i was over at the freeminds site and found this article.
it really got me because i used to go to the tacoma dome for conventions.. [url] http://www.watchtowernews.org/tacomapark.htm[/url].
take care.. andyman:
Psssstttt....waiting.....
Do it anyway. There is nothing in scripture about buying Girl Scout cookies. You are simply paying for a product. And after the initial choking on the words, responding with a "Merry Christmas to you, too!" really helps to lift your spirits.
I won't tell.
Hmmmm....well, first of all, I highly doubt that JW's have the only chance at paradise...no matter what they say.
Additionally, although relations between married persons are supposed to be strictly private, you can be sure that there will be whopping dosages of guilt heaped on about any sexual practices that are not....ummmm....plain and simple.
Trash the videos, retire the toys....you will be so busy with meetings and service that you will soon forget any of these horrible practices.
we are going to visit canada later this year with our two boys, aged 1 and 3, and wondered if anyone had any experience or tips for taking small kids on planes and keeping them amused for 8 hours.. heeeeellpp !!
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Dog carriers....they fit right under the seat....keeps the little ones in one place.
Just kidding, of course. LOL Sorry, but I don't have any advice. The only trips I took on an airplane when my daughter was small were for business, so daughter and husband stayed home together....I flew alone.
i have done alot of posting on different boards since i started on the internet.
i have found that jw's are really not as "seperate" from the world as they claim to be.. as a jw i was told we had to be "seperate" from the world.
you know, get drunk, use drugs, abuse our families, cheat on taxes, lie, be greedy, etc.. but from what i have seen in my old congregtion, and the stories i have read here and on other boards, this statement isn't really true.
Well, this is the way it goes. When people who are part of Christendom do something illegal or unethical, it is because they are not following God's word and are under the influence of Satan. Therefore, we should stay away from them.
If JW's do something illegal or unethical it is because they are imperfect....nothing more. We should...nay, must.....continue to associate with them because they are God's chosen people.
Ain't doublespeak grand?
things about the jehovah's witnesses that remind me of the marine corps.
1. both demand conformity in hair cuts, dress and attitudes, failure to conform will bring disciplinary action and forestall.
2. both try and isolate you from the world, though only for three months at parris island, a lifetime with the witnesses.. .
and both are misognyistic.
i have done alot of posting on different boards since i started on the internet.
i have found that jw's are really not as "seperate" from the world as they claim to be.. as a jw i was told we had to be "seperate" from the world.
you know, get drunk, use drugs, abuse our families, cheat on taxes, lie, be greedy, etc.. but from what i have seen in my old congregtion, and the stories i have read here and on other boards, this statement isn't really true.
I think we all know quite a few who not only were not following the "no part of the world" dictum, but who, in fact, were probably worse than most worldly people.
We had the sisters who were working and supporting themselves and their children when they first came into the "truth", who then quit and went on welfare so they could spend more time in service.
They felt this was their due.
Then there was the JW chiropractor who was written up in the local paper for potential welfare fraud because she was treating all the welfare mothers and their children with chiropractic for things like temper tantrums and runny noses....and of course charging it all up to Medicaid.
Oh, and the pioneer sister who was constantly getting bailed out of jail by one of the elders after she had been picked up for drunk driving or hit and run accidents that occurred while she was drunk.
This same sister had quite a reputation for lewd conduct with the unbelieving mates of several sisters. No action was ever taken against her.
Then....the topper was the MS, married to an elder's daughter and well on his way to being an elder who committed murder while trying to get money to support his cocaine habit.
Ah, yes....the pristine lives of JW's.
Strange stuff. Some of them look like possible errors in developing, but others.....like those two of the same painting, one smiling and one frowning....very strange.
now even the wtbts is putting me in my proper place....9/1/00, page 3 (various quotes).
1. can you imagine how much time people spend every year just waiting?.
2. waiting can be very frustrating.
Well, waiting, obviously the Society has the prophecy about the four "horsemen" totally wrong.
As we all now know, the Red Horse is definitely ridden by a woman. The Dark Horse is sometimes ridden by a young girl (but frequently the Dark Horse is ridden by no one because she's a major pain in the butt). The Pale Horse is actually an elderly mare who belongs to some people down the street....nice old horse really. And the fourth horse....hmmmm....can't remember much about the fourth horse, so it will have to be our Dun gelding Bingo (isn't that a terrifying name for a horse?)
now even the wtbts is putting me in my proper place....9/1/00, page 3 (various quotes).
1. can you imagine how much time people spend every year just waiting?.
2. waiting can be very frustrating.
Don't get your bustles in a twist, ladies. Let's all remember the great press always given to the rider of the Red Horse.
i am sure most of you have seen the following quote form the wbts's pr site:.
"do you shun former members?.
those who simply cease to be involved in the faith are not shunned.
Kismet, it seems to me that your father is the true Christian. From his words and actions, he has definitely shown himself to be better association than many of those who look down on him. I'm so glad that you're finally able to have a relationship with him.
Friend, you speak of "few experiences" of the type that Kismet relates. I wish that were true. Unfortunately, over the years I found that the "few experiences" translated into the majority of experiences with JW's. The experiences that were few were those where JW's acted in a kind, loving, Christian manner.
