i'm here looking at my wifes watchtower mag and it has a drawing for the angels, maybe it's me but all the angels are white men and they have beards.
i'm oversensitive or is this a message they are sending out to the readers.
i thought the anointed ones are suppose to become angels?
This is an ironic thread (for me) because I had this same discussion with my good friend on this forum, badwillie, about two weeks ago.
I said the same thing about this cover: All white men, with beards. And I was puzzled as to why some of them have parts in their hair?
prince, who is a jw, has a new album coming out called 3121; i was wondering if that number meant anything?
the lyrics don't seem very holy though.
Hey, LS...
I figured it out that the '31' represents his height (minus the heels).
prince, who is a jw, has a new album coming out called 3121; i was wondering if that number meant anything?
the lyrics don't seem very holy though.
I'm pretty sure the '21' represents his waistline.
i am a big fan of this series and have a couple of theories of what i think is happening and wondered what others thought, just wanting some insight.. one theory.
i think the people got on the plane and never actually crashed.
i think they were gassed and taken to a government (possible alien) location and their minds were feed the reality they think they are experiencing.
Hi free.
No theories here, but, I am a 'Lost' fan. I am just enjoying the weekly ride.
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http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/godsdebris/
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This is the same guy who created 'Dilbert'.
Cool.
some people's avatars make me smile, others make me think.
there are some that i just love to look at.
here are some of my favorites off the top of my head.
minimus...
I gotta disagree with your assessment that yours was the best animated (moving) avatar.
I kinda liked mine with the girl getting beaned in the head with the ball.
Is that Jim Croce? Or, is it Yanni's graduation pic?
about 9 or 10 years ago (circa 1996-1997), i faced a judicial committee for fornication (jwisms for dummies...this means i had sex outside of the "marital arrangement").
the decision "from jehovah" was made in 5 minutes.
i was privately reproved.
About 9 or 10 years ago (circa 1996-1997), I faced a judicial committee for fornication (JWisms for Dummies...this means I had sex outside of the "marital arrangement"). The decision "from Jehovah" was made in 5 minutes. I was privately reproved. Anyway...
After you are on reproof (public or private) and even after you are disfellowshipped, one of the judicial members are supposed to meet with you every week or so to gauge your progress.
My personal experience was that the elder would try to "help" me see how I ended up making the choice I made (when I had sex), for example, he said the music I listened to, the movies I watched, etc contributed to my "sin".
As I think back, never did he tell me to seek counseling. Only once did they meet with my wife. Never did they encourage me or my wife to get an HIV test.
Really, all they did was tell my wife that she can't keep withholding the renderance of my due if she really forgave me. Seriously, they told her that.
Ultimately, I was reinstated after six months of Watchtower articles, sporadic meetings with the elder, and no marital counseling.
Yes, I should have been wise enough to have gotten tested for HIV soon after the act. But...I don't know...I was only concerned for my so-called "spiritual sickness".
My whole time as a JW was filled with dumb decisions, fear, and unhappiness, wtih NO REAL advice and counseling coming from the elders.
for the newbies, this post is a follow up on my situation regarding the watch tower's law suit against my due to my watch tower quotes web site.
for the background on the story so far, see these threads:
quotes website receives "cease & desist"
We appreciate everything you have done (and will do)!
people from all over the united states enjoy the taste of a samoa cookie or a thin mint.
in fact, during the winter campaign of the girl scouts of the usa, people spend millions of dollars on these delicacies.
linda* (*not her real name) said that she buys no less than 18 boxes of the cookies every two weeks during the campaign.
People from all over the United States enjoy the taste of a Samoa cookie or a Thin Mint. In fact, during the winter campaign of the Girl Scouts of the USA, people spend millions of dollars on these delicacies. But, should a true Christian purchase a box of Girl Scout cookies? Linda* (*not her real name) said that she buys no less than 18 boxes of the cookies every two weeks during the campaign. "I'm addicted", she confesses. Robert* (*the name has been changed) adds, "Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, and all of the various others are simply too good to pass up!".
But, have you ever given pause to think about what you are supporting? According to a box of Thin Mints* (*the actual name of the box has been changed), you are supporting the Girl Scouts to build "Strong Values. Strong Minds. Strong Bodies. Strong Spirit. Strong Friendships. Strong Skills. Strong Leadership. Strong Community."
Should a true Christian want to promote such "strong" ideals when it comes to the female population? Ask yourself, 'When was the last time I saw a women microphone handler?', and, 'Is there a such thing as a female elder?'. The answers, of course, are 'Never!' and 'No!'.
Really, what do these things mean?
Strong Values = Where else but in God's earthly organization can one receive teachings to receive their values?
Strong Minds = This is promoting independence from the one true God.
Strong Bodies = What fine Christian Shepherd wants to come home to a masculine woman?
Strong Spirit = Only one spirit should be promoted amongst us: God's Holy Spirit.
Strong Friendships = Friends of the world are an enemy of God.
Strong Skills = Again, only brothers who are reaching out should develop any kind of skills. Duh!
Strong Leadership = Women are born to follow, not lead. We say so. So put the matter to rest.
Strong Community = Community Shommunity!
So, we here at Headquarters say 'NO' to Girl Scout cookies. But, if you already bought some and you feel a little guilty, don't hesistate to send 'em on up this-a-way. We'll get rid of them for you.
By the way, speaking of Thin Mints, why do some of the boxes contain perfectly round cookies, while others have a more of a flowery shape? Hmmmm.....
