i just cant understand why the watchtower still holds to this convention from 1933, that millions now living will never die.my nan was born in 1925 and shes in her late 80s.so who was the watchtower refering to when they said that they would never die.it coudnt have been people who were middle aged back then or older.and i cant believe they were just talking to people between the ages of 7-20 or so either that wouldnt fit the " millions " hype.yet its still refered to today in meetings and in the revelation book as a very important event.
Quote: "Millions Now Living May Never Die. "
I can read that...but...maybe it really means, "...may never die an eternal death"? I know that the Jdubs refer to a literal death here on the earth, that they will still live on and on and on. But they base that claim no doubt on a scripture (taken out of context of course) and whatever scripture it is (if any) would more than likely mean that we would not die an eternal death. I guess I've been away so long, I forgot.
LINDA
a dropout epidemic threatens america can we reclaim our kids' future in time?
did you know that almost one third of our public high school students fail to graduate?
young americans who drop out of school have little hope for a decent future.
A Dropout Epidemic Threatens America Can We Reclaim our Kids' Future in Time? Did you know that almost one third of our public high school students fail to graduate? Young Americans who drop out of school have little hope for a decent future. Without a high school diploma, they're far more likely than their peers to be unemployed, live in poverty, suffer from poor health, become dependent on social services, and go to jail. Half of all prison inmates are dropouts. Can we turn around this tragic waste of young lives with the right help at the right time? It’s a new book just released: “The Last Dropout, Stop the Epidemic” I guess that book will be my next investment...sounds interesting. LINDA
Not me. Tell me please!
LINDA
....yes, believe it or not, i do have to sit in on a full meeting on sunday at the local kingdom hall, and do a report on how they run their services.
i do have a few questions: 1. what id considered approbate dress for females (i will have 2 females with me) 1a.
do i have to shave my beard to 'blend in' 2. normally to church, i have a brief case with note pads and my bible....is that a tad too much to carry into a hall?
I can just see it. You'll have all kinds of people approaching all of you. Asking all kinds of questions in hopes of getting you into a Bible Study with them. BE WARNED!
LINDA
....yes, believe it or not, i do have to sit in on a full meeting on sunday at the local kingdom hall, and do a report on how they run their services.
i do have a few questions: 1. what id considered approbate dress for females (i will have 2 females with me) 1a.
do i have to shave my beard to 'blend in' 2. normally to church, i have a brief case with note pads and my bible....is that a tad too much to carry into a hall?
For college? Or what kind of school?
LINDA
hi everybody, my name is julie, and this is my first post.. i'm a third generation jw, or at least i was until a two weeks ago, when i was announced as no longer a jw.
i'm really happy about that, ecstatic in fact, although i'd been a jw all my life, and i'm 37 now.
i could have disassociated like my friends, but i couldn't be bothered to play their chikdish game, so i let them do it for me.
Welcome Julie! Nice to have you here with us. Thanks for sharing your story. It takes all kinds doesn't it? Hmmm...their loss and your gain!
LINDA
lots of sad stuff going on lately... share a laugh here.. .
a woman in her forties went to a plastic surgeon for a face-lift.
the surgeon told her about a new procedure called "the knob", where a small knob is placed on the back of a woman's head and can be turned to tighten up her skin to produce the effect of a brand new face lift.. .
I put Spot remover on my dog, now he's gone!
LINDA
lots of sad stuff going on lately... share a laugh here.. .
a woman in her forties went to a plastic surgeon for a face-lift.
the surgeon told her about a new procedure called "the knob", where a small knob is placed on the back of a woman's head and can be turned to tighten up her skin to produce the effect of a brand new face lift.. .
LINDA
well, here's the latest.
i'm almost inactive with regard to the ministry - i simply don't go out.
if i do the "guest star" thing, i never talk to anyone.
Regarding the Elders, we have to remember that while in the Borg they are still under the brainwashed influence. Because.... once they leave and are considered apostates, they are usually pretty normal and caring individuals. Or have you not noticed the Ex-Elders among us in here? *wink* I'm glad they are here to share with us their experiences.
Luv Ya!
LINDA
after being raised as a jw, my dad was df'd for the 2nd time in 1994. that year he lost a wife, 3 children, mother and brother, as well as every friend he had made throughout his 40 years of life.
over the years my sister and i gradually started contacting him, but never had a real father/daughter relationship.
a few years ago, during my divorce, he and i sat down and started discussing his feelings.
To: Sweetface!
*sniff* Give your dad a big hug for me. What a tear jerking posting you put in here. Thank you so much! I really feel for your dad and all others who suffered like he did or who still are. Reminds me of Job, lost a lot, but got a multitude in return. I'm happy for him now. The BORG has really ruined sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many lives. And they think their Organization is from God?
Lots of love to both of you!
LINDA
