Posts by titch

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CIVILIAN SERVICE

by blondie in

how many remember when the wts changed their policy on alternative service; changed it to alternative civilian service so jw men could choose it because it was not supervised by the military.

shows how the wts quibbles with words to advance a "new teaching.

" flag salute, voting, civilian service p. 212. civilian service.

Folks: To me, the fact that a person was convicted---and spent time in prison----for refusing to be inducted into the Military Service---is NOT a "black mark" on one's record for the rest of their life. And it SHOULD NOT be a bar to employment for the rest of their life. I am not an employer, and never have been one. But, if I was an employer and/or hiring manager, I would not view a person who had refused to be inducted, as a gross, evil, disgusting, despicable person who must be ostracized from society, for all eternity. I would not hold that against them

Now then, a person who has been tried, convicted, and sent to prison for first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, bank robbery, grand larceny, armed robbery, home-invasion robbery, air piracy, and so on and so on, etc, etc.---that would be a "black mark" against their life's record. But---refusing induction? No. In my estimation, once they have served their prison sentence, they have paid "their debt" to society. (If you'd call it a "debt.") Oh, well, just my thoughts. What are yours? ------Titch.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

titch

Dogisgod: Wow, you really do bring back some "pleasant" memories of that event! Thinking back, I do believe that there was another publication that was released at that assembly, that being "All Scripture Is Inspired Of God", which was a blue-covered book. Anyone else remember that happening? Let us know. Best Regards, Everyone---Titch.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

titch

Dagney: Interesting that you mention ice rinks. Years ago, I WAS involved in the recreation of ice skating. It was merely a recreational thing with me, and that is all. It was never a competition with me. I started skating in 1977, and kept at it until January of 2000. I had skated at an ice rink in Anaheim, and that day,after skating, I just never returned to it. I guess that I had just lost interest in it; I don't know why, but I just "chalk it up:" to getting older. Oh well, such is life. My figure skates are still in a tote bag here at my residence, and my original figure skates are still in a tote bag in my bedroom. But, they served their purpose quite well over the years. So, yeah, perhaps our paths DID cross at a local ice rink here in SoCal. Best Regards....Titch.

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Cult or High Control Group?

by MillennialDawn in

jw
friends

i see this phrase a lot: "the indication of a cult is what happens when you leave.

" i'm not sure where that originated, but it is a faulty categorization.

"cult" is almost always used in a derogatory way.

titch

Slidin' Fast: I think that you might have meant JIM Jones. (Of Jonestown fame)

Titch.

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Cult or High Control Group?

by MillennialDawn in

jw
friends

i see this phrase a lot: "the indication of a cult is what happens when you leave.

" i'm not sure where that originated, but it is a faulty categorization.

"cult" is almost always used in a derogatory way.

titch

Folks: Just as a side note....Years ago, when I looked up the word "cult" in a dictionary, I found out that the word "cult" comes from the Latin word "cultus"...which means, "to till". Such as in "tiling soil, or tilling land." And, from that word "cult" we get the word "cultivate" and "culture." They come from the same "root word" which is "cultus." Just thought I'd mention it. Best Regards, Everyone....Titch.

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Scientists' warnings about the covid jabs

by BoogerMan in

jw
friends

why haven't i heard about this on the bbc et al???????.

usc professor dr. phillip buckhaults (professor of cancer molecular genetics).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iewhhrhiity.

titch

WTWizard: You know, you are constantly referring to the COVID vaccinations as a "torture shot". In what way is it a "torture shot"? How does it "torture" you or anyone else? Care to enlighten us on this matter, please? I have had three vaccination shots, and in no way did I think that they were torture. Thank you.----Titch

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My Most Memorable Circuit & District Overseers

by MillennialDawn in

jw
friends

i would love to hear from anyone who may have encountered the following the traveling overseers:.

david wesley - an incredibly kind and humble man.

just the most down-to-earth co you'll ever find.

titch

MillenialDawn: I do remember Angelo Manera, having seen him at District Assemblies in Southern California. I recall him from an assembly at The Forum, in Inglewood, California, way back in 1968.

Titch.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

titch

Sarahsmile: I was then associated with a congregation----a "congo"--- in Costa Mesa, not far away from Westminster. But, I did not attend the assembly in San Francisco, just Pasadena. And, Tenyearsafter, you could very well be correct about the assembly being a 7-day assembly. Either day, 7 days or 8 days was "brutal." (The next assembly that was long, that I can remember, was the 1969 "Peace On Earth" Assembly, held in Dodger Stadium. Looking back in retrospect, I have to ask myself, What was the point of it all? At this old of 69, I could have the number of days wrong. Oh well. Best Regards, Everyone.....Titch.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

titch

St. George: I still have a copy of it, too. I don't know what for, but I still have it.Best regards to you, oh Sainted One. ---Titch.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

titch

Dagney: You are correct. The chairs could be attached to the cement bench with clips, on the bottom, that were spring-loaded---and, they had a soft back unit. It made sitting at the Rose Bowl somewhat more tolerable. I remember, on the last day, I stayed at home with my Dad, but my Mom went to the Convention. The next morning, I woke up to find the "Babylon" book on a desk next to my bed. Also at that Convention, they released a thick edition of the New World Translation, filled with many references. Best Regards, Everyone....Titch.