the reality is: jehovah's witnesses benefit no one but themselves!.
they don't contribute to society.
they refuse to get involved in local interests because that would constitute violating their neutrality.. if sexual abuse allegations are made amongst their members, unless two witnesses can attest to the molestation, they refuse to get the "superior authorities" involved.. they claim to be doing their neighbors a "life saving" work but the reality is that they simply are pests to their "householders".. they are a tax free "religion" and they do not pay taxes.. they are judgmental people and regard the "world" as "worldly" and in the "power of the wicked one".. and if the individual members do not conform to the organization's dictates, they might very well be "shunned" and regarded as "dead".. why anyone would want to be a jehovah's witness is beyond me..
I dont know much about what others do -- I do know Jw's in my area contribute to the hospital, fire hall, police donation for underprivledged kids , myself -- to all the above plus the Alzheimers society, a second hospital , SPCA - as a matter of fact, I have to put a budget together for the yearly onslaught of phone calls and give what I can
During blizzards, contacted all the neighbours to see if they were ok - took food to others,
Dont paint everyone with a brush, its not nice
some of my christian co-workers have related to me how jesus has spoken to them.
one of the comments that i remember specifically, was this:.
"jesus put it on my heart to [take a certain course of action].
Nothing tangible other than when going thru various problems and needing a lift, prayer was always a part of my life .. and it seemed that the issues became of no consequence and helped in times of distress. What you want to call it is up to you, what I call it is an indirect way my prayers were answered.....
TL
i give the movie a 6.5 score.
the scenery was wonderful, but the plot was not zipped up well.
it sort of follows the story-line of "dances with wolves", but in space.. .
Saw Avatar, Stargate - SG1 and Atlantis series, Star Wars, Star Trek - series and movies, just ordered the last season of Stargate Atlantis on DVD and looking forward to their theatre release sometime in 2010...
Loved Avatar and did get the same message -- from a spanish elder --- and who is he? will he be in the truth in 2 years?? Tying the Navi and the story line in with demonism and false worship is over the top.. wonder if he saw the movie?
it was reported that no kingdom halls were damaged in haiti.
i just do not know how to paste the report here from the email that i just received..
there are 28 pictures posted at http://p.thomazeau.org/2010/2010 earthquake
Shows three halls ok, using as regional relief centres, relief convoy, taking out injured, etc
i'm rather sick inside right now.
i just found out the sicko that molested my friend, his daughters, grand-daughter, and others just got reinstated.
he's been disfellowshipped for awhile now.
Empty: What country do you live in?
In Canada, when someone who has escaped, been put on the sex offenders list, etc. there is a photo placed in the paper with name and background of that individual so the town, city, neighbourhood, will keep an eye out for that one and keep their children close..
why dont you print up some posters and put them up at night in the neighbourhood?? Wear latex gloves when you do so they wont be able to track any prints?? If any society doesnt want to annouce it, there are other ways
Just a thought
is there anything that keeps a jw from buying a gun for personal protection?.
has the watchtower issued any edicts on this?
just curious.. .
gotta rifle, never use it.. its registered and I have my FAC
Most farmers in the area do own guns-- lots of coyotes here and they are stealth killers of the cattle and sheep..
Also there are a lot of deer hunters during the hunting season for deer, moose and rabbit... all legal kills --- therefore... guns
will a disfellowshipped person survive armageddon?.
will a disassociated person......?.
will an inactive person.....?.
Shepherd:
great explanation of all situations --- bottom line Jehovah is the Judge - no matter what org says -- however, I do agree with the examples given of those who refused to take heed after many warnings.. even the nation of Israel was to be cast off many, many times to the point where Moses had to talk Jehovah out of destroying them for their bad ways.. his speech in Deuteronomy is eye opening. See Deuteronomy 7:7 9:14 especially
9:25 where Moses interceeded for the nation and Jehovah listened to him.. I hope someone - Jesus will be there to interceed for me
does anyone know if any assemblies have been cancelled due to h1n1 virus?
bc is being especially hit hard by the virus... any rumors??.
canada has not had the virus memo read out in the congs -- anyone can correct me if this has been done... i know it was read in the us and spain.... thanks.
LWT:
Your forgiven , I do have a sense of humor and appreciate it - some topics get kinda heavy
We all need a good laugh now an then
TL
does anyone know if any assemblies have been cancelled due to h1n1 virus?
bc is being especially hit hard by the virus... any rumors??.
canada has not had the virus memo read out in the congs -- anyone can correct me if this has been done... i know it was read in the us and spain.... thanks.
LWT:
You are funny!
But right now there is that old virus attacking everyone.. just wondering if due to the coughing and hacking and fever IF even the health dept is warning about closing all such activities?
does anyone know if any assemblies have been cancelled due to h1n1 virus?
bc is being especially hit hard by the virus... any rumors??.
canada has not had the virus memo read out in the congs -- anyone can correct me if this has been done... i know it was read in the us and spain.... thanks.
Does anyone know if any assemblies have been cancelled due to H1N1 virus? BC is being especially hit hard by the virus... any rumors??
Canada has not had the virus memo read out in the congs -- anyone can correct me if this has been done... I know it was read in the US and Spain...
Thanks
