as i recall in the 1980s talks and watchtower literature, magazines and books were always talking about the "generation" teaching and how it proved armageddon was going to come any day now.. but am i correct in thinking they have only actually mentioned the new "overlapping generations" teaching once or twice in the literature?
why are they so shy about talking about their great new interpretation?
it's almost enough to make you suspect they are a embarrassed about it.. mention it once or twice, don't dwell on it, hope everyone just accepts it, and don't bring it up again.
we have never taught a thing about any "overlapping generations," which is my point. A generation comprised of two groups whose lives overlap with one another, yes, but not two 'overlapping generations.' . . . Eggy
Nothing to add . . . just in case anyone missed it the first time.
climate 'tech fixes' urged for arctic methane.
by richard black - environment correspondent, bbc news.
an eminent uk engineer is suggesting building cloud-whitening towers in the faroe islands as a "technical fix" for warming across the arctic.. scientists told uk mps this week that the possibility of a major methane release triggered by melting arctic ice constitutes a "planetary emergency".. the arctic could be sea-ice free each september within a few years.. wave energy pioneer stephen salter has shown that pumping seawater sprays into the atmosphere could cool the planet.. the edinburgh university academic has previously suggested whitening clouds using specially-built ships.. at a meeting in westminster organised by the arctic methane emergency group (ameg), prof salter told mps that the situation in the arctic was so serious that ships might take too long.. "i don't think there's time to do ships for the arctic now," he said.. "we'd need a bit of land, in clean air and the right distance north... where you can cool water flowing into the arctic.".
6 - It is happening, I caused it, and there's nothing you can do to stop me.
Folk Lore?
@besty . . . it seems some have to feel the bumps for themselves before they realise they're actually moving. The view out of the window is too much to bear it would seem. CD at it's most dangerous.
ED: Shell is already moving on the arctic. A drilling ship was held up by a protest here in NZ for 3 days (Lucy Lawless - aka Xena, climbed the rig) Protests also in Finland ... AnchorageDailyNews
Maybe is a definite possibility . . .
But not all possibilities are possible . . . and everything definite is not always defined.
So maybe is the logical conclusion to a definite possibility.
wow, so far 4 out of 4 "worldly" people i've talked to about my situation, actually care.
i mean ive been telling myself that most people would care.
but i can just tell, by the way i feel shocked and surprised at their genuine interest to listen and help, that subconsciously, i still feel like no worldly person cares.
Welcome BreathoftheIndianNose . . .
The depression / anxiety thing is not uncommon. If you've been lurking for a while you will probably know this. It's testament to what a tremendous strain waking up and exiting places on us. As time passes so will it's significance, be sure to stay healthy along the way. You write well and I look forward to your input.
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so one day a governing body member got pulled over on interstate 95 for erratic driving (frequent lane changes, slowing down, speeding up, etc.).
immediately, the highway patrolman asks to see the gb members drivers license.
the gb member happily obliges and hands over his worn out new york state drivers license.
Analogies can be so helpful can't they?
It pisses me off that they drive so erratically and are still allowed to hold a license. Why can't they do what other crap drivers do and drive off a bridge or something?
judicial committee preparation .
today i added a new article to my blog offering practical recommendations for individuals invited to attend a judicial committee hearing as an accused, and for those who then choose to attend.
it offers an approach that is completely within watchtower policy yet will give reason for any elder or potential witness to take great care moving forward.
these suggestions would NEVER fly. It would just put them in a defensive mode . . . Shawn.
That's precisely what's needed. JC's gain an incredible amount of autonomy bias from meek compliance. I would endorse Martins strategy to ask anyway. If it forces them to deny certain things from you, including basic human rights, then make them do it . . . don't do it for them.
If the basic questions pertaining to the accusations are not answered prior to the JC meeting, I would additionally advocate turning up to hear the accusations ONLY. Make careful notes at your own pace, record the names of all present and ask for copies, or note down descriptions of any documentation. At the point when the accusation has been fully tabled . . . I would advise the JC that time is now required to consider the accusations and obtain private advice . . . and after asking for a continuation . . . LEAVE.
If challenged . . . simply point out that your accusers have had ample time to prepare the accusation . . . now you require the same consideration to prepare a response.
im the nervy, anxious type.
i suffer with panic attacks and sometimes my agoraphobia cripples me.
the organisation effectively isolated me fo a long time.
climate 'tech fixes' urged for arctic methane.
by richard black - environment correspondent, bbc news.
an eminent uk engineer is suggesting building cloud-whitening towers in the faroe islands as a "technical fix" for warming across the arctic.. scientists told uk mps this week that the possibility of a major methane release triggered by melting arctic ice constitutes a "planetary emergency".. the arctic could be sea-ice free each september within a few years.. wave energy pioneer stephen salter has shown that pumping seawater sprays into the atmosphere could cool the planet.. the edinburgh university academic has previously suggested whitening clouds using specially-built ships.. at a meeting in westminster organised by the arctic methane emergency group (ameg), prof salter told mps that the situation in the arctic was so serious that ships might take too long.. "i don't think there's time to do ships for the arctic now," he said.. "we'd need a bit of land, in clean air and the right distance north... where you can cool water flowing into the arctic.".
I'm stuck on what being "covered up with homework" might look like . . .
. . . but I won't let it stifle your expression of affection.
@besty . . . those 5 options definitely make it into my top 6.
i thought that everyone may enjoy this from dallas willard's book divine conspiracy,.
"any being that has say over nothing is no person at all.
we only have to imagine what that would be like to see that this is so.
I agree . . . thought control is the "worst of all." It takes away your liberty and freedom like all oppression . . . but it also takes away the key to the door. They steal everything. At least a prisoner or a slave knows who his oppressor is.
Good quote from someone who knows something.
climate 'tech fixes' urged for arctic methane.
by richard black - environment correspondent, bbc news.
an eminent uk engineer is suggesting building cloud-whitening towers in the faroe islands as a "technical fix" for warming across the arctic.. scientists told uk mps this week that the possibility of a major methane release triggered by melting arctic ice constitutes a "planetary emergency".. the arctic could be sea-ice free each september within a few years.. wave energy pioneer stephen salter has shown that pumping seawater sprays into the atmosphere could cool the planet.. the edinburgh university academic has previously suggested whitening clouds using specially-built ships.. at a meeting in westminster organised by the arctic methane emergency group (ameg), prof salter told mps that the situation in the arctic was so serious that ships might take too long.. "i don't think there's time to do ships for the arctic now," he said.. "we'd need a bit of land, in clean air and the right distance north... where you can cool water flowing into the arctic.".
@Glander & Night Owl . . . Here's some reading you two might want to punctuate your key-bashing with . . .
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2008/methane-tt1029.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_methane
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jan/14/arctic-permafrost-methane
http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2009/04/25/204015/noaa-methane-levels-2008/?mobile=nc
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15079-globalwarming-methane-spiked-in-2007.html
http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0423-ghg.html
http://www.niwa.co.nz/news/niwa-says-greenhouse-gas-methane-rise-again
. . . just to avoid further unneccessary embarrassment.
