(Thinkers Wife)
I have lived north (raised in PA.) and kind of south. (WV and VA)
I personally absolutely love the vinegar based barbeque.
In WV when you are driving down the road everyone waves and you should wave back, it's the "law".
You can be served liquor until 2:30 am in VA. They sell wine and beer in the grocery store here, if it is a 24 hour store, the 2:30 law applies. Wine and beer can be bought on Sundays at the grocery but not at 7-11 in WV, until 1:00. Some old blue law.
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News
by larc ini've really enjoyed the conversations about music, poetry, movies, books and short storys.
i thought it would be interesting to read about little known news from around the world, so i'll start with some from the tiny dot where i live on this ball of mud we call earth.. i just read in the paper this morning that the people of port clinton, ohio are celebrating new years by dropping a 500 pound fiberglass walleye fish into lake erie.
we people here in ohio have a certain panache.. the tornado in xenia, ohio this summer missed my daughter's house by a block and a half.
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This should not be taken as personal advice Prisca. But personally, I like mine hot and regularly. And not to be smug, get it. We have our own 2001 fireworks going.
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JW Dictionary
by thinker inwarning !.
the following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of jehovah's organization.
if you ask too many questions about these things you are told " jehovah will make it all clear in time.
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I'm just so proud of my husband. I think my head is lolling off to the side.
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Hi everyone!
by LsweetNC injust stopping by, wanting to make new friends.
feel free to write me back.
lsweet.
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Hey brother's helper,
I grew up in Canton. You anywhere near there?
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by STRUGGLE inhello, i was reading judical com.
was really suprise to find out how some of jw's feel.
some have, like the single mom, have such a negative experience with them.
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Struggle,
Just a short note to let your know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Hope your meeting is not too bad.
thinker & wife
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JW Dictionary
by thinker inwarning !.
the following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of jehovah's organization.
if you ask too many questions about these things you are told " jehovah will make it all clear in time.
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Thanks larc and Simon.
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Pedophiles Among Us - (H20 post)
by waiting inposted by silentlambs <mailto: [email protected]> [silentlambs] on december 29, 2000 at 18:32:18 {koz7jvonlur.eq9dlgnykxdsqhckmu}: .
this policy is unethical and immoral in my opinion.
however, i can no longer continue to serve the members of my church as i do not agree with a church policy that as a church elder i am required to enforce.
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(Thinkers Wife)
Struggle,
I am so glad to hear you say that. How commendable.
Path,
I know Struggle will do what is right for her, or at least I hope so.
I just wish she could stop beating herself to death. I do tend to be a little impatient sometimes. I just really want everyone to get the most out of their life. And I feel a particular kinship to everyone hear.
Mommy,
I love you, you are such a straight shooter.
Hugs and more hugs to everyone.
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JW Dictionary
by thinker inwarning !.
the following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of jehovah's organization.
if you ask too many questions about these things you are told " jehovah will make it all clear in time.
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WARNING !
The following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of Jehovah's Organization. Read at your own risk.I have noticed a number of "catch phrases" used by JW's. I believe the purpose of these phrases is to stop all further thought and discussion. The purpose of this "dictionary" is to explore the meaning of those phrases in an honest way.
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"Jehovah's Perfect Organization": A separate mythical entity. This organization is not made up of the millions of men and women in it. Jehovah's perfect organization can therefore be perfect while the various parts of the organization are imperfect.
"Imperfect man" A way to explain: 1. Past mistakes in teachings. 2. Current injustices by brothers and sisters, elders, C.O's, etc. ... The imperfection of the men and women who make up the organization does not in any way reduce the perfection of Jehovah's organization.
"Mediator": Jehovah's mediator on earth is the WTBTS. You as an individual need a mediator to understand and obey Jehovah's wishes. The imperfect men, who act as Jehovah's mediator; dispense "the truth" through Jehovah's perfect organization (remember it is separate from the imperfect men).
"The Truth": The truth is whatever the WTBTS is teaching TODAY. The truth of the past was true then, but not now. Today's truths come from Jehovah's perfect organization and must therefore be followed exactly. Yesterday's old truths are the fault of "imperfect men" or "Jehovahs' test of loyalty and faith", tomorrow's truth is anybody's guess.
