and Blues, your logic makes some sort of sense. The problem is the org does not leave it at what you just stated. They are the ones who break it down into "primary components" and "fractions". They are also the ones who desginated white cells "primary components". I can only go by what they stated, and that is that white cells are forbidden as they are "primary components". So all of us who may have been breast feed, or who condoned our wifes breast feeding, or especially you mothers who breast feed your children... your JC is waiting at the hall.
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Are White Blood Cells Passed to a Baby via Breastfeeding?
by ThomasCovenant inhaving just read ''just n from bethel''s post http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/198904/1/those-that-just-one-day-were-not-there-anymore .
i have to ask is it true that white blood cells are passed to a baby when breastfeeding?
if it is true then surely jw's cannot breastfeed..
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If you don't give a s**t about celebrating, feel free to post here.
by VampireDCLXV ini'll just come out and say it... i don't give a f**k about my birthday.
it's only a painful reminder that i'm one year closer to my grave.
i'm not here to pick a fight with those who do celebrate.
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Vamp, hell with all this talk of being a year closer to your death, as if it bad... We will all die. I refer to the bushido:
"The foremost concern of a warrior, no matter what his rank, is how he will behave at the moment of his death"
"a warrior performs distinguished military feats on the battlefround and earns the highest honor only after having accepted the fact that he is going to die".
embrace it, live with it in mind. Then you can truly be alive.
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What saves us from death?
by Quentin interry and i were able to get togather today for a pleasent visit.
we disscussed a number of things.
one thing we talked about was "near misses" we experienced over the years.
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elderelite
very interested book on this very topic called "deep survival" Good read
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Help me...
by rafreuter ini wish this weren't the way i greeted the board.
i've been lurking here for about 2 years now, but was unable to really interact because of limitations of my ipod browser (you can't post from there) and the parental controls on my computer.. .
well 2 years later, i'm a big boy, turned 18 and moved out.
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Raf, I can only answer from my ownlife experiance, and will tell you this.. when I moved out of my parents house it was into bethel. It was still hard. I faced a lot of the same emotions you feel. Its not leaving the WT thats doing this, its being on your own. Just give it time, dude.. just give it time. It takes a while to find your balance when your not living at home anymore. Trust me it DOES get better. Every day.
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"You can live a lie until you die"
by Liberty93 inreminds me of growing up in the borg.
thank god i was never assimilated!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7v0o8m5vkc&feature=related.
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elderelite
Wow, I was away for a few and missed that one... thanks beksbks
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Those that just one day - were not there anymore
by just n from bethel ini, like otwo in another thread, never really had a bad experience with jws.
i never had any case of molestation come up in the the many congregations i served in.
i never had any major beefs with any elder body.
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elderelite
wow... i go on vacation for bit and come back to find out that you wrote a book and decided to publish it one chapter at a time on JW.net!!!
Just kidding bro Even though i had heard much of that directly from you I still enjoyed reading it. Credit to you for sharing.. we all benift
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"You can live a lie until you die"
by Liberty93 inreminds me of growing up in the borg.
thank god i was never assimilated!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7v0o8m5vkc&feature=related.
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A brave man dies only once, a coward dies a thousand times
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An elder just wrote this on the "Prince" board...
by Tatiana init was in response to some things i and others posted about holidays, etc.
i don't know where he's an elder, but times have sure changed.
mimric i have never posted on this site but i have followed for 5yrs and i think its time because of this last post.
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w0111/1p.6SafeguardYourConscience***
Much popular music also corrupts the conscience. A singer whose songs have shot to the top of the charts in a number of Western lands makes “a special effort to shock,” warns a report in the Australian newspaper TheSundayMail. The article states that “his songs glorify drugs, incest and rape” and that he “sings about killing his wife and throwing her body in a lake.” Other lyrics mentioned are too vile to be repeated here. Yet, his music earned him a prestigious award. Would you like to sow in your mind and heart such noxious thoughts as those mentioned above, even if they are sugarcoated with music? Hopefully not, for those who act in such a way defile their conscience and ultimately create within themselves “a wicked heart,” turning them into enemies of God.—Hebrews 3:12; Matthew 12:33-35
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So it seems that there are benefits that can be attributed to the power of music. However, there is the danger that corrupt or greedy people may use the power of music as a deadly tool. Some studies have shown direct links between antisocial behavior and certain types of music.
