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My Brother Died Today

by Blueblades in

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i consider all who post here as my family.we have all been hurt in some way.my brother died today.. blueblades,who has six sisters left.mom,dad,one sister and two brothers died.i'm the only man in the family now.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

Blue........................I am truely sorry for your loss.

Bliss

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Did the JWs take this urban legend and make it an experience????

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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i received this at work the other day.

it was sent to myself and quite a few others who work in my department via email.. i have to say, it sounded an awful lot like a story i heard from some dubs.. i just thought it was interesting.................dubs always take everything as their own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

cheers, bliss.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

I received this at work the other day. It was sent to myself and quite a few others who work in my department via email.

I have to say, it sounded an awful lot like a story I heard from some dubs.

I just thought it was interesting.................dubs always take everything as their own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Bliss

THIS IS A REALLY COOL STORY AND NOTICE, AT THE END, THE DATE THE
> > >CANDLE WAS STARTED.
> > >Diane, a young university student, was home for the summer.
> > >She had gone to visit some friends one evening and time passed
quickly
>as
> > >each shared their various experiences of the past year.
> > >
> > >She ended up staying longer than planned, and had to walk
> > >home alone. She wasn't afraid because it was a small town and she
> > >lived only a few blocks away.
> > >
> > >As she walked along under the tall elm trees, Diane asked
> > >"God" to keep her safe from harm and danger.
> > >
> > >When she reached the alley, which was a short cut to her
> > >house, she decided to take it. However, halfway down the alley she
> > >noticed a man standing at the end as though he were waiting for her.
> > >
> > >She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for "God's"
> > >protection. Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security
> > >wrapped
> > >around her, she felt as though someone was walking with her.
> > >
> > >When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past
> > >the man and arrived home safely.
> > >
> > >The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young
> > >girl had been raped in the same alley just
> > >twenty minutes after she had been there.
> > >
> > >Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it
> > >could have been her, she began to weep. Thanking the Lord for her
>safety
> > >and
> > >to help this young woman, she decided to go to the police station.
She
> > >felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her st ory.
> > >
> > >The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a
> > >lineup to see if she could identify him. She agreed and immediately
> > >pointed out
> > >the man she had seen in the alley the night before. When the man was
> > >told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and
confessed.
> > >
> > >The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there
> > >was anything they could do for her.
> > >
> > >She asked if they would ask the man one question. Diane was
> > >curious as to why he had not attacked her.
> > >
> > >When the policeman asked him, he answered, "Because she
> > >wasn't alone. She had two tall men walking on either side of her."
> > >
> > >Moral of the story.. Don't underestimate the power of Prayer ! Gives
> > >ya goose bumps doesn't it!
> > >
> > >This is to all of you who mean something
> > >to me, I pray for your happiness.
> > >The Candle Of Love, Hope &Friendship
> > > ()
> > > |---|
> > > |---|
> > > |---|
> > > |---|
> > > |---|
> > >-------- This candle was lit on the 15th of September, 1998.

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WOULD YOU GIVE THE JW'S THIS?

by integ in

a jw relative brought out something i actually had to agree with.

we were discussing positive vs. negative aspects of the "truth".

she brought out that the witnesses do not participate in war, and i thought 'gee, that's probably a good thing'.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

They don't kill in war as such but they are responsible for people dying refusing blood, organs, vaccinations, party cards..........(some are current teachings, some not.........because they change their minds)..............and they are even responsible for deaths by suicide because of the practice of shunning. And let's not forget deaths of relationships and family units.

So they don't go to war, well I know non-jws that are conscientious objectors! But dubs ARE responsible for deaths!

Smoking, well, they use to do that anyhow!

Bliss

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Do you grind your teeth?

by SheilaM in

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i've been having horrible pain mainly the back of my head, migraine but not ya know.

well i went to the dentist to day and he seems to think it is stress <boy why would i be under stress

does anyone use one did it make the pain go away??

BLISSISIGNORANCE

Sure do, and more so when under stress!!!!!!!!!!

I had a splint made up a few years ago to help stop wearing my teeth out. I didn't use it for ages but just recently started to get jaw problems so I started wearing it again. And I believe it has helped.

I know splints are expensive to have made but if they save our teeth and prevent even just some pain......................I'm for it.

Cheers, Bliss

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My talk today with my JW neighbor

by bebu in

i had a very good conversation with my jw friend today.

it arose out of my invitation to our yearly friendship service at church this sunday.

she was so nice, but said it might prove difficult, since jws made a specific commitment to jehovah, and the doctrine of our church was trinitarian and she would feel very uncomfortable.. then she asked me who i thought god was.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

Great experience Bebu!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

As I posted last week, a similair situation.

Building blocks of truth can help people who are searching for the real truth to leave. We never know.

Well done

Cheers, Bliss

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I preached the 'truth' to an active JW, her jaw is still on the ground!

