Posts by revdrjohnson

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We would OTHERWISE sound like ex-cins

by revdrjohnson in

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iwas the executive director of a mission/shelter for just over four years; then lived in one for a couple of months.. during that time i met many ex-cons, who would congregate and share "war stories" about when they were in the joint[b], the way we exes do about when we were [b]in the b'org.. the only real difference, as i see it, is that the prisons (at least here in michigan) assign you an inmate number which is yours for life.

if there are subsequent incarcerations, the system changes the number by affixing an alphabetical character to the original number -- so that prisoner #1234567, becomes prisoner #a1234567 the second time he is incarcerated, #b1234567 the second ... and so on.. it occured to me, a minute ago, that if the b'org had given us publisher id #s we might actually have a whole lot in common with those who have been incarcerated.. keep the faith.

ray.

revdrjohnson

Actually, it's funny you should mention that.

We are in the process of establishing a new Community Coalition (although in Detroit EVERYBODY's gotta half way house) to aggressively attack some key poverty issues (training and Job Preparation Skills, Senior Citizens' transortation, hunger management, etc)

The coalition is a union of several pastors and other activists. I write 501(c)(3) apps and Articles of Incorporation for churches and non-profits -- that will be another of the services we plan to offer.

Check out THIS twist on your suggestion: we've talked about seeking venture capital to purchase 5-7 12-passenger vans. In addition to providing transportation to seniors, we've thought about providing fee-based transportation for families who want to visit relatives in prison.

Halfway houses are too "high maintenance." We started a new church back in 1997, and rented space in a facility owned by a Provider. Believe me, it's VERY high maintenance -- almost on the level of the for-profits who are now managing prisons. Mainly because ultimately YOU are responsible for maintaining your inmate, supervising their probations, disciplining them (which is often like managing siblings in a household), and most importantly retaining good staff. We'd have to find someone who has that kind of patience -- but it's a good suggestion, though.

Keep the Faith
RAY

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Advice on parking lot accident

by bboyneko in

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in the following scenario, who is at fault:.

a parked vehicle (car a) has just parked.

the driver gets out, and the passenger starts to get out a little after the driver does.

revdrjohnson

Without any further information, I'd agree with Peacelove and soul ( I forgot to copy the correct name)

The final arbitrer is which vehicle was moving.

In a snow accident, for example, where a moving car slams into a LINE of cars and causes a chain-reaction crash the police will charge the driver of the last vehicle.

Also, the driver of the stationary vehicle could NEVER be at fault because the offending violation is a "MOVING Violation," and his VEHICLE was not moving.

Keep the Faith
RAY

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Advice on parking lot accident

by bboyneko in

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in the following scenario, who is at fault:.

a parked vehicle (car a) has just parked.

the driver gets out, and the passenger starts to get out a little after the driver does.

revdrjohnson

In MIchigan the driver of Car B would have been at fault, 'cause HE's supposed to be incontrol of his vehicle at all times -- sorta like if the driver in car A had been ahead of him in traffic and he hit Car A from behind.

Keep the Faith
RAY

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p.s., I drove a commercial vehicle for nine years . . .

In MOST states the law will ALWAYS favor the owner of the stationary vehicle.

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We would OTHERWISE sound like ex-cins

by revdrjohnson in

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friends

iwas the executive director of a mission/shelter for just over four years; then lived in one for a couple of months.. during that time i met many ex-cons, who would congregate and share "war stories" about when they were in the joint[b], the way we exes do about when we were [b]in the b'org.. the only real difference, as i see it, is that the prisons (at least here in michigan) assign you an inmate number which is yours for life.

if there are subsequent incarcerations, the system changes the number by affixing an alphabetical character to the original number -- so that prisoner #1234567, becomes prisoner #a1234567 the second time he is incarcerated, #b1234567 the second ... and so on.. it occured to me, a minute ago, that if the b'org had given us publisher id #s we might actually have a whole lot in common with those who have been incarcerated.. keep the faith.

ray.

revdrjohnson

Iwas the Executive Director of a mission/shelter for just over four years; then lived in one for a couple of months.

