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  KNOCKING --- NEWS

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  the programming director for pbs has asked for the removal from the knocking web site of language indicating the program will be aired on pbs.

  this does not mean the program will never be aired on pbs.

  rather, the request is made because of feedback from viewers like us.

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  "Their most recent victory at the high court in 2002 was considered an important protection to free speech after September 11th."

  That in itself shows the film maker knows not of what he speaks. They sue to have their free material removed from the Internet. It would seem to me any group who claims to be the messenger of God could stand up to the scrutiny of having all of their material online, "giving life's water free" as it were. Seeing that it is distributed for contributions only, left at laundromats, bathrooms, etc, one assumes those staunch supporters of free speech wouldn't be threatening web hosts and website owners with litigation.

  I am sure the rather mundane life of the average Jehovah's Witness will interest some, but the larger picture would most likely disgust many. The makers of this film would do their viewers one better by speaking the truth about "The Truth".

  Travis Bush
  Dallas, Texas
  Former Jehovah's Witness of 17 years

  I wrote this on the itvs talkback forum. Maybe they will post it..

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Hey guys! Just stopping by to show off some new ink that was done on Sat

  by pr_capone in

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  havent been on here for some time now.

  a long time ago i posted a thread called "trying to be like valis" in which i posted the following picture.. .

  it was a simple band that did not go the whole way around the arm and it has a phoenix in flight in the center of it.

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  Valis

  Hey mang, nice work. I am going to get some new work maybe in September or January at a convention. Tattoo convention that is..eheh..Hope you are well and perhaps soon you can come down with some righteous wheat beer. Take care pinche' cabrone and call me some time

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Should dubs sun-bathe?

  by bother_forever in

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  so smoking cigs is a drug, yea like caffine (saw this posted somewhere recently), so then they say, its a defilement, and cause cancer etc.

  by this method of thinking, is it also wrong to deliberatly sun-bathe, knowing full well its dangerous (especially here in australia, lots of skin cancers from it) and possibly not showing respect for "the sanctity of life"?.

  someone asked me this while i was still a dub, i think it helped put a dent in the old "faith" bridge.

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  Valis

  Dearest brothers and sisters. You clearly forget the early admonitions to regularly engage in air baths for a healthy constitution. How can one enjoy the blessings Jehovah has to offer by way of air baths if one wears adornments such as clothing? Anyone with proper love for the Heavenly Father will go nekkid and carry on in righteousness at all times.

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Apostates - blood on their hands?

  by slimboyfat in

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  don't you think the witness leaders would have given up the blood doctrine and 1914 by now had not apostates made such big things of them?

  haven't they been painted into a bit of a corner where, if they tried to adjust things on blood now, everyone would come down on them like a ton of bricks?

  if apostates were not so vigilant in watching the witnesses' every move, perhaps the governing body would have tried to drop the dubious doctrines by the back door, like so many others that they have discarded when they did not feel to closely watched (organ transplants, for example).

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  But now because of all the hubbub, they have to cling to it whether they believe it or not.

  my only response would be a repeat...which was posted previous, but it works well..

  Furthermore, the fact that you take this type of convoluted logic so seriously tells me, IMO, that you have a lot of learning and growing to do.

  The very fact that the Witnesses have succumb to science and technology on some issues, see Alanf's list of stuff in the Knocking thread, proves they change and adapt at their own pace and liesure. They could change their policies in an instant and simply kick out any dissenters they wanted. This is what they have always done and what I would imagine they will continue to do as long as they are an organization. It would be foolish to believe that pressure from former member's really back them into any corners. They are more than willing to show teeth and come after people in court, use of the law to shut down dissenting websites, etc...Which IMO proves they are just dogmatic freaks, not some old guys cringing in the corners of Bethel because of us.

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Guns, Germs, & Steel

  by Valis in

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  anyone else watching this?

  i like the historical and archeological conversations that are developing, and also the chance to take it all in over several episodes.

  for me it makes it easier to consider diamond's ideas and decide for myself.

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  Anyone else watching this? I like the historical and archeological conversations that are developing, and also the chance to take it all in over several episodes. For me it makes it easier to consider Diamond's ideas and decide for myself. BTW, how come you guys have more cargo than I do?????

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  should we start screening members?

  by kittyeatzjdubs in

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  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/94261/1.ashx

  after running across more and more threads of this nature...self righteous jdubs wanting to remind us all that we're burning in hell....i propose that prospective members pass a requirement exam.

  for example.... 1. have you read or ever heard of crisis of conscience?.

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  Valis

  Preston we just ask "Are you free?" and wait for the answer..

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  should we start screening members?

  by kittyeatzjdubs in

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  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/94261/1.ashx

  after running across more and more threads of this nature...self righteous jdubs wanting to remind us all that we're burning in hell....i propose that prospective members pass a requirement exam.

  for example.... 1. have you read or ever heard of crisis of conscience?.

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  Valis

  The main question should be:

  Are you going to be an antagonistic asshole and dredge up the same questions trolls have been trying to support for many many years now?

  If you answer yes then please don't waste our time.

  If your answer is maybe, but I am an antagonistic asshole with new drivel for you to consider, then please post them so we can rip you a new one and be done with it.

  If your answer is no, then welcome and enjoy.

  VIOLA!

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  World of Warcraft

  by Valis in

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  anyone else playing?

  this game totally rocks!

  only problem i am having is overheating.

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  Valis

  The Horde is suxxor!
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  World of Warcraft

  by Valis in

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  anyone else playing?

  this game totally rocks!

  only problem i am having is overheating.

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  Valis

  Oi! Hello mate! Good to speak with you as well FMZ...long time...wished you were chillin in my living room again...I hear it is very stable over dialup as long as your machine is up to snuff..

  Sincerely,

  District Overbeer
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  Jehovah's Witness National Threat

  by Kenneson in

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  see the detroit free press article entitled "web visits puts man in jail.

  jordanian is threat to national security, fbi says.

  the accused, mohammad radwan obeid, has also been charged with immigration fraud.

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  Valis

  lol