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  Robert and Russell

  by TheOldHippie in

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  i just found the use of names a bit "strange / interesting" in the dec. 1, 2002 wt article on page 8, which back - translated is "at the captain's table".

  it tells about the meeting between captain robert g. smith of the white star line, and charles taze russell.

  why "robert and russell"?.

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  stichione

  Mackin,

  It might seem that this the case. But the captain of the Titanic when she struck an iceberg and sank was Edward John Smith.

  FYI

  Edited by - stichione on 6 November 2002 13:3:34
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  Describe Your "STATUS" In The Congreg...

  by minimus in

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  if you were to describe what your status was in the congregation, what would it be?

  were you viewed as mature?

  in "good standing", a pain in the rear?

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  I am inactive since two years and occasionally go to the meetings on Sunday. I am viewed as spiritually weak because of this and also am marginalized by members of the BOrg.
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  What Was The 1st Thing That Made You Question?

  by minimus in

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  as a youngster raised in the "truth", i had my questions.

  but anytime you ask a question that is unanswerable, you are told to just wait on jehovah.

  as time passes, i believe that we store up a number of unanswerable questions that forces one to eventually think about everything.

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  I've always had nagging doubts in the back of my mind. But the proverbial straw that broke the camels back was when I got internet service and started surfing the web to find what apostates where saying about the WTS.
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  1985 change in baptsm vows?

  by els in

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  2. friends

  i was just reading a post about the wts possibly downsizing and someone mentioned a 1985 change in baptism vows.

  i apologize, i don't remember who it was.

  85 is about when i started my meltdown about the witnesses so i don't remember much from then.

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  stichione

  You might want to check this link out.

  http://www.freeminds.org/doctrine/baptism.htm
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  LOTR-Fellowship DVD

  by stichione in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  tuesday november 12th is the date for the much anticipated release of the movie lord of the rings-the fellowship of the ring on dvd.

  although the movie was released in august, the package released in 12 days reportedly will have 30 extra minutes of movie not shown at the theatrical release.

  which is all the more exciting for the true fan.

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  Maximumflash,

  November 12th is the release date of the collector's edition of the LOTR DVD set. It will include bookends in the shape of the Argonath statues and a ton of other stuff. AND there are 30 extra minutes of scenes which were deleted from the theatrical release! Coooool!

  Check out the following link to Amazon.com:

  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000069F5H/ref=hfr_dh_3_4//002-5601235-6720800?v=glance&n=130

  Edited by - stichione on 3 November 2002 23:44:34
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  Understanding Matthew 24. What does it mean?

  by apocalypse in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  about matthew 24

  have you read this chapter?

  all those who have called themselves "christian" have at one time or another read it, and wondered.

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  Hi Apocalypse,

  I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and did not find it long at all. Keep up the good work!
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  LOTR-Fellowship DVD

  by stichione in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  tuesday november 12th is the date for the much anticipated release of the movie lord of the rings-the fellowship of the ring on dvd.

  although the movie was released in august, the package released in 12 days reportedly will have 30 extra minutes of movie not shown at the theatrical release.

  which is all the more exciting for the true fan.

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  stichione

  Tuesday November 12th is the date for the much anticipated release of the movie Lord of the Rings-The fellowship of the Ring on DVD. Although the movie was released in August, the package released in 12 days reportedly will have 30 extra minutes of movie not shown at the theatrical release. Which is all the more exciting for the true fan. And don't forget the release of The Two Towers on December 12th!
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  Bill Bowen's unfortunate attack

  by Jim Penton in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  like carl olof jonsson, this is the first time i have ever written to this forum.

  i have decided to do so, however, because i am saddened at what bill bowen has chosen to do in reference to ray franz.

  let me say that i given bill full marks for publicizing an issue child abuse and the watchtower cover up of it and for taking a stand that has cost him a great deal personally.

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  Thanks for the post Jim. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it!
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  Are You Embarrassed To Admit You Were A Witness?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  if the subject of religion or even jehovah's witnesses ringing your doorbell has come up, do you shy away from talking about ever being a witness?

  some have indicated that they felt stupid for ever believing in the watchtower.

  others have said they have a responsibility to help others not get involved in this "cult".

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  Absolutely.

  I now tell people I used to be a JW, and encourage them that regardless of what happens, they should never joint this cult or even think about studying with them. I guess you can say I am witnessing against the Witnesses!
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  Halloween is anniversary of death of C. T. Russel

  by stichione in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  on this day 86 years ago in 1916, charles taze russel passed away.

  i find it kind of ironic and creepy that the anniversay of his death is on halloween.

  thoughts anyone?

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  stichione

  Well said Amazing, well said.