i was born in 1964, a convenient 50 years after 1914. even in my early teens i was doing the sums.
i had a worse case scenario figured out - if the 1914 generation could apply to babies and even if they lived to be a 120, i would still only be about 70 years old after they'd all died!
i figured that i was part of the first wave of 'jehovah's people' that really would live to see the new order - guaranteed!!
I remember so many bible studies I would teach the whole 607-1914 thing. (remember that chapter in the old Truth? book?!) When I learned 607-1914 was not based on scientific/archeology fact but WT BS, that was when the house of cards fell hard for me.
But I've picked myself up and dusted myself off and learned critical thinking. And boy am I free!
Joy
hey all,.
gina's got her own account now, she's freedomfrog.
hopefully she'll tear herself away from u.n., blood, birthday, and whatever else research long enough to say 'hi' back!.
Welcome Freedom Frog.
Yes, you'll slow down in a couple of years. At first you feel like you need to prove everything. Then you feel empty because you used to be going 90 miles an hour (meetings, meetings, meetings, service, meetings, etc). But one day, you will really feel free when you don't have to prove anything and just enjoy life.
Joy
I hope you had your emesis basin close by.
that'll teach me to eat beans on toast, yesterday!!!.
the wind is really picking up and the town is clearing as everyone is getting sent home from work.. we're expecting 100mph gusts here, on the west coast of scotland.. i'm gonna go home and get cosy, with a roaring coal fire.
it's just as well our houses are built for severe weather!.
wow, LT, please take care. You are now experiences hurricane strength winds. I think about Catogary 2-3.
Please keep everything battened down.
Hugs,
Joy
well yesterday i saw the surgeon, with regards to my left hip and because it is so advanced with osteoarthritis and is crumbling the doctor says my surgical date is march the 3rd.
he said also he may have a cancellation for feburary and i may be able to have that day.
of march.
(((((OFC))))))
hope all goes well. Just keep a good mental outlook and that will help alot.
Just let the rest of it go. And concentrate on healing after the surgery.
Hugs,
Joy
blimey!
i got alot of catching up to do....... its only been 6 months, feels like a couple of years.
mind you, during that time, i have got married and my beautiful fillipino wife has had our 3rd baby.
BULLSHIT BINGO!
please call me.
you can get my number bby pming me.
there is a person that is coming to america that wants to meet with you and your husband and considers you best friends.
esconsed in a pair of jeans
just jeans?
.
it is good to pop back and see that so many of you are still alive and kicking.. hope that you are all ok. cas.
*wondering is this is a private conversation*
<waving @ Caspian>
enjoy France
one of the issues i have with the wt teachings is that it is taught that a true believer must not engage in warfare.. the problem is: evil does exist and someone must be willing to stop evil.
if not good people then who will?.
many years ago, i asked a sister this question: "if no one had stopped hitler (the best example of evil at the time) what would have happened?
Didn't Jesus give the example that if you are "employed" to carry a solder's gear a mile, carry it 2 miles? He didn't say to not carry it at all.
So as a Christian, you let your conscience be your guide, imho.
Good question, though, Blindfool.
Joy
*waving @ BDF, long time no see*
this is an interesting read.
recently, in my same small city, chiliwack, b.c.
a court case was thrown out re a woman who died from complications during birth.
pssst MySuperSecret, do yourself a favor and go get a book on critical thinking or take a course at your local community college.
Otherwise, thanks for providing examples on how JW's can't think but just spout junk they are fed at the KH.
