NewYork44M

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  Can White JWs Have Mustaches?

  by Space Madness in

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  someone mentioned in another thread that white jws can't have mustaches but black jws can.

  i noticed that the only governing body member with a mustache is black.

  can anyone confirm that this is an official policy?

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  I had one in the 80s. Most of the elders sported a bit of facial hair above the upper lip.
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  Final post I can't come to this forum anymore!

  by hoser in

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  i have come to the conclusion that posting here and visiting this site is not healthy for me anymore.

  i just get angry and upset when i read all the stories of injustice and corruption that go on in the jehovahs witness religion.

  they are true no doubt, as i have personally experienced many injustices and abuses in my life from being a witness.

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  Live long and prosper. Remember that the greatest revenge is leading a happy productive life.
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  What happened to...

  by confusedandalone in

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  marvin shilmer.

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  NewYork44M

  BTW, just because I say I enjoy, does not mean that I always agree. One of the great things of this board is that many people express many different view points.
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  What happened to...

  by confusedandalone in

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  marvin shilmer.

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  NewYork44M

  I always enjoyed Marvin's comments. Dumb, well that is such a subjective term.

  I hope Marvin does not take your comments too personal. For example, some have called me dumb - some have also called me god's give to mankind. I think the difference in opinion can easily be explained by they way these researchers define the independent and dependent variables and the actual research design.

  I suggest that I, as well as Marvin, ultimately are at least close to norma (within 2 standard deviation).
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  Relationship with Jehovah?

  by Batman89 in

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  when you were a devout jw.

  did you feel that you had an actual "relationship" with jehovah/god just from praying to him and reading the wt or bible?.

  or that this was actually even possible deep down?.

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  I really tried to have a relationship with Jehovah. May be it was not in the cards, or perhaps I did not try hard enough. In any event, we have gone our own separate ways. If you happen to see Jehovah, or talk to him, let him know I am doing fine.

  Although, I doubt he remembers me; you know, running the universe and 'what not' tends to be a big distraction as compared to me.
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  The new and improved Watchtower...

  by tenyearsafter in

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  i just saw my first watchtower magazine in about 15 years...it was tucked under my doormat.

  all i can say is wow!

  i was shocked at how small and flimsy it was.

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  The Watchtower has created a religion out of "dumbing down." I wonder what the end point is in their quest to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
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  BOE: Re: Midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer

  by pixel in

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  you read it here first!.

  to all congregations.

  re: midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer .

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  NewYork44M

  This thread takes me back to the good old days. There was a special Saturday meeting and Tuesday meeting, There was also an added talk on Thursday and Sunday.

  Oh so boring.
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  The new and improved Watchtower...

  by tenyearsafter in

  1. watchtower
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  i just saw my first watchtower magazine in about 15 years...it was tucked under my doormat.

  all i can say is wow!

  i was shocked at how small and flimsy it was.

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  I never understood the "simplified English" Wts. This must have happened after I left. Who is the target audience for this mag/rag?
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  Listen, Obey and

  by berrygerry in

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  i'm extremely neutral in our house, so it's not my influence - honest!.

  my 11-year old is light-years advanced with his intelligence and humour.. he's going around the house singing "listen, obey, and be castrated.".

  was not impressed.. pretty hard to contain my laughter..

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  NewYork44M

  listen, obey, and... bend over and assume the position.

  Different lyrics but same theme.
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  Is It Possible? Are They Retiring To Warwick?

  by metatron in

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  i'm not making a bold assertion here, just pursuing an idea.

  what would have to happen to prove that the watchtower is probably "packing it up", conceding the field, retiring to their new headquarters in senescent peace?.

  the dramatic changes we have observed are mostly motivated by money or legal concerns - but not all, as with cutting back on meetings.. you could reasonably have an old guard that still fanatically hopes for armageddon, any day now, while younger men keep their doubts private.

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  Instead of giving up, I think they are "hunkering down."

  They need to wait for the current generation to die off. In the meantine they are securing their worldwide assets. Give them 50 years and they will emerge as a totally different religion.