Yaaaaaa, Sophie!!!!!! *grin*
NeverKnew
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You guys rock!!!
by SophieG inusually around the end of the year i look back at what i have experienced over the 12 months.
one of the things that i must say 2012 has been a year of change and freedom and learning for me.
i could not have gotten where i am mentally if it was not for you guys here are jwn.. .
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NeverKnew
Great news! .... right? What has it been in previous years?
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Are JW'S "hated" in all the world? Or...are they considered IRRELEVANT?
by Terry inwathctower 90/1/1 p. 12 par.
8 not ashamed of the good news .
while it is true that jehovahs witnesses are hated and opposed in all the nations of the earth, this is in fulfillment of what was foretold to be an identifying mark of genuine worshipers of the one living and true god.
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NeverKnew
Absolutely and completely irrelevant. The door knocking campaign is seen as a group of people being really committed to their faith. If it was publicly known that JWs are proselytizing because they're told they have to to gain salvation, I believe the reception wouldn't be as neutral.
We non-jws have no idea what this religion teaches. NONE.
Falling in love with a JW was the only thing that brought me here.
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Long Term Effect of Conti & Similar Cases?
by Chaserious ini was commenting in another thread this morning and saw speculation that the conti verdict will hasten the wts' decline, beyond just the money they may have to pay in that case itself.
i have seen this mentioned a number of times and it got me thinking and doing a bit of research.
i think the speculation and hope is that it will give rise to similar lawsuits which will meet with similar success.
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NeverKnew
Sent the October 12 BOE letter to a R&F person.
Are they allowed to read them?
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Long Term Effect of Conti & Similar Cases?
by Chaserious ini was commenting in another thread this morning and saw speculation that the conti verdict will hasten the wts' decline, beyond just the money they may have to pay in that case itself.
i have seen this mentioned a number of times and it got me thinking and doing a bit of research.
i think the speculation and hope is that it will give rise to similar lawsuits which will meet with similar success.
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NeverKnew
I was just sent a Wikipedia article from a JW about the JW child abuse policy. It had a bunch of handwritten circles and underlines and asterisks on it. I guess those were his markings. I told him I'd rather use the directives that are issued from the WT, not statements from a site that anyone could modify. I then sent the BOE letter of October 12, 2012 that offered no mention of contacting law enforcement authorities.
His response:
"You have here direct info from the Office of Public Information and also memos provided to elders from the same department and it is available to the elders."
Are R&F allowed to read BOE letters?
The article can be found here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah's_Witnesses'_handling_of_child_sex_abuse
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Single Malt Whiskey. A preference?
by LoisLane looking for Superman ini am not a drinker but i hear single malt whiskeys are good.. yesterday at the liquor store, i asked a nice man, who also was looking over the bottle display, if he could tell me which one does he prefer and why.
one of the store clerks, came by, listening, and said she preferred the same bottle.. i bought the one they preferred:.
glenmorangie.
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NeverKnew
RELAX.... Tell them as you walk in and hand it to them that this was highly recommended by the guy at the liqour store and that you'd really like for a malt whiskey lover to let you know their thoughts! You'll be FINE!
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Going to a quiet worldly party. What to talk about?
by LoisLane looking for Superman inany and all ideas welcome.. thank you in advance.. just lois.
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NeverKnew
Age ranges?
In female small group conversation? Let the dominant females dominate and just observe. The people watching will be fun too.... :)
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Going to a quiet worldly party. What to talk about?
by LoisLane looking for Superman inany and all ideas welcome.. thank you in advance.. just lois.
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NeverKnew
Awww... this is heartwarming. :)
Does your host/hostess know your background? I find myself swooping in and diverting attention when people ask my boyfriend questions with respect to politics or holidays in social situations.
If you're the new gal in the group, they'll want to get to know you. Stay with safe subjects... your job, restaurants you've never been to... "has anyone been to that new restaurant called...X? What's it like?"
I love LG's suggestion too. That's safe. :)
If you have kids, mention them - if not, ask another about theirs.
You'll be fine!
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Going to a quiet worldly party. What to talk about?
by LoisLane looking for Superman inany and all ideas welcome.. thank you in advance.. just lois.
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NeverKnew
Oh Dear!
Most of my friends associate "cult" with extremist religious fanatics (think Jonestown & Manson). Take Dazed's advice only if you're okay with your potential friends becoming the friends you could've had.... LOL
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Going to a quiet worldly party. What to talk about?
by LoisLane looking for Superman inany and all ideas welcome.. thank you in advance.. just lois.
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NeverKnew
I'm a non-JW.
Is it a Christmas party? Holiday party? What kind of party?
...and what makes it a quiet party?