During that time I met MANY ex-cons, who would congregate and share "war stories" about when they were In the JOINT[b], the way we Exes do about when we were [b]In the b'ORG.

The only real difference, as I see it, is that the prisons (at least here in Michigan) assign you an Inmate Number which is yours for life. If there are subsequent incarcerations, the system changes the number by affixing an alphabetical character to the original number -- so that Prisoner #1234567, becomes Prisoner #A1234567 the second time he is incarcerated, #b1234567 the second ... and so on.

It occured to me, a minute ago, that if the b'ORG had given us Publisher ID #s we might actually have a whole lot in common with those who have been incarcerated.

Keep the Faith
RAY

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In 23 years ... out 28 ...

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X-JW's what are ur views in politics & civi...

by Spartacus in

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i'm really into politics and current events.

i'm more of the libertarian type.

i voted bush the last election, clinton before.

revdrjohnson

Very conservative: both politically and spiritually. (One of the 95% of AFAmers who are -- according to the statistics from the last election)

Voted for "W" but WOULD HAVE voted for Alan if he'd been successful -- and watch him occasionally on MSNBC, though I do find him somewhat overly-argumentative.

When I FIRST escaped the b'ORG, though, I was pretty liberal -- even voted for Jesse in both primaries. Ronald Reagan turned me around to "The Party." I thought GHW was pretty cool, too. And I'll vote for "W" again, in 2004.

Keep the Faith
RAY

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So you mean Xenu's NOT a cute Black Chick?

by revdrjohnson in

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sorry, i couldn't resist .

keep the faith.

ray.

revdrjohnson

Xenu said:

I do not understand why you would think I am an African American Female. Although I do find interest in the beliefs of Yoruba.

It was the DRUGS, man!!!

They made me hallucinate!

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So you mean Xenu's NOT a cute Black Chick?

by revdrjohnson in

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friends

sorry, i couldn't resist .

keep the faith.

ray.

revdrjohnson

Valis said:

Rev, you need new glasses!!! X's bio pic looks like something you would find at Marie Leveau's Voodoo shop in the Big Easy....
Sincerely,
District Overbeer

Sheesh, are you eber right!!! and

Now that I see the BLOWN UP version

More like Toe up from the Floor up!!!

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ISAIAH 40 V 26

by badboy in

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`due to the abundance of dynamic power'.

question; does this translation sound right?

revdrjohnson

26 [The Literal Translation, LITV] Lift up your eyes on high and look: Who has created these? Who brings out their host by number? By greatness of vigor, and might of power, He calls them all by names; not one is lacking.

The King James Version (Authorized)
Isa 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

BB: YOU NEED AN ONLINE BIBLE!... Here ya go:

http://xjw-central.com/bibles.html
http://www.internetdynamics.com/pub/vc/bibles.html

Keep the Faith
RAY

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So you mean Xenu's NOT a cute Black Chick?

by revdrjohnson in

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friends

sorry, i couldn't resist .

keep the faith.

ray.

revdrjohnson

Sorry, I couldn't resist

Keep the Faith
RAY

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Dreaded Ministry School Speakers!

by TR in

i'm sure every hall has or had a "student" or speaker that they just dreaded to listen to.

wether it was poor reading and pronunciation, or repetitive words, there are those grueling speakers that are murder to listen to.

and they never got better.. in one hall i went to, this bro, actually a friend of mine, had the speach mannerism "you know".

revdrjohnson

My "coach" for my first appearance in KMS was a frustrated Shakespearean who lived inour building, and claimed to be of the "Anointed." I had to read 8 verses from Job chapter 8, but the end result sounded like Hamlet's funeral speech to York.

A lotta what you experienced may have had to do with your speaker's nervousness about what you were gonna give him on that friggin report slip -- Hey, man, they were just tryin to "Modulate!"

Keep the Faith
RAY

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