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  Yoo-Hoo, deah Sno'birdie...

  by AGuest in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  piece t'ya'll, chile.

  sumwherz on 'dis heah talkin' borwad ah seen whar ya'll sent me sum luv... 'but ah 'cain't fines hit no 'mo... an so ah jus' wontid 'ta giv ya'll a holla and say thanky kindly mah sistuh deah... luv rait bak at cha'll!.

  da piece and luv 'o de lawd to yuh, mah dear wun 'n sistuh in 'de lawd, truly!.

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  miseryloveselders

  Me thinks I'm outnumbered in this thread. Hens ganging up on me 3 to 1.
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  Yoo-Hoo, deah Sno'birdie...

  by AGuest in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  piece t'ya'll, chile.

  sumwherz on 'dis heah talkin' borwad ah seen whar ya'll sent me sum luv... 'but ah 'cain't fines hit no 'mo... an so ah jus' wontid 'ta giv ya'll a holla and say thanky kindly mah sistuh deah... luv rait bak at cha'll!.

  da piece and luv 'o de lawd to yuh, mah dear wun 'n sistuh in 'de lawd, truly!.

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  miseryloveselders

  stop brown nosing Tammy. Sheesh.
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  Yoo-Hoo, deah Sno'birdie...

  by AGuest in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  piece t'ya'll, chile.

  sumwherz on 'dis heah talkin' borwad ah seen whar ya'll sent me sum luv... 'but ah 'cain't fines hit no 'mo... an so ah jus' wontid 'ta giv ya'll a holla and say thanky kindly mah sistuh deah... luv rait bak at cha'll!.

  da piece and luv 'o de lawd to yuh, mah dear wun 'n sistuh in 'de lawd, truly!.

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  miseryloveselders

  Ya know what Shelby..........may you not have peace tonight.
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  WT December 15, 2010

  by Designer Stubble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  wt december 15, 2010. snippets from this watchtower are below.

  keeping in mind that all articles are written with an agenda, to address problems in the organization or to pave the way for new guidelines, look at what i highlighted.

  my conclusions are:.

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  miseryloveselders

  I was thinking of a conscientious way to protest singing the songs. You could make the argument that you like to give your best to Jehovah and that the new songs are of poor musicianship and quality. As a result it offends your conscience to to sing inferior praises to Jehovah.
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  Statistics and data from the PEW Forum's "Religious Landscape Survey."

  by miseryloveselders in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've quoted and posted from this survey in the past, as have others, but i noticed some posters were unfamiliar with this.

  so i wanted to post a link, but also post some of findings related to jehovah's witnesses.

  for this survey, over 35,000 americans were interviewed.

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  miseryloveselders

  I've quoted and posted from this survey in the past, as have others, but I noticed some posters were unfamiliar with this. So I wanted to post a link, but also post some of findings related to Jehovah's Witnesses. For this survey, over 35,000 Americans were interviewed. Here's a link if you wish to read the report in its entirety. Following, I'll post some of things we might find interesting here on JWN. The way I posted the data points is taking into considertion other religous affilations such as Catholics, Evangelical Churches, Mainline Churches, Historically Black Churches, Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish, and Mormon faiths. I didn't mention the statistic showing 2/3 of born-ins leave JWs as thats common knowledge. When I posted these statistics, I wasn't looking to paint JWs in a negative or positive light. This is strictly for information purposes. I found much of it interesting, and understandable.

  http://religions.pewforum.org/pdf/report-religious-landscape-study-full.pdf

  1. When asked whether they were disatisfied or satisfied with the direction of this country, out of all other religions JWs ranked the highest in disatisfaction at 79%, and the lowest of satisfaction at 10%.

  2. When asked whether they were disatisfied or satisfied with their personal lives, 16% were disatisfied with their personal lives, second only to those belonging to Historically Black Churches at 18%.

  3. When asked whether they were disatisfied or satisfied with their personal safety considering crime and terrorism, JW ranked the highest amongst disatisfied. JWs were the least satisfied at 18%.

  4. When asked whether homosexuality should be accepted or discouraged by society, JWs ranked the highest amongst those who feel it should be discouraged at 76%. The next highest holding that view were Evangelical Churches. JWs ranked the lowest in accepting homosexuality at 12%. Evangelical Churches were the second most accepting at 26%.

  5. When asked whether military strength or diplomacy would be best to ensure peace, JWs ranked the lowest supporting military strength at 9%. 55% stated diplomacy was the best way which was second only to Evangelical Churches. JWs ranked the highest at refusing to answer this question at 14%. They also ranked the highest stating that neither method would ensure peace, at 21%.

  6. When asked whether Abortion should be legal in all or most cases, JWs ranked the lowest at 5% and 11% respectively. JWs ranked the highest at 52% holding the position that it should be illegal in all cases. The second highest was Evangelical Churches at 25%.

