I'd love to see Federer get Nadal, I really do, but I just don't see it happening Min. On a positive note, maybe he'll take a cue from Bernard Hopkins and prove the doubters wrong.
No Room For George
JoinedPosts by No Room For George
-
11
It's Federer Vs. Nadal In The French Open Final!!!
by minimus ini hope federer shows everyone that he's not done!.
-
-
-
11
It's Federer Vs. Nadal In The French Open Final!!!
by minimus ini hope federer shows everyone that he's not done!.
-
-
No Room For George
I can't stand Djokovic, he's a prick to me. I like Federer's intensity but its over, not quite time to hang it up, but he'll never beat Nadal again. Nadal is gonna spank him.
-
119
Are JWs Who Join This Forum Expected to Tow the Accepted Line of
by believingxjw incan those prominent in the "apostate" world be criticized?
we expect that jws be willing to read and swallow what is written here about their leaders and i agree with this.
but...do we also allow criticism of those taking the lead among us?
-
-
No Room For George
It's all good Outlaw, love, peace, fried chicken and Heineken forever!!
(In that case, apparently it didn't scare JWoods away, which in my opinion, is good--he seems pretty cool to me. Also I like the name.)
JWoods is a good dude. Glad to say I've interacted with him.
-
62
Floyd Kite's "Enduring the Tests Within God's Organization" (1980)
by Leolaia inthats a big test.
can you think of the test that that would put on gods people?
its a big test, its a big test.
-
-
No Room For George
thanks for bumping this guys.
-
119
Are JWs Who Join This Forum Expected to Tow the Accepted Line of
by believingxjw incan those prominent in the "apostate" world be criticized?
we expect that jws be willing to read and swallow what is written here about their leaders and i agree with this.
but...do we also allow criticism of those taking the lead among us?
-
-
No Room For George
To be fair, Broken brings up a valid point, especially in the hyperlinked threads she posted above, which I'll paste as well.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/208403/1/AndersonsInfo
These threads got ugly all because someone had the audacity to offer constructive criticism, or indicate reservations with some of the more tabloid-esque rumors in WT land which do nothing but build anticipation. It's actually a lot like the thread I did on the 12% stipend for pioneers/elders/ministerial servants, where I didn't get back to the thread fast enough to tell others it was tongue in cheek and not real. A lot of people were pissed at me for that, and now I understand why because I was irritated by Rick Fearon's nonsense. With Mrs.Anderson, who's reputation and credentials are impeccable, it was somewhat disappointing to see her associate herself with what I like to call Tabloid Apostacy. Apparently, or maybe I should say, evidently , I wasn't the only one. Nothing disrespectful about her was ever said, and I don't even recall her stating she was offended any way, someone correct me if I'm wrong. However, a handful of other posters caught offense and came down hard upon those expressing themselves. They went overkill like a sledgehammer on an ant, or bringing an uzi to a knife fight.
-
18
Watchtower Land Grab?
by Marvin Shilmer inwatchtower land grab?.
today i uploaded a new article to my blog giving attention to an under-publicized directive from watchtower issued to elders in march of 2000 regarding distribution of property assets when a congregation is dissolved.
readers can make of it what they will, but i think the documentation speaks for itself.
-
-
No Room For George
LOL, Martin I bet they hate you in Bethel.
-
119
Are JWs Who Join This Forum Expected to Tow the Accepted Line of
by believingxjw incan those prominent in the "apostate" world be criticized?
we expect that jws be willing to read and swallow what is written here about their leaders and i agree with this.
but...do we also allow criticism of those taking the lead among us?
-
-
No Room For George
LOL, so tell me is the myth still alive that JWD is the beginning and the end of the apostate cause? Hardly! There are many out there who work hard to bring change to the Watchtower and who never post on this forum! A little humility is a good thing.
A little humility is a great thing, but not everybody believes that. I'll say this, those who have put their identity out there and taken a stand against the WT deserves all of our admiration. Especially individuals like Mrs.Anderson, Lady Lee, and Randy Watters amongst many others, as what they've done takes courage and even defiance which I have to admit I'm just not ready to embrace that kind of attitude just yet, although I'm slowly getting there. Also, Simon and the mods deserve credit for establishing and maintaining this outlet. We owe them, heck I owe them for helping me figure out why I was so confused and angry for the past decade.
However at the same time, when one of the anonymous peanut gallery here on JWN offers some constructive criticism in a respectful manner, that poster shouldn't be ridiculed. When ones ridicule those posters, it demonstrates that the apple hasn't fallen too far from the Watchtower's tree. Another thing I'd say too is that this board shouldn't be viewed as strictly an apostate board, but unfortunately the WT apologists that come on here aren't very respectful and in particular one long winded apologist I'm starting to wonder if he's simply a fraud who's had some connection to Jehovah's Witnesses at one point in his life. I wish more WT apologists would post here, and be treated respectfully, but hey who am I kidding? If a poster takes the time to register here and post, that speaks volumes to their belief system as it is. They've already taken the first step to breaking the WT's chains simply by posting here as they're disobeying the faithful and discreet slave's direction to not do such a thing.
-
119
Are JWs Who Join This Forum Expected to Tow the Accepted Line of
by believingxjw incan those prominent in the "apostate" world be criticized?
we expect that jws be willing to read and swallow what is written here about their leaders and i agree with this.
but...do we also allow criticism of those taking the lead among us?
-
-
No Room For George
No Room...
It is interesting isn't that we must be careful what we say lest we be banned here. Not for obscene speech or claims of being the Messiah ect, but only for saying we don't like or agree with what a prominent ExJW has to say!
This is very much like the JW religion operates!
I don't think I can recall anyone ever getting banned here over disagreeing with the more popular WT dissenters. However I will say this, the only popular WT dissenter you can get away with critisizing without alienating the elite, is Rick Fearon. Other than that, no matter how good your intentions are, other dissenters are off limits when it comes to respectfully offering constructive criticism. Besty will come on here like Captain Save-A-Hoe and label you part of the anonymous peanut gallery on JWN who have accomplished and done absolutely nothing for the apostate cause.
edit post: hoping Steve2 sees this thread. I swear when it comes to fire in someone's tummy, him and Wing Commander take getting pissed off to a whole new level.
-
35
How often do Bethel dismiss Bethelites? Can you give us some examples of dismissals from Bethel?
by Iamallcool in -
-
No Room For George
I've made a lot of mistakes in life, but after reading this thread and FreeMinds, and hearing experiences first hand, I'm thankful to say one mistake I didn't make was going to Bethel.
-
119
Are JWs Who Join This Forum Expected to Tow the Accepted Line of
by believingxjw incan those prominent in the "apostate" world be criticized?
we expect that jws be willing to read and swallow what is written here about their leaders and i agree with this.
but...do we also allow criticism of those taking the lead among us?
-
-
No Room For George
As someone with experience on this very issue, let me say................absolutely nothing!!!! Maybe Steve2 will see this thread.