"hey, did you know that people are marching on bethel later this month?".
sister - rolles eyes - "probobly a bunch of disgruntled df people.".
since most jws ignore the problem, don't know it actually exists, or discredit anyone speaking out against them, i understand why she knows nothing.
"Yep, there goes the Evil Slave trying to cause trouble for the Faithful and Discreet Slave again. Their day of reckoning with Jehovah is coming. It's all leading up to the Great Tribulation. They've begun their war on religion. Surely the end is just around the corner. It's so sad they have to make up stories, simply because they can't humble themselves to accept their punishment."
*shaking head sadly*
... not because he supports action regarding iraq, for that is a debatable issue.
rather, it is because tony blair has proven to be a stand-up statesman who has been able to work well with two very different us administrations, clinton then bush ... while keeping his own moral clarity and vision.
if tony blair represents the majority of british sentiments, then the usa can thank its lucky stars as having such a close friend and ally ... and americans need to better appreciate our british brethern.
Tony Blair is a follower. He'll agree to anything the U.S. dictates. He's had his head so far up Clinton's ass, and now Bush's.
Kudos to him indeed. (sarcasm) It's easy to work with any administration if you're hell-bent on kissing their asses.
Edited by - CHEVYSNTATS on 9 September 2002 19:3:57
i've been reading and posting over at the jehovah's witnesses challenge & critique section of the mega-religion site beliefnet.
the moderator (a jw) is starting to get her undies in a bundle over some of the posts!
i think it would be cool if some others from here would go over there and rattle the cage a little.
I'm always up for a little cage rattling......... will do..... eye eye captain
one of the best tools the elders have to counsel the congregation is the local needs part.
how does one usually get picked for this talk?
generally, during an elder's meeting, one elder will have his pet peeve.he convinces the body that this issue has to be handled by the body.
You have got to be kidding SWAN!!!!!
Now THAT'S the type of thing that PISSES me off!!!!
God damn Sexist Bastards.... One has to wonder if Jesus would get on the platform and spew the same filth from his mouth........
ugghhhhh
I need to go puke now GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!
Now I'm all fired up !!!!
in reply to your posts below, i thought a new post is merited.
it is really outstanding the transformation of persons who were associated with jws from neutral subjects to outright warmongers, especially those who used to profess brotherhood with christ.
while everyone is entitled to their opinions on matters of world politics, but to foster and promote bloodshed and destruction in the name of peace and pre-emptive defense runs jarringly against the grain of anything called christian.. .
If we had a matriarchal society again, things would be much more diplomatic. Women, by nature, tend to be more diplomatic. They also tend to be able make decisions based on emotion as well, such as compassion. (though decisions based on emotions aren't always a great idea)
I doubt I will ever see a women president in my lifetime. There are too many "good ol' boys" in politics. Besides, as far as foreign affairs goes, women are given virtually no respect in middle eastern countries, so I think our country would be extremely vulnerable.
But even if there was a Matriarchal society, whenever you factor in the idea of absolute power, even women can be vicious beast
<----- covers head, waiting for the shit to hit the fan
in reply to your posts below, i thought a new post is merited.
it is really outstanding the transformation of persons who were associated with jws from neutral subjects to outright warmongers, especially those who used to profess brotherhood with christ.
while everyone is entitled to their opinions on matters of world politics, but to foster and promote bloodshed and destruction in the name of peace and pre-emptive defense runs jarringly against the grain of anything called christian.. .
By the Way 151....
You forgot Cheese and Knives
in reply to your posts below, i thought a new post is merited.
it is really outstanding the transformation of persons who were associated with jws from neutral subjects to outright warmongers, especially those who used to profess brotherhood with christ.
while everyone is entitled to their opinions on matters of world politics, but to foster and promote bloodshed and destruction in the name of peace and pre-emptive defense runs jarringly against the grain of anything called christian.. .
Amen to that Random....
Imagine what a better place this world would be if everyone had just a little bit more sex
(or it was run by women, but I wont get in to that argument today)
you have been warned.
only read this if you can reach the toilet or wastebasket quickly.. .
from this gem of a site:.
GOOD BOY!!!
well, i guess it is time to share my story with you all.
most of the recent events in my life i have already shared in bits and pieces throughout various threads here on the jwd.. i am 47 years old and have one sister who is 44. we grew up in a religously divided household.
my father was and still is a jw and my mother is still a devout bible student.
Yay You guys!!!! Congratulations on a great life outside the board. I've really enjoyed reading your story CC.
(((cc& Tink)))
you have been warned.
only read this if you can reach the toilet or wastebasket quickly.. .
from this gem of a site:.
Bah! Random! Not exactly.....
besides, like our friend Sir mix Alot says..... well you know *muah*
