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Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

Your joke was filthy! and demeaning to yourself, (as a witness?) Who-
ever is the online host or administrator overseeing these discussions
(and I'm sure there must be someone), I'm sure disagrees with that
type of talk. There are worldly chatrooms for this. It is clear that
you are not close to Jehovah. Even if you felt that way, it is something that should never appear in print and never in front of the
eyes of other friends.

It is easy to see what type of woman you are viewed as in the big
congregation. What type of brother are you trying to influence?

Sincerely,

Patricia

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57

Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

yeldell2

Mommy:

I haven't read everything on the forum discussions, haven't gotten
around to it yet, but, yes, me like other witnesses, know when something is right for us scripturally and when it is not. Sometimes,
it is good to remind others of that as well. There are chatrooms for
unscriptural discussions, which I am sure you know of. I feel that
our places for discussion were created for the friends not for worldly
entertainment, even if it is something as "minor" to you as something
you would consider to be a simple joke. And, it goes on, and on, and
on...

Sincerely,

Patricia

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57

Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

yeldell2

Frenchy:

Too much controversy here understandably. Think I will remain in some
of the other discussions, some of which I've begun topics in. There
are many other topics yet to be discussed.

Also, have consulted Jehovah in prayer that we get some more of the
friends interested in the discussion forum that way we get all age
groups represented. Some of the friends that were here before, I see
are not here any longer.

Hopefully, we can get others in here so there will be many more views
represented.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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57

Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

yeldell2

Dear Larc:

Not sure I enjoyed any of them. Just don't think that this is the
place for that type of humor. It is worldly and has no place (to me)
in this type of discussion forum. Already to some of the friends,
a "put down" on women, has provoked some discussions, which bring out
worldly tendencies.

To keep it scriptural keeps us all focused on Jehovah's organization.

I think we would all do well to remember that...

With Love,

Patricia

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Great Tribulation

by Friend in

great tribulation.

the biblical text of matthew 24:21 speaks of a great tribulation that, unless cut short, no flesh would be saved from.

jehovahs witnesses have often applied that scriptural text as having a major and minor fulfillment; one fulfillment associated with jerusalems destruction in 70 ad and a later fulfillment just prior to the end of this worlds system of things.

yeldell2

Hello Neyank:

About a year or so ago, while experiencing some psychological problems, associated with osteoarthritis (chronic pain can affect one
psychologically) and menopause, my faith was tested to the point where I began having a great deal of mistrust in elders, sisters and
other congregation members. I felt that there was some sort of con-
spiracy going on against me and my children (family). I went to the
library and began searching out books about Jehovah's witnesses and
found one, in particular, I forget the name, in which a couple had
left the organization. It was a rather "thick" account of some of the
so called discrepancies, many of which you mentioned, the "timetable"
in which events were to occur, there were even personal attacks on
Rutherford, former WT president (years ago) and other fault finding
that by the end of the book, I thoroughly disagreed with. I even went
through some personal accounts in my life, in which I took personal
offense, when all my elder and his wife were doing was attempting to
help me - essential I'd had a nervous breakdown. I had gotten so'
bad, at one point, until when my elder came to see me, I'd asked him,
"does Jehovah talk to people..." strange, huh! But, this was all a
lot of things I was hearing in my head and believing at the time.
Shortly after that time, I ended up in a local mental facility, was
committed for 6 months, on medication and am now much better. So, is
the end of my period of non-belief, if indeed it was at all. Which, I
doubt. My elder knew that I was mentally, a very, very sick sister.
Many of the friends experience mental distresses at some point and time in their lives now and will continue to do so. I cannot stress
more to you to remain with Jehovah's organization. Many times things
happen which we do not understand, but Jehovah will straighten it all
out in His time. That is where our faith comes in.

I still have to undergo surgery on my left hip. The right one was done
last year. Jehovah and my elder and his wife have remained with me.
I cannot answer your questions and after going through that kind of
distrust myself, no longer believe I am being persecuted or losing my
mind, because Jehovah has remained with me. I have been inactive for
over a year, due to my disability status, which is still both mentally
and physically - although mentally I am much better and now off commitment status.

Each of us has to decide for themselves about Jehovah. When I first
came into the truth, I used to spend hours reading the old, light blue, Aid to Bible Understanding Book, attempting to know Jehovah. I
read it insatibly because my thirst for understanding was so great!
Recently, I have begun to read and learn again. However, there were
times in the past, when I could not concentrate on reading anything
because my mind was in such turmoil. Jehovah has helped to restore
my mind to the point where I can continue to care for my children and
be able to learn about him again and follow the WT lessons as before.
It is a challenge for me because I have children who are worldly and
a son, who has not been in kingdom hall in 8 years. He encourages me
to continue with Jehovah, but somehow feels that he cannot do so himself. I continue to encourage him and show him how much I love him
because he still has a chance at life. You too. We all do. When someone decides they want to go into the world, they do so. Sadly, some of them never make it back. I hope that will not be your situation.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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JW Charged with Molesting

by JAVA in

an interesting article from the ap:.

the associated press.

