Kismet

Joined

• started 49 topics
• posted 640 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by Kismet

• 
  21

  Here is the plan

  by the follower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok... here is the plan.

  i moved to this congregation years ago, but when i came it was the same secretary then as it is now.

  when i arrived he just said "here is my address, give it to the secretary in your old congregation and tell him to send me your records.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  It has worked for at least 10 people that I know of who have used my mailing address as that of their new congregation.

  You can count on the fact that the elders just worry about thos in their congregation. Once you move you are no longer their responsibility.

  Contrary to what has been posted thusfar, there is no central repository for such information unless you are currently serving as an elder, ministerial servant or pioneer. The only records on publishers is held by the local congregation.

  Good luck and I hope your disappearance goes off without a hitch!

  Kismet
• 
  7

  Careful which way you look, Jehovahs about.

  by sleepy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well you never know.. lots wife got turned into a giant lump of salt for just looking in the wrong direction.. did this account ever make sense to you?.

  the watchtower always tried to jusify it by saying she must have looked back longingly.it that really a good reason to kill someone?.

  especially after you have just saved them.. then david sleeps with someone not his wife has her husband killed and his kid get the punishment!.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  I always thought that Lot's wife must have been in salted (insulted) by the whole ordeal.

  She should have sued for a-salt (assault)

  Ugh ... puns...shuddering

  Kismet
• 
  22

  freemasons

  by jolly_green_giant in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  anyone on this board ever known a freemason?

  .

  and can i possibly get some info on the freemasons please.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  A couple of things.

  Russell was not a Mason. He was fascinated by the teachings of the Masons but was NOT one himself.

  Masons is more of a social club with slight religious overtones. It is a men's club that "takes good men and tries to make them better." per a 32nd degree mason.

  I have been approached on a couple of occasions to become a Mason but have not accepted that offer, yet.

  The Masons do look to the Knights Templar as being the forefathers of the current group but this is only one division of hte Masons, there are others, such as the Shriners.

  Masons do a lot of community work and charity fund raising. For this reason I commend them and laud their efforts. They do not claim to be the one true religion but do embrace all religious cultures including Moslems, Hindus, Jews and Christians. All one must do is confess a belief in a Creator (God).

  The above information is what I have determined personally through research and direct contact with several high ranking Masons.

  Hope that helps.

  Kismet
• 
  23

  Everyone together now.....Aaaawwww.....

  by VioletAnai in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if it don't work...do the right clicky thing..... http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/21283b65/bc/share/the+don+1.jpg?bcunne9a03xvgij7.

  http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/21283b65/bc/share/the+don+2.jpg?bcunne9ax.y1itkg.

  http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/21283b65/bc/share/the+don+3.jpg?bcunne9ae0n5istw

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  My first thought was 'who left the towels on the floor?'

  Cute little puppy. So ugly he is cute ... I guess it is a FredHall kinda thing. :)

  Pets are great companions and can help with day to day crap..tho they do crap day to day.... uhhhh never mind LOL.

  Enjoy!

  Kismet
• 
  55

  Things That Make You Go 'Hmmmmm'

  by Farkel in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was trying to do a little catching-up on posts this afternoon and read the thread where leander discussed his resignation as a ms as he is ending his days as a dub.

  congratulations, leander!

  you made the right choice!

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  What a bunch of bull dust has been tossed around this thread, and contrary to the point of view of the JW's it hasn't been the 'apostates' that have been doing the shovelling.

  So non-triune-god dude, you have obviously been hanging around this "apostate" site for quite sometime. I was so impressed with the JW-like love you showed for someone who you feel is so beneath you and worthy of insult. Makes me remember why I left the Kingdom Hall, sanctimonious little twirps like you.

  To quote the Bethel Home Overseer "Locks on the doors are to keep the 'honest people' out. Just because someone is at bethel doesn't make them honest." The Commissary (basically a variety store for the Bethel family) used to be an open arrangment. It ended up they were losing hundreds of dollars a week due to stolen products or cash taken out of the open till. I was the one who had to investigate it with twpo other bethel Elders and establish a cashier arrangment and the commissary was locked when no cashier was available. So yes there was thievery at Bethel.

