Posts by Rattigan350

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New Article on BEARDS and Attire of Jehovah's Witnesses

by jwfacts in

i have had requests to add an article about beards and jehovah's witnesses.

it is interesting that there is virtually no statement that says a witness cannot have a beard, yet universally they do not have beards.

i have scoured quotes from all the threads on jwn, all references to beard on the cd watchtower library, and copies of elders letters that i have.

Rattigan350

Want a great job? Then shave

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/want-a-great-job-then-shave/

COMMENTARY If you look at pictures of Fortune 500 CEOs, you might be in for a surprise. Very few have facial hair. In fact, hardly any do. The same is true of American political leaders.

Why is that? What's the big hairy problem with leaders having facial hair? Clearly, it bucks the societal trend. Stubble, mustaches and beards of all kinds have been the rage for years. It's definitely cool to have facial hair. Just not if you're an executive or business leader.

There are exceptions, of course.

Several studies I came across actually did conclude a positive bias toward clean-shaven men in business hiring decisions. Not only that, but shaving also makes you look younger and less like a lumberjack or homeless person. I'm just saying.

Incidentally, when I became a consultant, two former CEOs commented on my beard. One said I should stand closer to my razor, and the other said I looked more like a rock star than a management consultant.

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New Article on BEARDS and Attire of Jehovah's Witnesses

by jwfacts in

i have had requests to add an article about beards and jehovah's witnesses.

it is interesting that there is virtually no statement that says a witness cannot have a beard, yet universally they do not have beards.

i have scoured quotes from all the threads on jwn, all references to beard on the cd watchtower library, and copies of elders letters that i have.

Rattigan350

I really hate topics like this.. They show ignorance as stubbornness. Second amendmentish.

There are those that say:"Jesus had a beard". Well they did not have scissors or razors or electric shavers. If they did they would not have had beards.

Is it a matter of trusting some one whom you can't see their face? YES. (Same with wearing sunglasses) That is why US presidents have not had them for the last 80 some years.

Beards on Business Leaders: A Strength or a Curse?

Read more: http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/editors-pick/articles/Beards-on-Business-Leaders-beards-CEOs/2/21/2013/id/48227#ixzz2zzi8GOAG

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/beards-business-leaders-strength-curse-211800736.html;_ylt=A0LEV15goFtTiUkAf51XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEzb2R0ZDZ0BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDM3MF8x

Thinking about growing a beard? There are some issues you need to consider.

It is a matter of thinking and considering the issue.

Image consultant to CEOs and executives, Sue Jacques, based in Canada, tells Minyanville she advises business leaders to think it through before they grow a beard. She suggests CEOs grow their beards on vacation to ensure their colleagues don't see facial hair in its half-grown ugly-duck phase. Arriving at work with a partially grown beard can have a negative impact on your success. After all, it can be hard to do serious business with someone who looks like they just rolled out of bed after a bender," Jacques said.

I agree. This day old shadow looks lazy.

"If you're unemployed or looking for a new job opportunity, clean shaven is still best, according to recent studies."

A 2003 University of Sao Paulo study showed a North American bias against beards in hiring decisions. Sixty percent of personnel managers said they preferred clean-shaven men as a boss, compared to 15% who preferred a bearded boss. Another 2003 study "The Influence of Appearance on Personnel Factors" found something similar: Bearded men were promoted to managerial positions at lower rates than their clean-shaven co-workers.

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If you are thinking about "Stepping Down" you better do it QUICK!

by Comatose in

the new arrangement for co's to handle deletions (and appointments) means you no longer will be able to give your friends on the body an excuse and step down.

you will have to answer to the co and most likely have a long uncomfortable chat about everything with him in order to step down.

so if you have been thinking about stepping down, you need to do it quick before the new arrangement..

Rattigan350

I agree with jgnat.

Just don't do the work or show up. What will they do, give you a pay cut?

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Was the Watchtower Right?

by Christ Alone in

this question is for atheists and believers.

what teachings do you think the watchtower got right and why?

do you still think they are right about the trinity?

Rattigan350

"Are you saying that none of the Gospel writers believed in a tri God in any form? How do you explain Matthew 28: 19, 20 then?"

Matt 28:19,20 has nothing to do with a tri God. Infact it defines nothing.

I question wither it existed in the original text because 1 John 5:7 was fake, added later. Why can't Matt 28:19,20?

It's meaningless without an explanation.

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2012 Annual Meeting

by obarac in

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2012 annual meeting - october 6th 2012.

Rattigan350

"The Watchtower, on the other hand, needs to provide a plausible explanation as to how Jesus selected an entity to be his Faithful and Discreet Slave in 1919 that didn't exist until 1971. I don't envy them."

There were references prior to 1971 that stated that the board of directors was the governing body.

So the board of directors from the time of their release from prison and then the Cedar Point assembly was the FDS.

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The Bible agrees with the Big bang theory, so does the Watchtower

by defender of truth in

http://jwtalk.net/forums/topic/14359-satan-improves-big-bang/.

Rattigan350

Yes, the Big Bang Theory requires God to be in it. Who started the bang. As if sound could be heard in space.

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What is your favorite gospel music?

by Zoos in

my taste in music is pretty eclectic.

i was listening to some andrea bocelli this afternoon and found this on youtube.. .

oh my god!!!.

Rattigan350

We Thank You Jehovah.

And there is no such thing as Christian Rock

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Any Suggestions on what to say if elders ask why you stopped going in FS?

by BU2B in

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i was curious what might be some good things to say if i am questioned by the elduurs about my decline in fs.

anything too honest may get me a jc (although that would be for the best in the end..) the co visit is this week so they may be getting more agressive than usual.