Posts by slipnslidemaster

first of all, if you are offended by me saying "another one bites the dust," my apologies.. i just can't think of better words for what happens when some one dies after they have sold their soul to a printing company.. my uncle tom passed away yesterday morning in buffalo ny.

he was very ill, confined to a wheelchair for the last 10-15 years of his life.

he had ms.. tom married my aunt about 18 years ago.

slipnslidemaster

She just says, "You know I can't talk to you. I love you but I love Jehovah more.....

I don't particularly want to be flammed over this but that is actually a nicer way of saying it then most of the phrases that I've heard used.

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1981 Ph.D Thesis on JWs

by JAVA in

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i just got my hands on william zellner's 1981 thesis, of another world, the jehovah's witnesses.

the 124-page work was in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a ph.d, through the sociology department at south dakota state university.

zellner's work looks at how the witnesses recruit new members and retains the converts the last part of his abstract says:it is argued that the social characteristics of a group are more important in the conversion process than in the group's message.. .

slipnslidemaster

I think this is the document that you are referring too. I thought it was well written as well, with minor errors.

http://lsb.scu.edu/econrel/Downloads/JWGrow-O.pdf

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Here is my sad but true story!!!

by dissedsis in

i was born into a well off family in the wee year of 1979. my father was a water/oil well driller and worked days on end so i rarely ever got to see him.

by the time i was waking up in the mornings he was already at work and when he returned home at night i had already gone to bed, so most of my days where spent without him.

i had sister that was 14 years older than i was and she had severe brain damage and had to be placed in a state home when i was 18 months old, so i do not remember to much about home life with her, other than it was like we had a "big" baby at home with us.

slipnslidemaster

(((((((((( dissedsis ))))))))))

You made me cry.

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1981 Ph.D Thesis on JWs

by JAVA in

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friends

i just got my hands on william zellner's 1981 thesis, of another world, the jehovah's witnesses.

the 124-page work was in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a ph.d, through the sociology department at south dakota state university.

zellner's work looks at how the witnesses recruit new members and retains the converts the last part of his abstract says:it is argued that the social characteristics of a group are more important in the conversion process than in the group's message.. .

slipnslidemaster

You know, that might be food and fodder for a possible new campaign--targeting Watchtower researchers. bwahahah

Ya think?!?! Target ALL of them!! The Watchtower engages in excellent public relations and tactics. When will we start to hit these researchers where they live?

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Chinese Astrology - What Animal Are You?

by MissyMoesGhost in

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last night i was chatting with introspection and we breifly discussed chinese astrology.

i know a bit about it... .

look up your sign here -- and remember chinese astrology starts with the month february.

slipnslidemaster

I'm a dog!!! Dammit!

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Chinese Astrology - What Animal Are You?

by MissyMoesGhost in

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last night i was chatting with introspection and we breifly discussed chinese astrology.

i know a bit about it... .

look up your sign here -- and remember chinese astrology starts with the month february.

slipnslidemaster

PERSONALITY PROFILE: Intellectual, trusting and generous -- not greedy! The Chinese have always cherished the Pig (another "wealth animal"), because having lots of pigs on a farm means good eating.

POINTS OF PRIDE: The most forgiving of all animals, Pigs rarely carry a grudge. Because you're so approachable and kindhearted, people know they can run to you when they're in need or in trouble.
WEAK SIDE: You can be naive and tactless. Pigs believe almost anything you tell them -- especially flattery.
LOVE MATCH: Rabbit or Sheep.

Not even close. I'm intellectual and generous, however I'm a Scorp all the way. Right Moe?