Posts by Quarterback

someone who works at a college locally, pointed out to me that one of their scholar students was stocking shelves at a dollar store.. with this recession, are you finding that higher learning is wasting time?

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i know that it's necessary to become a dr. or a lawyer, but, with the shortage of work, even teachers are working as secretarys.. what do you think?.

Quarterback

I am happy that some good history, and practical advice has benefited some in posting this subject. Thanks for all of your comments.

Mind you, I do respect people who mop the floors for a living. My roots come from a long list of mopologists. I think that my family invented the mop.

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Letter to the Writing Department from Barbara Anderson

by Dogpatch in

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i thought i knew you.

an open letter from barbara anderson to watch towers writing department.

in 1517, martin luther wrote in a letter to archbishop albert of mainz: you must graciously forgive that i, that scum of the earth, am so bold as to dare to address a letter to you.. yes, i know, you think of me as scum, just like mainz believed of luther, wondering how i dare write you a letter, someone jehovahs witnesses disfellowshipped back in 2002. i was accused of being an unrepentant sinner and condemned for causing divisions, then labeled apostate because i spoke out publicly on nbcs dateline tv program aboutthe child sexual abuse policies that protected pedophiles policies that you helped formulate.

Quarterback

I appreciated, and agree with this letter. I'm sure others reading this post will also.

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Your advice please on "Scriptual Divorce"

by karter in

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my ex and i have a legal divorce.. she asked me to write a letter to the b.o.e so she can get a scriptual divorce.. she said she had spoken to the c.o.b.e ans they would take no action against me as i haven't been to a meeting in about 12 years.. my reply "ok get him to put that in writing".

so do you think they will put that in writing?.

and would they take action if i did write the letter giveing her a scriptual divorce?.

Quarterback

You have broken free for 12 years. You are free to move on. This is your god given right.

Don't play into the politics of the ORG by giving them anything that they can play with. If you want to get married again, and you are aware that your X is living against the bible principles, that is enough. Let the X move on too.

The congregation filing cabinet is overcrowded with such useless/unlawful/slanderous papers.

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Does the necktie have a pagan origin?

by Cirkeline in

i wonder if some of you know the origin of the necktie?

i have sometimes heard people saying it's a fallos-symbol, but is there a valid background for this?.

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Quarterback

It was the dam french that introduced this evil thing into our lives. That along with high cholesterol.

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New WT and Higher Education...Beware of the logical fallacy in the first sentence.

by maninthemiddle in

beware of the logical fallacy in the first sentence, not to mention all the loaded language.. .

wt 2011-11-15. .

11 vigilant christians refrain from using the world to the full with regard to higher education.. many people in this world consider higher education an indispensable stepping-stone to prestige and an affluent.

Quarterback

56 yrs old is not old, NVR.

What really is a basic education? Is it becoming an Accountant? Is it becoming a mechanic, millwright, carpenter, nurse, technician? Doesn't some of these professions require college?

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How many of us have Higher Learning, and still mop floors

by Quarterback in

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someone who works at a college locally, pointed out to me that one of their scholar students was stocking shelves at a dollar store.. with this recession, are you finding that higher learning is wasting time?

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i know that it's necessary to become a dr. or a lawyer, but, with the shortage of work, even teachers are working as secretarys.. what do you think?.

Quarterback

Thanks, Snare and a Racket. I have already worked in the world for close to 40 yrs. I did take some advanced courses at a College when they were telling me not to, because 1975 was very soon in coming.

Because of my smart move back then, I can retire with a great pension. The ones that told me not to, are still worrking.

Back then, the training was almost 100% successful....I'm not seeing that right now. I do understand the knowledge advantages, and how interesting it could be.

Billy, thanks for your comments. It sounds like it will work out for you. I know what challenges you faced when you left the Bethel scene. You are to be commended.

Appreciated all your comments, friends.

QB

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How many of us have Higher Learning, and still mop floors

by Quarterback in

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someone who works at a college locally, pointed out to me that one of their scholar students was stocking shelves at a dollar store.. with this recession, are you finding that higher learning is wasting time?

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i know that it's necessary to become a dr. or a lawyer, but, with the shortage of work, even teachers are working as secretarys.. what do you think?.

Quarterback

Wow, $100,000 is a large debt to pay back if your income may not sustain that debt repayment. This must be quite the burden for someone starting out in life.

I remember the days when the government provided education, and learning skills for students for free or subsidized.

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How many of us have Higher Learning, and still mop floors

by Quarterback in

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someone who works at a college locally, pointed out to me that one of their scholar students was stocking shelves at a dollar store.. with this recession, are you finding that higher learning is wasting time?

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i know that it's necessary to become a dr. or a lawyer, but, with the shortage of work, even teachers are working as secretarys.. what do you think?.

Quarterback

Yes, I agree, Knowsnothing. But, after fixing the world, and receiving the Nobel Peace prize..what can you do after that? How much do you get for winning that?