In support of such claims, PsychologyofWomenQuarterly reports: “There is some evidence to suggest that viewing rock videos has the same effect as viewing pornography in that men who were shown violent rock videos expressed more calloused and antagonistic attitudes toward women than did men who were shown nonviolent rock videos.”
This effect is not limited to men. Women can also be affected. That same report adds: “Men and women alike may begin to accept the negative messages these songs present concerning women’s lack of worth.”
The journal SexRoles agrees with this conclusion, stating: “A recent study . . . found the combination of being from an unsatisfactory family environment and having had heavy exposure to music videos was significantly associated with sexually permissive attitudes and behavior among adolescent females.” The graphic violence and sexually explicit lyrics of some rap music caused one U.S. district judge to rule that a certain rap album was “obscene by community standards.”
Was the judge being extreme? By no means! The journal Adolescence reached the conclusion that “both the adolescents and their parents report significantly more turmoil in the lives of the adolescents who listen to heavy metal and rap.” Such turmoil is linked with “aggressive and destructive behaviors” and low academic achievement.
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THE capacity to enjoy melody and harmony appears to be programmed into all of us. And for many youths, music is a must-have. “I can’t live without it,” says 21-year-old Amber. “My music is almost always playing—even when I’m cleaning, cooking, running errands, or studying.”
Rhythm may be based on simple math, but music transcends cold logic and taps straight into our core emotions. Just as “a word at its right time is O how good!” a song at the right time can be so consoling! (Proverbs 15:23) “Sometimes you think that no one else understands your feelings,” says 16-year-old Jessica. “But when I listen to my favorite band, I know I’m not the only one who gets depressed.”
Battleground
orCommonGround?
While you no doubt love your music, your parents may have a different viewpoint. “My dad says, ‘Turn off that noise! It’s hurting my ears!’” comments one teenage boy. Tired of the hassle, you may feel that your parents are making a big deal out of nothing. “What about when they were young?” argues one teenage girl. “Didn’t their parents think their music was bad?” Ingred, 16, complains: “Adults seem to be stuck in the past. It would be great if they recognized that our generation has some taste in music too!”
Ingred has a point. As you may know, throughout history, older and younger generations have tended to clash over matters of personal taste. But such differences don’t mean that the subject of music must always become a battleground. The key is to see if you can find some common ground with your parents. If your parents respect the Bible, you have a real advantage. Why? Because God’s Word can help both you and your parents to discern what is definitely unacceptable and where there is room for personal taste. To do this, you need to analyze two key factors: (1) the message of the music you listen to and (2) the amount of music you listen to. First, let’s consider the question . . .
What
IstheMessageofMyMusic?
Music is like food. The right type in the right amount is good for you. The wrong type in any amount is bad. Unfortunately, with music it’s the bad stuff that can be the most appealing. “Why do all the good tunes get saved for the really ugly lyrics?” laments a youth named Steve.
If you love the sound, does the message really matter? To help answer that question, ask yourself: ‘If someone wanted to make me swallow poison, how would they coax me into taking it? Would they dip it in vinegar or coat it with candy?’ The faithful man Job asked: “Does not the ear itself test out words as the palate tastes food?” (Job 12:11) So rather than just swallowing a song because you like its beat or melody—the candy coating, so to speak—‘test out the words’ by considering the title and the lyrics. Why? Because the lyrics embedded in the music will affect your thinking and attitudes.
Regrettably, a great deal of today’s most innovative music features lyrics that promote sex, violence, and drug abuse. If you don’t feel that listening to such lyrics affects you, then you’ve already started to succumb to the “poison.”
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Your peers may put tremendous pressure on you to listen to degrading music. There’s also pressure from the music industry itself. With the help of radio, the Internet, and television, music has become a powerful, multibillion-dollar industry. High-powered marketing experts are hired to shape and control your taste in music.
