Posts by Bribie

Just awful how a male could actually verbally abuse let alone physically attack a wife or any female. I had the kindest caring father that never even thought of doing anything like that. And his gene’s I have inherited. I just hate any form of hurt or violence. But there is plenty of it out there.

Am not married myself it does have it’s good points but it can also be a real challenge to keep it all together in these high cost of living, health issues and many other critical factors. For those who have had great marriages congratulations.

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Pidgin English

by markweatherill in

https://www.jw.org/hwc.

i just discovered this translation into 'hawai'i pidgin' and for some reason found it very amusing.

they even dubbed the caleb and sophia cartoons into this dialect.. not because i look down on pidgin speakers in any way, more about the way translations like this are revealing and telling in unintended ways..

Bribie

I spent 8 months in Port Moresby Bethel in the 80’s.

Was an interesting experience but was pleased to get back home again.

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Merry Christmas Everyone

by jhine in

it's that time of year again .

in the words of the bard ( noddy holder ) " it's christmaaas " .

merry christmas everybody .

Bribie

Following and acting out the Christmas celebration seems very cultish to me!

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Your First Christmas Tree, Christmas Lights, Other Christmas Decoration/Custom

by NotFormer in

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friends

as someone who never grew up in the shadow of the wt, i love reading accounts of people who began to wake up and think that the wt wasn't all that it represents itself to be*.

and especially when they see that the things that they were told to avoid were harmless at worst, and quite often fun.

christmas is a prime example.

Bribie

So the silly season is underway once more.

I am so glad I don’t need to get caught up in this nonsense!

I suppose Christmas gives people a lift in spirits and a sense of excitement.

And that is their choice but as for me I am very content to just let the whole occasion just fade away. It seems so cosmetic and empty to me when the sentiment of the celebration is for peace, harmony and joy - yet the world continues on its insane, chaotic and war plagued course.

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Putin Speech LIVE STREAMING: 'Russia Ready To Attack With Oreshnik Missiles' | NATO | Ukraine War!

by Littleleslie in

putin speech live streaming: 'russia ready to attack with oreshnik missiles' | nato | ukraine war!

(times of india).

russian president vladimir putin warned of more strikes on ukraine with intermediate-range ballistic missile oreshik if strikes with western-made missiles on russia continue.

Bribie

Who really cares what Putin has to say?

He thinks he is untouchable but his total demise is coming!

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Where do you see the Organization in the next 10 years?

by ukpimo in

realistically, between now and 2034, what do you think watchtower will change or reform to appear more mainstream?

what business opportunities do you see watchtower getting involved in?.

my predictions are as follows: .

Bribie

wantingtruth,

Love your sense of humour and wacky interpretation!

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Sacred Days

by Riley in

yesterday was remembrance day/veterans days in canada.

we had a couple younger half wits in the cong in field service yesterday.

both are trying to climb the ladder with the entire elder body ready to die in the next 10 years.. i just of thought it was a dick move to go door to door about the merits of fighting for freedom or not fighting on such a sacred day.

Bribie

So Ukrainians are fleeing the country and seeking asylum in safe countries.

We have some here in Australia that we have made welcome. And JW’s preach peace and refuse to join any army and take the lives of others. I find that stand admirable, if only everyone else had the same resolve we could live in peace!

Such a firm resolve makes JW’s true Christians! And there are other Christian groups who also take Christs command to love his neighbour also.

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Diary of an Unknown Witness

by ukpimo in

a rewording of "diary of an unborn child", applied to unknown or misunderstood jehovah’s witnesses trapped in a loveless organization:.

diary of an unknown witness.

october 5:.

Bribie

I remember presenting that very Awake article in 1980 in New Zealand!