you are my age -- unless the standard is completely different in the UK, i can only say you are lying :shrug:
Solace1998
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Why do many JWs neglect their health conditions?
by navytownroger inmy former bible study conductor has heart problems and very high blood pressure, but doesn't seem concerned about it.
another witness i knew had heart problems but never went to doctors, & eventually dropped dead suddenly.
given that cigarette smoking is a disfellowshipping offense, why aren't jws reprimanded when they otherwise neglect & jeopardize their health?
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Why do many JWs neglect their health conditions?
by navytownroger inmy former bible study conductor has heart problems and very high blood pressure, but doesn't seem concerned about it.
another witness i knew had heart problems but never went to doctors, & eventually dropped dead suddenly.
given that cigarette smoking is a disfellowshipping offense, why aren't jws reprimanded when they otherwise neglect & jeopardize their health?
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Solace1998
"yes they do, i am diabetic and have been told by more than a few witnesses to forget about taking insulin, drink more water and soon enough jebubba would fix it all for me... no worries right?"
your condescending manner is quite JW like.
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Do black Americans claim Obama as one of their own?
by digderidoo ini was watching an interview with a black american recently about barrack obama.
interestlingly he said that black americans find it hard to claim him as one of their own.
he said that black people would much prefer to have someone who is from the stereotypical upbringing of a black american to be the presidential candidate.
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Solace1998
screw blacks or whites or anyone who think that ANYONE "belongs" to them.
its this thinking i cant stand that im glad was reinforced by my time as a witness.
This is one world we live on, we are humans, we cannot claim anything, land, people, air, space --
9/11 happened -- people all over were saying "god bless america" screw that. God bless the world!!!! we are all brothers and sisters...
what an irritating premise for a thread.
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Lurkers and Newbies Ahem!!! :)
by LovesDubs inwe want to hear from you!
now is the time to finally be heard without fear of reprisals or punishment or condemnation!
you have anonymity here and you are surrounded by the genuine love and concern that you thought you were getting in the jws!
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"Dubs are hypocrites, every last one of them. Why? They demand that others 'examine their religion', while they patently refuse to do so, even in the face of FACTS.
You are wasting your time loving Dubs. It is a hateful bunch. "
you are the only one that is hateful - and generalizing. I am not a witness anymore, but i had nothing against examining ANYTHING, and many i know did the same.
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Can I cover a kingdom song?
by Solace1998 inunder copyright law, any song can be legally covered, as long as the proper fee is paid.
so that means i could release versions of kingdom songs?
that would be kind of funny.
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I find some of them to be really beautifully done -- but this is coming from a musician, perhaps i appreciate things others dont...
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Why do many JWs neglect their health conditions?
by navytownroger inmy former bible study conductor has heart problems and very high blood pressure, but doesn't seem concerned about it.
another witness i knew had heart problems but never went to doctors, & eventually dropped dead suddenly.
given that cigarette smoking is a disfellowshipping offense, why aren't jws reprimanded when they otherwise neglect & jeopardize their health?
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Solace1998
funny, but not really true
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Why do many JWs neglect their health conditions?
by navytownroger inmy former bible study conductor has heart problems and very high blood pressure, but doesn't seem concerned about it.
another witness i knew had heart problems but never went to doctors, & eventually dropped dead suddenly.
given that cigarette smoking is a disfellowshipping offense, why aren't jws reprimanded when they otherwise neglect & jeopardize their health?
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Solace1998
"Why spend money on healthcare now, when it'll all be fixed in the New System?"
you realize most people in america for instance, do not have healthcare?
its not a witness thing.
your argument is totally false.
the witness belief is that while they are in this system of things, they need to work as hard as they can for the kingdom, making sure they have time for recreation and rest. In order to fulfill these things, they absolutely NEED good health. Barring things that appear to be "faith healing" or "spiritism" (which is mostly quack stuff anyway) -- they seek EVERY avenue possible to make their lives longer, and to be more active.
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Why do many JWs neglect their health conditions?
by navytownroger inmy former bible study conductor has heart problems and very high blood pressure, but doesn't seem concerned about it.
another witness i knew had heart problems but never went to doctors, & eventually dropped dead suddenly.
given that cigarette smoking is a disfellowshipping offense, why aren't jws reprimanded when they otherwise neglect & jeopardize their health?
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"I remembered that the old timers had a certain suspicion of modern medicine. They would dismiss alot of it. They would try odd things before getting too sick to ignore a doctor "
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Where did early Christians worship?
by BurnTheShips inwhere did early christians worship during nt times?.
was it only in homes?
or did they have dedicated buildings?
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ancient christians worshipped in kingdom halls.
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There can be NOONE who has used their brain LESS... factually.
by New light for you inso.... i'm thinking.
i'm thinking cuz i was at my shrink's today... and i'm cleaning... those 2 things get my brain working and i was thinking..... i am (was) a jw (ex) who is a housewife, "at home mom".
could there possibly be anyone else in the whole friggin world who has ever used their brain less???
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I dont know of anyone except for genuine old school fogeys (70-80 yrs old and didn't even know what college was about) that thought college was "bad"
the only thing i heard was "why not pioneer after high school, to put spiritual things first, and figure out what you want to do" -- this was great advice that i took, and pioneered first, and then later on went to school, in order to get a decent job that would allow me to pioneer in the future.
I was still considered "good" -- even "exemplary" which is why i became an ms (gotta love the judgments :( )
But no, it wasnt just my elders, my friends -- it was everyone -- i heard it from the platform at conventions - mainly focused at seeking college to pursue pioneering, but i dont see anything wrong with that really... although i have found other things just as pleasurable now, pioneering was an extremely enjoyable experience.
yes, ive scrubbed some toilets in my life - but thats before i was focused with work and knew what i wanted to do. And that work was just fine - it paid really well...
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I was somewhat stimulated before i became a witness - which is what led me there - but it increased a TON afterwards. Never would i picture being interested in quantum mechanics, evolution, geography, history - if it wasn't for the questions i asked when i was a witness.
New Light for you -= perhaps this is the real issue here:
"just didn't want to expound the effort"
Let's not be oversensitive, lets appreciate the problems at hand, and find ways to fix them. I will stand behind anyone that seeks to improve their lot in life, mentally, spiritually, intellectually, all the "ally's" -- but lets not make scapegoats for our insecurities or lack of good judgment.
Discussion is key - endless emotional attachment to regret and blame is not.