in recent months there have been massive protests and demonstrations against autocratic rulers in the middle east and north africa.
many of these were possible in part because the protesters used social media services like facebook, youtube and twitter to get the word out and let the world know what was going on.
these services are so threatening to many governments that they're blocked in order to control their people.
Remember when calling a girl on the phone was considered dating ??? now there is private chat ,texting , pm's,facebook ,myspace .......
Elder bodies recieved a letter sometime last year about Sexting, and the proper way to handle these situations. I think I did a thread on it when it happened, I can't recall. Its funny how technology is making religious tyrants slowly obsolete.
in recent months there have been massive protests and demonstrations against autocratic rulers in the middle east and north africa.
many of these were possible in part because the protesters used social media services like facebook, youtube and twitter to get the word out and let the world know what was going on.
these services are so threatening to many governments that they're blocked in order to control their people.
Misery.
I believe that the experience is true, because something very similar happened in my circuit. A group of JW youth from the congregation arranged a party and sent the invitations via facebook, the party turned into a mild-rave, there were JW’s from different circuit and districts, even a few non-witness kids… and guess what? Yep, you guessed it. There was underage drinking, “brazen” conduct and a few JC afterwards.
I'd love to have details on this first hand from someone. There has to be a lurker aware of this situation. This has the makings of a teenage comedy like American Pie, or Ferris Bueler's Day Off, albeit with Service Meetings, and Field Service intertwined throughout the film.
in recent months there have been massive protests and demonstrations against autocratic rulers in the middle east and north africa.
many of these were possible in part because the protesters used social media services like facebook, youtube and twitter to get the word out and let the world know what was going on.
these services are so threatening to many governments that they're blocked in order to control their people.
At the KM School, one of the experiences that made me howl was some party organized online, and young JWs from multiple states went. I guess it was like a Rave. I guess a whole lot of wrong doing by JW definition occured, and multiple judicial committees were arranged. After the first wave of young JWs got DFd, Reproved, or whatever, they went online and informed others who might be potentially facing the same thing. So via Facebook amongst other social networks, those partiers were able to avoid dealing with judicial committees. I could tell by the way the Bethelite was relaying this to us at the KM School, that this made him mad. He pretty much used this amongst other reasons as sufficient enough for elders to closely monitor entertainment and social activities of those in their congregations.
Not that elders monitoring those things is anything new, but one can tell that the ballgame has changed significantly and the WT isn't too happy about it. I've been hoping a young person who's aware of or attended this party and familiar with its aftermath would give some details on what happened. I don't mean at the party, but how they took steps via Facebook to protect themselves from judicial committees. I thought what that Bethelite was relaying was fascinating. He said something like 4 different states involved, like fifty something congregations, it was outragous, but I don't think it was made up.
i am referring to a personal/sexual relationship with someone, perhaps, that you could possibly love.. i know a lot of people who are very content to date, possibly have sex and look for another partner..
When I was younger doing the double life thing, a relationship didn't mean much to me. I have to say I feel a little different now though. It's like there's something about a woman calling me, but I don't quite know what it is. Women don't look the same to me any longer. Don't get me wrong, the sex drive is still there, and if not for conscience I'd love to become a serial boinker. Repetitious smashfests. I'd love to give into that, but I swear there are some women I've come across who have qualities I'd love for them to share with me, exclusively. It's like the older I get, the more I appreciate their company.
Granted, I'm kinda going through a needy phase, that and its almost lunch time and I'm starving. I'm taking off work tommorrow, just to get some sleep in and get some things done. I just wish there was somebody to wake up with me, or even when I leave for work, somebody I'd need to drop off at work, knowing later I need to pick her up to. I feel a touch of envy when I see couples on their way home from work. Sometimes my pop gets irritated like, "I gotta pick your mother up from getting her hair done. Every time I start to relax or do something, I either have to go to the bathroom, or pick your mother up." He loves her to death, and something about that seems ideal to me as of late.
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believed you were going to live forever in paradise on earth?.
72 inexperienced virgins.......I'd rather have one slut, unlimited buffalo wings and Becks, and not have to worry about my belly..... The Muslims ever stop fantasizing about the virgins, and start eating bacon, the Middle East will simultaneously yell Peace & Security.....
Seriously though, reflecting on it all, it is kind of silly. Excessive vegetation, elevator music playing Kingdom Melodies or that new abomination of a song book, tucked in polo shirts and khakis, cleanly shaven men, floral ankle length dresses, all the fruit and veggies we can imagine, everyone smiling,
Reflecting on all of that, it seems like a world like that wouldn't build character.
so this weekend my wife had a major grand mal seizure for the first time in her life.
she was rushed to the er.
a few hours later while i was at her side she had another major one.. it was the scariest moment in my life.
OMG, I had totally forgotten that it was BD's wife that was giving out BJs in the alley and all. If that's true and she had the nerve to out you then make sure she gets her JC too. Idk, I'm starting to think it's possible that this story is too outlandish to be true but what do I know.
Whoa Whoa Whoa, Dan's wife was doing what? I didn't know that.
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wt june 1, 2004 pages 22-23. do your circumstances control your life?
i typed the first part and the last part of the paragraph in question so as to avoid the filler.. we too may face situations for which we could be tempted to seek unscriptural solutions.
for example, are you discouraged because you have no yet found a suitable marriage mate?
Thanks for your comments everybody.
Whats on my mind about these verses is that it flies in the face of those who say that the Bible is the word of God. They'll throw 2 Tim 3:16, 17 at you, however in this letter that Paul penned to the congregation in Corinth, he clearly states he was giving HIS OWN opinion on matters, and NOT THAT OF THE LORD. However the WT manipulates that text calling it a direct commandment from God. The WT isn't the only Christian denomination guilty of that kind of dishonesty. To be fair, it might not even be dishonesty as much as delusion and not reading the texts with a proper perspective.
Another thing, considering 2 Tim 3:16, 17, when Paul stated that "all scripture is inspired of God", what scriptures was he referring to? He couldn't have been referring to his own letters to various congregations at that time. Yet, the WT and other denominations expect us to believe that to be so.
i don't mean sex, but rather affection.
i need to be pampered and tended to.
just want somebody to put their hands on my face and call me baby tonight.
Mis... What part of "its being married to the right person" didnt you get??? Dating a gal out of sympathy is bad... Marrying for lack of other perceived options is just plain stupid. I married for love and am still miserable 90% of the time... Marry your best friend. Please. Trust me. Its all that counts... Even when the sex is good its only a few hours... I CRAVE a woman who is my equal, my partner, my friend. Hell with all else...
When i find that gal, the partner, the friend, the equal, im holding on and never letting go. I will never settle for less than that again
That sounds strange to me though bruh. Its hard being attracted someone you've been friends with. I remember reading Young People Ask, and even my own father saying that platonic relationships with women are impossible. I'm thinking though of female friends that I don't think are unattractive, but at the same time any thoughts of a romance or sexual activity would be tantamount to incest, at least from my perspective anyway. Is it possible to be romantically involved with a woman that you're friends with?
I will say I like the equal, partner end of things. I'd even venture to say I'd date a woman who brings more to the table financially or socially than myself. I like professional, intelligent women man. Confidence and intelligence is just fascinating in a woman. I don't mind closing my mouth and opening my ears to what she has to say.
i don't mean sex, but rather affection.
i need to be pampered and tended to.
just want somebody to put their hands on my face and call me baby tonight.
Broken Promises I'd love to, but I'm planning on buying a ticket for myself and pampering you instead..........