  Re: the literature counter. No monies were to be kept in the literature counter even before the donation arrangment. The locks on the cabinets were so that publishers and pioneers wouldn't just ehlp themselves to the literature or the other congregation might 'borrow' literature and 'forget' to replace it.

  Yes, the average Witness is honest about money. Not all are, thus the reason for the locks on Bethel doors (not just the outside ones either!) and for the locks on the literature cabinet.

  Why else do you think that when counting the money from contribution boxes two brothers are supposed to count the money and sign the receipts?

  Two last things. I said most JW's are honest when it comes to money however if asked to lie to protect the Organziation most would not hesitate. Thus I cannot say JW's are inherantly honest people.

  Second: I personally feel your response on this thread speaks louder than anything I could say regarding the morals of a JW or a JW supporter. Your insults on Farkel are heinous, unloving and go against what you preach from the platform and door to door. You sir/ma'am are a hypocrite.

  I hope you continue your reading of this apostate site contrary to the wishes of your Organization. Who knows it may start getting some of your synapses firing and you might learn something.

  Kismet
• 
  11

  Franz

  by gypsyqueen in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi, my new friends.

  question: who is ray franz?

  i have seen the name bantied around abit but now i can't find him.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  Some people jsut cannot give a straight answer.. sigh.

  Ray Frans was the nephew of Fred Franz one time president of the Watchtower Society. He served on the governing body for a number of years until he ass removed and disfellowshipped over dubious charges.

  The best way to learn about him is through his books.

  I hope that helps.

  kismet

  PS - He was never a member of any public forum to my knowledge but I can't hel but wonder abotu Mr. Chelsea boys's issues over deletions...NYT??
• 
  37

  Help me ... getting w..e....a.......k

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  angharad has abandoned me and gone on a girls night out!.

  to cut a long story short - i'm starving to death and the end may be only minutes away .... there is a large white box in a place called "kitchen" (hey, it lights up when you open the door!

  ) and apparently this can be used with a "noven" or "micro-drive" (or was it "wave"?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  Si:

  here is another suggestion that i know a good friend of mine would recommend. Personally I think it is cruel and unusual treatment to feed this to anyone human or animal but she swears by it...

  It can't go bad and can be used with many other allegedly edible products. Stock up for future emergencies.. Yep it is the notorious::

  .

  ROFL

  Kismet
• 
  37

  Help me ... getting w..e....a.......k

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  angharad has abandoned me and gone on a girls night out!.

  to cut a long story short - i'm starving to death and the end may be only minutes away .... there is a large white box in a place called "kitchen" (hey, it lights up when you open the door!

  ) and apparently this can be used with a "noven" or "micro-drive" (or was it "wave"?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  {{{Bea}}}

  You might need to send him instructions for the KD ... this is one of those programmer types...include lots of If yes then and if no then type sentences..they respond better to that language... smirking

  Kismet
• 
  37

  Help me ... getting w..e....a.......k

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  angharad has abandoned me and gone on a girls night out!.

  to cut a long story short - i'm starving to death and the end may be only minutes away .... there is a large white box in a place called "kitchen" (hey, it lights up when you open the door!

  ) and apparently this can be used with a "noven" or "micro-drive" (or was it "wave"?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Kismet

  Simon:

  Come on man, suck it up and be a man.

  Go hit the local Pub and eat there!!!

  LOL

  Kismet - btw you might want to use those almight powers of yours and delete the last paragraph before Ang comes home!!!
• 
  2

  Thanks to Kismet

  by kheli in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i followed your wonderful advice on how to deal with my "friend" who accused me of securing for my child, a life w/satan.

  i quoted the scriptures in 1 corinthians 13 on love and asked how her email fit into that description of love.

  then i brought up her being judgemental, self-righteous, etc.

  1. 
  2. 
• 

  Kismet

  Kheli:

  I am glad it worked out. I'm sure some of the other good suggestions would have worked as well. Perhaps it will get her to think {{Shrug}}

  Wishing you and all those that 'really' care about you, all good things. Keep enjoying your freedom and peace away from the Borg.

  Kismet