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  what is xmas dinner?

  by highdose in

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  i've just realised i have no idea what i should be serving on 25/12!!.

  turkey?

  chicken?

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  AuntBee

  I second what Nelly said! Make things that are too difficult to usually make, and too expensive! We sometimes have prime rib like Ada, and we ALWAYS have crab legs, except for one year i think , when the cost was too outrageous, even for Christmas. have fun! CHeers, auntbee
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  How often do you clean your fridge?

  by wouldacouldashoulda in

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  just wondered?.

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  or maybe how often should you clean your fridge?.

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  AuntBee

  Since i HATE doing the whole thing, i try to do a few small "areas" each week. HAHA, aren't i such a domestic genius? pfffff.....only took me years to figure that out.... I think it does save work in the long run, as it doesn't get as bad. Good luck!
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  Am i correct?

  by angel eyes in

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  this is just an obsevation from me...ok i dont mean to annoy anyone but is it true or just me?.

  i feel that ones raised in the truth are so much better of than us who came in from the world.

  i say that because they have family who are witnesses too.

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  AuntBee

  "Their parents protect them beyond belief,"

  I'll have to totally agree with AngelEyes on this one, from the one JW family i've been around for several years. I just found out that one of the sons who is now a freshman at the local University --- his mother went to campus with him on the first day, and stayed all day, to walk him to the various classes.!! i'm sure he's thankful for this fine protection.......My heart goes out to the guy, actually. very sad. I know not all JW moms would do this, but i think the JWism definitely enters into it, and causes a tremendous amount of dysfunctional enmeshment. --- This same mom phoned her other son while she was out of town, while he was watching FIREWORKS with some worldly people, to tell him she was "mad at him." He's nearly 20!
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  Baby??? honeymoon??? a certain time to have them??

  by angel eyes in

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  has anyone ever heard anything wrong with having a honeymoon baby??.

  just wanted to ask as i was told by an elder two weeks before i married "dont you dare have a honeymoon baby"......

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  AuntBee

  "Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him." Ps. 127:3, NLT -- The WTBTS has a long history of negative attitudes towards having children. Even to the point of outright telling couples not to, because the time is short, the work is urgent, etc. I've read many sad stories of couples who did not have children to be "more spiritual" and be able to do more "spiritual work" for Jehovah (the WT), and then it turned out to be too late, and they were not able to have any at all.

  This guy was completely out of line, and violating your boundaries. (but i'm sure he doesn't think so, since it is a high control group.) That is the sort of thing close girlfriends or mothers/daughters might share about.

  (We have a large family, and occasionally people make snide comments, like - DO you know what causes that? And i say - Yah, and we really like it! hehe)
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  Why don’t more Christians invoke a JW-style “Satan argument” when debating why God allows suffering?

  by Half a Person in

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  i have just been watched the first part of a sort-of theist vs atheist debate on youtube featuring christopher hitchens.. what struck me is that in all of these types of debates that ive seen, the christians, when faced with the question why does god allow suffering, never really provide any sort of satisfying answer.

  its usually something along the lines of:.

  our question shouldnt be what is *god* doing, but, rather, we should ask ourselves: what am *i* doing?

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  AuntBee

  Gallons of ink have been spilled on the theodicy question! I do like what DD said, and half a person's verse from Job. It's interesting how the book of Job concerns the problem of suffering, and the answer to it is really..........no answer! -- I do know for sure that when you read the Bible Teach book, and it "answers" that age-old question, which has been debated/discussed over centuries by many brilliant theologians, philosophers, etc, in like 5 paragraphs....... Well, it's one of the most aburd things i've ever seen! Anyone who claims to answer it in a totally satisfying, dogmatic and simplistic manner is just plain wrong and ridiculous!
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  What do you think about Revelation?

  by wantstoleave in

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  how do you put the bible book of revelation into perspective?

  do you see it as real?

  metaphorical?

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  AuntBee

  Ultimate Reality - I'm much more interested in this view lately too, the pre-ad 70 date. I realized from studying the Reformation and church history, that the popular views of today that get the most publicity were not held by most CHristians over the span of church history. -- I"ll look into those books you mentioned. A book that is written on a more popular level i think, is Last Days Madness, by Gary DeMar. (I would think exJWs would like the title, LOL) -- Another resource for those who are really into it, is Concordia Theological Seminary (Lutheran), has a series on Revelation on ITunes U. The prof is somewhat hard to get used to listening to, but he's quite good. (i've got a link somewhere on a verse by verse commentary on Matthew 24 from the pre-ad 70 point of view that's really interesting too. I'll try to find it later.)

  Cheers, auntbee, tucson
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  How Are JW's Sins Forgiven?

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
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  matthew 9:6 but that ye may know that the son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.. .

  john 1:12 but as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of god, even to them that believe on his name:.

  why did we beg for jehovah's forgiveness at every prayer when clearly the son has this authority?.

