i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
Roll, Tide, Roll!
I hate saying that.
Usually I root for Auburn, but, alas, there seems no cause as of now.
Way back in '71, I was accepted at the U of A, but didn't get to go,
So, I have a teeny bit of affinity for the school.
Plus, Julio Jones made us all proud.
I'm really honored to interact with you; I daresay I believe we could split a watermelon together.
Sylvia
i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
Now, SGWC, you've got me howling!
You, my man, are one funny dude.
I'm getting ready to watch the Crimson Tide show its stuff.
2:00 pm on ESPN.
Sylvia
greetings, my aging friends:.
it's not really a funny subject, our getting old and our bodies falling apart.
sure, as the saying goes, hard work won't kill you, but it can wear out your body.
Sylvia
i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
Sylvia
last night at the meeting, a local needs talk preempted the regularly scheduled part.
an elder who is the most society following elder talked about loving god and then he talked about bible principles such as marry only in the lord.
he talked of deut.
You make some good points in your argument, Divergent.
WT just needs to give it up and bow out gracefully.
Sylvia​
greetings, my aging friends:.
it's not really a funny subject, our getting old and our bodies falling apart.
sure, as the saying goes, hard work won't kill you, but it can wear out your body.
LOL.
What can I say?
I've just finished giving my bathtub a thorough scrubbing, and am thinking about a spot of tea.
The younguns are all grown and gone now - literally and figuratively.
I find early morn a good time to commune with the Spirit.
Love you, CoCo.
But, of course you know that.
Sylvia
i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
@SGWC
My daughter attended a very good university here in Alabama - majored in Accounting.
Yep.
My nephew attended Harvard - PhD in Education.
Yep.
Both are still active JW's.
Yep.
LOL.
Sylvia
greetings, my aging friends:.
it's not really a funny subject, our getting old and our bodies falling apart.
sure, as the saying goes, hard work won't kill you, but it can wear out your body.
We were a family of sharecroppers; all eight of us sisters suffer/ed from some form of joint and back pain.
Dragging a heavy sack of cotton all day during cotton pickin' time took a toll on our developing bodies.
So, I feel for you, my good man.
I think it's one of those situations where either you wear it out, or it wears you out.
Blessings.
Sylvia
i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
Yes, let it be up to the individual to decide.
A mind is a terrible thing to waste ...
Sylvia
i was thinking about this.... in my congregation, i was literally the only one with universitary education, out of a cong from around 110 people.... and we're very close to a very big university, which makes it even weirder.. on the other hand... sooo many here with their own business, mostly small cleaning businesses.
cleaning windows, or cleaning somewhere else... painters.... all have jobs that do not require any education level, cos they never had a decent education.. how is the composition of the jw people/congs that you know about?.
how many painters... cleaners... compared to people with jobs that require higher education?.
Of course, your comments, arguments, and questions make sense!
It seems the WT would WANT healthier and happier members, which usually commensurate with a high educational level.
I'm from the Black Belt of Alabama - America's Third World - and I've seen first-hand the ravages of not obtaining a good start in life.
The very fact that WT turns a blind eye to these problems makes me despise them.
I don't feel "despise" is too strong a word because there are too many stories like yours in their Organization.
Don't cut them any slack; they are too callous and ruthless to deserve any sympathy.
Blessings.
Sylvia
