Yes, he is. He used to hang out with another brother who is a musician, and they still keep in touch.
Happyout
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George Benson
by TresHappy ini just heard george benson on the radio.
got me to thinking - is george benson still an active witness?
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If you could have any actors career
by freedom96 inlets say that you had the chance to have an actors career, which would you choose?.
not being the actor himself/ herself, but rather their career.. i think i would choose, in order:.
1) harrison ford.
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I would definitely choose Oprah (the first ever black female billionaire)
Jennifer Aniston
Vanessa Williams
Julia Roberts
Happyout (laughing at Gadget's answer)
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Do we suck in JW's unawares?
by jgnat inby title of this forum: jehovahs-witness.com, and the open registration: ...everyone welcome!
do we suck in jehovah's witnesses unawares?
by its ip address alone, are we being deceptive?.
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To me, those who are on the web searching for JW web sites are likely on the fringe, possibly looking to leave. After all, they are told rather frequently that they should stay away from the web, so they are already breaking an "rule" .
I knew immediately just by the title of some of the threads, and if someone doesn't know what they are getting themselves into, it's pretty stupid to sign up for the site, don't you think?
Must have been Satan disguising himself as an angel of light.
Happyout (laughingly)
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All-time Worst Movie Sequels
by teejay ine-online recently compiled
no question about it ... there have been some stinkers.
here's e-online's list.
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This wasn't really a sequel, but a remake, and it was hands down the worst movie I have EVER seen:
The Mod Squad
(with Claire Danes, Omar Epps, and Giovanni Ribisi).
In the middle of the movie, I actually said out loud "Oh my God, I can't believe I'm still watching this" and the entire audience (what there was of it) laughed and agreed.
MIB2 was also a disappointment, as was Speed2.
Happyout
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What can I expect??
by Bona Dea inmy husband is getting baptized in 3 weeks.
i have had some tell me to expect some big changes.
as of now, i am agnostic...probably will be for the rest of my life.
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Hi, Bona Dea,
Im sorry to hear you are being manipulated in such a callous manner, especially when you are grieving.Unfortunately, many JWs view a death in the family as prime time to convert those who are grieving, so this may be his way of "shocking" you into becoming a JW. No one can make the decision for you, but, I think if you read some of the posts here, you will learn how difficult it is to maintain a happy marriage when one is a JW and their spouse is not. I have heard rumours (unconfirmed) that some JWs have talked their "worldly" mates into having an affair, to give the JW grounds for divorce. If it were me, I would leave, if only to protect my children. Imagine if one of them has an accident, and your JW husband gets to the hospital before you, and refuses to allow a blood transfusion. Your child could die for your husband's religion, and there would be nothing you could do about it.
However, marriage is very serious, and sacred, so I would not walk away from it lightly. Try setting written boundaries (no put downs of your lack of a religion, the children won't be made to follow the JWs, the children are allowed to receive blood transfusions) and see if that will work.
Happyout (wishing you the best of luck)
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Young People Ask articles
by Nosferatu inwhat are some of the worst ypa articles the wt could print in the awake?
(ie young people ask: how do you use a tampon?
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How do I know if I should marry someone if I've never been alone with them (unchaperoned)?
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Why dont you leave....?
by anotheropenviewpoint ini have been reading quite a few of these threads and post and through it i feel as though i have come to know some of you and your behaviors.. i notice that there are many of you who are still associated with the hall, and have not left yet... yet, bring up very "strong" points on the board.. i have a question for all of you who fit this description.... why dont you just 'effin leave already?
whats holding you back?
if you feel soooo strongly that this is "wrong" are you too chicken to state your opinion to a family member?
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Risot,
Wow, your message was very enlightening. I feel for what you are dealing with. I have often said that if I were allowed to have my own opinions without being "marked" or disfellowshipped, I may not have left the org. I think it takes a lot of strength to stay in and try to change, especially in an organization like the WTS. Good luck to you and others like you.
AOVP,
I hope you don't leave the board. It's just like any new relationship, you have to get used to us and we have to get used to you. If you try to write just a little less antagonistically, you'll be fine. So far you have asked at least two very thought provoking questions, and I enjoyed a lot of the responses. It's often harder to write to a group of people than to speak to them, because what you write cannot be added into your body language, facial expression, etc. I don't think you have intentionally been rude (except maybe when you felt people were jumping on you), but it can be hard to know how you come across to others unless someone tell you.
So, stay and play a while, we're really a great group.
Happyout
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Neighbors just left for Convention
by wasasister infriends: .
it's an absolutely flawless day here in the pacific northwest.
not a cloud in the sky, light breeze, afternoon highs to reach 80 f. we take our share of deserved jabs about our bad weather, but when it's good here, it's very, very good.
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Hey, Wasa,
It sounds like you have had the perfect morning. I'm not really jealous ( ok, sometimes I lie). But, I sometimes get the same peaceful feeling at a family gathering when one my siblings and their family has to run out and go to their meeting. Right in the middle of all the fun!
I can't imagine giving up so much of my time for anything that did not pay me.
Have a great rest of the day,
Happyout (dreaming of relaxing with a Caramel Macchioto)
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Wish me luck!!
by StinkyPantz inin a few days, i will be making my move from kansas to florida!!
i'm really anxious about the whole thing.
i've never lived anywhere but kansas so this whole is unreal for me.
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Hey, SP,
Good luck, happy traveling, and enjoy your new home. Too bad you won't be anywhere near So Cal, I would have loved to hook up with you.
Happyout
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Through everything... do you feel that you learned soemthing?
by anotheropenviewpoint ini am new to the board and have read countless gripes and pokes at "the organization" but i fail to find one interesting question.. in preface... i was disfellowshiped myself over 5 years ago.
in that time, i had done much searching, visited many churches and faithes.. going to some for as short as one session and some as long as 6 - 8 months.
after i felt my search was in vein i stopped attempting to go to these shurches all together.. i never forgot how to pray through.
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Logansrun,
Actually, I despise "trolls" or people who appear to be trolls like SOJ, but Anotheropenviewpoint appears to be asking a legitimate question. I have also found that there are some exJWs who refuse to believe that they learned anything good from the WTS, and while that may be their experience, it's not mine. I have no problem seeing the "good" things that I learned, but I would never go back because all the good was way outshined by the bad.
I also think it's good to have people who have diverse opinions and can express them intelligently and without rancor. This person appears to be able to do that, and I actually look forward to seeing what else they have to offer.
Happyout