Posts by GrreatTeacher

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I asked my wife why the memorial was not on Nissan 14 in April, and why is it in March

by goingthruthemotions in

the initial conversation had to do with someone who has the ability to reason for them self's.

i than asked her.....why is the memorial in march and not in april when nissan 14 is?.

her response..."pray to jehovah for understanding.

GrreatTeacher

It's not about reason. Reason didn't get her in and reason won't get her out.

I'm sorry.

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Pairing!!!!!

by brandnew in

jw
friends

dangit.......like i gotta cook for this hot chick tonight, ........i rented a suite at the mayaguez beach hotel, and she's totally into me.

i have my jeep....im still sore from my wreck....but dangit...im into this girl and i need y'alls help.

im californian....kinda been in the tropic forrest..bout 2years....and need some southern help.

Spring has sprung!

by GrreatTeacher in

though not officially spring, the past two days in the mid-atlantic have been gorgeous!

it's been over 70°f and sunny.

i've opened all the windows in the house and have sunshine and fresh air pouring in.. i walked outside today and noticed that my tulips are pushing through the ground.

Though not officially spring, the past two days in the mid-Atlantic have been gorgeous! It's been over 70°F and sunny. I've opened all the windows in the house and have sunshine and fresh air pouring in.

I walked outside today and noticed that my tulips are pushing through the ground. My neighbors have beautiful daffodils that are in full bloom. The grass has new green shoots even though it hasn't grown yet, which is good because mowing is a chore.

I know it may not last, it was snowing five days ago, but this is like my personal favorite holiday; that first spring-like day.The dark, dreary and depressing winter is being beaten back by the sun. It makes me feel like I have the strength to keep plodding on in life.

Happy spring, everybody! If it's not there yet, it is coming soon!

PS-If you're in the southern hemisphere, ignore everything I just said. Sorry your summer is coming to an end, but it'll be back. :)

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The bible teaches that money is the answer for everything!

by EndofMysteries in

contrary to what the wt teaches, they ignore the wise words of ecc 10:19 "ecc 10:19 "a feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

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GrreatTeacher

Thanks to whoever disliked the actual existence of a psychological study, which I actually gave the reference for.

What the ever-loving f--k?

But, since you didn't bother to comment, we'll never know what you were thinking.

You've truly got me scratching my head here...

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Disconfirmed expectations

by Doug Mason in

the person may have prepared himself psychologically for an event that never eventuates, and, worse still, may have even made public his predictions about the event.

what happens when an important prophecy fails and dissonance is aroused between what was predicted and what actually occurred is described in the classic field study carried out by festinger, riecken and schachter (1956).

in the mid-1950s mrs marion keech, a suburban housewife, began to receive messages from outer space.

GrreatTeacher

If it were just as easy as showing facts, any JW could be convinced of TTATT.

But, it's not logic that keeps them there.

Excellent post, especially for newbies.

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The bible teaches that money is the answer for everything!

by EndofMysteries in

contrary to what the wt teaches, they ignore the wise words of ecc 10:19 "ecc 10:19 "a feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

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GrreatTeacher

Deaton and Kahneman 2008/2009

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The bible teaches that money is the answer for everything!

by EndofMysteries in

contrary to what the wt teaches, they ignore the wise words of ecc 10:19 "ecc 10:19 "a feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.

"

GrreatTeacher

Money only buys happiness up to $75,000 in annual income. After that people's subjective feelings of happiness don't increase.

It's an actual study. I'll try to find the reference.

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My Millions book got a bad review. I wonder if the guy is a JW?

by punkofnice in

not deserving of a half star, march 5, 2016bythomas carrthis review is from: millions now living (kindle edition)slander of others religions is worse than trump.

instead of being ignorant read the bible and get the answers.

you are not worshiping people you should weork towards woirshiping god.

GrreatTeacher

If I were to read the reviews in the service of making a decision about the purchase of a book, I would consider the sentiments in aggregate and likely wouldn't be swayed by the odd review that stands in contrast to the majority.

In other words, I think it's safe to ignore that review. It likely won't sway anyone's opinion.

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Closer/death/Funerals

by Leela1 in

hello all i am fairly new to this site even though i have been da since i was 16 years old i am now 35 years old.

i have had very little contact with my family since i left maybe a handful of times over the years.

i thought i put the past behind me and moved on i have 4 amazing kids of my own really supportive partner and great friends who have become my family.

GrreatTeacher

You lost your family 20 years ago. Your dad has made no effort to see you and ease his conscience on his death bed because he feels no remorse. You can choose to let it go if you understand forgiveness and closure in this fashion, but you will not get closure from him.

And because of that, when he dies you will suffer complicated grief. You'll mourn the dad that you loved as a small child and you'll mourn the dad that he never was for you as a teenager and an adult.

So, cry and mourn and mourn and cry. Take all the time you need. Probe gently to find out whether your mother was just under his thumb and whether she's willing to start building some type of relationship with you and your kids.

We can't make it better, but we can be here for you, and we will be.

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Had a operation today and was asked about blood transfusions.

by atomant in

operation was successful only minor but some interesting information was revealed to me from the surgeon.l requested that they treat me as if l was a jehovahs witness with regards to blood transfusions.the doctor said well that varies from jw to jw and l asked what do you mean?his response was that in his dealings with jw's was that approx half of witnesses will accept a blood transfusion in life threatening circumstances and sign a form saying so.l was blown away when he told me this.l was curious if others in here have heard similar storys.lt seems to me that many witnesses have weakened their stance on this controversial subject.

GrreatTeacher

Been through this recently with my parents. In my dad's case, they did a separate procedue before the hip surgery, placing a balloon in the leg vein that could be deployed to reduce bloodflow to the hip and thus reduce bleeding.

This kind of sounds good until you realize they did a whole unnecessary procedure and shut off blood flow throughout the whole leg which was entirely unnecessary.

He came through the surgery well and is so sure that he had a greater advantage than other patients, but I don't think so considering a whole extra procedure and its risks.

In my mother's case it was a trauma and she lost a lot of blood. She was extremely weak and it increased her recovery time immensely. The doctors told her this was the result of refusing blood and she was angry with them because she believed the Hospital Liason Committee had a treatment plan that was better. When the doctor told her that those treatments were unsuitable for acute blood loss of trauma, she told them off and thought them to be stupid. She eventually got them to agree to give her iron.

Jws are so uneducated about this and the HLC uses bad science and pushes inapropriate treatment.

But, she left the hospital sure that the JW way was superior.