Posts by GLTirebiter

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Michael Brown verdict discussion policy

by Simon in

it's likely that the grand jury verdict on the michael brown incident will be released in the coming days or weeks.. i've no doubt many people are going to feel strongly about things whatever the verdict is.. whatever the outcome though, here's what's not going to happen:.

we're not going to put up with inflamatory language and comments designed to rile others up.

be respectful.. we will not allow accusations of racism simply because some have a view of the verdict that contradicts others.. there will not be invented evidence or claims being repeated - if it's been falsely reported or debunked then it's off limits.. it's not going to be an opportunity for people to air past gripes over past discussions.. if you feel that you cannot discuss the subject in a rational way then it may be better to simply avoid any topics on the matter.. please try to be objective and respectful if you do decide to comment and not keen to take offense.

GLTirebiter

Let's not confuse a grand jury with a trial. Only the state's case has been examined, not the defense. The prosecutor must demostrate to the grand jury that there are legal grounds to have file charges and conduct an actual trial. If there is no indictment, that does not prove innocence--only that the prosecution has not yet justified taking the case to trial (they may be able to produce new or better evidence at a later date). If there is an indictment, that does not prove guilt--only that the prosecutor will have a chance to present their case to a judge and jury. This is only the first step in what may become a very long legal process.

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JW 10 Commandments (possibly much more): Thou shalt.....

by androb31 in

jw
friends

1. love the org.

your god with all your heart, mind, soul and strength....... 2. listen obey and be blessed..... 3. not wear tight pants...... 4. not not wear colorful socks..... .

others feel free to add to the list.. .

GLTirebiter

JK: Jehovah helps those who help themselves the organization!

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JW 10 Commandments (possibly much more): Thou shalt.....

by androb31 in

jw
friends

1. love the org.

your god with all your heart, mind, soul and strength....... 2. listen obey and be blessed..... 3. not wear tight pants...... 4. not not wear colorful socks..... .

others feel free to add to the list.. .

GLTirebiter

Thou shalt not save for thy retirement, for thy Governing Body needeth the money, and thou shalt be poor in the purse as well as in thy spirit, and verily, the New System shall arrive ere you attaineth the grey hairs of retirement age.

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What JW's are afraid of~

by kairos in

just putting together a mental list:.

jehovah .

jesus.

GLTirebiter

An obviously good person who is not a Witness, knows what the Watchtower teaches, and has no interest in joining up. It just breaks that false dichotomy that a person is either a faithful follower of the organization, or a hopelessly evil pagan.

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