Irreverent

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  Was There Ever A Poster Here That Realy Was a Watchtower Spy?

  by minimus in

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  since some believe that watctower regularly observes this site,did you ever know of a watchtower double agent here?.

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  Irreverent

  You figured it out min. I am the Watchtower spy.
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  For those of you who do not believe in capital punishment...

  by SixofNine in

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  that is, for those of you who actually think that executing children is wrong, what types of discipline do you find more effective?

  i'm not a parent but when dealing with kids, i've seen that solitary confinements tend to make kids feel isolated and can really hurt them.

  if they're near others and are checked up on frequently, it seems ok. but when they're completely ignored, that is just bad.

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  I don't have any children, however; in my role as a school crossing guard I have been forced to deal with the little ones. I am not allowed to touch any of the them, and I cannot use duct tape or a taser either. I have found that a calm voice and showing approval or dissaproval towards their actions seems to work well. We like to receive praise and we feel bad when we realize that we have let someone down.
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  Where does free will end?

  by jgnat in

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  our rights, our justice system, and democracy depends on the concept that we have free will.

  this extends all the way to those of us who spurn convention to live an off-beat life.

  our constitution (us), charter of rights (canada), do not enshrine convention, they enshrine freedom.

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  Hi nat! Some sound observations from a very intelligent woman. I think that I am more drawn to that. At times, I still feel sheepish that I allowed myself to be "conned" into the WTS belief system. I can rationalize why I allowed myself to forfeit my free will in this situation; there are other instances in my colorful life where I have done the same. I have finally reached a point in my life where I can say that I have reconciled many of my self doubts and have focused on who I really am so that I can make decisions based on what I believe in myself. This may sound selfish, having a spouse and friends who love me and care about me. However, the responsibility of expressing my free will has given my a personal freedom that I have spent an entire live tying to achieve. This responsibility is not burdensome; but it does emphasize that we are each responsible for our own actions. I agree that as a society, it is dangerous to try to protect individuals from questionable decisions made by their own free will. I chose to join the WTS. I chose to leave the WTS. Each day of my life is precious time that I can spend expressing the happiness I have in my live and sharing that happiness with my spouse, friends and those who I come in contact with each day. I am sure that I will missteps in my life, but they will not be the result of trying to be what others may want me to be. It will be the result of my own missteps. I appreciate your thoughts on this matter as well as the thoughts shared by others on this discussion board.
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  I Got My Mail At Work Today & I Recieved A Package With White Powder in It!

  by minimus in

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  i called the police and they brought the fire department and police to retrieve the post office package.

  i found out that in the last month at least 2 other businesses got this type of package.

  the white powder was in a plastic that was placed inside a pack of orbit gum.. the contents were taken and were then brought to the town postmaster.. wish me luck!.

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  In these post 9/11 days, it is hard to determine whether these are harmless pranks or legitimate threats. I would think that with all of the Homeland Security monies out there, that a tleast these incidents would be reported so that there is documentation if these are legitamate threats. Am glad that you are okay. There are alot of kooks out there, just sayin.
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 09-25-2011 WT Study (ENTER REST)

  by blondie in

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  however, love for god and for his.

  our love for god and his dear son = is of no value unless we are part of the human/earthly organization, the wts.

  how many scriptures are actually read and applied at a meeting?

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  Even though it is posted twice, Blondie Rocks!!!
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  Venus Williams has been diagnosed with a threatening illness...

  by ohiocowboy in

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  it appears that she has taken ill with an auto-immune disease.

  it is called sjogren syndrome.

  i hope that she can make a recovery.

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  Irreverent

  I have heard of it, a co-worker has it and I have a related illness. There is no cure, just limited treatment. I don't wish bad or no healthcare on anyone.
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  Florida Holding No Refusal DUI Checkpoints. If You Refuse They Stick A Needle...

  by minimus in

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  in your arm by judge's order.

  (a judge will be there at the checkpoint) and of course, if you are legally drunk, you'll be arrested on the spot.. so this weekend in tampa, they'll be sticking needles in your arms if you refuse their demands.

  they say they'll be heavily advertising the area that they'll be at over the holiday..

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  I think that the legal principle for enforcing impaired driving laws is called "implied consent".
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  I'm Movin' On

  by OnTheWayOut in

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  it's a song by rascal flatts.

  it really sums up my feelings about the jw's.

  i have finally reached a point where i am at peace with my past.

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  Don't let the door hit you in the A$$ on the way out !!!
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  iconoclast - breaking away from the tribe

  by jgnat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've recently finished the book, "iconoclast - a neuroscientist reveals how to think differently" by gregory berns.

  he sure makes a person feel better for being a rebel.

  the book moves quickly and is an entertaining journey through the mind an how it works.

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  Irreverent

  iconoclast. Feels like something I have been my whole life. The mandatory training at my job is always trying to categorize me and put me

  into a certain mold. It didn't work at the Kingdom Hall either. There is alway room for the voice of indepedent thought.
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  Did You Aspire To Be An Elder Or Did You Want A Relative or Friend To Be One?

  by minimus in

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  if you were a male growing up in the congregation, it was expected that you would "reach out" for a position in the hall.

  some of us did just that and others didn't want any "privileges"!.

  i knew some people, especially "sisters", that really wanted their relative or good friend to be appointed so they might "change things".

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  Irreverent

  I wanted to be in charge. Being godlike in the congregation was an enticing thought. I could control people's lives. Then, I found out how it really works.