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I wrote post number two (check the profile) on this thread and was one of the first posters on this board. I didn't stick around when this board first started and when many active JWs were being encouraged to join. I rejoined the board later and registered with my H20 profile.
3rd
this is to expound on what fe203girl said in an earlier topic.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/69666/1094454/post.ashx#1094454.
it always bothered me as jw, just how little social and global responsibility we felt responsible for.
As a JW I recycled a little, glass bottles mainly and gave a little to a number of charities (a token offering).
Since not being one I recyle 100% of material able to be recycled. It does help that the city provides a recycling service and collects mixed plastic/glass/steel/aluminum and mixed paper/light card material. I give a lot more to charity and set a side money for a number of causes. However, I am a lot better off financially now compared to when I was a JW. (Must be Satan's influence, eh?). My employer is big in to promoting the United Way and Mrs Thirdson is a grant writer for a non-profit org so I have been influenced as well.
Thirdson
how to win friends and influence people?
as if us customs weren't unpleasant enough already ... now they will make everyone feel like a criminal.
i hope we follow the lead of brazil and do the same to all us visitors coming over here.. your country is turning into a police state.
To become a resident alien I had to go to my local police station and have a full set of prints taken. My 'green card' contains an image of my right index fingerprint. It was my choice to become a resident. If you object to being fingerprinted when you enter the US then its your choice whether to visit or not.
3rd
Isn't Fox missing:
7:00 PM Who wants to marry a big fat millionaire?
8:00 PM When plastic surgeons go bad 5 and marry millionaires.
9:00 PM Joe Dwarf wants to marry a millionaire and gets plastic surgery
10:00 PM American Idol wants to marry a surgically altered dwarf millionaire
11:00 PM Rerun of rip-off of popular CBS drama
tbn is having its telethon, and a group of them are singing this rather holistic-new-agey-sounding song, repeating the chorus over and over, "there is no god like jehovah!
" wouldn't the jws just love it!
"trinity broadcasting network" singing to jehovah!
We sang "Guide me O thou Great Jehovah" (Cwm Rhondda) on Sunday in church. Mrs Thirdson always gives me a sly smile when 'Jehovah' is said or sung. Nevertheless, I like that hymn, a great Welsh hymn, and one I know well despite my total JW upbringing.
I must admit that the divine name Jehovah and Yahweh are more often used in services than I would have imagined as a JW.
3rd
I guess it was one of those "unknowns" that were not known to be unknowns at the time as opposed to the unknowns that were known about.
3rd
jesus was a ransom sacrifice for many.
according to scripture, he died to save the world and carried the sins of the world with him as he died.
he actually suffered an horrendous death, dying 3 hours after being crucified.
One point Gumby makes always troubled me as a JW. If God knew that one disciple, namely Judas, would betray Jesus how much free choice did Judas have? If by his very nature he was destined to be the betrayer and a betrayer was needed in order to fulfill prophecy how could Judas be condemned for all eternity? To me it always seemed that Judas was devasted by his actions and killed himself in remorse, almost as if events turned out not the way he expected.
That said, I always felt that Pilate's hand was forced as well and that he was coerced into having Jesus executed.
3rd
anyone else have an aversion to dress clothes, now that you aren't forced to wear a suit and tie (women insert their version here) to sit a stadium for 8 hours on a summer day?
being forced to do this as a young child traumatized me pretty good!
This was me in 1987. I was the Service Manager for a machine tool company. I have my white lab coat (we had a demonstration facility) and my company tie. (Note: those are not PCs they are IBM DisplayWrite Word Processing terminals)
3rd
anyone else have an aversion to dress clothes, now that you aren't forced to wear a suit and tie (women insert their version here) to sit a stadium for 8 hours on a summer day?
being forced to do this as a young child traumatized me pretty good!
I did for a long time. Most of my working life (even when I had some really dirty jobs to do) I had worn a shirt and tie to work. It wasn't until I moved to the US that casual business wear became my norm. I worked for a golf shirt company for a long time and guess what I wore most of the time? At the same time I quit the JWs and even though I go to church on occasion I never wear a jacket and tie. I wear a tie two or three times a year (weddings and funerals mainly).
Now I said I had an aversion for a long time. Last December I had to go to Japan on business and I bought some new clothes. Surprisingly, it actually felt good to wear a suit and tie to work. By the end of the day my collar felt sweaty and my tie was too tight. It was fun for a while but I am not that bothered that I am back in "business casual" or even jeans at my office now.
3rd
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george benson is now on bbc radio five live he just answered a question from a listener he said ?he was a associated with jehovah?s witnesses and goes door knocking, and finds it quiet interesting?, they then moved on to his new album.
frogit
I saw George Benson interviewed in the UK in the late 80s/early 90s. He spoke about his beliefs, field service and going door to door in twos. Yes, I saw him in concert as well.
3rd
