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  Would You Marry A Person Of A Different Race?

  by minimus in

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  yes....no.....why??

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  Valis and Golden Girl,where did you guys grow up? Like eyeslice,I grew up in liberal congregations when it came to race.I also think the one good thing I brought out of that religion is that I am not partial to race or culture.Growing up,worldly kids would say things like,"that is such a Jewish name,or that is such a Porteguese name".I would ask them how can you tell?

  In our hall,out of all the elders,more than half were in interacial marriages.Out of seven elders,there were 3 black elders married to white women,1 black elder married to a black woman,2 white elders married to white women,and 1 white elder(my step brother)married to a black women.I never thought twice about any of it,plus I was jealous of their kids who had the most beautiful colored skin.The skin white people try to get when they tan in the sun(I usually just get burnt).

  One of my biggest crushes was on a black guy.He ended up marrying a white girl too.

  I don't think race matters in marriage(though I guess I would admit that it can be difficult in some areas).As long as you are in love,go for it!
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  Worldly Music to Avoid

  by Nosferatu in

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  i remember, one of the songs i was told was a bad song, was bridge over troubled water.

  apparently, it's about drug use.

  what are some of the "worldly" songs you were advised to quit listening to that seemed harmless?edited by - nosferatu on 16 january 2003 13:39:50.

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  When I was a teenager,we weren't allowed to listen to a lot of groups.We couldn't listen to AC/DC because apparantly when you played their music backwards,they told you to do bad stuff.We couldn't listen to groups like Led Zepplin or Black Sabbath because they apparantly had ties with the occult(and of course don't forget Fleetwood Mac,lol).Once in a talk at our circuit assembly,the CO told us how bad heavy metal was,and warned against groups such as Twisted Sister(only he pronounced it Twister Sister,and all the teenagers nearly peed their pants from laughing).

  When my husband and I got married,we weren't allowed to play "Earth Angel" or any song by Madonna.Yet years later when that elder(the one who wouldn't let us play those)got remarried,he played the remake of the song "Oh what a night".My mom took great pleasure in telling him what that song was about!lol
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  It is NOT The Watchtower Society anymore?!?

  by email in

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  i don't know if this has been posted recently but... .

  i was just talking to a friend (a ms jw) that told me that he was told by the elders on a talk he was about to give that according to their last elders school there are instructions not to use the terms "the watchtower society" or "the society" or "the organization" anymore... but rather to now always use "the faithful and discreet slave" or "the slave"... .

  edited by - email on 15 january 2003 16:8:10.

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  Cicatrix,I was thinking the same thing!

  No matter what they want to be called,it's all a crock of s*#t.
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  Anyone in Mo/MA that is free!

  by SheilaM in

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  i attended cabool, missouri 1983-1987. methuen-ma 1987-1992. gladstone, missouri 1992-1995

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  Hey Guest77!

  How many years ago were you in Plymouth?I know some people there,since they aren't to far away.One of my best friends used to go there.Thank god she doesn't really attend anymore.E-mail me if you'd like,it's in my profile.
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  JW Baptism Misrepresentation/Ilegal for under 18's

  by Pleasuredome in

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  please read this link if you dont understand why the questions on baptism were changed in 1985...... and why baptism in the jws since 1985 is a legal snare.... .

  http://www.geocities.com/osarsif/legal.htm

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  interesting........and very informative.Thank you.
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  So Graham Norton

  by joelbear in

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  this is my new favorite tv show on bbc america.

  i watch it every day having recorded it the night before.. how do you all you brits like the show/?.

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  I LOVE that show!He cracks me up.I love how he gets his audience to tell embarassing stories!For british shows though,nothing beats Absolutely Fabulous,dahling.
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  AWAKE Says We Shouldn't Judge Apostates!

  by minimus in

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  the february 8, 2003 awake has an article entitled:"is there an unforgivable sin".notice the good news for apostates or those who once associated.

  "some people who were once faithful christians have purposely drawn away from god, perhaps because of bitterness, pride, or greed, and are now apostate fighters against god's spirit.

  they willfully oppose what the spirit is clearly accomplishing.

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  I have to agree wih Elsewhere on this.I think i'ts a way to get some back,or to keep some who may be thinking of leaving.

  Say an active witness starts exploring things on the internet,and happens upon "apostate" sites.Maybe they start to have doubts about the org.Then they start to feel guilty about it.They are afraid to go to the elders with their new findings,because what if they are wrong?If they ask questions,maybe the elders will think they are apostate already.Thus,maybe they are commiting a secret sin,because of their doubts.But now this info comes out!If they go to the elders with this info now,and allow themselves to be readjusted,then all is well.Maintain a repentant attitude,and all is forgiven.

  Some people like to be controlled.

  That's just my two cents.
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  The break between meetings

  by freedom96 in

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  when i was a young child, i remember there being a small break between the meetings.

  you could get up, walk around, associate, and then go back in for the second half.

  at some point, they changed it to where there was just the song.

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  Wow,I wish I remembered such breaks!

  My mom became a witness in 74,and out of the few congregations we attended,none ever had breaks.A lot of people did get up during the song however,until that was discouraged too.

  A break would have been great,considering I always had to go to the bathroom.I would have to hold it for so long,until my mom would finally take me(and then she would listen at the stall to make sure I REALLY had to go,and wasn't just trying to miss a bit of the meeting).

  Lol at the stories of brothers going outside to have a cigarette.Funy how Jehovah didn't realise that was bad for your health until 70 or so.How did the Health Dept beat him with that info?Food for thought.
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  Lost My Job

  by Yizuman in

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  new manager named rod came in at wal-mart this week monday.

  today he got a call from marsh's office building asking for business references and apparently that pissed him off.

  i had dropped off a resume at the marsh office building around 1 1/2 weeks ago or so... he called me into his office via one of the customer service manager (csm) who asked me to follow her.

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  I am so sorry.That was a terrible way to be treated.

  I work at a supermarket,and as much as I hate paying Uion dues,atleast such a situation can't happen.They would have to write you up three times in one year,and you have the right to refuse to meet with management until you have a representative with you.Not that I am for or against unions.It was extremely unprofessional for them to treat you that way.I hope you are able to find a job soon.

  I will be thinking about you.

  Take care
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  Birthday List

  by nicolaou in

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  c'mon guys, we can celebrate our birthdays!!!.

  post your birthdate here and let us know how you want to get your 'birthday card' (email, post on the board, text message, soaped-up kyliegram!).

  my birthday is october 16th and i'd be happy to receive any of the above.. .

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  Moreisbetter and noidea,I am May too!

  May 8th 1969