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Bethel Rules

by brotherdan in

this was brought up just in passing on another thread.

but i wanted to see if there are any bethelites or ex bethelites that remember some of the crazy rules we had to follow when we were there..

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by Wrong Way in

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breaking news!.

wow!.

Podobear

The best way to put out a fire is.. to starve it of oxygen. Is the move of the Russian government a successful "wet blanket".. or will it fuel the fire with more oxygen.

History has shown, time and time again, that the latter is true.

Taking the Dutch model on Controlled Drug addiction as an example. If you control something, register and control both the drugs distributed and the distributors, you gain control. The issue falls into Apathy, the true addicts are controlled and medicated.. the curious dabble and walk away and the next generation finds it all too boring. It falls into the realm of Disease or Pest Control.

Hope the analogy is not too veiled... but if you are "hooked" and harmless.. you can have your "fix" without harming others.

Religion is the Opium of the People... (now who said that, then?)

Podo

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Pastor to burn Koran

by beksbks in

us pastor says will burn koran despite petraeus concernshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100907/pl_afp/afghanistanunrestusreligionislampastor.

tue sep 7, 9:21 am et end .byline washington (afp) the pastor of a small florida church said tuesday he will go ahead with his plans to hold a koran burning this week, despite warnings by the us commander of the afghan war of violent reactions in the islamic world.terry jones, who heads the dove world outreach center in gainesville florida, said he had given "serious" consideration to the concerns expressed by general david petraeus over plans to torch a koran to mark the ninth anniversary of the september 11 terror attacks, but said he would proceed anyway.. "we are taking the general's words very serious.

we are continuing to pray about the action on september 11th," he said.. nevertheless, he said "we have firmly made up our mind" to go ahead with burning the muslim holy book.. "i mean, how long, when does america stand for truth?

Podobear

It is 10.20 pm UK time.. the BBC national news has just announced that the Pastor has called off his provocative action.

Thank god... what a fool. Thank you for your reassurances JWood.

You know, I read an article in the British Press a few years ago. It was reporting the comments of the Chief of Police in Cairo, after the killing of many tourists visiting the pyramids. That wise man said:" These people are terrorists. They are neither Muslims or Jews, Christians or any other group. They are CRIMINALS... and as CRIMINALS they will be brought to justice." (sic.)

Please take those comments to heart Darkside. Sue for Peace, at all times.

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Pastor to burn Koran

by beksbks in

us pastor says will burn koran despite petraeus concernshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100907/pl_afp/afghanistanunrestusreligionislampastor.

tue sep 7, 9:21 am et end .byline washington (afp) the pastor of a small florida church said tuesday he will go ahead with his plans to hold a koran burning this week, despite warnings by the us commander of the afghan war of violent reactions in the islamic world.terry jones, who heads the dove world outreach center in gainesville florida, said he had given "serious" consideration to the concerns expressed by general david petraeus over plans to torch a koran to mark the ninth anniversary of the september 11 terror attacks, but said he would proceed anyway.. "we are taking the general's words very serious.

we are continuing to pray about the action on september 11th," he said.. nevertheless, he said "we have firmly made up our mind" to go ahead with burning the muslim holy book.. "i mean, how long, when does america stand for truth?

Podobear

Darkside.. that is an amazing comment. I am not American, and I just cannot believe you retain the same mental attitude as the JW subset you probably left. Kill the 99% of humanity because of the lunacy of 1%?? The only good German is a dead German, eh?.. the only good Muslim is a dead Muslim, eh?

I am speechless at such ignorance. No wonder, even the rest of the Western world is holding America at arms length. That is incredible reasoning.

