Posts by palmtree67

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TALESIN

by palmtree67 in

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there's something in your inbox.....and it's not from publisher's clearing house..

palmtree67

Whenever I need to PM you, it will be on this frequency.

Unless you're posting more cool tunes on facebook.....then I will PM you on THAT frequency.

<------ I don't think the slug gets used often enough.

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TALESIN

by palmtree67 in

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there's something in your inbox.....and it's not from publisher's clearing house..

TALESIN

by palmtree67 in

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there's something in your inbox.....and it's not from publisher's clearing house..

palmtree67

There's something in your inbox.....and it's not from Publisher's Clearing House.

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Accountability: A good thing or not?

by Terry in

what we set in motion we are accountable for.. if we are accountable, then, why not the one who set us in motion?.

if a builder constructs a stadium that later collapses, then, the builder is sued to hold them accountable.. god is the builder of the world of mankind.. .

man is either self-responsible or self-irresponsible.

palmtree67

We are not magically endowed from power over sin after accepting Jesus no matter what anybody says.

The non-accountability factor continues as you are continually NOT held accountable simply by saying "Sorry."

I don't understand what you're saying here.

Are you referring to someone who repeatedly says, "Sorry", but then continues to do the same thing they said they are sorry for?

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Accountability: A good thing or not?

by Terry in

what we set in motion we are accountable for.. if we are accountable, then, why not the one who set us in motion?.

if a builder constructs a stadium that later collapses, then, the builder is sued to hold them accountable.. god is the builder of the world of mankind.. .

man is either self-responsible or self-irresponsible.

palmtree67

Oh, that isn't INjustice, you say, it is Mercy.

Is Mercy just another word for NOT BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE?

Injustice or Mercy?

Which it is depends on the attitude of the sinner.

If they use the opportunity to make positive changes, then they have been shown mercy.

If the use the opportunity to continue on in badness, then an injustice has been done.

Accountabillity? That's an individual attitude. And yes, it's lacking sometimes.

We are all adults, and therefore are responsible for the choices we make.

When confronted with a "doer of bad deeds" (I'll use your terminology), we have a choice to either hold the person accountable or not. Some may choose to let the sinner go "scot-free"....Others may not.....it's each individual's choice on how to handle bad people.

But when they are let off "scot-free" and it's not appreciated, we don't do them any favors by ignoring, excusing or justifying their bad behaviour.

I see it all as CHOICES.

And if we make the wrong choice, then the responsibility for that choice is our own.

But I don't believe anyone should blame anyone else for their own choice and the consequences of it.

For instance, we can CHOOSE to walk away from the computer when we get frustrated, as I should have done last night.

But if we CHOOSE instead to have a temper tantrum and get booted off the board, that is nobody's fault but our own.

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Is the average Jehovah`s Witness judgemental ?You tow the line you get blessed ,if you dont get blessed you must be doing something wrong.

by smiddy in

it was another thread that prompted me to start this one , not appropiate for the former thread.

and it`s because the wt often promotes that jehovah/jesus protects and looks after his loyal followers ,that when something adverse occurs , the suspicion/judgement is "oh they must have been doing something wrong that nobody knew about, but you cant hide it from jehovah."mentality.

i`m sure you have.. smiddy.

palmtree67

In our area, Jehovah was heavily involved in MLS real estate.

If you were trying to sell your house and it didn't sell in a miraculous amount of time, the question always came up "Did you pray about it?"

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I am soooo not a JW anymore

by AwSnap in

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was out in public and ran into a df'd person.

we chatted for a bit.

1st off....i completely didn't even think of the fact he/she's df'd.

palmtree67

Snap,

After many years, I still miss THE IDEA of family. The only time I really feel a loss, is when others tell me "Oh, I did *this* with my mother....." or "My sister and I went *here*....."

But, I never had those kind of relationships with my mother or sisters, so, while I feel the IDEA of the loss, I don't actually miss them in my life. I am always sad for you because of that. You had the relationships, but not anymore.

But I am always proud of how you've handled it. I know you a little in real life..... and I think you are an amazing lady!

Love,

Palm

SABATIOUS

by palmtree67 in

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thank you for the pm.

i have responded.. .

palm.

palmtree67

Thank you for the PM. I have responded.

Palm

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Got my Privileges Removed today, any advice?

by mrbunyrabit in

sooo i was a ministerial servant (omg a ministerial servant on this site!?

you apostate!!!

) yea yea i just wanted to see what other people think and whatever, coz i had a few questions myself, (butttt its not like i was about to start throwing them with rocks and stuff, they arent that bad).

palmtree67

To me, it's just another way for them to obscure the facts to avoid blemishes.

It opens the way for all kinds of gossip, too.....everyone will speculate on WHY Cheezits was removed......WHAT did he do?......

Love amongst themselves.....mmmmm hmmmmm......

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still thinking

by N.drew in

do you never worry that with your persistent harping and complaining about people who are differnet than you you might discourage people of faith from coming to jwn?.

i do not follow you around every thread to criticize you.

maybe you should grow up..

palmtree67

Still posted this on another thread:

On Wednesday I am collecting the remains of my miscarriage from the hospital, there is not a lot to collect, I was only six weeks pregnant...we will be having a little service on the weekend....more than likely going to our favourite beach to release some ballons.

Perhaps we could could give her a bit of a break from your drama this week, NDrew?