Posts by Mr Magoo

i thought, perhaps, that the link to the court case in missouri where a brother allegedly confessed the rape of his two stepdaughters to two elders in the cabool, missouri se congregation, and where the said elders are refusing to testify due to "minister-communicant confidentiality" should be posted here: http://www.ky3.com.

(coming on the heels of the memorial non-partaking for the vast majority of witnesses and friends "minister-communicant" seems a rather out of place term, doesn't it?).

outnfree

Mr Magoo

Try this one:

http://www.ky3.com/newsdetailed.asp?id=218

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Was It Too Much For My Dub In The Pub?

by Englishman in

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evenin' all,.

i'm feeling a little disappointed with my jw pal, the dub in the pub.. we were having a good conversation over a few beers, and i actually got him to admit that he couldn't see the connection between the parable about the fds and the 144,000 any more than i could.. yes, yes, yes!

i thought, now we're talking!

Mr Magoo

Hello Englishman,

One day, oohhh one day I hope I will be able to make reasonable arguments against the WTBTS. I know a lot of "good stuff" about the org. But I just need to be 100% sure that I have good arguments when needed. I know it will back fire otherwise.
(All my family-in-law are JWs).

But I know that it takes time (for me anyway) to really feel comfortable with the informations I read. I need to take on topic at a time and really study it...

But one day (and I think it will be in the near future) I will take e.g. the 1914 issue up with my wifes sisters husband (don't know the word for that "role")...

Wish me luck

To answer your qeustion. I think you should grab the chance while you have it. And so I think you did just fint. It might be a while before you should try the topic again. But who knows - he might just start asking you qestions he have had a long time but have ignored until now.

(I have several times been very close to start a discussion in the thursday-evening-study group which I attend every ones in a while - but I realise that it probably would be quite unwize)

Take care
Mr Magoo

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JW Convention Programs 1969-1998

by Osarsif in

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jw convention programs 1969-1998: http://jwnet.org/conventions/.

jw in science fiction: http://www.adherents.com/lit/sf_jw.html

Mr Magoo

Dark Clouds:

Not beeing a JW (never has) but married to one I have attended a few conventios and are probably going this summer too. (This year I might stay out of the stadium most of the time though - its just toooo borring for me).

The other day I was wondering what might happend if I suddenly stood up and applauded... I bet I could get the hole stadium up on its feet. LOL! (Exept the ones sleeping)

Take care!
Mr Magoo

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Info about the tax case in France

by Mr Magoo in

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i had a quick discussion with my jw wife yesterday about the tax case in france.... she argued that the taxes "suddenly were to be paid back dated several years").

i argued that it was because that the wtbts had problems maintaining there religion status.... could anyone inform me (or show me where i can find some mere info) explaining the exact problem (for the org).. i read somewhere (in an old h20 post from ginny - found on watchtowernews) that the taxes should have been paid from the beginning but weren't and therefore penalties and interests also were to be paid.. i also understand that there may be similar cases coming up in other european cuntries.. kind regards.

mr. magoo

Mr Magoo

Hello everybody,

I had a quick discussion with my JW wife yesterday about the tax case in France...

She argued that the taxes "suddenly were to be paid back dated several years")

I argued that it was because that the WTBTS had problems maintaining there religion status...

Could anyone inform me (or show me where I can find some mere info) explaining the exact problem (for the org).

I read somewhere (in an old H20 post from Ginny - found on watchtowernews) that the taxes should have been paid from the beginning but weren't and therefore penalties and interests also were to be paid.

I also understand that there may be similar cases coming up in other european cuntries.

Kind Regards
Mr. Magoo

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How much longer will the organization last????

by d0rkyd00d in

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this question came to me while i was answering "nature's call".

too much info?

but this is when my best thinking is done.

Mr Magoo

Gienluca,

Your comment remined me of a situation where I very politely commented their statistics on a "come in and ask us questions and we will answer them hounestly" - site. After a few posts my comments were deleted...

Love
Mr Magoo

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How much longer will the organization last????

by d0rkyd00d in

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this question came to me while i was answering "nature's call".

too much info?

but this is when my best thinking is done.

Mr Magoo

Hello,

I can hardly wait to see the next WTBTS world statistic. It's such a laugh to see that people are running out as fast as they can in some contries.

I live en Denmark, and here the amount of members has been declining for some years now.

