as we all know the society has very strict guidelines regarding conduct between the sexes.
in the cong i grew up in, it was so small-minded that if you were single, and seen talking to a member of the opposite sex, you were presumed to be in some sort of relationship with him/her.. sex before marriage is out of the question, with heavy petting also looked down upon.
dating is a serious affair, with all onlookers expecting engagement/marriage to be the outcome.
Hi Claudia !
FYI I'm entering my 43'd winter.
Yes I am the M2U on H20 and I'm glad you enjoy'd my musings.
I would like to say that both you and Seven are very beautiful.
It would be great to see all of my brothers and sisters pic's here
but some people have the need for stealth.
This sure is a relaxing board, I just wish there was more activity.
It does seem that more people are finding this warm little corner of the net.
Thanks Simon !
m2u
Edited by - m2u on 21 December 2000 22:47:30
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
1) True or False. Pastor C.T. Russell was an active Mason during his time as president of the WTBTS. -TRUE-
2) Name the stated purpose for building Beth Sarim, the Witness mansion in California.-DEAD GUY"S HOTEL-
3) What non-scriptural reason was printed in a 1960's Watchtower for refusing blood?-GOT ME
4) True or False. If you were born and raised as a JW in Mexico, you would not be baptised, you would not belong to a congregation, you would not carry a bible door-to-door, and you would not belong to a religious organization. -TRUE-
5) The GB once concidered changing the 1914 date of Christ's invisible return. What date was considered as a replacement and what earth-shattering event happened in that year? GOT ME
6) Pastor Russell wrote of Jesus' presence on earth as beginning in what year? (The earliest year, not 1914.)18 something or other
7) True or False. Prior to Dec. 1972, if your husband was having anal sex with another woman; you did not have grounds for divorce according to GB policy. -TRUE-
8) Who was the main translator for NWT bible? -FREAKY FRANZ-
9) True or False. The GB always consults scripture to make policy decisions. -FALSE-
10) What two ailments were once described in a Watchtower as being caused by "worms in the body"? Take some miracle wheat for it.
Bonus question: According to the Mayan calendar, when will the world come to an end? - Got me swing'n-
I will post the answers in a separate forum in a few days.
Thinker
Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo !
m2u
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
Ahhh We best be careful RR...Redhorsewoman speaks Spfringlish, no way we can get around that!! :)
RR I'm on those web sites and Thanks !
m2u
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
Hola RR,
Te pregunte porque vi que tu apellido es hispano.
Yo aunque soy escandinavo, hablo espanol y pense platicar contigo en espanol de vez en cuando.
I'd love it if you could provide me with some web sites that contain reading material having to do with the subject of this thread.
I'm very interested.
But not anything written about Russell by the WBTS.
Ciao'
m2u
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
Hey RR...Do you speak spanish ?
m2u
as we all know the society has very strict guidelines regarding conduct between the sexes.
in the cong i grew up in, it was so small-minded that if you were single, and seen talking to a member of the opposite sex, you were presumed to be in some sort of relationship with him/her.. sex before marriage is out of the question, with heavy petting also looked down upon.
dating is a serious affair, with all onlookers expecting engagement/marriage to be the outcome.
Hi everyone,
JAVA...I was an elder at 16 years old !!
I will never forget when a 65 year old brother was asking me for counsel regarding sex.
I had to tell him that I was sorry, but I'd never had sex and did not know what to tell him.
But the funniest thing is having a 65 year old man ask a 16 year old for any life counsel huh ?
As you may imagine...I was an elder because there were NO brothers for hundreds of miles where I lived(3rd world country)
C'ya
Claudia my mom's from Italy too !
m2u
earlier, i had asked about changes under the thread, "new truth".
your replies were interesting and informative, or should i say it was meat in due season and i found it upbuilding.
i have another question: is the new world view still the same.
WoW Redhorse,
That was a great post!
What about all of the newborn's ?
I thought that those that were brought back to life would no longer be sexual, but those that lived through all the hell would be able to procreate.
You have made some great points here.
m2u
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
first...HIYA WAITING !
second...RR, You have really got me interested in this one.
It's almost scary to even think of taking a look at your data(I've never been able to shake weird post-JW feelings)I never heard of this stuff before I went on H20 and now you are the only person I have been in contact with who has material plus knowledge of it.
I would like to see it a.s.a.p even before a forum is set up.
Would you mind telling me where I can find something on the net to read ? Do you have it on your web page ?
btw...are you a "Russellite" ?
Thanks
m2u
roy, .
your absolution if you have any coming will be from god and not from humans.
your confession needs to be directed toward him and not us.. -seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it-
You don't say...Chicago Title Insurance eh ?
Simon, one of my closest friends is vice president of Chicago Title Insurance.
ANTICHRIST...Does the name:Steve Galleti ring a bell ? Vice president Steve Galleti I mean ?
Perhaps I should walk around the block to his house and we can both take a look at your work while at work, no trouble he lives only a few minutes away.
m2u
i once offered this to obed, and he did seem interested, however, because of my being a free thinker, it didn't go too well with the jw moderators on witnet.. i had propose a history forum, where the history of the watchtower society could be analyzed, their beliefs, and practices, how they evolved, why they believe as they did or do.
such a forum will enlighten many to the organization they either once called or currently call 'jehovah's visible organization.'.
"people in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones"
I think it's a great idea.
I could not be much of a contributer but I would love to be a student.
I't could be hard to have to face for many people though.
Some people don't wnat reality.
It seems that many in the TRUTH don't want to face reality hence the censorship on may boards.
As long as this place remains a peaceful refuge I think it could be good.
Anyone else have an opinion ?
m2u