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  AuntBee

  Angel Eyes said: "if we know we have led a truly clean life and been repentent,confessed sins when needed, lived according to Jehovahs standards then we are forgiven "

  Have you ever read where Jesus clarified Jehovahs standards in the Sermon on the Mount? I don't feel i have lived according to Jehovahs standards on most days, let alone as a characteristic of my entire life. Have i led a truly clean life? NO. Do i confess sins when needed? I doubt it. I think there are many sins i commit that i am not even aware of. Especially if one includes in the definition of sin, sins of omission, as well as sins of the heart, attitudes , words ,etc. In the JW theology, is it really only the "biggies" you have to worry about? The external ones?

  THe last JW i spoke with said that God knows our heart, and she was saying this as though it would be a comfort. This is not a comfort to me, that God knows my heart. I would be fearful in light of this, if it weren't for Christ as my mediator, and the One who died in my behalf.

  Perry is right. The WT claims to be the only Christian organization on earth, but takes away the most basic, awesome , most comforting joy spoken of in the New Testament.....Jesus died for our sins!
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  2009 Sing to Jehovah Lyrics--PDF----by request!

  by Atlantis in

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  2009 sing to jehovah lyrics--pdf----by request!

  request from researcher: i heard about this file but never received a copy and wondered if you had it.

  can i get a copy?

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  AuntBee

  I agree with Satanus after skimming the songs. Not much Jesus, not much about what He has done for us, not much good news. TONS of stuff about what YOU MUST DO, SHOULD DO, to get blessings, rewards, etc. Even where it mentions "Ransom" or "Forgiveness of sins", it doesn't go in depth about what this means, etc. It's almost like just thrown in there to make it sound somewhat "Christian." It reminds me more of songs someone would sing who has joined a military organization, songs to hype you up, and keep you going. I think the hymnody of a group really does reveal a lot!

  I hope it's ok, but as a contrast, i wanted to post one of my favorite hymns. It's become popular lately in Contemporary Christian music, by various groups. It's called Before The Throne of God Above by Charitie Bancroft (a contemporary of Russell actually, LOL) I just love it, because it is pure Gospel. It's all about Christ, and His work for us, and its benefits! Nothing about us, how dedicated we are, should be ,etc. (some nice renditions of it are on YouTube. THe music is beautiful also.)

  Before the throne of God above
  I have a strong, a perfect plea:
  A great High Priest, whose name is Love,
  Who ever lives and pleads for me.
  
  My name is graven on his hands,
  My name is written on his heart;
  I know that while in heaven he stands
  No tongue can bid me thence depart
  No tongue can bid me thence depart.
  
  When Satan tempts me to despair,
  And tells me of the guilt within,
  Upward I look, and see him there
  Who made an end of all my sin.
  
  Because a sinless Savior died,
  My sinful soul is counted free;
  For God, the Just, is satisfied
  To look on Him and pardon me
  To look on Him and pardon me
  
  Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the One,
  Risen Son of God!
  
  Behold him there, the risen Lamb
  My perfect, spotless righteousness,
  The great unchangeable I am,
  The King of glory and of grace!
  
  One in himself, I cannot die
  My soul is purchased by his blood
  My life is hid with Christ on high,
  With Christ, my Savior and my God
  With Christ, my Savior and my God
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  Were you sad when your car died?

  by compound complex in

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  mine may not make it.

  in the family for years.

  a workhorse.

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  AuntBee

  YES, i was so sad. I'm glad someone can relate. We had a Toyota Camry, stick shift, 239,000 miles. Awesome car, 1993. We even had it re-painted, and my hubby let me pick the color. It was a shade of green that turned out to look really bad on it, and everyone has teased me about it for years, LOL. We lost it to Cash For Clunkers, as we really needed an automatic my daughter could drive to work and school. sniff. -- I hope you get a good prognosis, CocCo.
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  Gulper eels....why do teachers assign little kids "projects" that they know damn well the parent are going to have to do?

  by SnakesInTheTower in

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  i gotta vent...i am sitting here at my computer, using my nice, much faster 18 mb internet (vs my old 1mb)....and what am i doing (other than posting about the qualities of toilet paper)?....i am looking up crap about "gulper eels".. you see, my 8-year-old soon to be stepson says to my fiancee and i last thursday.... 8yrold: "i have a project due.

  " hmmmm.... snakesandfiancee, looking at each other suspiciously: "when is it due?

  " 8yo: "an animal, i have to find facts about an animal and pictures and print them on a poster board" as he pulls out of his backpack a large sheet of paper that has been folded more times than an accordion.

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  AuntBee

  "some of those in his class that look like Graphic Art majors did it..".

  ROFL!! You'll really start seeing even more awesome projects when he starts doing......science fairs!