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

well, the best thing about being a fader is that you can still talk to dubs you meet.

they think they can us the contact to upbuild you and you use it to plant the seeds of 'truth' which is what i did in this situation.. last week when i was at the markets i saw a sister shopping and although i normally avoid dubs, i didn't this time.

i said hello and she was very happy to speak to me.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

Joker10................................

My parents never reacted that way when I told them about the issue.

..................................I hope the hugs I send express how sorry I am for you.

Cheers, Bliss

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I preached the 'truth' to an active JW, her jaw is still on the ground!

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

well, the best thing about being a fader is that you can still talk to dubs you meet.

they think they can us the contact to upbuild you and you use it to plant the seeds of 'truth' which is what i did in this situation.. last week when i was at the markets i saw a sister shopping and although i normally avoid dubs, i didn't this time.

i said hello and she was very happy to speak to me.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

All you guys are just terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your kind, positive words and loving support remind me of how caring people really are!

I will definately keep you posted on any further contact I have with this dub. It would be unreal if she did ring to meet for lunch!

Oh, BTW................after speaking with her last week I got a phone call from her dub sister-in-law who knows about my case. Funny how she hasn't spoken to me for 1 year and yet within 2 days of speaking to her in-law she's on the phone to me? Very interesting!

Anyhow, thanks again and luv to all ......................Bliss

Australian media and George Bush/Transcript.

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

interview: george w bush.

october 19, 2003. reporter : laurie oakes.

it's not often that the president of the united states grants an interview to the foreign media, but ahead of his trip to asia and australia this week, george w bush sat down for one-on-one interviews with media representatives from the various countries he is going to visit.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

For anyone who is interested.

Interview: George W Bush
October 19, 2003
Reporter : Laurie Oakes

It's not often that the President of the United States grants an interview to the foreign media, but ahead of his trip to Asia and Australia this week, George W Bush sat down for one-on-one interviews with media representatives from the various countries he is going to visit. One of those to score an interview with President Bush was Sunday's political editor, Laurie Oakes. The President thanked the Australian people for their support for the war against Iraq and said, despite media reports, that the US was making great progress in Iraq.

Transcript

JANA WENDT: The President of the United States doesn't often give interviews to the foreign media. But ahead of his trip to Asia and Australia this week, George W Bush sat down for one-on-one interviews with media representatives from the countries he'll be visiting. One of those he talked with was Sunday's political editor, Laurie Oakes.

UNITED STATES PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH: There's a good man. I'd get up, but I'm just as tired as I can be.

LAURIE OAKES: And you're probably tied down by all the cables and things.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Not at all. Come on down. Sid?down. How are you?

LAURIE OAKES: Not too bad.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thanks for coming. You ready? Good, let her rip.

LAURIE OAKES: Mr President, thanks for speaking to us. What's the main purpose of your trip to Australia? Are you hoping for a greater Australian contribution to the stabilisation and rebuilding of Iraq?

PRESIDENT BUSH: No. Main purpose is to thank the people of Australia, and thank my friend John Howard for being strong in the face of terror, and being understanding that we have a historic opportunity to bring peace and freedom to parts of the world that need peace and freedom.

It really is the main purpose. Australia's a great country. I would define our relationship as a unique relationship. And I'm looking forward to ? I've never been there. They tell me it's kind of like Texas, which is another reason I want to go.

LAURIE OAKES: I think that's right. But not everyone agrees ? in Australia ? agrees with you on the war. Some members of the Opposition are talking about possibly protesting when you address the Parliament by wearing white armbands or turning their backs. Would that concern you?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Not at all. No. It means that democracy's alive and well. It's ? I don't expect everybody to agree with us. But one thing's for certain, the ? the Prime Minister is strong, and the Australian military performed brilliantly ? I mean brilliantly.

And I've talked to a lot of our generals and commanders about how the Australians participated. They were just ? a-plus was the rating, so ? and I think a lot of people would like to hear that from the American President. I'm going to tell 'em. And if somebody feels like they want to ? you know, express discontent, that's okay. I mean, that's democracy.

PRESIDENT BUSH: They're wrong. We're making great progress. And in Iraq we've got a pretty steep hill to climb. After all, one, we're facing a bunch of terrorists who can't stand freedom. These thugs were in power for a while. Now they're not going to be in power any more, and they don't like it.

They're willing to kill innocent people. There are terrorist activities ? we'd rather fight 'em there than here. And secondly that life is ? is pretty darn good compared to what it was under Saddam Hussein. People aren't going to be tortured, they're not going to be raped, they're not going to be mutilated, there are not going to be mass graves.

And plus the infrastructure's improving. I talked to our Secretary of Commerce today. There's exactly ? he's in Baghdad. He said, "Look", he said, "Mr President", he said, "You're not going to be believe the world here is a lot different than some in America think it is".

There's a burgeoning marketplace, he'd met with women business owners. I mean, there's an excitement there about a free society emerging. And it's in our interests that the society be free.

LAURIE OAKES: So there are two Australian citizens being held at Guantanemo Bay.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yeah.