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Pastor to burn Koran

by beksbks in

us pastor says will burn koran despite petraeus concernshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100907/pl_afp/afghanistanunrestusreligionislampastor.

tue sep 7, 9:21 am et end .byline washington (afp) the pastor of a small florida church said tuesday he will go ahead with his plans to hold a koran burning this week, despite warnings by the us commander of the afghan war of violent reactions in the islamic world.terry jones, who heads the dove world outreach center in gainesville florida, said he had given "serious" consideration to the concerns expressed by general david petraeus over plans to torch a koran to mark the ninth anniversary of the september 11 terror attacks, but said he would proceed anyway.. "we are taking the general's words very serious.

we are continuing to pray about the action on september 11th," he said.. nevertheless, he said "we have firmly made up our mind" to go ahead with burning the muslim holy book.. "i mean, how long, when does america stand for truth?

Podobear

Enquiry: Does anyone know if the Dove World Outreach Center is totally independent.. or is it one of the many schisms within the Born Again/Evangelical movement?

If this church is completely independant then surely this Pastor is another Wakko from Waco?? If it is under the Evangelical Alliance... Does not that movement have a Governing Church Body or Council that has a spokesman? If it does why doesn't he/she come forward as have men and women of faith in other religious groups and speak out about the lunacy of this Pastor?

For me, this underscores the venom of the Evangelical alliance and its constant attacks on other faiths.. it puts JW forthrightness into the shade!

and is certainly against the message of the Gospel..

Thoughts anyone, please?

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What Do You Think About Tattoos?

by minimus in

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do you have any?.

i know a lot of women, not just younger women, that have tats.

i wouldn't have one but that's because i don't need the pain..

Podobear

I have a celtic band around my right bicep (I am very muscular) and it suits my arm... and I have a celtic initial on my right shoulder blade.. the first letter of my first name. Tatts can be very tasteful.. but rarely on women, I find.

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How did you choose your screenname for jw.net?

by Voices in

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alright, i'm curious now cause i've been wanting to know how certain people go their screennames.

now some people have their names involved with makes sense and so forth.

but i guess i'll start out.

Podobear

My profession and because I like to think of myself as cuddly (with a bit of attitude, occasionally)

Podobear

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Do you think your baptism is still valid?

by karter in

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i got baptised about 25 years ago and was told the new system would be here by now.. along with a lot of other false promises.. so the answer for me would be no!!

!.

Podobear

YES.. I agree with Truthlover. Although only 15, I made a contract which I understood. But, THEY have changed the wording of the baptismal vows, not me. So, THEY, have invalidated any contract with them. I choose to be an eternal romantic, and my baptism was a symbol of my First Love.

I am not affiliated to any Religious Group.

By the way, whilst we are on the subject, has anyone ever started a thread on early Christian baptism? It would appear from my research, that though the command was given to baptise in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit... the early records show the Apostles and Disciples baptising in the name of Jesus only. Why?

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Ready to bail. Have been for a while.

by JustKeepLiving in

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hey folks.

this is my first post, and i figured i might as well tell my story and state why i'm here.. i'm the offspring of a elder and ex-pioneer.

being so raised, i was very serious about the truth as a youngster.

Podobear

That's just what I wanted to hear, JKL. Be your own man... All the best, buddy.

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How does a person move up in the WTS?

by Libelle in

i guess i should have said, "how does a man move up" since they're a male-only ruling class.... what does it take to become an elder, and so on up?

i don't really think the mr. is in the running for any special titles, but just in case in the future something along these lines happens, how does the hierarchy work?

(probably not a true consideration, being that he's married to me, but hey, i'm sure stranger things have happened).. .

Podobear

WT is as elitist as any other worldly corporation. If you pull all the right strings, and brown nose the right people, you will progress in the chain of power and command. I can agree with all the comments here.

I was "groomed" by a very "Spiritual" Circuit Overseer, wonderful man and wife team who taught all the right reasons for taking on theocratic responsibilities. I was delighted to see him and his wife praised by many of the UK posters here.

Sadly, the reality at Bethel was a real shock.. I found myself in the middle of an Organisation Progrom, and stood up and spoke out for what I felt was right.

Please feel free to examine the bullet hole wound in my right temple.

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