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  Strut your stuff...show support for dateline

  by dungbeetle in

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  some of us are showing support for dateline by changing our profile pics..... come join us!!!!.

  here is one:.

  before you try and remove the stick from my arse, remove the telephone pole from your own arse..

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  Count me in.
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  A big THANK YOU to DATELINE

  by WildHorses in

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  just in case you do read the post here.

  i want to thank you for giving the silent lambs a voice.. i doubt this will bring the wt to it's knees, but it will make the public aware of the wt policy on molestation, and maybe, just maybe, it will make them change that policy, and in doing so, will protect many other children from having to live through what so many others have in the past.. from the bottom of my heart........thank you.

  lilacs.

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  Ditto!
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  DATELINE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 28

  by AngryXJW in

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  i hope that dateline reconsiders airing this program on the evening most frequently used for book studies.

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  Where did you get your information from?
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  Please post ALL Links to papers carrying the story

  by Venice in

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  http://www.kgoam810.com/complexshowdj.asp?djid=3284.

  http://www.cnn.com/2002/us/05/09/jehovah.witnesses.ap/index.html.

  http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2002/05/08/ke050802s203205.htm.

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  Add these two to your list.

  The Orlando Sentinel

  The Daytona Beach News Journal
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  Newspaper articles on DFings-please post

  by TweetieBird in

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  i'm curious to see how many newspapers ran the article on the 4 disfellowshippings over the pedophile issue.

  please post the newspaper that you read it in and let's see how many.

  i'll start.. 1. daytona beach news journal - friday, may 10, 2002

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  Thanks, dung. I guess I missed it the first time around.
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  Newspaper articles on DFings-please post

  by TweetieBird in

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  i'm curious to see how many newspapers ran the article on the 4 disfellowshippings over the pedophile issue.

  please post the newspaper that you read it in and let's see how many.

  i'll start.. 1. daytona beach news journal - friday, may 10, 2002

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  I'm curious to see how many newspapers ran the article on the 4 disfellowshippings over the pedophile issue.

  Please post the newspaper that you read it in and let's see how many.

  I'll start.

  1. Daytona Beach News Journal - Friday, May 10, 2002
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  Watchtower Charity Reports

  by nicolaou in

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  there are useful bits and pieces to be gleaned from these links.. http://www.guidestar.org/search/report/gs_report.jsp?npoid=447443&context=enpvuj1ve0eqhdsysr1jehshgfgqbe1dh0bicriqooigsxyfvts%2bg9%2btwd8eu3pojqvsgihoqujufnclrulit1dwaxcity3o2puhtk7au9pse2%2fevn2jy6gadx6oxp4opkdf6mw5imgwam%2bgvjjsnfpeq9mn1gfyt6vmbatq%2b8pfa%2f1bgzpdoboi5ibiahdhoeffyhr7fdyije90orzqwaqfmlyy7ecspn%2ftkipngozfnckvkv1gjek%2bgjdq6kj9sbwmfxfadj0tsofth5o2nkzewzsqeknbtvface37ygqrkxng9fqvjbuamqw5h5zmky1njpdseqdwdupgcjug0bxw1mxbdpogjahwxypvm%2fl4jhp%2fywuyypq7ah2tmakkllpznnfgpgfmww59u%2f39ilu58b7smlwihuimofa50nbzuh6hsrghkjrfzt24%2fvj31wqut6ahfuzbgllsadq5symkskzftnkx3lo9v7nvsqveuhto%2b3tkr4zhzusjmmayc7y%2bbeny9ea5tn99%2fptn8putayua6grlttbo2hl3jb8psl86endl9e3pn2wairnnrlqx1tkzyz8zhza2n%2fhfionm3rz%2f6e2%2bfazrvplejv%2b4ol2ryrhai9rsjbgulqqzz%2b78pbw6m8a06szkuhya6mdmd%2fbnkp%2bbn%2f8bs5nyrq%3d%3d.

  http://www.guidestar.org/search/report/effective.jsp?npoid=447443&context=enpvuj1ve0eqhdsysr1jehshgfgqbe1dh0bicriqooigsxyfvts%2bg9%2btwd8eu3pojqvsgihoqujufnclrulit1dwaxcity3o2puhtk7au9pse2%2fevn2jy6gadx6oxp4opkdf6mw5imgwam%2bgvjjsnfpeq9mn1gfyt6vmbatq%2b8pfa%2f1bgzpdoboi5ibiahdhoeffyhr7fdyije90orzqwaqfmlyy7ecspn%2ftkipngozfnckvkv1gjek%2bgjdq6kj9sbwmfxfadj0tsofth5o2nkzewzsqeknbtvface37ygqrkxng9fqvjbuamqw5h5zmky1njpdseqdwdupgcjug0bxw1mxbdpogjahwxypvm%2fl4jhp%2fywuyypq7ah2tmakkllpznnfgpgfmww59u%2f39ilu58b7smlwihuimofa50nbzuh6hsrghkjrfzt24%2fvj31wqut6ahfuzbgllsadq5symkskzftnkx3lo9v7pvil0lhtpz2t9tojimkynk1astmbp1aruxqzfptf3r46c%2fh69vwvsbvccoc7j21pa4j%2fl4qprv0bsrq29%2fvikdfjltctwktzaexf7j6lc0%2fywvvhxk6ub4r2%2fypwby9830kvncxemntmbqwtrmz8rwavgyfxbnj%2bxq2tsmvtcmw%2bxtrd82u7m%2fh%2fwp%2fpwptcxx4w%3d%3d.

