Posts by St George of England

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New Vocal Kingdom Songs

by brotherdan in

jw
friends

if any of you are interested, the borg has just released disc 2 for the kingdom songs vocal renditions.. http://www.jw.org/index.html?option=qryqzrqvnzhfvp.

St George of England

I'd rather listen to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km5jgqjx_lk

George

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a letter was read at our place this week, the wts has asked us to pass a resolution asking that we leave our funds with the society at 0% interest as opposed to the 1% below bank rate(which at the moment means nothing).. of course, it was passed..

St George of England

We had that letter some weeks ago and I fully expected a resolution to be read and as all resolutions are, automatically passed. However, not so. The BoE have apparently thrown it out and not put it to the congregation!

George

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Anyone Know JW's who Donated Inheritances, Estates,$$$ to WT Society ?

by flipper in

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friends

if so - without divulging any names , approximately how much was donated to the wt society ?

if you are aware of approximate amounts.

as many know the wt society yearly puts out calls in their publications for witnesses to donate trust funds, wills, inheritances, estates, jewelry, cars and whatever else they have to promote the aleged " kingdom interests " in furthering the " good news " around the world.. personally i feel it's all been a scam to continue exercising control over witnesses by influencing them to financially deprive themselves so the wt society can continue it's operations.

St George of England

I have looked at this charities website before and firstly I was only able to see about seven congregations by searching "Jehovah". Not sure how all other congregations are listed.

If you go on the charity commission site below it will take you to advanced search. Simply enter Brighton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in the search box (or whatever cong you are looking for) and it will bring up a list of all congs in Brighton. You can list up to 500 at a time.

George

http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/ShowCharity/RegisterOfCharities/AdvancedSearch.aspx

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Anyone Know JW's who Donated Inheritances, Estates,$$$ to WT Society ?

by flipper in

jw
friends

if so - without divulging any names , approximately how much was donated to the wt society ?

if you are aware of approximate amounts.

as many know the wt society yearly puts out calls in their publications for witnesses to donate trust funds, wills, inheritances, estates, jewelry, cars and whatever else they have to promote the aleged " kingdom interests " in furthering the " good news " around the world.. personally i feel it's all been a scam to continue exercising control over witnesses by influencing them to financially deprive themselves so the wt society can continue it's operations.

St George of England

No, not personally but I well remember the case below where someone left a large sum to the WTS but was subsequently disfellowshipped. When he died the WTS still took the money and even refused to make an ex-gratia payment from it to the mans autistic nephew!

http://freelancefundraisers.dreamhosters.com/?p=9

George

Vocal Renditions - DISC 2

by St George of England in

for those 'music' lovers who do not like the stones or faces etc, this is for you:.

http://www.jw.org/index.html?option=qryqzrqvnzhfvp.

(download at your peril!).

St George of England

For those 'music' lovers who do not like The Stones or Faces etc, this is for you:

http://www.jw.org/index.html?option=QrYQZRQVNZHFVP

(Download at your peril!)

George

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Christians, is it okay for women to read romance novels?

by asilentone in

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friends

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St George of England

*** g84 8/8 p. 28 From Our Readers *** Romance Novels Harmless?

It was truly a pleasure to read the article “Young People Ask . . . Are Romance Novels Harmless Reading?” (November 8, 1983) I have personally experienced the hurt that such reading can bring. I often used to dream about the rich, strong, handsome men they described. That was how I ended up marrying a selfish, cynical, pleasure-seeking man, resulting in a marriage that turned out to be a fiasco. No one can afford to dream in life. Two years after my husband’s death I married again, but this time a quiet, hardworking man, so different from the males depicted in romance novels. Our little family now knows what true happiness means.

Just couldn't help adding that one as well!

George

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Christians, is it okay for women to read romance novels?

by asilentone in

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friends

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St George of England

*** g83 11/8 p. 18 Are Romance Novels Harmless Reading? ***

Interestingly, the sexually explicit romances—available in public libraries in some cities—are the ones most requested by teens. Can they harm? Explains 18-year-old Karen: “The books really stirred strong sexual feelings and curiosity in me. The ecstasy and euphoric feelings felt by the heroine in passionate encounters with the hero caused me to desire those feelings too. So when I was dating,” she continues, “I tried to recreate those sensations. It led me to commit fornication.” But was her experience like those of the heroines she had read and fantasized about? Karen discovered: “These feelings are conjured up in the minds of the writers. They aren’t real.”

Remember, too, that there are other profitable ways to relax or find diversion. Why build your life around imaginary adventures? The Bible says, “There is . . . happiness in giving.” (Acts 20:35) So learn to give by helping other people. A youth (one of Jehovah’s Witnesses) who devoted 60 hours one month to helping people learn about the Bible said: “It was the happiest time of my life.” And when your life is happy, busy and satisfying, who needs the shallow “escape” of romance novels?

WOW, must remember to tell the wife to get rid of all those Barbara Cartland books!

George

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For those poor sods still attending Meetings.....

by cantleave in

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friends

are the feinds really following the counsel not to holds or cuddle during the prayer?.

has there been any additional counsel on this subject?.

or is it being ignored?.

St George of England

i had the inestimable priviledge of viewing the october kingdumb ministry

When I read that I thought my IQ had dipped into single figures again as I couldn't find it! It's actually in the September issue, Page 2.

George

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taken from wt october 15 paragraph 17 page 11

by booby in

jehovah could read the hearts of david and bath-sheba and see their genuine repentance.

taking.

such a factor into consideration, he judged them accordingly, in a merciful and loving manner.. .

St George of England

David was too high up the 'pecking order' for anything significant to happen to him. It is the the same today and always has been. God had nothing to do with it.

George

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