we had a phone call yesterday, after being "inactive" for 6 years.
not having attended a meeting in 4 years, we get a call saying they are concerned that they had heard we believe in evolution.
my partner said "not necesarily believe in it, im just not discounting it at this time.
Partner said " No thanks, I know where I stand with you guys and I am happy with my position at the moment."
brother Michael did not know what to say, call ended abruptly.
What an wonderful response! One more to include in my repertoire.
That's the type of vague, generic, jaw-dropping, call-ending response that we all need to learn. Thank you and welcome to the forum.
Observador.
yesterday was a special day for my family and me: we bought our first x-mas tree.
the kids are very enthusiastic about it.
and i was happy providing them with something i did not have as a kid.
GermanXJW,
don't back down and don't be too upset. That's the way it is, unfortunately!
This just shows how a mind, once controlled, takes quite some time to go back to normal.
Observador.
i have an elderly relative that's a faithful witness.
she has attempted to take her own life on one or more occasions.. i avoid controversies with her because she is seriously ill and is totally dependent on the organization's existence.
for emotional stability.
Oh, by the way, welcome to the board, melmac!
We are the only brazilian active 'postates on the board. :)
Observador.
i have an elderly relative that's a faithful witness.
she has attempted to take her own life on one or more occasions.. i avoid controversies with her because she is seriously ill and is totally dependent on the organization's existence.
for emotional stability.
Hi Metra,
you scare the folks talking like that! :)
But yes, you're right; I'm glad I did it 3 years ago.
Observador.
many of us here have been touched by mario's (utopian reformist) situation.
his life has taken an incredible spin and has thrown him into some pretty tough situations.. if you haven't read the situation, here's the thread:.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/8/80403/1.ashx.
I wouldn't be able to help with production/design of the album, but would definitely buy it.
Observador.
http://www.detnews.com/2004/health/0412/22/c01-40027.htm
wednesday, december 22, 2004. .
blood substitute vexes jehovah's witnesses.
I read an argument on the latest Watchtower that talked about blood that goes like this: a component may play such a life saving role that may be objectionable to the true Christians....
What a load of...
Why would anyone take any blood treatment if it wasn't to save a life... (shaking head in disbelief)
"Sister Superzealous, we know you're very sick, but just keep in mind that this treatment involves components that play a life saving role, and you know that only the blood of Christ can save our lives, don't ya".
Observador.
we are so busted.
i learned tonight, from my source, that someon saw our christmas tree and reported it to the elders.. rats, our days of anonymity are likely almost over.
starting tuesday, the local congregation has the circuit and the district overseer, before their ca next weekend.
Blondie (put up her first tree but cannot be seen from any window)
Blondie, how nice!
This year we put up our second tree. Not only that! I also put quite a few Xmas lights outside. It was fun!
Observador.
the following appeared today, dec. 15, 2004, in the independent & free press of georgetown, ontario.
the "security officer" is quite likely a member of the headquarters staff of the watch tower society of canada.. police blotter.
police report two men were seen by a security officer checking vehicle door handles at the watch tower property on hwy.
....and asked them if they had seen the latest Watchtower magazine about urban crime.
Quotes, thanks for the good laugh.
upon a fine conversation with a good forum member last night i started to think about the meaning of the word spiritual.
many people, including some agnostics and atheists, use this word with some regularity.
"i'm not religious, but i am spiritual" is something even i have said.
I fully believe in spirits. just got a botle of Port and another of Amarula. Hummm, delicious! Observador.
i have the scanned 2004 report pm me and i will email them to you.
grand total (235 lands) 6,513,132 2004 av pubs 6,308,341 inc over 2003 % 2.0 2004 no baptised 262,416 av pio pubs 858,461 no of congs 96,894 toal hours 1,282,234,887 av bible studies 6,085,387 memorial attendance 16,760,607 memorial partakers 8,570. note the fine increase!.
frogit.
Yap is a part of the Federated States of Micronesia, I really wonder why they list Yap, Chuuk, Poenpae, and Kosarie as different countires, becvasue they are all one
Oh.... Now I see why they are in soooooo many "lands"... and love to brag about it... Oh, I see...
As for Brazil, I'll tell you: growth there at 4% percent is real bad. Don't have all the stats in front of me now, but not long ago it used to be 12%, 10%, 8%... and now 4%. Brazilians are getting smarter and smarter...
Observador.
