Posts by NoRegrets

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Any news for the Dec. 6 hearing in Australia with Mr. Unthank?

by NoRegrets in

well?

just wondering what the latest might be.. .

nr.

Any news for the Dec. 6 hearing in Australia with Mr. Unthank?

by NoRegrets in

well?

just wondering what the latest might be.. .

nr.

NoRegrets

Well? Just wondering what the latest might be.

NR

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A witness charity benefit?

by NoRegrets in

anyone here ever try to host a small benefit-type gathering for a witness in need?

my wife's aunt and uncle fell on hard times and someone decided to have a gathering where everyone brought a little food and then could give them a little money if wanted.

it was all pretty informal and unofficial but for some reason their son contacted the co to make sure it was okay to do something a little unconventional.

" Have in mind, too, that sometimes what may do the most good is something other than money. Jesus told his followers to “go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.’ . . . You received free, give free.” (Matthew 10:7, 8) Similarly today, Christians realize that the time, energy, and money spent in supporting Kingdom witnessing—which improves lives and gives hope—is charitable giving of the best kind" 6/8/93 Awake

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A witness charity benefit?

by NoRegrets in

anyone here ever try to host a small benefit-type gathering for a witness in need?

my wife's aunt and uncle fell on hard times and someone decided to have a gathering where everyone brought a little food and then could give them a little money if wanted.

it was all pretty informal and unofficial but for some reason their son contacted the co to make sure it was okay to do something a little unconventional.

NoRegrets

Anyone here ever try to host a small benefit-type gathering for a witness in need? My wife's aunt and uncle fell on hard times and someone decided to have a gathering where everyone brought a little food and then could give them a little money if wanted. It was all pretty informal and unofficial but for some reason their son contacted the CO to make sure it was okay to do something a little unconventional. The answer was a flat out and firm "NO"! Is there some specific counsel about this? How outrageous! Is the reasoning that the WT wants every spare nickel kicked back to them and only them?

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Famous ex-Jws

by ekruks in

jw
friends

michelle rodriguez used to be a jehovah's witness.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/michelle_rodriguez.

i am just wondering if we can make a list of famous people that used to be jws, i.e.

NoRegrets

Lark Vhoories (spelling?) aka Lisa on Saved By the Bell. She was a soap star later in her career and I think quit her show or wouldn't do certain types of scenes (lovin') due to religious reasons.

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Born ins..Were You Forced to Be a JW Growing Up?

by LostGeneration in

myth: parents who are jehovahs witnesses.

force their children to follow their faith.. fact:witness parents strive to inculcate love.

for god in their offspring, just as the bible.

NoRegrets

I went to view the PDF of this entire article and am still amazed at the circular logic the WT uses. On page 19 they state that it is a myth that JW kids are forced to be members but by page 21 they say this:

"The book Questions Young People Ask—Answers
That Work, Volume 1, states: “As long
as your adolescent lives under your roof, you
have the right to require compliance with a
spiritual routine."

All I can say is WOW!!!

BTW I was completely forced to be a JW as a child and even as an adult was blackmailed to stay in or lose all family and friends that I grew up with! Eventually I had to make the sacrifice and leave completely, but it wasn't remotely the simple and easy choice the WT makes it seem. The choice is basically stay or we'll kill you! (Figuratively kill you, but not an exaggeration as your entire history is basically erased with a wave of their hand....)

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Lack of Elders in your hall?

by stuckinamovement in

jw
friends

there is an upcoming study article trying to encourage men to reach out.

in my cong there are more former elders and servants than current ones.

i was looking around the other day during a meeting and could only spot one young guy who is reaching out to be an ms. the 5 elders are now running mics.

NoRegrets

There was real irony in the hall we were last affiliated with. Our hall housed 3 congregations; 2 English and 1 Spanish congregation. Despite all of the supposed tremendous growth in the Spanish speaking territories, our English congregation was in greater need. So, we had two MS's that were actually transferred IN from the Spanish congo! They didn't even speak very fluent English! We were deep into fading and I immediately took note at what a bad indicator that was for the entire org! They were immediately put to work in several departments and doing more menial duties!

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Bill Maher's new book, "New New Rules"

by ldrnomo in

bill mahers new book, the new new rules: a funny look at how everybody but me has their head up their ass.

this is a great book, laughs on every page.

so this is one of bills new rules from april 30, 2010 about religious wackos.

NoRegrets

Also loved Religulous!

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Anyone Feeling the Holiday Spirit Yet??

by charlie brown jr. in

jw
friends

i know every year it seems to come earlier and eariler............ yet must admit ......... this week on my 3 am ride to work i'm listening to x-mas songs on the radio instead of zeppelin................. and smiling............... tis the season............. and haven't had turkey yet!!!

!.

NoRegrets

Set up the tree just tonight! Turned out beautiful!!!

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Bill Maher's new book, "New New Rules"

by ldrnomo in

bill mahers new book, the new new rules: a funny look at how everybody but me has their head up their ass.

this is a great book, laughs on every page.

so this is one of bills new rules from april 30, 2010 about religious wackos.

NoRegrets

I remember seeing this broadcast. I simply love Bill Maher! He gets it right most of the time and even when he doesn't I think he's very funny!

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