  7. When asked what influences their thinking on public affairs and goverment, JWs ranked the highest stating religion influences them at 60%. The second highest were Evangelical Churches at 28%. JWs ranked the lowest when stating education or media influenced them at 3% and 10% respectively.

  8. When asked if religion should be kept out of political matters, JWs ranked the highest at 82%, with Hindus being the second highest at 69%. Catholics and Mormons were both listed at 48%. JWs are the lowest group to support religious involvement in politics at 12% with Jewish coming in at second with 33%.

  9. When asked whether entertainment and Hollywood threatens their values, amongst those stating yes, JWs ranked second at 32%, second only to Mormons at 34%.

  10. When asked whether they completely agree with clear and absolute standards for right and wrong, JWs completely agreed the most at 55% with Evangelicals second at 51%.

  11. When asked whether Evolution was the best explanation for the origins of life, JWs agreed the lowest at 3%, with Mormons and Evangelical Churches coming in second at 6% and 7% respectively. JWs ranked the highest in disagreeing with evolution at 78%. Evangelical Churches were second at 54%.

  12. When it comes to guidance in right vs. wrong, JWs ranked the highest looking to religion for guidance at 73% followed by Mormons at 58%. JWs ranked the lowest when citing philosophy at 3%, the lowest when citing practical experience and common sense at 19%, and the lowest citing scientific information at 1%.

  13. JWs ranked the highest amongst those attending religous services more than once a week at 71%, the next highest being Evangelical Churches and Historically Black Churches at 30%. This data does not include weddings and funerals. Amongst those who attend religious services only once or twice a month, JWs ranked the lowest at 3%. The next lowest being Muslims at 8%.

  14. JWs ranked the highest when stating religion takes a very important role in their life at 86% with Historically Black Churches coming in 2nd at 85%, and Mormons 3rd at 83%.

  15. JWs ranked the highest when stating they do community work through their church at least once a week at 53%. The next highest being Mormons at 21%.

  16. JWs ranked the highest when stating they've attended social gatherings once a week at their church at 31%, with Historically Black Churches coming in at 26%.

  17. JWs ranked the highest amongst other faiths in being absolutely certain in a God at 93%, ahead of Mormons, Historically Black Churches, and Evangelical Churches all at 90%.

  18. JWs and Jews ranked the highest amongst those not believing in life after death, both at 45%. The next highest being Buddhists at 26%.

  19. JWs ranked the lowest amongst faiths that believe in a hell where people are eternally punished at 9%, with Jews slightly higher at 22%. Evangelical Churches rank at 82%.

  20. JWs are third behind Historically Black Churches and Muslims is the word of God taken literally word for word. JWs at 48%, HBC at 62%, and Muslims at 50%.

  21. JWs are the lowest when stating miracles happen today as in ancient times at 15%. Hindus follow at 24% not believing in miracles.

  22. JWs rank the highest when believing in Angels and Demons being active in the world today at 78%, followed by Evangelical Churches at 61%.

  23. JWs are second to Buddhists when stating they completely agree religion causes more problems than it solves.

  24. JWs ranked the highest at 80% when stating their religion is the true religioiun leading to eternal life with Mormons following second at 57%, Evangelical Churches at 36%, and Muslims at 33% .

  25. JWs ranked the highest when affirming there is only one true way to interpret the teachings of their religion at 77% with Mormons following at 54%.

  26. JWs ranked the lowest when asked if their relgion should adjust traditional beliefs and practices in light of changing circumstances at 21% with Mormons following at 23%.

  27. JWs pray more often throughout the week than other faiths at 82% followed by Mormons at 64%.

  28. JWs read scriptures outside of religious services more than other faiths at 83% followed by Mormons at 76%.

  29. JWs meditate more than other faiths at 72% followed by Buddhists at 61%.

  30. JWs ranked the highest when stating they've recieved a definate answer to their prayer request at 37% followed by Historically Black Churches at 36%, and Mormons at 34%.

  31. JWs ranked the lowest in experiencing a divine healing at 8% with Jews being the second lowest at 20%.

  32. JWs ranked the highest when agreeing that there is a conflict with being religiously devout and living in modern society at 59%, with Evangelical Churches following at 49%.

  33. JWs ranked second tied with Historically Black Churches at 19% amongst those not completing high school. Muslims ranked first at 21% JWs ranked highest amongst those completing a trade school at 51% followed by Historically Black Churches and Evangelical Churches both at 40%.

  34. JWs ranked last amongst educated college graduates and post graduates at 6% and 3% respectively. Historically Black Churches are at 11% and 5% respectively.

  35. JWs ranked the second highest amongst faiths having families making less than $30,000/year at 42% with Historically Black Churches at 47%.

