i was just flipping through the channels to find something for the woman i care for to watch, and i came across a movie tonight on the sundance channel called, "worlds apart".
it is about a jehovah's witness teen who falls in love with someone who is not.. although i can't watch it now, i am taping it.
i couldn't look to see if it is a documentary of sorts, but i bet it will be interesting to say the least.. it's on at 7 pm tonight, eastern.
Wannabe~Oh, that's great you have family worship night. Sorry your wife didn't enjoy it. I'm guessing she is an active "JW"? Sorry, I don't know everyone's back story. How old are your children, and do they attend the meetings? Perhaps that movie had a positive influence about the "truth"..positive they want to leave it, that is.
I called home & my g-friend is recording it for me...yay! I'm glad to know it might be on youtube, also.
Thank you.
ps: You're welcome NewChapter :)
i was just flipping through the channels to find something for the woman i care for to watch, and i came across a movie tonight on the sundance channel called, "worlds apart".
it is about a jehovah's witness teen who falls in love with someone who is not.. although i can't watch it now, i am taping it.
i couldn't look to see if it is a documentary of sorts, but i bet it will be interesting to say the least.. it's on at 7 pm tonight, eastern.
Hi all!
I was just flipping through the channels to find something for the woman I care for to watch, and I came across a movie tonight on the SUNDANCE channel called, "Worlds Apart". It is about a Jehovah's Witness teen who falls in love with someone who is not.
Although I can't watch it now, I am taping it. I couldn't look to see if it is a documentary of sorts, but I bet it will be interesting to say the least.
It's on at 7 pm tonight, Eastern.
I'm sure it will be heart-wrenching and will bring up moments of anger. At least those are the feelings I'm anticipating.
If anyone watches it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it, even if it includes spoilers. I only hope it has a happy ending, which you know what that means~she says bon voyage...to the "truth".
once people have come in, and the doorman and the mic men are in place, why are there a few other suits scattered about at the back?
i saw a guy get up, sit down, get up, sit down, get up and when i looked what he was up to he was reading the noticeboard and looking around, waiting for a bus.
i figured he wasn't doing much at that point, but anything to not stay seated.
Speaking of assemblies~I came in the "truth" in '93 and our hall was part of the sandwhich wrap people. Although I always liked to help out and thought I was doing something for my brothers, I NEVER understood why we would still be wrapping after the program started.
We would be there, some singing the song, and then when it was time for the prayer, we would immediately stop in whatever position we were in (sandwhich in hand, etc.) and try to glean what the prayer was. Then the first part of the program would be missed. I felt like the program was more important than making sandwhiches (some of you might disagree with that statement..lol), and I even said something to a few people. Since I was new in the "truth", of course I was probably seen as weak or going against the arrangement.
Years later when I had the "privlege" of watching the money boxes, the same thing happened. You miss some of the program. What is the point? I know, I know. It's all about the Benjamines regarding the contribution boxes.
I had mentioned that I thought it would be beneficial if a different curcuit would handle such matters, so when your own assembly came up, the brothers and sisters wouldn't have to worry about missing any of it. It would be handled by volunteers from other areas. I mean, when we did cleaning, it was volunteers from within the circuit or district, but there was no program to be missed.
Course, being a sister, I am sure they thought I again was overstepping my "position". But hearing all of your comments, it surely explains a lot and is quite sickening about the good 'ol boys club.
Oh well, things I don't have to be concerned with anymore. Yay me!
okay,,, my cat was in a fight last weekend ... new cat on the block,, 2 drs away, territorial stuff .... .
twice, she saw the vet last week, and has two puncture wounds,,, one near her eye ... .
she was fine when i took her to see the doc on saturday, but now, her eye is infected again.. .
Just saw this. I wish your kitty a speedy recovery and both of you many years of fond memories. Sometimes we're closer to our pets than family, so I know when a pet hurts, so do we.
Take care, Tal, and good thoughts your way ^_^
as a jw child growing up, i was always taught that hypnotism was a bad word, even though it's harmless and nothing to do with the occult at all.
i found this article about it: g03 7/8 .
the bibles viewpoint.
Funny this topic is mentioned because at the end of next week I am going on a much needed vacation. One of the shows we are going to see is a comedy hypnotist one, and the one doing the hyponotising is a youth minister.
I would normally NEVER even touch this with a 10 foot pole, and so my girlfriend was shocked when I said, do you want to go to this show? I knew she would, and so I booked the tix.
To be honest, part of me wants to debunk this hyponotizing thing, and the other part wants me to debunk the Societies thoughts about it. So, not only am I going, but I plan on volunteering to be hypnotized.
