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  It's a funny old game.....

  by expatbrit in

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  i've been posting on h2o, and figured i'd stick my oar in over here too!.

  one of these days i'll introduce myself, properly.

  until then, and since it's the weekend, here's some light relief found on the web.. expatbrit.. "here are some of the foolish things that various football commentators.

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  This kind of footie I like!

  Thanks expatbrit, cheered me up this foggy Sunday morning.

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  Grounds for Disfellowshipping?

  by eyes_opened in

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  hey all,.

  i'm sure this topic has probably been covered before, but as i'm in this situation now i'm hoping maybe you can offer your thoughts.. i'm just curious, what are actually grounds for disfellowshipping?.

  i'm to the point where i no longer believe that jehovah's witnesses have the truth, but if at all possible i want to avoid the big *d* word, as most of my family and my husbands family are still jehovahs witnesses.

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  eyes,

  Could you please check your e-mails.

  Hope that it worked.

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  Does anyone enjoy smooth, mellow Jazz??

  by Latte in

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  does anyone enjoy smooth, mellow jazz??.

  check out this site.

  http://www.jazzfm.com.

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  Snowball & Happytobefree,

  I really love Sade too!! I like the track 'somebody already broke my heart' (something like that) It's a brilliant CD.

  Jazz music is so Happy it cheers me up -- so it must be good!!

  Thanks for sharing everyone!

  Latte

  Edited by - Latte on 15 February 2001 16:27:52
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  Do Kids Hate Being JW`s?

  by Englishman in

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  my kid brother, tom, was born to witness parents.

  he was something of a surprise package and my parents were delighted.

  my father said that tom was:.

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  Pathofthorns,
  
  Thanks Path, I enjoyed your post also. I can relate to a lot of what you said.

  It's strange thinking back, as a lot of the ones I went out with, are no longer in the org. I hope that they are all well and happy.

  Waiting,

  I think the reason that there is this 'blind' faith, is because of FEAR. If one questions anything that the org has published then one is questioning Jehovah himself. It is very difficult to get the person to realize that this is not the case, the person has to be a (dare I say it)……. Yes I will !……a THINKER!! I do believe that this is what Jehovah requires of us - yes to THINK!!!!

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  Do Kids Hate Being JW`s?

  by Englishman in

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  my kid brother, tom, was born to witness parents.

  he was something of a surprise package and my parents were delighted.

  my father said that tom was:.

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  Xandit,

  I posted the 1950's quote more for amusement.

  I'm afraid that I was'nt around in the 1950's!! so I am in no way, in a position to say if that was taken seriously by everyone. However, I have a suspicion that there would have been some that did take it seriously. Clearly the writer thought it appropriate and timely to have it published.

  I know in my cong, the CO always frownd upon the idea of 'large gatherings'. One lovely sister tried to get a monthly 'barn dance' going, of course this was a no-no. We had only ONE , I remember it with great fondness. After that nothing except the occasional get together, or hike.

  I don't consider myself to of had a 'bad' upbringing as a JW, I have enjoyed some of the best friends ever. My feelings now are that there is NO absolute truth, there is so many ways of looking at things. These DB have helped me to see that, and if you stick around you will see that it's NOT all negative, it is discussions on subjects that I have been 'starved' of. The tunnel vision of the 'org' is not healthy for me. The discussions on here, and other boards, have confirmed feelings that I've had for many years. Now the conflicts are gone.

  Xandit. I admire your balance re: recreation, in that you recognize where the society should have no say.
  
  Hope that you stick around.

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  Do Kids Hate Being JW`s?

  by Englishman in

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  my kid brother, tom, was born to witness parents.

  he was something of a surprise package and my parents were delighted.

  my father said that tom was:.

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  PHEW!!! Thank goodness for that!!

  Bit of a laugh though is'nt it?
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  Do Kids Hate Being JW`s?

  by Englishman in

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  my kid brother, tom, was born to witness parents.

  he was something of a surprise package and my parents were delighted.

  my father said that tom was:.

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  Tanalyst and Xandit,

  Perhaps articles like this one has a lot to answer for !!

  *** w52 5/15 320 Questions from Readers ***
  One final point of utmost importance, whether it is a shower or wedding or reception or just a friendly gathering of witnesses. Control the activities so that some edifying results. Silly games are for babyish people; mature Christians have advanced beyond them, left them behind. Sexually suggestive or passionate dancing to blaring jazz is not for Christians, though proper dancing and music cannot be condemned. When Jesus attended a wedding feast he used the occasion to glorify God, performing his first miracle, the turning of water into wine. (John 2:1-11) And we can be sure that he did not get in any line to kiss the bride either-so we leave such woman-exalting practices back in the creature-worshiping world, where they belong.
  (****note this bit!***)
  Instead of any such looseness of conduct or excessive use of food or drink,we should control activities and regulate entertainment into profitable channels, such as the singing of Kingdom songs, playing Scriptural quiz games, relating field experiences, and so forth. Not only will such things be a proper relaxation for us and get us better acquainted with one another, but they will be helpful to persons of good will that may be present and impress them favorably with Jehovah's people.

  ****End of quote***** (taken from 1952 WT)

  I remember scriptural quizzes, but NOT at weddings!!

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  uk lurkers

  by Blackcat in

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  just wondering how many lurkers in uk,or any north east england?

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  This thread has gone way off topic. The mention of football grounds reminds me of assemblies, any chance of change of subject???

  Anyone from sunny HULL???

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  Who's Going to the Memorial??

  by Prisca in

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  just wondering..... for those of us who are inactive, or have serious doubts, etc etc... are you going to the memorial, even though you don't fully agree with how they explain things?.

  anyone planning to have their own at home?.

  or are you still planning on going, even if it's to say g'day to long "lost" friends?.

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  Prisca,

  I think that I will be going - just to keep the peace.

  Frenchy,

  Yes, I know just what your going through. Why can't they respect others, we do not do this lightly, it takes conviction to withdraw - not a wicked heart. Why cut us off?? I am not looking to influence anyone else, I just want to live my life with my family. If they were a truly 'loving brotherhood' they would resolve our doubts with sound answers, not just blindly aim to put us 'outside' so to speak.

  I am a nice person, as most on this board seem to be. I feel good things towards others not bad, as much as I would like to 'enighten' certain ones, I won't, because to me the errors are obvious -it's up to them to realize that the society has called woolf once too many times.

  The history is a catalogue of dissapointment. (See Awake March 9th 2000 What should we learn from History?) Quote "Any history told by the wielders of power.....must be regarded with the utmost suspicion"
  Michael Stanford, Historian

  Simon,

  Hope they leave you alone soon you don't deserve it.

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  Should Christians drink cappucino?

  by ozziepost in

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  should a true christian drink a cappucino?.

  perhaps you have never considered the matter, but what are the origins of this popular beverage?.

  the name cappucino is derived from the word to describe the bones of 4,000 capuchin friars in rome, italy.

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  Ozziepost,

  Ok, so cappuccinos are definitely out. But please don't bring Latte's into this!!!
  I will NOT give it up!!! It takes a lot to make me hot and frothy, but this is too much!

  You highlighted *****Instructions for Foaming Milk
  To foam and/or steam milk for cappuccinos and lattes, you will need a steel pitcher, cold milk, and a milk steamer. *****

  What say you Java???

  Latte

  Edited by - Latte on 9 February 2001 8:49:29