"Old Light, Abandoned practices, test of loyalty or faith": When old truths are not true anymore the WTBTS has to explain it somehow. (Oh yeah, don't forget imperfect men. But the organization made up of those men is still perfect). Note: ( If other faiths have old light, abandoned practices and tests of loyalty or faith, it is called false prophecy and teachings). If you ask too many questions about these things you are told " Jehovah will make it all clear in time." (shut up and do as you're told). If you REALLY PERSIST with your questions you may be called (gasp!) and Independent Thinker.
"Independent Thinker": Anyone who doesn't readily accept the Watchtower's "Spiritual Food" without question. Also associated with "Pride": Thinking you can be saved without the help of Jehovah's perfect organization (made up of imperfect men, just like yourself).
"New Light": See truth and old light.
"Bad Association": An Independent Thinker who can't keep his mouth shut.
"Stumble your brother": Saying anything not in 100% agreement with the WTBTS. (You have doubts?! Hell, WE ALL DO! Just don't talk about them; ignore them and they will go away or "Jehovah will make it clear in time.") If you talk about doubts and "stumble your brother", the whole perfect organization -made up of imperfect men who have doubts just like you- might fall apart.
"I don't worship men, I worship Jehovah": Is it my fault Jehovah sends his messages through the GB, CO's, and elders? I don't worship them; I only accept their "spiritual food" without "independent thought" (wouldn't want to "stumble my brother or sister"). They are "mediators" of "Jehovah's perfect organization" (a mythical thing separate from the "Imperfect Men" who make up that organization). Sure, they taught some weird things in the past, but that is just "old light", "abandoned practices", a "test of loyalty and faith". This is "new light"; the "truth" as taught by Jehovah's perfect organization (or is that imperfect men?) Well, o.k. I'm a little confused about where the truth is coming from, but I'm sure "Jehovah will make it clear in time"; I just hope He tells the GB and not me, because I can't talk about anything that differs from Watchtower teaching; if I did, I'd get kicked out and lose all my friends and family.
My apologies if I've offended anyone by pointing out the truth of these comforting phrases.
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Pedophiles Among Us - (H20 post)
by waiting inposted by silentlambs <mailto: [email protected]> [silentlambs] on december 29, 2000 at 18:32:18 {koz7jvonlur.eq9dlgnykxdsqhckmu}: .
this policy is unethical and immoral in my opinion.
however, i can no longer continue to serve the members of my church as i do not agree with a church policy that as a church elder i am required to enforce.
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Struggle,
I truly do understand your dilemma.
But I just can't sit back and swallow the statement about waiting for Jehovah to fix things. First of all, He would not even want these things to occur. And allowing room for imperfection is fine. But somewhere a line has to be drawn.
Waiting and Redhorse Woman's comments are very true.
Speaking as a person who was raped at the age of seventeen by one of the anointed, I think I have a right to speak up. I was publicly reproved for this action. He was privately reproved. How many other little girls did he rape during those years? Because no one knew. He lived in a southern state, while I lived in a northern state. No one was warned about him. (he had a virgin fetish, do the math)
How is that you say you would never allow this to happen to one of your own and quietly stand by and take the stance of waiting on Jehovah when so many other little one's are being ravished. I for one cannot be silent and stand by. If I were to know of a case I would make it public!!!! Now not later.
This is Thinkers WifeEdited by - thinker on 31 December 2000 8:59:59
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Perfect Organization
by thinker ini've noticed alot of jw "catch phrases".
one that comes to mind is "jehovah's perfect organization" and "imperfect men".. if you accept the definition of oganization as "a group of people joining together for a common goal", then how can a group of imperfect men make up a perfect organization?
is the organization somehow separate from the people in it?
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I've noticed alot of jw "catch phrases". One that comes to mind is "Jehovah's perfect organization" and "imperfect men".
If you accept the definition of oganization as "a group of people joining together for a common goal", then how can a group of imperfect men make up a perfect organization? Is the organization somehow separate from the people in it? Without the people, what exactly is the org.?thinker