i'm not exactly sure how to calculate the memorial date.
i'm aware that one year back in the 90s, the society actually was off the memorial date by one day.
as i came out of the organization, the brother who left with me was talking to me about it and said 'i remember one year it was off by a day.
I do believe Odrade has it right.
14 days after the new moon closest to the spring equinox, when the moon is full over Jerusalem. If you are on the other side of the world from Jerusalem, you might be one day ahead of or behind the full moon, based on the "over Jerusalem" calculation.
my great nephew, 8 months old, was killed yesterday.
so far appears to have been murdered by his sitter, a couple with whom my nephew and his girlfriend have been living.
they beat and drowned this little baby.
Hi Pioneer,
I was shocked to hear the account about your loss. I'm so sorry to hear about this bad news. Even if it was Memorial night I think that such a tragedy deserved more attention.
My thoughts are with you as you grieve over this sadness. I feel helpless in not knowing what to say to console you more.
Hang in there
banks lose to deadbeat homeowners as loans sold in bonds vanish .
by bob ivry.
lost-note affidavits .
My cat is the one that owns the house. She stays here the most and benefits from most of it. I'm just a slave by working hard to pay for it. I also pay for my cat's food. Man, that cat sure has a good deal.
long story short, i have been dfd for 2 or 3 years.
i have not really been counting.
best 2-3 years of my life.
Hi Leos
Thanks for that post. It reminded me of my father -in-law who kind of was into some deep thinking of that sort, and felt the need to share his thoughts with me. For many years while he was alive I took it for granted. He has now since passed away for over 7 years. I do miss his stories. You will too, when he's gone.
It sounds like he hasn't given up on you.
check out this movie trailer scene that supports creation.. http://www.expelledthemovie.com/playgroundvideo3.swf.
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i thought that it was interesting.
Hey thanks for your comments. But no one has seen this whole film yet, have they?
How can we make a full judgment on qualifying it into a category before seeing it completely.
Thanks for categorizing the issues that the US school system is experiencing with regards to Creationism, and Evolution. However, my definition of Creation is not specifically the same as what other's views of creationism is about. My views on creation includes Intelligent design.
You know the same thing happened when the 'Sicko" movie came out. Some actually came to the defense of the US for not having a government controlled Health Care system, while other nations were successful in doing so. Michael Moore didn't make the decision in his movie, he just let the viewers decide what they felt was right.
Stein states in the trailer that Darwinism, he may have used evolution, not sure, is the popular choice in the scientific community, and those that disagree, are taking the unpopular route. Some may also loose their status, and jobs for it.
Watch the movie, I think that I am going to enjoy what he has to say. He is tackling a controversal subject. You can see that even on here.
check out this movie trailer scene that supports creation.. http://www.expelledthemovie.com/playgroundvideo3.swf.
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i thought that it was interesting.
Check out this movie trailer scene that supports creation.
http://www.expelledthemovie.com/playgroundvideo3.swf
I thought that it was interesting. What do you think about it.
I'm sorry Bad Boy, I couldn't resist that comment. Sometimes my silly humour gets the best of me.
In answer to your question. I haven't heard of Gilead Class dropouts. I have heard of some refusing their assignments. I have heard of some that took the Plane ride, and didn't stay more than 24 hours in their new assignment. They just took the plane back home.
Some of the countries that the Society sends them is a real culture shock for some. They really don't have any ideas. Some stay in the assignment and later get sick, and have to return to their home country that has better health benefits. It's a hard life. The ones that do this are really making a sacrifice.
I find that more people are avoiding the Gilead course, to move to a country that has a greater need of their own choice. The benefits of doing this is that there are no strings involved. The Society won't be able to control them and expect the moon from them for the sake of a few months of training.
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Some feel that the end is near, and consider Gilead as another form of Higher Education
i had heard in the past that there are 3-5 questions one is asked that are considered death dealing questions.
in that they show you don't buy all that they teach and that you have serious doubts and in fact you actually are trying to think for yourself for a change.
i would appreciate anyone letting me know what those questions were.
I don't thing that you'll be plague with any questions.
Some who are genuine may welcome you, and ask if you need a song book, or a WatchTower article.
If you are not a regular attender, they won't bother you much. At least that's what happens at my congregation meetings.
They are not out to get you, don't be afraid of them.
They are usually sent to the United Kingdom.
i had heard in the past that there are 3-5 questions one is asked that are considered death dealing questions.
in that they show you don't buy all that they teach and that you have serious doubts and in fact you actually are trying to think for yourself for a change.
i would appreciate anyone letting me know what those questions were.
Please provide more information.
What kind of meeting are you having with the Elders? Is for baptism?
