"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to the night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only LOVE can do that" Martin Luther King Jr.
Babyruth
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MEMORIAL AT THE KINGDOM HALL OVERFLOWING WITH NEWCOMERS?
by steve2 inthis is a question for those brave souls who, for whatever reason, attended this year's memorial: .
who else was there?
was there any evidence that the witnesses are still attracting a large crowd of "newly interested ones" (to use their awful phrase) or even complete strangers drawn in by the door-to-door work.. i hear lots of comments about how poorly attended some of the weekly meetings in the halls have now become, so i'm curious about what you guys may have seen when you attended in the past day or so.
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What was the letter at the end about?
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I've been outed...
by brotherdan inso this weekend my wife had a major grand mal seizure for the first time in her life.
she was rushed to the er.
a few hours later while i was at her side she had another major one.. it was the scariest moment in my life.
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" I only need a place to lay my head. I won't even need that soon." "I just want to sleep for a few days"
Daniel, I have been following this saga of yours with a sad heart. . My concern is with your statements above. If there was ever a time in your life when you need professional guidance... THIS IS IT !! Having a face to face with another person who is trained and really cares for you is a priority. Talk this thru and don't make any major decisions until you get your emotions in check. I don't know you at all, but as a compassionate friend I urge you to take care of yourself first right now.
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Are you a spiritual? - What is the definition?
by TastingFreedom inas a jw, the definition of spirituality is very limited and narrow minded.
but i have realized that i'm a spiritual person even as an agnostic.
watchtower's use of the word is completely wrong, and only used to benefit their own agenda.
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I believe that being spiritual isn't measured by how long you have been a Christian, how much you know, or how often you go to church. Spiritual maturity is measured by the way you treat other people. It's measured by the love you allow to operate in and through you.
Preach a sermon everyday....use words only when necessary
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Historic Turning Point After Century in Brooklyn, Watchtower Pulls Out of Heights
by Dogpatch indowntown brooklyn its definite.
rumors can be laid to rest.
the watchtower bible & tract society is moving its headquarters out of brooklyn heights and up to warwick, n.y.. we have submitted a proposal to the town of warwick to build a complex there that were calling the world headquarters of jehovahs witnesses, richard devine told the eagle tuesday.
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The World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses is exiting Brooklyn, NY andmoving to Warwick, NY.
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"We have submitted a proposal to the Town of Warwick to build a complexthere that we're calling the World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses,"Richard Devine told the Eagle Tuesday. "We have started the land use process thehttp://brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&id=33726 -
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Anyone have a Kindle or a Nook?
by Simon ini really don't like the ipad (or apple) but i think an ebook reader would be nice.
nothing made by sony though .... the amazon kindle and barnes & noble nook look to be the best (esp.
with the recent price reductions) but i'd like any insight from anyone who has one.
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Kindle for me, I have had one since it was released. LOVE LOVE my kindle!!!
It is so handy when traveling on airplanes, but esp easy to read out in direct sunlight. It is my favorite thing to take to the beach. Hubby has the Nook, not beach reading for him.......
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What sort of person is GB member Guy Pierce?
by VM44 indoes anyone know anything about the gb member guy pierce?.
what is his background?.
what sort of personality does he have?.
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For those who only go to the K Hall once a year for Memorial, this was a scare tactic. Instead of loving us back into the fold.
No Honey , just vinegar
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What sort of person is GB member Guy Pierce?
by VM44 indoes anyone know anything about the gb member guy pierce?.
what is his background?.
what sort of personality does he have?.
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The last time we went to the Memorial, Guy Pierce gave the talk. At the end of the talk we were expecting some upbuilding toughts, instead he said:" if any of you here tonight are here for the first time, or you only come Once a year for this nights celebration YOU WILL NOT SURVIVE THE GREAT DAY OF THE ALMIGHTY AND LIVE IN HIS PARADISE" then he went on about meeting attendance and Bible study etc... Well, my hubby and I looked at each other with a look that said ' I guess we're doomed then'. We left that night and vowed we would not be back. This leaves us in a quandry about Jesus command to" keep doing this in remembrance of me" We want to obey this command, but don't want to be a hypocrite and go to the KH for the Memorial........any thoughts?
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Having the Circuit Oversear over for dinner...was it like a royal visit for you??
by Witness 007 ini rang a sister who i haven't spoken to for years who said "she couldn't talk since she was cooking for the c.o and his wife who have special dietary needs......was this like a royal visits at your cong and whats with the "we can't eat flour, or yeast" or blah blah blah!
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We lived next door to the KHall, so it was always our "privelege" to have the CO stay at our home. Some CO couples made their stay with us so easy and comfortable. They were the ones who were rarely there. The last CO couple declined all invites out for the evening wishing to stay in. So then it became my "privelege" to prepare each evening meal for the time they were with us,not to mention breakfast too. They had their list of will not eat. Oh and by the way they would not allow food to be brought in or have any of the cong to drop by for a visit. At the time we had 3 kids at home. The rest of the cong. felt left out of the privelege to have them in their home for a meal and an evening of encouragement. But the CO wife said she couldn't stand the local food. Besides all the cooking I was doing, I was of course expected to join the cong for special week of field service activities. That was always the longest week, Tues noon to Tues noon. When the PO notified me of their next visit and told me of course they requested to stay with us, I told him that I was going to pass the "privelged" on to someone else, after all I had had them the last two times. He was horrified that I wouldn't jump at the chance to have them again. Well, he guilted me into it, and I wanted to be a good wife and a support to my elder husband. My happiest day came when we moved from that house and changed cong. Now many years later, as a fader I look back and shutter at how we all cow-towed to them like they were better than the rest of us.
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NEW ELDERS BOOK
by elder-schmelder incan someone email me a link to download the new eldersbook.. .
i need it asap.. .
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Gayle, thanks for passing along this link.