Restrangled, to answer your question, I think it is mostly over inflated.
The media tries to portray everything as so bleak (kinda like the watchtower does)
Everywhere I go the stores are packed, the restaurants are packed, the roadways are packed.
The trucking companies are booming, the railroads are running day and night.
Everyone I know has a job, I don't know one person who has lost their home over the mortgage crisis.
Sure there are businesses that are shutting down, and the media loves to play that to the hilt, what they don't show you is all of the new businesses that are popping up.
The media seems bent on giving people a pessimistic attitude about the world. They make their money on the idea that "the sky is falling"
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Recession? I didn't see it this weekend. What's your take?
by restrangled ini'm just wondering if everyone has been holding back until the shopping season for christmas.
it was like everyone one was pent up waiting to shop.
(maybe paying off credit cards for months and worrying about the future).
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Brothers who were Gay but couldn't admit/accept it! Did you have some?
by Witness 007 ini have come to realize that being gay is something you are just born with....so why judge them if it's like being born a certain race.. a brother g_____ i knew was a zealous pioneer pushing 43 years old.
he never married though the sisters thought he was dreamy and he had plenty of offers....."she's not for me" he would always, many times tell me some excuse.
he loved to give only brothers a big hug...say if you gave a public talk or something.
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Well Witness007, I don't know about that guy, but unless you have some tangible proof that he was gay, I wouldnt be so sure about it. In the JW world singleness is highly commended and seeking out a marriage partner is considered a distraction in their service to Jehovah. Perhaps he bought into that line.
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Giving Credit Where It's Due To Witnesses
by minimus inmy mom has had to go to a number of doctor's visits that have at times kept her waiting for 4 hours.
many witnesses have responded to her needs by calling her and helping her out.
i've thanked a few who have greatly assisted her.
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There are good decent JW people out there, I have even met a few in the past 2 years. The religion may be flawed, but there are good people in it, and hopefully they can escape it someday.
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Michael Jackson converts to Islam
by AndersonsInfo inmichael jackson's converts to muslim faith...and becomes mikaeelto some he's lost his mind, now he loses his religion...friday 21st nov 2008.
...more michael jackson .
michael jackson's latest crazy stunt involves reportedly converting to islam on the eve of his court battle with an arab sheik.. the king of pop - who was brought up as a jehovah's witness - is said to have sought solace in the faith after speaking to an unnamed songwriter and producer.. a source tells the sun, they began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted.. "michael soon began warming to the idea.".
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Well I can imagine some of the talk in her congregation--"well at least he is not born again"
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Giving Credit Where It's Due To Witnesses
by minimus inmy mom has had to go to a number of doctor's visits that have at times kept her waiting for 4 hours.
many witnesses have responded to her needs by calling her and helping her out.
i've thanked a few who have greatly assisted her.
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Vinny, the same thing can apply for the XJW world too. Everything can be all hugs and kisses until someone disagrees with what the majority believes.
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JW issues
by Junction-Guy indon't interest me anymore.. .
i don't even post as much on jw topics anymore.
even though i believe the wt is a lying destructive cult, i just don't feel as eager to expose it anymore.. .
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I live just a stone's throw from the mountains.
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Giving Credit Where It's Due To Witnesses
by minimus inmy mom has had to go to a number of doctor's visits that have at times kept her waiting for 4 hours.
many witnesses have responded to her needs by calling her and helping her out.
i've thanked a few who have greatly assisted her.
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I guess the fact that they can overcome racial and cultural differences and work together for a common goal, despite the goal being flawed.
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by Junction-Guy indon't interest me anymore.. .
i don't even post as much on jw topics anymore.
even though i believe the wt is a lying destructive cult, i just don't feel as eager to expose it anymore.. .
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I would be honored to run with her, but I first must start at the bottom, and i have some work cut out for me. I have not completely ruled out running, but I still have some things to take care of.
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by Junction-Guy indon't interest me anymore.. .
i don't even post as much on jw topics anymore.
even though i believe the wt is a lying destructive cult, i just don't feel as eager to expose it anymore.. .
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Thanks Oompa, that actually might be in the plans.
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by Junction-Guy indon't interest me anymore.. .
i don't even post as much on jw topics anymore.
even though i believe the wt is a lying destructive cult, i just don't feel as eager to expose it anymore.. .
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Don't interest me anymore.
I don't even post as much on JW topics anymore
Even though I believe the WT is a lying destructive cult, I just don't feel as eager to expose it anymore.
Politics seems to be my passion right now and maybe a more constructive way to spend my time.