LAURIE OAKES: What's going to happen to them, and what do you say to people in Australia who think they should be either charged or released?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, we'll be glad to work with the Government on the issue, and if John wants to discuss it, I'm more than happy to discuss it. We're working with a variety of countries that have got people in Guantanemo Bay. These were people picked up on the battlefield. We're trying to learn more about them to make sure we fully understand ...

LAURIE OAKES: Are they being tortured?

PRESIDENT BUSH: No, of course not. We don't torture people in America. And people who make that claim just don't know anything about our country.

LAURIE OAKES: Another issue between the two countries is the possibility of a free trade agreement.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, sir.

LAURIE OAKES: Do you think you'll get it, and will you use the visit to push it along?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes. I told John that we'd like to get a free trade agreement done by the end of this year. I think this is a good opportunity to say that again, and he and I won't going to sit down and negotiate the fine points. That's why we've got fine staffs to do, but at our level we can encourage the negotiators to move along, to just get it done. Let's resolve our differences. Australia's an important friend, an important economy, and I think trade is in our national interests.

LAURIE OAKES: Australians have spent this week at memorial ...

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yeah.

LAURIE OAKES: ... services for the victims of the Bali bombing. Can you hold out any hope to them that this may end ? that the war on terror is actually getting somewhere?

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yeah, Hambali's no longer a problem. He's the guy that organised the Bali bombing. He won't be bombing anybody any more. That's a positive step. I first of all ? I understand what it means to be in a country that grieves over the senseless death of innocent life, and the Australians suffered a mighty blow. And the ? matter of fact the other day I was in Kentucky doing a little politics for a guy running for governor, and a fine looking couple walked up, a mom and dad, and said, "You've got to know our daughter died in Bali".

And tears in his eyes, and ? and you know, I gave him a big hug, and he said, "Mr President, whatever you do, don't stop". So that nothing happen again. The best way to deal with terror is to be on the offensive, and to find these people and bring 'em to justice.

That's why Australia's such an important partner. Equal partner in the war on terror. John Howard gets it. He understands. The Prime Minister knows that we've got to be tough. And at the same time create the conditions where there's an alternative to terrorism, and that is freedom. And peace.

LAURIE OAKES: One final question.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Sure.

LAURIE OAKES: You're in trouble politically if you believe the polls.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Why do you say that?

LAURIE OAKES: Well, the polls show you're dropping in popularity. I was going to ask ...

PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, actually there was a poll that showed me going up yesterday. Not to be on the defensive, but ...

LAURIE OAKES: Well, I was going to ask why do you think you and Tony Blair seem to have lost support, but John Howard hasn't.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Well, it must be his charisma. [Laughs] I don't know. Actually, I'm in pretty good shape politically. I really am. I didn't mean to sound defensive. I am. There's a ? and ? you know, I ? politicians, by the way, who pay attention to polls are doomed, if you're kind of chasing ? trying to chase opinion.

What you need is lead, and set the tone. And I've taken some tough decisions, and I will look forward to making the case that the decisions I have taken will make America more secure. Make the world more peaceful. And make this country more prosperous. So I'm upbeat about it. And as to why Howard is maintaining his popularity, and his ? you know, he married well, and he's smart.

LAURIE OAKES: Sir, thank you, and I look forward to seeing you ...

PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes sir.

LAURIE OAKES: ... in Australia.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Looking forward to it. Thanks.

JANA WENDT: George W Bush there with Laurie Oakes.

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I preached the 'truth' to an active JW, her jaw is still on the ground!

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

well, the best thing about being a fader is that you can still talk to dubs you meet.

they think they can us the contact to upbuild you and you use it to plant the seeds of 'truth' which is what i did in this situation.. last week when i was at the markets i saw a sister shopping and although i normally avoid dubs, i didn't this time.

i said hello and she was very happy to speak to me.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

Setfreefinally.....................I can understand why you're confused.

I was df'ed 5 years ago, a year after my child was sexually abused.
1 year later I was reinstated.
last year, after seeing the 'Sunday' show and realising that there are many victims of sexual abuse and injustice in the borg, my hubby and I stopped being involved in ANY dub activities, and associating with dubs socially. FADERS since then.

I hope that makes sense and clears things up.

Bliss

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I preached the 'truth' to an active JW, her jaw is still on the ground!

by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

well, the best thing about being a fader is that you can still talk to dubs you meet.

they think they can us the contact to upbuild you and you use it to plant the seeds of 'truth' which is what i did in this situation.. last week when i was at the markets i saw a sister shopping and although i normally avoid dubs, i didn't this time.

i said hello and she was very happy to speak to me.

BLISSISIGNORANCE

SS........................

I hope you were able to slip in the name of the abuser at large so she can protect her kids!

You bet I did..................I even told her who the elders and false witnesses were. Although the pedo has since been df'ed for something totally unrelated to sexual abuse, if he ever comes back she'll know!

I ended the conversation by saying that I didn't care if they df'ed me now because I don't recognise their authority, besides it was more important to me to protect children than the organization!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I expected they would eventually df me because I am talking!

Bliss