Don't be silly. High rate of mental illness? I would like to see a study of mental illness done to the members of this forum and then compare that with Witnesses. But if you can be serious for a second, it is sad that because this guy was a bible study, publisher, or whatever, that you guys start jumping up and down saying oohh, aaahh. There is a former violent gang member that is a baptized Witness in my congregation that have helped many former gang members change. His experience helps others and Jehovah is using him.
SwordOfJah
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Convicted Rapist Brother Thompson strikes AGAIN!
by Nathan Natas inhttp://www.komotv.com/stories/32730.htm
convicted rapist arrested again in u-district attack.
august 24, 2004 .
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Do they expect everyone to have a MONEY TREE???
by recoveringjw inooh!
i am so mad, i don't even know if i am posting under the right subject!.
my parents (still thick as thieves with the jw's--dad's an elder) were asked to move to myrtle point, or last year because their congregation was not doing so well and they needed some help.
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SwordOfJah
This does sound like a sad story from your perspective. But I wonder what your parents think about their move to where the need is greater. I doubt they think as you do as it seems they are devoted to the preaching work and doing Jehovah's will. Give your parents some credit for their spiritual decisions and feel proud of their sacrificing spirit. If you can help, go ahead and do it from the heart so they can continue their fine work.
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Convicted Rapist Brother Thompson strikes AGAIN!
by Nathan Natas inhttp://www.komotv.com/stories/32730.htm
convicted rapist arrested again in u-district attack.
august 24, 2004 .
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SwordOfJah
Is the "minister" at your door a convicted RAPIST?
He could be. He could also be a former Alcoholic, Drug Addict, Fornicator, Smoker, Violent, Gang Member, Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Prostitute, Politician, Soldier. The point is that as the scriptures say, we must dress with our new Christian personality. Millions have been successful at changing thanks to Jehovah's Word. Some, of course, are not able to make the changes and put on their old personality.
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Ask any JW this line of questioning.
by apocalypse inif you have opportunity to enter a discussion with a jw (i am still active so for me it's not a problem) ask this line of questions.. q) are you going to go to the red cross to give blood?.
a) they will answer speedily... no!
(without hesitation).
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SwordOfJah
I WOULD ANSWER LIKE THIS:
Q) Are you going to go to the Red Cross to give blood?
A) They will answer speedily... NO! (without hesitation), Correct, I would answer NO.
Q) Why do you feel that way?
Because they cannot guarantee what they would do with my blood. Since I don't accept blood transfussions, my blood could be used for that purpose. If they could guarantee that it would not be used for that purpose, and only for extracting fractions to treat various infections, deceases, etc, then I would think about donating.
Q) Are you personally willing to accept fractions of others blood? This is a personal decision of course. Because accepting fractions of blood main components is a conscience matter, does not automatically mean that every single Witness will accept fractions of blood. Some consciences might accept and others not, but it is a personal matter for each individual to decide.
Disclaimer: I don't represent the entire 6 million Witnesses in my responses, but these are my thoughts.
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UN Ban On Religion
by laurelin in.
does anyone here know anything about the supposed resolution that the un have about banning all religion?.
i've done a google search but can't find anything and i'd be grateful for any help on this.. thanks.
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SwordOfJah
Hey Rocky, I was thinking about the pic in your profile. Using the way addresses are numbered in the USA, 667 would be the neighbour across the street of 666. The next-door neighbour would be 664 or 668. Glad I could be of service...
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Rutherford was dismissed by Russell in 1915
by VM44 inrr wrote he gave rutherford 1500.00 and the judge went to los angelos where he set up a practice.
russell knew he was trouble.. .
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/74973/1.ashx.
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SwordOfJah
If this is true, then why did Charles include Rutherford's name in his will? I smell bulls**t here...
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"Those days will be cut short " - question
by Sirona inmy jw friend (the only one who does keep in touch) is really considering "fading".. the trouble is that she was raised a jw and is finding it all really difficult, plus her father is a prominent jw.. she mentioned to me the scripture (matthew?
) that says that the last days would have to be cut short for the sake of the holy ones.
she says they always taught that this referred to the anointed and that they'd all die off if jehovah didn't cut short the days of the time of the end.. she says that if they ever change thoughts on this doctrine she would immediately leave.
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SwordOfJah
The scary thing for you will be when Jehovah DOES cut the last days short. But not all is bad news for Jehovah will forgive those that humble themselves....Isaiah 1:18.
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I going to picket my parents convention this weekend!
by Atilla inok, my parents have pissed me off so much with their denial and their refusal to even acknowledge my complaints against the borg.
they pretend everything is perfect at the kingdom hall and expect me to play nice to their dub friends so as to protect their own reputation.
this weekend in philadelphia, they are going to to their little convention and i have some evil thoughts.
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SwordOfJah
My question is, do you not have self-esteem? Why do you want to be seen as a crazy moron? When they see you standing there like a fool, holding a sign, every single Witness will think you have a couple of screws loose. Sadly, they might actually be right in there assessment. What a dishonor for your parents and yourself.
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US Hostage, Paul Johnson, Beheaded
by DevonMcBride inhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/world/meast/06/18/saudi.kidnap/index.html report: u.s. hostage beheaded al arabiya says new video shows killing
friday, june 18, 2004 posted: 1:38 pm edt (1738 gmt) .
(cnn) -- an arabic tv news network said friday that american hostage paul johnson jr. has been beheaded by his saudi captors.
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SwordOfJah
Mulan: To answer your question, have you ever seen the movie "Air Force One", just replace Harrison Ford with George W. Bush.
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Sad News...
by Sentinel inmy mom had her valve replacement and triple by-pass surgery today.
the operation lasted five hours, and they had just gotten her to her room at 8:00pm when she went into cardiac arrest.
the doctor tried everything, even opening up her chest and massaging her heart.
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SwordOfJah
She is in the memory of our loving God, Jehovah. May you have the opportunity to meet up again in the future.