i would like someone to discuss some issues i have.
i understand all are welcome here, so i am sure some elders or former elders could help me.
i was a pioneer for 7 years, before that i was a regular auxiliarry pioneer for 3 years, i have been a witness for 17 years.
This is THE most unusual STORY I've ever read.
There are more twists and turns ... completely unbelievable.
It is most unlikely you are allowed to clean the hall.
Most book study groups take turns cleaning .. week about.
You use phrases I've only ever heard of on this board .. not by any JWs.
If it smells like a duck ....
for a tourist that intends to visit the usa and engage in travelling around and sightseeing, what places in that country would you advise will be a waste of time to visit?
It was worth seeing for me. I don't take this matter lightly so don't mean to offend anyone.
I am a history buff and study each area I visit. This particular sight was a reminder of a sad past.
It is preserved so we can all take a look and hope in this case that history will not repeat itself.
i have some family that would continue to associate with me even if i were disfellowshipped.
it is known by them that i am not truly an apostate (from yhwh and jesus).
i have come to a different conclusion than them after three years of intense activity at the hall.
LL asks ... Do you think they mean to justify their wrong course in associating with you?
Yes ... not because of your stand but because they associate with you.
I know someone who was recently warned about this very thing and was told that it will lead to df'ing.
for a tourist that intends to visit the usa and engage in travelling around and sightseeing, what places in that country would you advise will be a waste of time to visit?
The slave auction block is in the middle of all the boardwalk in Savannah. It is a part of history ... as I said .. not a pleasant part but still it is what it is.
Some of my pioneer anscestors were scalped by natives. That doesn't make me resent all natives in North America.
It is what it is.
i have some family that would continue to associate with me even if i were disfellowshipped.
it is known by them that i am not truly an apostate (from yhwh and jesus).
i have come to a different conclusion than them after three years of intense activity at the hall.
The only allowance is for family bisiness ... to be kept to a minimum.
The usual association once enjoyed will be no more.
for a tourist that intends to visit the usa and engage in travelling around and sightseeing, what places in that country would you advise will be a waste of time to visit?
Charleston SC ... maintained Plantations.
Savannah .. Georgia ... the waterfront restaurants
... the preserved slave auction blocks .. sad part of history but true.
Cape Cod, Plymouth and Boston for unbelievable beauty and history.
Sorry ... I meant this to be places worth visiting.
i have some family that would continue to associate with me even if i were disfellowshipped.
it is known by them that i am not truly an apostate (from yhwh and jesus).
i have come to a different conclusion than them after three years of intense activity at the hall.
LayingLow ... your family who are still members in good standing would most certainly be df'd if they continue association with you if you get df'd. Even if you fade they would not welcome your association. If you have been an active member you know all this though.
and im really really happy with it.
i also got my ears pierced again, so now i have three on one side and four on the other.. i just wanted to share that with you all..
Since my name was being bantied about here ... figured I'd better give my opinion.
Before I could get the photo to open I imagined a hoop in your nose like the one you have in your ear!!!
Actually ... you look cute:)
"when the government puts its imprimatur on a particular religion it conveys a message of exclusion to all those who do not adhere to the favored beliefs.
a government cannot be premised on the belief that all persons are created equal when it asserts that god prefers some.
" supreme court justice harry a. blackmun in the lee v. weisman ruling,1992.. .
jst2laws:
Hi Steve ... we used to have some good conversations 'a while back' when I posted under another name. I appreciate your stand and wonder if you still feel the same way. Ever hear from Joel? Always felt maybe you were throwing the baby out with the bath water. Anyway good to 'see' you again ...
Take care ... Rose ;)
wonder if i am the youngest around (20)....sorry, young people have many why's...
1) humans die because of adam's sin.why animals die?
were they already dying before adam sin?
Dagney ... the proof that Adam and Eve were created perfect is that Jehovah is perfect and cannot create anything imperfect.