But when you let your peers or the media dictate what you listen to, you lose your power of choice. You become a mindless slave. (Romans 6:16) The Bible urges you to resist the world’s influence in such matters. (Romans 12:2) So you would do well to train your own “perceptive powers . . . to distinguish both right and wrong.” (Hebrews 5:14) How can you use your perceptive powers when choosing music? Consider the following suggestions:
Examine
thepackaging. Often, one look at the packaging or promotional material is enough to determine the content. Violent, sexually explicit, or occult images should be a warning. The music inside is probably objectionable too.Check
outthelyrics. What is being said? Do you really want to listen to or repeat those ideas over and over again? Are the thoughts expressed in harmony with your values and with Christian principles?—Ephesians 5:3-5.Notice
theeffect. “I found that a lot of the music and lyrics I listened to made me depressed,” says a youth named Philip. Granted, music may affect people in different ways. But what mood does your music nurture in you? Ask yourself: ‘Do I find myself dwelling on wrong thoughts after hearing the music or the lyrics? Are slang expressions that are used in the music starting to creep into my vocabulary?’—1 Corinthians 15:33.Consider
others. How do your parents feel about your music? Ask them for their opinion. Think, too, of how fellow Christians might feel. Would some be disturbed by your music? The ability to modify your behavior out of respect for the feelings of others is a sign of maturity.—Romans 15:1, 2.By asking yourself the above questions, you will be in a position to choose music that stirs your spirit without killing your spirituality. But there’s one more factor to consider.
How
MuchIsTooMuch?
Good music, like good food, can be healthful. However, a wise proverb warns: “Is it honey that you have found? Eat what is sufficient for you, that you may not take too much of it and have to vomit it up.” (Proverbs 25:16) Honey has well-known curative properties. Yet, too much of even a good thing can be bad for you. The point? Good things should be enjoyed in moderation.
Some youths, however, allow music to dominate their lives. For example, Jessica, quoted earlier, confesses: “I listen to music all the time—even when I’m studying the Bible. I tell my parents that it helps me to concentrate. But they don’t believe me.” Does Jessica’s comment sound familiar?
How can you determine how much music is too much? Ask yourself the following questions:
How
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mymusicinterferingwithmyfamilyrelationships? If so, write below how you might improve the situation. …………………………muchmoneydoIspendonmusiceachmonth? …………………………muchtimedoIspendlisteningtomusiceachday? …………………………Modifying
YourListeningHabits
If music is taking too much of a bite out of your personal life, you would do well to set limits and be more moderate in your listening habits. For example, you may need to break the habit of plugging your ears with headphones all day long or turning music on the minute you get home.
In fact, why not learn to savor some periods of silence? Doing so may help you with your studies. “You’ll get a whole lot more out of them if the music is off,” says Steve, quoted earlier. Try studying without music, and see if your concentration improves.
You will also want to schedule time for reading and studying the Bible and Bible-based publications. Jesus Christ at times sought out a quiet place for prayer and meditation. (Mark 1:35) Is your study environment similarly quiet and peaceful? If not, you may be stunting your spiritual growth.
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theRightChoice
Music is truly a gift from God, but you must take care not to misuse it. Don’t be like the girl named Marlene who admits: “I have music that I know I’m supposed to throw out. But it sounds so good.” Think of the harm that she is doing to her mind and heart by listening to what is bad! Avoid that snare. Don’t let music corrupt you or take over your life. Hold to high Christian standards in choosing your music. Pray for God’s guidance and help. Seek out companions who share your convictions.
Music can help you relax and unwind. It can help fill the void when you’re lonely. But when the music stops, your problems are still there. And songs are no substitute for real friends. So don’t allow music to become the big thing in your life. Enjoy it, but keep it in its place.
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BOE LTR (PDF) Brazen Conduct !!!
by yknot ini apologize to those in the vincinity of my spad's ladies bathroom....... yes!
oh my gaud!
give it to me baby!
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elderelite
Lol.. currently serving elders should automaticly be disqualified from entering (MISERY that means YOU!!)
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BOE LTR (PDF) Brazen Conduct !!!
by yknot ini apologize to those in the vincinity of my spad's ladies bathroom....... yes!
oh my gaud!
give it to me baby!
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curious, He doesn't. None of us do yet. I have heard sometime around October we will get them..(keep your eyes peeled though)