It actually sounds fun, and I am going to try to be open about it. I told my girlfriend, you better have the camera ready, because I will have to see it, to believe it myself.
Although I have faded out of the "Truth" for about 6 years now, there are some lingering affects. I am hoping this one will be a thing of the past, just like so many others I've discarded.
And really, if I am able to be hyponotized, I will have found a new hobby to delve in to.
Any advice to help me know what to expect or how to prepare...or anything?
(*Note* JW's need not reply)
once people have come in, and the doorman and the mic men are in place, why are there a few other suits scattered about at the back?
i saw a guy get up, sit down, get up, sit down, get up and when i looked what he was up to he was reading the noticeboard and looking around, waiting for a bus.
i figured he wasn't doing much at that point, but anything to not stay seated.
Don't you even THINK about leaving.....EVER!!!
this is a preliminary summary only.
i hope to obtain more details later.. .
all five cases are still within the criminal justice system.
"A number of the legal arguments presented by the Watch Tower Society shocked the members of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses who were observing. This included that there is no Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses operating in the State of Victoria or in Australia."
I wonder how many will finally have some doubts against the cherished WTBTS? If they are honest-hearted then they HAVE TO see the lies in this one! Please, oh please!
NWT~John 8:44"You are from YOUR father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father. That one was a manslayer when he began, and he did not stand fast in the truth, because the truth is not in him. When he speaks the lie, he speaks according to his own disposition, because he is a liar and the father of the lie."
Who's your daddy, WTBTS?
this is a preliminary summary only.
i hope to obtain more details later.. .
all five cases are still within the criminal justice system.
assuming that you think at all, or are part-time thinkers like me - you may find this impressive.
not from the article itself, but by paradigms, patterns, memetic movements and your horoscope.
(lol).
I am typing this in the middle of a break from one of my I-net poker games. I have several lined up for the evening, and will be multi-tasking as usual.
Course, I can only play for chips since online poker is basically banned for $$.
Do I think poker is a game of pure luck or chance vs. skill? HELL NO! Now, I am no expert. This chick has been playing for a few years, mainly sticking with Omaha & NL Hold Em. I have a handful of poker books, subscribe to some sites and have watched a few poker games on TV, incl WSOP.
To me, slot machines are chance. Scratch off tickets are chance. Mega Millions & Powerball winners took a "chance" and got "lucky".
Poker so is much more than that. Just as with football you have your offense, defense and special teams each with their own indiviual plays you can draw from, so it is with poker.
Just because you are dealt pocket aces does not mean you will win that hand. And once you're dealt your cards, how will you play it? Slow? Push all in? Sure, the flop, turn and river definitely play a part in each hand, but it is the skill of the player, that determines the outcome more times than not. The cards are the chance. The poker player is the skill.
There is not skill in picking a winning lottery number. Just some favorite numbers I suppose. But if there is a clear way of picking the numbers, someone PLEASE let me know. I sure could use a few million buckaroos! A scratch off ticket. No skill there. Just luck that you picked the right ticket at the right time to earn some easy moolah.
But a professional poker player's life is probably as compicated as the game itself. Eeking out a living problem solving one better than your other opponents each step of the way makes for an interesting, and tiresome life, I would suppose. Yet, quite satisfying at the end of the day if you can do something you really love.
Which is why I ask why I-net poker cannot be regulated and legalized. It seems VERY HYPOCRITAL to me that states, such as my own advertise gambling such as the Mega Millions, Powerball, Scratch Off Tickets, Keno, and Daily lottery drawings, yet it is illegal to gamble online playing poker. WTF IS THE DIFFERENCE? At least with poker you have a shot at winning, based on your skill, and with far fewer people involved. If they were to legalize & regulate poker, then adult human beings can decide for themselves if they want to participate or not. Just as they have that privilege for drinking alcohol, smoking or having sex before marriage (strike most of those if you're a JW~you have no rights). Plus, do you realize how much money they would gain in taxes? It is estimated in the BILLIONS! Might solve an issue or two me thinks.
Ok. I'm done with my 02. I shall now gamble it away...in chips.
wtbts and jehovah's witnesses continue to hold ngo status within the council of europe.
documents recently declassified by the council of europe confirm that the european association of jehovah's witnesses continues to officially hold ngo status.. .
the six page document dh-dd(2010)61, entitled "communication by an ngo in the case of 97 members of the gldani congregation of jehovah's witnesses and others against georgia (application no.
The WTBTS, GB, etc. are the greatest hypocrites and APOSTATES in the world. Glad I got to see the light getting brighter and brighter...right out the door.
