we talk a lot about most jws being uneducated, uninformed, and that they lack critical thinking skills, but in my area there is a lot of jws that went to the university, medical school, law school, and came back to the organization.

in my circuit, that i know of, we had two electrical engineers, one computer engineer with a ph.d. eight teachers with a bachelors degree and three of those with a masters in education.

we had two medical doctors, one was a pediatrician who closed his business about 3 years ago and went to bethel.

oppostate

I will eat my hat the day you get a European with a masters or phd in philosophy become a JW.

Ok, diogenesister, sprinkle some salt on that hat.

I'm originally from Spain, got my terminal degree in Education (Ed.D.) in the U.K. -- does that qualify for being an European JW?

Actually, I've moved to the States (Massachusetts) where I'm currently working as an Academic Technology Specialist. I was bapt. after I'd had gotten my B.A., got my M.Ed. while serving as an elder--Then the letter about "if an elder or elder's children go to uni' they may no longer qualify for responsibilities and blah-blah-blah" and that helped me start to wake up, go back to school and get my Doctorate's Degree.

Maybe that explanation absolves you from the hat-eating experience. If not, bon-appetit.

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"If you are teaching intolerance, we WILL shut you down!" English Prime Minister David Cameron

by stuckinarut2 in

the prime minister of england made the above statement yesterday regarding any schools that influence youths in a negative manner.. he went on to say that if youths are influenced in a negative manner regarding religious teachings that promote judgement of others (including same sex relationships, etc ) or that look down on other peoples free choice, the government would take action.. i cant find a newspaper article sorry...i just heard it on the radio news.... very interesting though...it may have a bearing on how those who learn ttatt are treated by the organization??

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oppostate

That right there may be the reason for the name change
from Theocratic Ministry School and Service Meeting
to Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting.

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Theocratic Ministry School . . . is still there AND longer?

by warehouse in

so i made a timeline based on the leaked letter, it is as follows:.

edit: updated chart with color, because the html version was crap.

so i know i might be crazy, but is the theocratic school still there, just called apply yourself to field ministry?

oppostate

Warehouse said: "There you go. This is for all the idiots who swore up and down and sang songs that the ministry school was gone."

I'm sure all of us "idiots" appreciate your input.

And, I thank you for being the imbecile who can remind us that the WT likes to change names and times and little else. Maybe you can work your way up to idiot yourself, and join the new Life and Ministry Un-school (formerly known as Theocratic Ministry School) so you can let us know how you like the new dumbed down re-format.

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My Mother Died Two Weeks Ago

by Perry in

jw
friends

none of my jehovah's witness relatives called to tell me or my family.

just found out this morning.

oppostate

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and the way you found out. There is no excuse on their part for such lack of sympathy and compassion.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and those near you that can offer good support during this time of trials.

May you find peace and comfort, knowing you are in the minds of many here, who have offered their condolences, as I do also.

With deep sympathy.

Oppo

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