  36. JWs ranked the highest amongst faiths whos members are not registered to vote with 74%, followed by Muslims at 22%.

  37. When refusing to define whether their views tend to be conservative, moderate, or liberal, JWs refused to answer the question the most at 50%. The next highest being Muslims at 19%.
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  If you had the power, would you erase humans from existence?

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if you could, would you make it so humans never existed?

  because of all the pain and suffering humans have endured for millenia and, in turn, erasing all the glee and bliss experienced as well.. -sab.

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  miseryloveselders

  Depends on what day you ask me. Some days man I feel like if I had the power I would eradicate the human race. Just obliterate mankind. I've said it before, but somedays I feel like 1 out of every three people you walk by is a scumbag. That might be the JW upbringing rearing its ugly head in me. I can't always tell. There was a Transformers storyline called All Hail Megatron. The first handful of issues into the story showed the Decepticons slaughtering major cities. It was truly beautiful. Somebody finally wrote Megatron the way he should have been written. a genius mastermind. Some days I wish I had that kind of power, but also Megatron's conscience. I wish I could turn off my emotions like a light switch and just clean house. At the end of the day though ,who am I? There's plenty of good people in this world doing good on behalf of all of us. Plenty of people with golden hearts. I think we forget that too many times because negativity tends to be sexier than the positive.
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  Watchtower Offers Huge Donation ($136,000) of "Field" Assistance? Why?

  by Gayle in

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  2. current

  watchtower offers huge donation of "field" assistancediv class=subhead>the rvba leads the way to a continuous rondout valley rail trail</div><pby chris rowley .

  pine bush a startling offer from watchtower, the jehovah's witnesses' organization centered on red mills road, worth about $136,000, has the pine bush central school district scrambling to see if it can take advantage of the offer.

  at the school board meeting on tuesday, september 14, tom walraven, physical education teacher and varsity baseball coach, presented a plan to the board for repairing the e.j.russell field.

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  I was expecting to get to the very end of this article and find out it was written by SD-7. So there is some legitimacy to this article? Crazy. In all my life I've never known the WT to donate anything. Everything and anything not WT related is part of Satan's world. So what gives in this case?
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  What's the saddest movie you've ever seen?

  by JimmyPage in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm asking because i just watched "the road".

  it may not be the saddest but it's up there.

  "my sister's keeper" was a real tearjerker too..

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  miseryloveselders

  Strange enough, no one mentiond this so far :

  Mystic River

  I forgot about that flick. Another movie where I hated the ending. You know by the end of that film, I hated Sean Penn's wife. That flick really had a twisted ending. The Woodsman with Kevin Bacon is a similar film. Its messed up too.
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  WT December 15, 2010

  by Designer Stubble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  wt december 15, 2010. snippets from this watchtower are below.

  keeping in mind that all articles are written with an agenda, to address problems in the organization or to pave the way for new guidelines, look at what i highlighted.

  my conclusions are:.

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  miseryloveselders

  I'm loving how the general consensus on the new song book is that it sucks. Hilarious. You don't have to be an apostate posting on here to recognize how sucky the new songs are either. "It should be possible for us to memorize the lyrics" SMH. They're getting more and more delusional up there. When will they ever learn, you can't regiment faith.
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  WT December 15, 2010

  by Designer Stubble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  wt december 15, 2010. snippets from this watchtower are below.

  keeping in mind that all articles are written with an agenda, to address problems in the organization or to pave the way for new guidelines, look at what i highlighted.

  my conclusions are:.

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  miseryloveselders

  Something that bugs me is how they've lost their way in regards to spiritual food. Being fair, some of the articles they publish I like and can agree with in respects to moral related matters. To me, that is spiritual food at the proper time. What bothers me is that they spend a significant portion of space in their articles reminding you of their authority. Its as if they lack confidence in themselves, or have serious self esteem issues. They remind me of my dad. Anymore I hate calling my dad, or him calling me. The reason being is that all he wants to talk about is how messed up the world is. He got mad at me a month or so ago because of what I stated was his reason for always speaking negatively. I told him, "you're trying to convince yourself the world is messed up, and the end has to be near. Thats fine so long as you don't try to convince me cuz I'm sick of hearing all that negativity." He was furious because I pulled his card, and he knew I had him. Its the same way with WT literature in regards to this Faithful and Discreet Slave teaching. They're trying to convince themselves it exlusively applies to them, and trying to convince their readers too. Me personally, I feel that your activity should speak for itself. Barry Sanders didn't have to argue that he's one of the greatest running backs of all time. His stats made the argument for his being in the Hall of Fame. The same should be with the WTS or any other Christian group that touts itself as a slave or steward. I get sick of hearing them pat themselves on the back every article.