nashua, n.h. (ap) - a man charged with molesting three girls argues that meetings where he discussed the accusations with his jehovah's witness elders were confidential and can't be used as evidence.. gregory blackstock, 45, of hollis, faces eight counts of rape, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

yeldell2

Java:

It is, indeed, unfortunate when one of our brothers and sisters finds
themselves in this kind of a situation. Increasingly, it seems that
our brothers (elders) are finding themselves having to deal with
crimes with the friends. However, it has happened before in the bible
and probably will continue to occur before Armageddon comes. No
doubt there have been many precedents set in this kind of a crime, and
attorneys associated with the WTBTS are ever present to aid elders in
being able to handle themselves under any circumstances. We do not
know why the elders spoke with the girl's mother. There could have
been any number of reasons why, even though this was a person outside
of the congregation of Jehovah's people. And, with the elders still
being protected and not having to testify, apparently, they were within their rights to speak to the girl's mother.

We don't know what all the details and reasonings were. We can only
know that because the elders are a part of Jehovah's organization that
what was done was proper.

I am a paralegal and have read case histories of witnesses being
hailed before judges, after having committed crimes. And, as I said
before, this is, indeed, unfortunate. There are brothers and sister,
as we speak, incarcerated, for whatever reasons. This is Satan's
system and we do well to remember that and try to avoid as much of the
wrong in it as possible. And, in order to do this, we must adhere
to what we have learned from Jehovah's word.

With Love,

Patricia

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57

Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

yeldell2

Dear RedHorseWoman:

I realize women are physcially weaker than men. I do not know whether
we are emotionally stronger than men or not. As yet, I have no evidence of that. Being able to bear children is a physical ability
Jehovah created into a woman. I do not know whether men can bear the
pains of childbirth or not, but it stands to reason, they probably could, since they are physically stronger than us. I just know that
Jehovah helps us spiritually, when when have done everything humanly
possible in our trials.

I don't know if your message was meant to be humorous or not. I have
heard that mentioned among worldy persons before that men could not
bear labor pains - to some it is not funny. Many women are strong
willed, and independent like myself. It has been hard for me at times
to learn to respect elders, when faced with adverse situations. I
have had to remind myself that they are human (although stronger) and
that they are subject to the frailties as all of us are. It is this
thinking that has gotten me through my bad feelings, when sometimes
I've had to continue to follow the healthy teaching, instead of relying on my own emotions and continue to follow Jehovah's way.

Perhaps this response belongs in another section of the discussion
forum. I just think that the woman joke section was not funny.
Strangely enough, I don't recall their being any "jokes" in the bible.
I think it is wise to remember, that when we "go there," primarily it
is worldy thinking and cliches that usually take over. When I entered
this discussion I read at first thoroughly, wondering what witnesses
would joke about.

To each his own.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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The Single Parent

by yeldell2 in

i'm thoroughly surprised no one has posted any information here for.

us all to contribute to.

being a single parent has been one of the.

yeldell2

Hello:

I'm thoroughly surprised no one has posted any information here for
us all to contribute to. Being a single parent has been one of the
most rewarding aspects of my life. Even though, my oldest, baptized
son has not been in a kingdom hall in over 8 years. He lives in
another state but writes me constantly, sends pictures and we are
able to talk about Jehovah, now, that I have gotten over my inital
bad feeling about him not having finished high school and having left
home years ago. Time does have a way of healing all wounds and once
a person knows about Jehovah, whether they choose to serve him or not,
they never forget about Him. I had three children, and was unmarried
when I came into the truth. I will never forget the kindness and
unending amount of friendship that the friends showed me in helping me
with transportation, spiritual guidance and encouragement. Me raising
my three children, when they were quite young was some of the happiest
times that I have spent in my life.

I now have a 17 and 18 year old, son and daughter respectively that
although, not baptized, sometimes tell me things that make me feel
so wonderful about raising them to know about God.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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Woman Joke

by Frenchy in

this one was sent to me by my other daughter.

> in the hospital the relatives gathered in the.

> waiting room, where their family member lay.

yeldell2

ZazuWitts:

Your joke was very funny! Men have always been "down" on women and
looked upon us as being inferior. Jehovah himself has assigned to us
the understanding of being, "the weaker vessel," not insignificant but
"weaker," and there is a difference.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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41

News

by larc in

i've really enjoyed the conversations about music, poetry, movies, books and short storys.

i thought it would be interesting to read about little known news from around the world, so i'll start with some from the tiny dot where i live on this ball of mud we call earth.. i just read in the paper this morning that the people of port clinton, ohio are celebrating new years by dropping a 500 pound fiberglass walleye fish into lake erie.

we people here in ohio have a certain panache.. the tornado in xenia, ohio this summer missed my daughter's house by a block and a half.

yeldell2

Dear Bob:

Not new. The US has been transporting garbage and other debris to
third world countries, such as Africa, for years now...when I first
found out about it in 1994, they had been actively involved in trying
to find someplace else to unload on. From what I understand the US
pays money to these other countries for being able to dump their
garbage there. It seems other countries do not care, they are poor
and need the money. Perhaps it will take some of the strain off the
landfills over here. But, I doubt it.

Sincerely,

Patricia

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