when i first came to this site.
whenever i would try to talk about somethign from the bible that the jw's got wrong or reason on a scripture that had so much feeling you would stomp all over it.
talking about "flying spaghetti gods" and laugh at what seemed to be my expense and then leave the thread never to return and add any substance.
Humming,
You wrote: " I thought most of the atheists werekicked off this forum? And the ones that are left are restricted?" This hasn't been the case for me, nor for the athiests I know and am friends with here on JWN.
I really don't think Simon has a policy against having athiests here on JWN. What is important is how people behave, not their beliefs. But I certainly am in no position to speak on his behalf. This is simply what I have concluded.
when i first came to this site.
whenever i would try to talk about somethign from the bible that the jw's got wrong or reason on a scripture that had so much feeling you would stomp all over it.
talking about "flying spaghetti gods" and laugh at what seemed to be my expense and then leave the thread never to return and add any substance.
Confused,
I feel very strongly that we all need to respect that others have their own views and not disparage others. That doens't mean I respect all views. The truth is that I don't respect all beliefs and views. But I respect that others do have different views from me. I believe I should treat everyone as I would like to be treated, too.
I have come to my own conclusions but do not push those on others on here or anywhere else. I am so sorry that some have mocked or disparaged your posts. I also understand your beliefs are evolving. As we grow and mature and experience life, we evolve in our thinking on issues. Some make greater shifts than others when it comes to religious belief.
We are all in our own unique places on this journey. Fortunately, most people on JWN are respectful.
notice these two attorneys opining on this case.. http://watchtowerleaks.com/tagged/child-molestation.
Thank you for posting this. I am considering posting this on Facebook. I hope this is viewed and talked about widely.
Not to mention having two nannies to help out with my three children, and someone assigned to clean up after the dog and the cat too. I sound really lazy. I work my behind off to get everything done. Maybe I just need a break -- and a nap.
Mouthy - I agree. I wouldn't want to be a member of the royal family for anything. But I wouldn't mind millions of dollars and a staff of helpers to organize, clean and cook for me around the clock. I'd also love someone to do my accounts, pay the bills, etc. so I wouldn't have to worry about such matters. Maybe what I actually need is a wife. But wait, I'm gay so that won't work. Hey, ho...Oh well.
The Duchess of Cambridge is quite a class act. Charles is demonstrating duty above all. Her Majesty has returned to Buckingham Palace from Windsor Castle.
I do have to admit that I am slightly envious of something -- I would love to have a butler, a private secretary, a cook, two nannies, drivers, cleaning and gardening staff to the extent they do, etc. etc. etc. I have zero interest in living in the public eye. But I'd love to have the resources and a full staff. Some people would hate it. I am quite sure I would enjoy every minute.
I am hoping it will be a girl.
i like learning about whats going on in the world.
but i tire of having to scan news outlets like npr, cnn and fox in order to figure out reality.
what news organization(s) do you use to learn about whats going on in the world?
Rupert Murdoch's Sky News? Yeah, absolutely no biases there. Riiiiiiiight.
>birthday.
> go to see adoptive mother in which i haven't seen in ten years due to adoption and her own personal issues.
> enters nursing home.
You say "adoptive mother," is that correct? In this context it would seem she is a birth mother? Or perhaps an adoptive mother who is no longer raising you? Sorry for my confusion.
...because it's now an art gallery.. it was really strange to have a look around the building and see what they have done with it.
a lot of the old kh features are still there.
they have kept the old platform, it gets used as a music venue on occasions.. i went up on the platform and faced the hall to bring back memories of the hundreds of times i stood there giving talks.. they have quite a few of the old chairs and the magazine/literature counter is still there but it has been moved beside the stage and painted.. all those huge windows have been restored and the place is full of light.. you can see a lot of pictures at their website, they have called it "the berwick watchtower".. the owner asked my wife and i if it was our first visit - hahaha.
Wonderful old buildings like this can be used for so many different things. I looked at the pictures on the website and was really impressed with how they have made it work for their purposes. Love the building. Too bad it has been used for cult purposes in the past. :( But what a lovely idea to repurpose it for creative expression -- something that is so severely limited for the JWs.
