Kensei01

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  Hubby's tempted to go back

  by jgnat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  today he kept bumping in to (or rather dodging and weaving from) fellow witnesses.

  he's talking about returning but can't figure out a way to do it without enduring a fair amount of humiliation.

  i did not panic.

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  Kensei01

  I have said to those who inquire that my vision as greatly cleared after I stopped drinking the cool aid
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  Hamas,Fatah and Israel..Why are they fighting??

  by jam in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a report from 2009 the problems that existed.. hamas and fath in a power struggle, not over who is going to.

  bring democracy and prosperity to palestine.

  who is going to build schools, universities and hospitals.

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  Designs...just saw your post..you are right on the money. The British Foreign Office has a lot of blame to bear.
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  Hamas,Fatah and Israel..Why are they fighting??

  by jam in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a report from 2009 the problems that existed.. hamas and fath in a power struggle, not over who is going to.

  bring democracy and prosperity to palestine.

  who is going to build schools, universities and hospitals.

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  Frazzled ubm..I'm sorry but the reason why the Palestinian problem exists is because their own people told them to leave in 1948 because where they lived would be a battleground and that the Red Crescent would look after them with alternative housing in Tyre and other locations. When this "deadwood" was cleared out; as the abstentee landlords who owned their land viewed them; they were turned away...by their own people. When the so called 'glorious' Arab armies threw the Jews back into the sea then they were going to be allowed back into their land; which of course did not happen. Why? Because no Arab leader or leaders were going to cooperate together for the common good. You cannot blame Israel or any other entitiy for taking advantage of an inherent weekness. Oh and by the way I have read the Quran several times and respect and admire 'true' Arab culture; not the perversion it has so readily become. I'm sorry to say this but history has shown a very sad fact: In the absense of an outside enemy..Arabs will fight themselves.
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  Have You Ever Served as an Attendant? Share Your Stories!

  by Funchback in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i remember being a jw lad (about 10 or 11 years old).

  i would be at the circuit assembly and, at around 10:45 am, about 8 brothers would get up, walk slowly up the aisle, glancing at each row of their "section", their lips quivering as they silently count each person, trying to maintain focus as nearly each jw makes eye contact them (even though everyone knew what the attendants were doing!

  did i want to grow up to be the president of the united states?

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  Kensei01

  I served as an attendant for many years. I didn't mind doing it. Had no problems counting; I would could all the empty seats before hand so I knew how many in my section and just counted the empties, then subtract, easy. Tried to tell other attendants but they thought I was nuts!! OOOOOOKKKK. I was trained well by the older dudes I worked under here in the Martitimes; didn't usually take things too crazy, although we did have to bend over backwards to please some goof ball CO now and again. I always tried to be helpful and if had to tell some folks to move from the door I would play the ' I don't really care, but someone's probably come by and mention to you to move to the side or whatever, just sayin.." then I would keep on going. For several years I did security for Auditing, so we were like the CIA...lol..no one was allowed to know where Auditing was or who worked there, so we came up "secret' code marks on the badges for those who did work there, no marks, you don't get in. But we were pretty cool about it, in fact swaggering down here got you in trouble.

  One sis had a 'stroller' during the time when you weren't supposed to have one in the arena, so she got pretty steamed when another attendant mentioned it to her, so since I knew her I offered to help her out. One dear old sis fell when her hip broke so I helped her with first aid until the emts showed up. However one time I did have to be assertive when the fire alarm went off and some people just stood around talking and I had to tell them that the fire trucks were coming and welllllll you know how it goes. All in all I didn't mind being an attendant, some were power trip f sticks, I would tell them the Hitler youth was looking for recruits. Anyway thats all I have for now....wow I usually don't post this long...lol..

  Have a great one everyone

  Kensei
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  Ensure that you dont appear to be Negative , Unhappy or Bitter

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just a quick thought.... we know that the org loves to paint all those who fade or leave as "negative, bitter and unhappy"...because of course "the truth is the happiest way to live".

  so, never allow ourselves to be that way when talking with witnesses, or family members still in.. show them that we are happy, our lives are fulfilled and positive.. then they have no ammunition.

  also, it helps other doubters to see that there is life in the world beyond the org..

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  I have been experiencing 'preemptive' shunning for about three years now. When I do talk to jw I know I always try to appear positive and upbeat if I can; of course that's not always possible. However I try to not appear angry or anything like that if I can. One thing I do say in reply to 'we miss you' is nicely point out that they know my phone number and address; and I have never received any info regarding if they 'miss' me or not. Always said with a smile.
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  The world cup

  by Laika in

  1. social
  2. physical

  4 weeks of football and wimbledon tennis in between!?

  life is beautiful.. aaahhhh!

  i'm so excited!.

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  brasil gets out of their group..they owe mexico for taking them out of the olympics. brasil can win the whole thing but there is a lot of talent in this world cup.
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  Musings on recent things

  by thedog1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just some thoughts on all the recent things going on.

  i'm still recovering from the whole donation arrangement thing.

  was speaking to some relatives who are also jw's and they don't really get what is going on but sense in some way that things are not right.

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  Wow....a study conductor. Good for you to have the bravery to post here. Would love to know what they have gotten you to write in the margins of your 'flock ' book. Have a great day and keep on plugging.
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  2014 summer conventions to have live video and audio feeds

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have heard from reliable source that this summer's conventions will feature video of various gb members as they speak and announce releases.

  the regional (as opposed to the international conventions) will have numerous video monitors all around.

  anyone else heard about this?.

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  Kensei01

  Someone may have already mentioned this but it could be that the gb know more and more elders are showing signs of not really being in step and are assuming more control over proceedings. It also has the added value of everyone getting more face time with the gb. Technology really didn't allow that so much before and now they can change from their previous shadowy existance; of course that is a two edged sword..
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  An increase in security at this summer's conventions??

  by gingerbread in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we've heard from friends in two separate congregations in our city that convention security will be tight.. the brothers made announcements this week and reminded everyone to be sure to wear their name badges.

  those that don't may be questioned and have their belongings searched.

  the same will be happen to anyone arriving during the sessions.

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  Kensei01

  No one is allowed to search your things unless it's security hired by the building owners and with very strong probable cause or the police. No one has the legal right to search your or your things other wise.
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  Short Online Course (Free) on the Fall and Rise of Jerusalem in 587BCE by Tel Aviv University

  by digderidoo in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  for those interested in the fall and rise of jerusalem in 587bce tel aviv university are offering a short 6 week online course through coursera in october 2014.. i have done a couple of coursera courses, they are always of the highest quality put together by scholars of whatever the subject matter is about.

  universities tend to offer these as tasters and short introductions into their specialities.. you can get the information on the following link the fall and rise of jerusalem | coursera.

  emory university are also offering a course through coursera on the bible's prehistory, purpose, and political future starting may 26th the bible's prehistory, purpose, and political future | coursera.

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  Kensei01

  thanks for the info...I have signed up for two courses already. Can't wait.