  http://www.guidestar.org/search/full_report/index.jsp?npoid=447443&context=enpvuj1ve0eqhdsysr1jehshgfgqbe1dh0bicriqooigsxyfvts%2bg9%2btwd8eu3pojqvsgihoqujufnclrulit1dwaxcity3o2puhtk7au9pse2%2fevn2jy6gadx6oxp4opkdf6mw5imgwam%2bgvjjsnfpeq9mn1gfyt6vmbatq%2b8pfa%2f1bgzpdoboi5ibiahdhoeffyhr7fdyije90orzqwaqfmlyy7ecspn%2ftkipngozfnckvkv1gjek%2bgjdq6kj9sbwmfxfadj0tsofth5o2nkzewzsqeknbtvface37ygqrkxng9fqvjbuamqw5h5zmky1njpdseqdwdupgcjug0bxw1mxbdpogjahwxypvm%2fl4jhp%2fywuyypq7ah2tmakkllpznnfgpgfmww59u%2f39ilu58b7smlwihuimofa50nbzuh6hsrghkjrfzt24%2fvj31wqut6ahfuzbgllsadq5symkskzftnkx3lo9v7pvil0lhtpz2t9tojimkynk1astmbp1aruxqzfptf3r46c%2fh69vwvsbvccoc7j21pa4j%2fl4qprv0bsrq29%2fvikdfjltctwktzaexf7j6lc0%2fywvvhxk6ub4r2%2fypwby9830kvncxemntmbqwtrmz8rwavgyfxbnj%2bxq2tsmvtcmw%2bxtrd82u7m%2fh%2fwp%2fpwptcxx4w%3d%3d.

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  Looking at the section of "Leaders" reminded me of something a CO named Miliken told me. He said that back when they (the WTS) use to broadcast on the radio, Brother Knorr (I think) was asked who the leader of the org was and he responded, "Jesus Christ." I guess that's changed now.
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  Elder John Doe-Able to handle anything!

  by D8TA in

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  (start the d8ta ironic, sarcasm machine).

  yep...elder john doe, you know him, we all know him.. in my lifetime i would have to say i know about ooooh 30 some odd elders, and a dozen co's and maybe 1, 2, do's.

  and ms's...can't even put a count on those.. and i reflect back, and look presently, as to who these people are.. now, i know this isn't every single "elders" story, but from my experience...these are the one's i knew:.

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  This is such a sore spot with me as I have seen so many brothers (if you want to call them that) appointed to the position of elder that didn't have a clue. And to say that they were appointed by Holy Spirit is really a joke.

  I know a guy that was made a MS and then an elder (a couple of years later) that was a pathalogical liar, a thief and used the F-word on an hourly basis. Yeah, I really want this guy sitting on my committee! He's about as qualified to give spiritual guidance as my dog, actually I think my dog would be better equipped.

  He's but one of many assholes that have been appointed to the eldership role around here. Sirona is right, all one has to do to be appointed MS or elder is get at least 10 hours in field service (at least record it on time slip, as I know many that rarely went in service,), be at every meeting, answer at said meetings, and schmooze the elders. It helps if you throw good parties when you are campaigning for said position.

  There was another elder in this same congregation that had a reputation for "loving" on all the young (12-15 year range) sisters. They were always sitting on his lap and hugging on him. He eventually moved away after some nasty rumors started floating around about he and a young sister. Hmmmm!

  I could write a book about all that I have observed just in this little stinky town I'm in.

  But, of course, I have been admonished over and over again to "Wait on Jehovah." It's funny how the R&F have to wait on Jehovah while the elders MUST meet with someone quickly over some small matter like going to a sporting event when they should have been at the meeting or going to an R-rated movie, etc.

  Oh, don't get me started! Oops, too late! It is UNBELIEVABLE!
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  bible students

  by musky in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was at the bible students website recently, and i noticed they have the "studies in the scriptures" volumes there.

  i am an inactive witness.

  in my research i found that russell taught that secret measurements in the pyramids revealed gods plans for us.

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  RR, I have more questions.

  1. You said you converted. What were you before?

  2. Were you ever a JW?

  3. Do you know of any JW's that converted to Bible Students.

  4. I noticed that there are Bible Students in Orlando. Do you know anything about them, also what size group do they have?

  5. I did come across a website for International Bible Students Assn., which I assumed was the original. Is that correct?

  I have many more, pertaining mostly with doctrine but I will save that for another time. I'll try to do my own research first.

  Thanks!

  Tweetie
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  I give up...

  by MrMoe in

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  i give up... well amost.... simply lost my perky sparkle.

  4. got a new job (oh this was the only good thing last year).

  20. mom has more surgery.

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  Mr. Moe,

  Billygoat posted this a little earlier, but thought it might help.
  Thanks, Billygoat.

  A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen.

  She filled three pots with water.

  In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs and the last she placed ground coffee beans.

  She let them sit and boil without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what do you see?"

  "Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

  She brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma.

  The daughter then asked. "What's the point, mother?"

  Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity--boiling water--but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.

  "Which are you?" she asked her daughter. " When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"

  Think of this: Which am I?

  Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

  Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?

  Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.

  When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate to another level? How do you handle Adversity?

  ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN?