she was a fine sister with a history that went back six generations with jehovahs witnesses.
her family boasted well over 1000 jw family members, many of which had high station within the organization.
this proud heritage was marred by another fact in the familys history this sister had not disclosed.
Hi Steph,
Another tragic story of abuse and then revictimizing the victim. This case also shows how pathological family loyalty can be. I hope that those who have the courage to leave also speak up publicly,for the benefit/protection of those still in. regards,tina
Carl Sagan on balancing openness to new ideas with skeptical scrutiny...."if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense,you cannot distinguish useful ideas from worthless ones."
hi folks,.
i recently, a week ago.
had a trip up the west coast of norway it was very nice (early) spring weather so i took my little canon digital s100 with me.
Hi Norm,
What breathtaking majestic beauty!
Thanks for sharing! hugs,Tina
Carl Sagan on balancing openness to new ideas with skeptical scrutiny...."if you are open to the point of gullibility and have not an ounce of skeptical sense,you cannot distinguish useful ideas from worthless ones. If all ideas have equal validity,then you are lost,because then,no ideas have any valdity at all." Pasadena lecture,1987
now that the news is out the the united states of america has lost its seat on the united nations security council, one can only speculate if and when the old boys in the brooklyn writing deparetment will strip them of their king of the south title.. the us says it was because europe couldn't "get its act together.
" but the truth was they just didn't get enough votes.
not too many salutes from the middle east or the asian countries, especially after george w's spyplane fiasco over the chinese border.. i'd like to see china, the awakening giant, take on the role of the big bad bible bogeyman on the planet during these never ending wicked last days.
((((((((((scally))))))))))))))))
MY heartfelt wishes for courage and strength go to you too!
Ahh yes,we're being very patient :> I'm patiently waiting to hear the cork pop on that bottle you're saving! warm affection,Tina
QOTD
'He's pretty,but can he type?'
just few words to share with you:.
when someones words and actions tear down another, attack or weaken.
a persons standing as a christian, to gratify you, your position or your.
Hi java and flip,
I'm glad this was brought up! I agree that using human being rather than christian and personal beliefs rather than christian would effect a broader application. Those substitutions would encompass diversity from a global perspective and not one that sounds so theocentric. I appreciate the insight shown. regards,Tina
'Nuke a Godless Communist Gay Baby Seal for Christ'
now that the news is out the the united states of america has lost its seat on the united nations security council, one can only speculate if and when the old boys in the brooklyn writing deparetment will strip them of their king of the south title.. the us says it was because europe couldn't "get its act together.
" but the truth was they just didn't get enough votes.
not too many salutes from the middle east or the asian countries, especially after george w's spyplane fiasco over the chinese border.. i'd like to see china, the awakening giant, take on the role of the big bad bible bogeyman on the planet during these never ending wicked last days.
Thankk you for sharing that Uncanny, very poignant......beautiful and sad....(((((((uncanny)))))))))
I've lost so many as well. But the beauty is the human spirit and will are strong and we do go on............
What to say when love dies? I'm not sure,but I do know that love isn't limiting. As long as one keeps an open and receptive heart,love comes again......
Often times the right decision is the most painful one initially.
Making such a decision when love has come to a dead-end only shows that you know you have high self worth and deserving of fully reciprocated love.......one not bound by such situational ethics/restrictions a la wts.
It's a courageous thing to do ,to cut ones losses so as to move ahead fully in ones life.......wishing you continued strength and courage on your journey. caramente,tina
'Nuke a Godless Communist Gay Baby Seal for Christ'
now that the news is out the the united states of america has lost its seat on the united nations security council, one can only speculate if and when the old boys in the brooklyn writing deparetment will strip them of their king of the south title.. the us says it was because europe couldn't "get its act together.
" but the truth was they just didn't get enough votes.
not too many salutes from the middle east or the asian countries, especially after george w's spyplane fiasco over the chinese border.. i'd like to see china, the awakening giant, take on the role of the big bad bible bogeyman on the planet during these never ending wicked last days.
awwwwwwww Caro Uncanny
I was gonna ask you to take me swimming with you lol,but you have your 'principessa' already :>
Tina See Naples and Die Class
'Nuke a Godless Communist Gay Baby Seal for Christ'
now that the news is out the the united states of america has lost its seat on the united nations security council, one can only speculate if and when the old boys in the brooklyn writing deparetment will strip them of their king of the south title.. the us says it was because europe couldn't "get its act together.
" but the truth was they just didn't get enough votes.
not too many salutes from the middle east or the asian countries, especially after george w's spyplane fiasco over the chinese border.. i'd like to see china, the awakening giant, take on the role of the big bad bible bogeyman on the planet during these never ending wicked last days.
Hi Uncanny,
Yes The US lost it's seat on the Human Rights Commission.
I would say Bush's refusal of Kyoto,not banning nuclear arms, etc. are stronger reasons than the China fiasco.
The US is unfortunately looking more inward,than outward globally.
There were 3 seats and 4 nations vying fo them.
The other 3 nations were more deserving from a human rights perspective.,,but that's JMHO. regards,Tina
some times the inconstancies and contradictions in the watchtower literature seems almost unbelievable.
the double standard of the watchtower writers seems to be without limit.. one of the explanations for this is that some watchtower articles deals with how jehovah's witnesses want to be perceived and how they want to be treated by society in general, and the contradictory articles deals with how the faithful and loyal witnesses should regard their enemies and outsiders.
in psalm 139 this is spoken of as a complete hatred.
Hi Norm and thanks for the great post!
Wouldn't it be refreshingly honest of they named the next convention
"Godly Hate" lol,,,,,,,,hugs Tina
your benefit, not the offenders'.
tihs article shows why.. jan. .
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_627.html entitled.
Hi Jan,
I agree about not holding a grudge that's what letting go is all about.
Empathy by its very definition tho,doesn't belong to part of the forgiving process....it's not understanding and insight.
Empathy is the imaginative projection of a subjective state into an object so as to experience vicariously the feelings,thoughts and experience of another.
Infusing oneself with the perpetrator is a heavy emotional investment,and not at all necessary to the healing and forgiveness process and actually wastes energy that can be better used for self.
I know many in the mh field who use this stance,with very positive results.
Understanding and insight are not necessarily the product from having empathy. These come with self exploration,and working thru issues. Tina
your benefit, not the offenders'.
tihs article shows why.. jan. .
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_627.html entitled.
Hi Intro,
I use the word victim regarding a specific event. I agree one doesn't remain a victim,that's not healthy thinking.
After the actual act by the perpetrator(whether it be wts or specific people in our lives) upon resolving the issue,one moves on to survivor. We have no power to change others,only ourselves and how we see the global picture. Although many times in changing ourselves, it gives impetus for others to adjust their behavior,hopefully positive,but like you said,that's not our concern anyway.
Recovery and resolution are all about empowering ourselves. In achieving that one no longer is a victim or susceptible to re-victimiztion. We hope to have integrated on both a cognitive and emotional level the skills for this. I just don't believe empathy is a need aspect for this resolution. Thanks and regards,tina
