some background here; non-jw family members who are overly respectful and protective of the jw's.. i thought i might try a completely different tactic.
what are your views on my letter below?
i thought i'd let it sit with her for a couple of weeks or more before following it up .
U se the quote from Luke 17:23:
A nd they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.
A nd Luke 21:8:
And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4ltf1jbk6q.
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Not the best way to conduct an interview with a celebrity if all they do is knock their religion. Can you imagine the war of words which would result if someone confronted Tom Cruise about Xenu?
the man who laid down some the finest chords ever in rock has passed, 74.. rip ray .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tah0ons3nbu.
The Doors were simply amazing. I loved Ray's intros and complex interludes. What sad news!
you have probably heard that there is a mars expedition that is being planned in 2023 where a permanent human settlement will be established.
people are applying for the opportunity at http://applicants.mars-one.com/.
think about it, this might be the one chance we have to leave all the door knocker jw's behind,,,,,,.
I think the organisers should be quite wary of people who would want a one-way ticket to Mars in the first place. What are their motivations for going? The advancement of humanity or being able to tell everyone they live on Mars?
prince is to receive the icon award at the awards tonight.. does anyone know if he is or is not a jw?.
thanks.
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Prince notoriously instructs all celebrities seated at his table to not make eye contact with him or speak to him.
what would be the most important things you think someone should be aware about jws if they are planning on getting baptised as a jw?
imagine you are on a plane and get talking to the person next to you.
you find out they are considering becoming a jw but they are not sure.
I'd tell them that every single non-JW friendship and relationship they have currently, friend and family alike, is in serious jeopardy should they become a JW. Even JW friendships are contingent on them being a regular and active Witness for the remainder of their lives. Vacations and leaves of absences are not allowed in regards to being an active JW. You are expected to be preaching their word until you draw your last breath.
does anyone know why the watchtower named their bible the new world translation of the holy scriptures?
it's been awhile since i have even had any of their books in my home, and most of the time i don't think about it.
i don't know why, but when i think of that title, the phrase new world order keeps popping up in my mind..
I have always understood the 'New" part of the title to refer to the new understanding and Christian fundamentalism that CT Russell set in motion, and that this translation was in fulfillment of his original ideal to cleanse the scriptures of all apostasies.
i had a chat with my boyfriend about this, and he said that he knows quite a few pioneers who are capable of working but prefer to pioneer with government assistance.
his thought was, "well, it's kind of bad, but at least they're doing something useful/good with their time.
" i know from reading this board that it's a pretty widespread thing.
We had 'pioneer subsidation', both from governmental sources and internally. I lived in an area that was economically depressed, and the choice was to either move into the city and work or stay at home and pioneer. It was a filtering process to see which ones stayed and which ones left. In many cases the ones who left were more loyal JWs, whereas the ones who had stayed and pioneered were typically listless and lazy.
i just broke down in such an ugly cry at work.
walked outside and just sobbed my guts out.
i am so very unhappy here.
As someone always told me, 'You're an adult now, so go make an adult decision'. The best advice sometimes is what you give yourself. If the job makes you that miserable, then the prudent thing would be to separate yourself as much as possible from the source. Only you know the mental anguish of what you are feeling inside.
pming other members of this site asking for money is unacceptable and will not be tollerated under any circumstances, especially if it seems like you are targeting someone who seems to be especially kind and maybe a little old.
that is low.. if you do this, you will be classified as a scammer and your account deleted.
i don't care what the reasons given are.. if someone offers money then fine although i'd warn anyone against falling for sob-stories they read on the internet.
I've never been scammed, but I am still waiting for my $5000 check from Bill Gates for sharing his link on Facebook. Bill, if you are out there, please PM me!