Love
Mr Magoo

One of my favorite lyrics.

by Mr Magoo in

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everytime i hear this song i think of the watchtower org.

i get angry and sad.... ---.

you'd be surprised if you looked throught the eyes of a nova .

Mr Magoo

Hi there,

Everytime I hear this song I think of the Watchtower org. I get angry and sad...

---

You'd be surprised if you looked throught the eyes of a nova
Not recognizing the molehills on top of the star
Cheerful and swollen he waves from his seat in a rover
That is his car

You wouldn't foubt him to shake the most powerful hands of importance
Changing the world as we know it by leaving his ink.
To judge from the fence 'round his house he must love all his children
That's what you think

But there's no time to think
Have a pill and a schrink
Just don't show us how you sweat
Making love to your kids
is the last love that you will ever get

You're a vanishing image of what I thought I knew
But it comes to show
That the man I know -

Is kissing that cheek that she had lifted up for her forty first birthday
Love is when someone you trust cuts a smile in your face
Boy had a dog and poor girl had a stroke like an earthquake
Now dig is a bird

But there's no time to think
Have a pill and a schrink
Just don't show us how you sweat
Making love to your kids
is the last love that you will ever get

You're a vanishing image of what I thought I knew
But it comes to show
That the man I know
has a fading glow
in a white lampshade

Tell me lampshade the truth did you cover his soul?
Did you protect all the horrible?
I shall tear you apart so that everyone knows
what he's been carrying around

Tell me lampshade what is it you're trying to hide
under your stinky old corduroy
I shall rip and be shattered by the schrapnell of light
that I've been choking on always

There is a dog barking close within the range of my ear
Sounds like he wants to escape the chain
He would probably bite me to death if he could
but the chain lets me spit in his face

Like the dog has a chain clinging close ti it's neck
This man is tied to his secrecy
I would like to have killed him off in this last verse
but instead I removed his lampshade

---

Explanation needed?

Take care!

Love
Mr Magoo

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Just looking for answers.

by Texasbred in

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unfortunately, i'm not quite sure what my questions are.

my first post was in the "dating..." forum, if anyone's interested.. the biggest problem i have is my complete ignorance concerning jw's and their beliefs/ practices.

the research i've done has provided only polar opposite views, either jw is the way or it's a cult and it's wrong.

Mr Magoo

Hello everybody,

This is actually my first post here - have been lurking for weeks, but this post I just had to reply on.

As my native language is not english I hope you can accept any misspellings or grammar errors you may find.

The reason why I feel I can contribute to this thread is that I've been in the EXACT same situation, and in a way still are...

For a couple of years ago I met this lovely JW girl who I loved from the very first minute I saw her. Not knowing exactly how to tackle the situation, I decided to brake up. Couldn't keep away from her though and so the relationship continued with some pauses.

To make a long story short we are now happily married (fast decision - surprised our parrents). I have a great relationship with her parents and the rest of her family. I keep to myself what I think and know of their "religion", I have even attended meetings in the KH and in the home study groups. (Last night I dreamed that I was going to disguss the org. with her family - so I guess I'm getting more confident that I have the arguments needed).

I have so far not done anything to show her what I find of negative info of her "religion", but I know that one day I will... If not before then when we get children. I will show them all the creepy details and their mum will undoubtly hear some of it.

Well I guess I'm talking to much so I will try to get to my point.

I (And I guess Thinker will agree) know that a mixed relationship can work. But you will have to make you this clear.

1) If she continues to be a JW will it be a problem for you? Could you accept that she went to the meetings and all week after week?
2) If she left the org. would she blame you? (Nooo!, you think - well she probably might not - but I'm not sure what happends to a person when she is abbandoned by her family). And how would that change your relationship?
3) What about birthdays and christmas etc.? How are you going to tackle those situations? Personally I didn't plan anything, but I can now see that I will have to decide. (Havne't celebrated my birthday for 2 years (my parents do visit us and bring presents though - and they give my wife birtday presents too ;) ) The 1. year of our marrige we didn't celebrate christmas, but last christmas we wen't to my parents house and had a "present game".. went ok.

If you think you can change her over night you're wrong. It takes MANY hours of reading and planning.

My best advice will be: Talk, talk and talk with your girlfriend. You HAVE to discuss your (the) situation. Honesty will be rewarded in the end.

Take care!

Kind Regards
Mr Magoo