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  Why are JWs so disrespectful towards war veterans, etc?

  by winnie in

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  i never could understand this.

  do they have no respect???.

  this subject came up when my hubby was talking to his brother on the phone a couple months ago.

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  journey-on

  After leaving the borg, one of the first forbidden emotions I allowed myself to revel in was patriotism. When I went back to college, American History and Political Science were two of my favorite subjects and I devoured them.

  When I or my hubby sees a solder, we try to walk up to him and shake his hand and simply say, "Thanks, son." Right or wrong....whatever one's opinion is on the politics of war....that soldier is doing his duty and it's because of men like him we enjoy freedom to express our opionions and worship the way we choose to worship.

  Even the Bible says there's a time for war. No one in their right mind likes war, but sometimes it's necessary. It would be great if the time comes when there is no longer a reason to go to war, but until then, like it or not, America is the land of the free because it is the home of the brave.

  (I will now step down from my soap box and take the verbal lashing that is sure to follow.)
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  I know we're not supposed to speculate, but....

  by journey-on in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  based on a post today about the decrease in incoming donations to the wts and this.

  i believe that the new mag arrangement starting next jan is the beginning of the wt becoming a really, really dangerous cult.

  from another post, i speculate that the "for jws only" issue of the watchtower is going to be heavy on $$$ issues.

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  journey-on

  Thank you, Bernadette. I believe that was the article I was thinking of.
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  I know we're not supposed to speculate, but....

  by journey-on in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  based on a post today about the decrease in incoming donations to the wts and this.

  i believe that the new mag arrangement starting next jan is the beginning of the wt becoming a really, really dangerous cult.

  from another post, i speculate that the "for jws only" issue of the watchtower is going to be heavy on $$$ issues.

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  journey-on

  Thank you, Bernadette. I believe that was the article I was thinking of.

  Uh, oh....sorry for the double post (don't know what I did.)
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  I know we're not supposed to speculate, but....

  by journey-on in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  based on a post today about the decrease in incoming donations to the wts and this.

  i believe that the new mag arrangement starting next jan is the beginning of the wt becoming a really, really dangerous cult.

  from another post, i speculate that the "for jws only" issue of the watchtower is going to be heavy on $$$ issues.

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  journey-on

  Based on a post today about the decrease in incoming donations to the WTS and this

  I believe that the new mag arrangement starting next Jan is the beginning of the WT becoming a really, REALLY dangerous cult

  from another post, I speculate that the "for JWs only" issue of the Watchtower is going to be heavy on $$$ issues. Probably a lot of encouragement to include them in your will, increase your contributions to the world wide work, and other money matters that shouldn't or wouldn't be discussed in a regular issue for mass consumption.

  Yep, that's my prediction........lots of articles on generosity and how to include the WTB&TS in your financial planning!!!!!!!

  Seems like I remember a small section in one of the WTs a couple of years ago about these "creative" contributions to mother including but not limited to the willing of one's estate to them. Does anyone recall that article?
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  Need a name for a love bird.

  by purplesofa in

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  2. friends

  i am terrible at names for animals.

  i had a dog once and named him pup.

  our female cats name is kitty.. i had a parrotlet once and never named it.. just said hey bird or birdie!.

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  journey-on

  How about Apostababe or Apostabird.
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  Please, sisters -- one sheet only.

  by Fatfreek in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a newssource today quotes singer sheryl crow, an anti-global warming (which i applaud) activist, "i propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting.

  now, i dont want to rob any law-abiding american of his or her god-given rights, but i think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required.".

  not being a woman i don't know about that -- i have my doubts.

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  journey-on

  Are you pulling our leg? If not, THAT'S JUST TAKING THINGS TOO FAR.
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  Need a name for a love bird.

  by purplesofa in

  1. jw
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  i am terrible at names for animals.

  i had a dog once and named him pup.

  our female cats name is kitty.. i had a parrotlet once and never named it.. just said hey bird or birdie!.

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  journey-on

  Sweet Cheeks (first thing that came to mind)

  Elbee (for LoveBird)
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  Can YOU identify this photo (1914 Rapture?)

  by AlphaOmega in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i need help identifying the source of this photo, which purports to show the watchtower crowd going up to the top of the mount of olives in 1914 awaiting the rapture.. .

  i would like to show this photo to several jws along with the article in the october 8 1968 awake, which says.... true, there have been those in times past who predicted an end to the world, even announcing a specific date.

  some have gathered groups of people with them and fled to the hills or withdrawn into their houses waiting for the end.yet nothing happened.

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  journey-on

  I wish women's hats were still fashionable.....I love them.

  (Sorry....just talking. Don't know where the photo came from. Too bad the generation that saw 1914 is dying off! Maybe one of them would know.)
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  Why do people choose to d'assoc by letter instead of just fading?

  by journey-on in

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  2. friends

  i simply gradually quit going.

  of course, this was many years ago and maybe the "rules" have changed, but rather than create drama among my family, i just let them think i was becoming materialistic and spiritually weak.

  at least it kept them talking and associating with me rather than cutting me off.

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  journey-on

  wishing we would just make whatever decision we have 'official' so that there doesn't have to be this strange feeling hanging over our relationship.

  Don't want to make them uncomfortable, uh? Black and white....that's what they want. Gray areas baffle the heck out of them. Better to slap a nice simple label on you to keep from confusing the issue.
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  Don't read this!! As I am really P....off at the WT and have to vent

  by RedPill2006 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  today i have realized (once more) how the watchtower shit cult has ruined my life!

  today i am really pissed off at them...... i'm writing this hoping that two groups of people read this.

  either some watchtower people that monitor this site or people that think to join this crap!.

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  journey-on

  sitting here with my 50+ years

  Listen...50 is the new 40 (actually, I heard 60 is the new 40). 50+ is not too old to start something new. Never ever get in the mindset that it's too late. You're still young yet.

  It