" and 1975, and also said i don't "know".

the governing body well enough to teach their doctrine.

Well done man. It sounds like you used your final days as an elder in the best way possible- trying to make the best of a bad situation- trying to help others to lighten their burden. Regardless of where these individuals end up, you'll always be appreciated by them for your efforts on their behalf.

Again, well done,

Nvr

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A question for all Whisky drinkers.

by lfcviking in

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hello chumz on the board.

nothing really to do with jwism but who prefers the american 'bourbon' type such as 'wild turkey', 'jim beam' etc or who prefers a fine single malt scotch such as 'glenfiddich' or 'glenmorangie'?

i am not trying to stir up nationalism with this question but am just genuinely curious.. lfcv.

nvrgnbk

Brother A,

You're a trip. We gotta get together one day.

Been sober for hours,

Nvr

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Al Franken

by nvrgnbk in

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friends

any al franken fans out there?

nvrgnbk

Yes Sir,

I've read the two you mentioned. I started his latest a while back and never finished it. I think some just don't get him. He's not meant to make you roll on the floor laughing.

Take care,

Nvr

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Al Franken

by nvrgnbk in

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friends

any al franken fans out there?

nvrgnbk

Hello Sir

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Qaulifying for life in the new world

by skeptic1914 in

attended co public talk today, "will you qualify for life in god's new world?.

the essence in this quote: "it is essential that we cooperate with the fds, that we conform to bible standards and that we ourselves share in preaching the good news of the kingdom.

" not once was faith in jesus christ mentioned.

nvrgnbk

This sums up what the org. means when they mention qualifying for life in the new world:

If you're already doing alot just do a little more and maybe just maybe you'll get everlasting life. Oh wait a second there's gonna be another test in about a thousand years. If you screw up after that- VAPORIZED. Are you tired, anxious, nerves frazzled? Great! Now you depend on us to make you feel better. "How?" you ask. Why with another special campaign/convention/assembly/memorial/CO visit to give your life purpose, silly publisher.

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Welcome Ronin to the board.

by purplesofa in

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hey........ i have a friend that just joined the board.........ronin, although i cannot find his name in the member list????.

i have known him for ages and ( he is a hottie).

glad you joined the board and look forward to your posting.. love, .

nvrgnbk

Hello Ronin, the pizza got cold and the beer got warm. Glad you finally made it to your party.

As for my reference to Mr. Coffee, that's what they called an old faithful apostate that used to haunt Brooklyn Bethel. I thought that's what all apostates looked like. From what I've seen here that is simply not the case. I was completely ignorant of the fact that Joe DiMaggio was known by that name as well.

Welcome and enjoy,

Nvr

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Qaulifying for life in the new world

by skeptic1914 in

attended co public talk today, "will you qualify for life in god's new world?.

the essence in this quote: "it is essential that we cooperate with the fds, that we conform to bible standards and that we ourselves share in preaching the good news of the kingdom.

" not once was faith in jesus christ mentioned.

nvrgnbk

I have a stupid question. How does one qualify for a gift? A gift that's already been paid for and presented to the intended recipient.

I'm not sure where I stand on the Bible right now but if I take the Christian Scriptures at face value isn't that how they present salvation. As a gift that no human could possibly qualify for. What a bunch of blasphemous jokers those guys in New York!

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