hello.. if anyone knows of any quotes from watchtower literature (using the term loosely) that give counsel on investing i.e.
making sure that you do not invest in unchristian companies etc, please could you post them or a reference to them?.
much appreciated!.
Hello.
If anyone knows of any quotes from Watchtower literature (using the term loosely) that give counsel on investing i.e. making sure that you do not invest in unchristian companies etc, please could you post them or a reference to them?
Much appreciated!
Expatbrit
u.s. soldier killed in iraq attack
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baghdad (reuters) - one u.s. army soldier has been killed and four others wounded in an attack in the north of baghdad, military officials say.
handover to the UN whilst Iraq recovers.
Yes, nothing like another twelve years of pointless talk while the French veto the use of anything but Camembert in emergency relief supplies to help Iraq recover from Saddam Hussein.
Expatbrit
i got this lovely email the other day... .
dear carrie, .
last month, president bush wrote you asking if you would support his reelection.
Ah yes, the "have crazy sex like a porn star" emails. Funny, since sending them a copy of my Playgirl spread, I haven't received any more of them. Odd that.
Did you vote for Gore? I keep meaning to send him an email thanking him for inventing the internet.
Expatbrit
i got this lovely email the other day... .
dear carrie, .
last month, president bush wrote you asking if you would support his reelection.
You voted in Bush in 2000?
Expatbrit
government lawyers trying to keep the norfolk farmer tony martin behind bars will tell a high court judge tomorrow that burglars are members of the public who must be protected from violent householders.
the case could help hundreds of criminals bring claims for damages for injury suffered while committing offences.
in legal papers seen by the independent, home office lawyers dispute mr martin's contention that he poses no risk to the public because he only represents a threat to burglars and other criminals who trespass on his property.
Excuse me while I mourn the loss to humanity of this complete waste of flesh young man. There, I think that's about enough.
Expatbrit
as most are aware, vicki boer has been long awaiting a decision to be handed down in a case she started against the society in canada.. the decision was handed down today.
as with any 55 page decision, it will take some time for the legal experts to hash it over and decipher what was said.
but, in a nutshell..... vicki won.
This is fabulous!
Vicki, my congratulations to you! You have taken on the corporate might of the Watch Tower and forced justice to be done!
The amount of $$$ is somewhat disappointing, yes, as is the individual elders not being held responsible. But the blow you have struck for child abuse victims is huge!
Expatbrit
p.s. When can we get a copy of the judgement, anyone?
am i the only one being driven to distraction by the use of fonts so massive in some posts that you need to stand well back to read them?
shouting in capitals is viewed as ill-mannered netiquette, using 36 point fonts, and emboldened ones at that, should be an indictable offense.
rant over - hs
I thought this was going to be an entertaining post about baptismal shenanigans in church.
Expatbrit
i'm going to be offline for quite a while.
i'm moving this weekend and the computer i use belongs to my sister.
since i will no longer be living with her i won't have daily access to a computer.
Wishing you warm winds to sail you through life, Aztec!
Expatbrit
i've seen the quote numerous times here, but can't seem to currently find it using the 'search' feature.
it's the one the watchtower uses regarding examining your own religion for the 'truth'.
it's meant for other religions, but i want to turn it around and use it for examining the jws.
*** The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life 1968 p.13 Why It Is Wise to Examine Your Religion ***
4 However, you have no doubt heard people say: "It doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you lead a clean moral life and deal kindly with your neighbors." But is that all there is to worshiping God in an acceptable way? These things are necessary, but God requires more. Doctrines are also involved. The Bible informs us that "the true worshipers will worship the Father with spirit and truth." (John 4:23) If our worship is to be acceptable to God, it must be firmly rooted in God's Word of truth. Jesus reproved those persons who claimed to serve God but who relied heavily on the traditions of men in preference to God's Word. He applied to them God's own words from Isaiah 29:13, saying: "It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach commands of men as doctrines." (Matthew 15:9) Since we do not want our worship to be in vain, it is important for each one of us to examine his religion.
5 We need to examine, not only what we personally believe, but also what is taught by any religious organization with which we may be associated. Are its teachings in full harmony with God's Word, or are they based on the traditions of men? If we are lovers of the truth, there is nothing to fear from such an examination. It should be the sincere desire of every one of us to learn what God's will is for us, and then to do it.-John 8:32.
More along these lines at http://quotes.jehovahswitnesses.com/verify.htm
Expatbrit
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the canadian city of blainville believes it has the right to restrict how people express their religion in public in order to protect people's rights to privacy in their own homes.. jehovah's witnesses pay $100 for an annual permit for door-to-door visits of a non-commercial nature permit holders can canvass for only two months each year.. read the whole article on http://www.watchtowerinformationservice.org.
rado vleugel
I'm sure the WTB&TS of Canada can stump up the readies, Moe!
Muahahahaha!!!!
Expatbrit
