Posts by JRK

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Religious People Live Longer

by mankkeli in

regular involvement in religious activities goes hand in hand with better physical health and a longer life, according to a statistical analysis of 42 independent studies published since 1977 that have addressed this issue, states science news.

religious involvement, especially the public type, showed a statistically significant relationship to higher survival rates, the scientists say.

several reasons have been proposed for the findingsthe shunning of risky behaviors, marital stability, less depression associated with matters beyond direct control, greater social contacts, and positive emotions and attitudes.

JRK

Yes, a double thread from the IT Doctor!

JK

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Religious People Live Longer

by mankkeli in

regular involvement in religious activities goes hand in hand with better physical health and a longer life, according to a statistical analysis of 42 independent studies published since 1977 that have addressed this issue, states science news.

religious involvement, especially the public type, showed a statistically significant relationship to higher survival rates, the scientists say.

several reasons have been proposed for the findingsthe shunning of risky behaviors, marital stability, less depression associated with matters beyond direct control, greater social contacts, and positive emotions and attitudes.

JRK

I would rather die sooner than be a religious asshat.

JK

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From Totally Awesome Donut Dude.

by TotallyADD in

jw
friends

sorry i could not get back to my last thread.

between running the new business and taking care of my wife i have not had the time to get back with all of you.

thank you for all your well wishes for the new business and get well wishes for my wife.

JRK

I am glad things are looking up for your business, and hope your wife is on the mend.

I wonder when the first JW will stuble in for a service break!

Good luck,

JK

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It is SO depressing when you just can't get through to someone

by ilikecheese in

jw
friends

i have been hitting a brick wall trying to pry my boyfriend away from this stuff.

it just makes me cry that it's so obvious to me how wrong it is, and he's not even batting an eyelash.

he knows about all of the scandals, all of the false prophecies, the coverup of sexual predators, that elders tell abuse victims to stay with their spouses, that they dishonestly use sources, and he just doesn't care.

JRK

ilc,

I know that you are sincere in wanting to help him. But until he sees that there is a problem, he will not want help. He is not really living up to the standards he would like to, otherwise he would not be in a relationship with a "worldly" person like you.

I would say that you should run from this guy, ASAP.

Good luck,

JK

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"Craiglist." Robbery and Killing Scam, Watch Out!

by AvocadoJake in

dear friends, watch out with craigslist, i personally have not had any problems but you never know.

here is a story about men getting killed by some horrible people, they are promising a nice farm job... http://news.yahoo.com/suspected-craigslist-toll-now-3-dead-1-wounded-180033217.html.

JRK

They are just trying to figure out the body count now. Three dead, one wounded.

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* Christmas Party thread...Everyone's Invited *

by FlyingHighNow in

let's party!

it's time to forget our troubles and enjoy the holiday season.

stop in.

JRK

This is a year that I will not have a Christmas. I have had some since I left. I have no one to share it with here, and it sucks. And my guitar gently weeps.

JK

Send me some coal

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Porn for Women: The Twilight Saga

by MeanMrMustard in

this article expresses in words what i have felt for some time.

http://pjmedia.com/blog/porn-for-women-the-twilight-saga/?singlepage=true.

lol.

JRK

I will grow fangs, honest!

JK

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"Extreme physical abuse" only grounds for separation, NOT divorce.

by cedars in

forgive me if i'm a bit slow with the title to this thread.

the true absurdity of the cult that robbed me of my intellect for so long is still beginning to dawn on me.. i'm doing more research into domestic violence as part of a response to the notorious "wife beating" article in the feb 2012 watchtower.. i was shocked to find a question from readers in the w75 5/1 p286-288 which basically said that a battered wife would not be scripturally free to divorce her husband.

my first reaction was that this stance must have changed since 1975, but then i dipped into my own memory from serving as an elder, and of course, adultery (including porneia) is given as the only scriptural grounds for divorce down to this day.. please can somebody correct me if i'm wrong, preferably with a reference?

JRK

I was in an abusive relationship with my ex-wife, a JW nutcase woman. She even intentionally hit me with a car in a fit of rage, but the elders did nothing. Abuse is not grounds for divorce in the JW wacky world.

JK

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