Posts by RubaDub

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Is there any thread that connects JW's together

by sleepy in

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is there any common thread that connects jw's together because as far i can see jw's come from all types of families, backgrounds , races and such.. in my congregation there were many types of people,although there were quite a few dpressives and others with mild mental diseases.but there is nothing i find in common through jehovahs witnesses except their belief in that religion.there must be some common personnality types in the organistation, maybe a few dominant reoccouring ones, but i would need a bigger picture to see that i suppose.. what are your thoughts?

RubaDub

I think the next-generation kid thing is by far the largest, at least in western countries. When you look at who is getting baptized at your next assembly, I would say at least half are teenagers.

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Newbie with Question RE: Male "Member"

by RubaDub in

this is my first week here and am glad i have found a place to comfortably share thoughts and questions.

when doing research in the society's publications, i often come across the term "male member.".

i often get confused with the term and would like to know how others here understand the term.. as i see it, there are at least three distinct uses for the term:.

RubaDub

This is my first week here and am glad I have found a place to comfortably share thoughts and questions. When doing research in the Society's publications, I often come across the term "male member."

I often get confused with the term and would like to know how others here understand the term.

As I see it, there are at least three distinct uses for the term:

1. Male member as the person

2. Male member as the body part

3. Male member in an insulting way

I am often confused when I read things such as "the male members joined hand-in-hand" or "the male members were unable to perform their assigned functions." These phrases could be interpreted different ways.

One thought I had would be for the Society to use the convention that it uses in the NWT for "you." The word is uppercase YOU for plural and lowercase when singular.

The same logic could be applied here. When the body part is being referenced, why not make it uppercase. When the entire person is being spoken of, make it lower case.

Another idea would be to use the "((" and "))" characters to make the information clearer. Maybe something like this:

When the entire person is being referred to, leave it the way it is now. Example: The male members were asked to ...... etc.

When the body part is being referred to, put a "))" or smiley face character. Example: The )) male member rose joyfully when he saw her .... etc.

Finally, when used in a pejorative way to reprove, use a "((" or sad character. Example: You (( male members have not heeded the council .... or .... You stupid (( male member! .... or .... You're acting like a (( male member.

I think the Society should make issues like this clearer. It will certainly aid us when we read the publications.

Any other ideas ???

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I'm new....

by layla in

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hi, i'm a little bit nervous posting something in here.....this is the firts time.....i was just wondering what "good" or "bad" things you have to say about jw.

i have been a jw all my life and my husband too.

right now i'm in the process of getting out... or fading away....i'm not attending the meetings anymore.

RubaDub

Layla

Welcome !

I am new too and just started posting this week. Everything will be fine. You will see that your feelings are not at all unusual. Many of us go through similar situations. Enjoy your time here.

A BIG HUG!!!

*****Rub a Dub

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Headlines Re: WT we'd like to See

by Stephanus in

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"prophecy convention cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances"

RubaDub

BASED UPON SUCCESS OF NEW 15 MINUTE RULE, GOVERNING BODY AUTHORIZES USE OF INSTANT REPLAY IN 2003

Edited by - RubaDub on 21 January 2003 16:7:59

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Headlines Re: WT we'd like to See

by Stephanus in

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"prophecy convention cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances"

RubaDub

THE GREAT CROWD WHICH NO MAN IS ABLE TO NUMBER IS 6,187,235

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YOU JUST MIGHT BE A JEHOVAH'S WITNESS IF....

by William Penwell in

i am not sure if its being posted before but i got a laugh out of it.. .

jeff foxworthy: you just might be a jehovah's witness if.... .

if "pioneer" is not a stereo, "new light" is not something in the .

RubaDub

You refer to a neighborhood as a "territory." (and you know the number).

You own your own washer and dryer but you have been to every laudramat in town.

Going on a "RV" does not mean Recreational Vehicle

You have written to the Presidents of Malawi and Singapore

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HELP: I have the SAS Disease

by RubaDub in

i have been diagnosed with a condition in which the contours of my butt have taken the shape of a stadium seat.

it has historically flared up around assembly time.

in the medical world it's known as sas or stadium ass syndrome.

RubaDub

Yes, I know of several in a previous congregation with CBS (Couch Butt Syndrome). I think the current policy is that it's treated in the congregation like alcoholism. It's not really viewed as a disease but a weakness that should be overcome.

One suffering from CBS would certainly not be in a position of responsibility or have any special privledges. The person is viewed as not exerting himself vigorously and as such is not an example to others. However, I knew one brother that overcame the affliction. After about a year, he was allowed to carry the microphones again. I think his experience was mentioned at a recent circuit assembly.

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WT MAKES OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT

by DevonMcBride in

http://www.koskoff.com/index.cfm?section=lawyers&peopleid=18

.. scroll down to coughlin v. jehovah's witness and watchtower bible and tract society of new york.

joel's practice includes products liability, employer liability, civil rights, automobile accidents, air crash cases, commercial litigation and claims against insurance companies.