Posts by James Mixon

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phone scams

by zeb in

jw
friends

i received a phone call, "is that (name)?".

i was working my way around a car park and answered.

"yeah hang on" at which the caller hung up.. this is a scam where they are wanting you to confirm who you are so they can move on identity theft.. the voice was male clear like a professional announcer.. i have reported this to the relevant authorities.. i have also frozen my bank account..

James Mixon

I received this call several times, I pick up and there's a pause and I then say hello. The same lady that call before,

"sorry I having a problem with my head set". I told her you call here a number of times with the same excuse, head phone problem..She hung up......Yesterday I got a call on my cell phone while out on the golf course and I was having a bad round. (Me).. you have the wrong number..(Caller) but sir I haven't told you who I'am calling for. (Me) Ok so who are you calling ??(Caller) who is this? I told him don't call my damn number anymore and hung up.....

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Do religious people fear that their religion may be wrong???

by James Mixon in

because there are so many religions in the world and it is obvious that no matter what the truth is, a large population of people will be wrong about it.

we at one time believe we had the truth and 99% of the world population were in darkness, but i wonder about folks in other religions today.

speaking with a christian friend about this and he told me," that's for god to decide, i hope i'am serving god"...the sad thing about all of this if one die and still believe in his religion, he will never know he was in the wrong religion.

James Mixon

Yes thanks David for your input....I thank all to you for your comments.

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What was it like being a JW in the 1960's and 1970's

by UnshackleTheChains in

this is obviously a question for the older generation.

i'm really curious what it was like to be a witness in the 60's and 70's?.

was the society as strict as it is today?.

James Mixon

"He trained himself to eat leaves for when the great tribulation arrives", I'am speechless. I wonder did the society realize they were making people nutty as a fruit cake..

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Apostate carts

by Normalfulla in

so i've recently been travelling about usa and mexico and of course seen the carts parked at tourist spots all over and i had a funny thought ...if somehow we could get a bunch of identical carts together and print up a placard with a few key facts about the real truth with jwfacts logo and just park them right in the same areas ,dress up in our old meeting clothes and stand about with a coffee and look on our phones i wonder what response we would get from anyone ?

or park them outside assembly's and just stand.off at a distance ...basically the same thing they do to all society !.

James Mixon

No need for apostate carts just walk up to their cart and announce," I love you brother or sister but I hate your organization"...Watch them load up and leave..

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Forbidden Book

by snowbird in

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friends

my oldest daughter once worked at a convenience store/gas station for a muslim gentleman.. he had two sons - the older one @ university, and the younger worked with my daughter.. well, my daughter said the younger was blackmailing the older because the older was in possession of a bible!.

she also said the young man confessed to her that he often times went to a soul food joint way out in the country and ordered pork chops.

she said he told her they tasted soooo good.. lol.. sylvia.

James Mixon

That was the main reason why a number of blacks didn't become Muslims in the movement (60's) in the U.S.....No BBQ, are you serious....

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What was it like being a JW in the 1960's and 1970's

by UnshackleTheChains in

this is obviously a question for the older generation.

i'm really curious what it was like to be a witness in the 60's and 70's?.

was the society as strict as it is today?.

James Mixon

Yes service was serious business. Evening door knocking while folks are sitting down for a nice relaxing meal, standing in front of churches when their service is let out, calling on old class mates (didn't care if they thought I was nuts I found a new religion the truth). Informing my Baptist minister, take my name of the roll I have the truth now I will not be part of Satan's organization..Bold we were and a little crazy....LOL

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first non-witness affiliated visitor

by notalone in

jw
friends

i know this is sad but last night was the first time we have had a non-witness affiliated visitor to my home.

we have had workmen and the such but never someone over for a meal and just visit.

it was very impromptu.

James Mixon

I personally believe most people in the world are basically good, but according to the Bible for instance Roman 3:10 it contradicts my belief. How do you like that, and JW's believe the world is full of depraved, immoral and Satan worshipers....That kind of belief will make you a little psychotic....

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IRS raids televangelist Benny Hinn's office in Grapevine

by Hecce in

local.

irs raids televangelist benny hinn's office in grapevine.

lauren zakalik, wfaa2 hours agofacebook.

James Mixon

Peter Popoff miracle water..purchased from Costco.....If your haven't seen this late night commercial, don't. How can people be so gullible...If there's a GOD, do something man.....

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Do religious people fear that their religion may be wrong???

by James Mixon in

because there are so many religions in the world and it is obvious that no matter what the truth is, a large population of people will be wrong about it.

we at one time believe we had the truth and 99% of the world population were in darkness, but i wonder about folks in other religions today.

speaking with a christian friend about this and he told me," that's for god to decide, i hope i'am serving god"...the sad thing about all of this if one die and still believe in his religion, he will never know he was in the wrong religion.

James Mixon

"Every person who receives the Son has life eternal". OK, both Muslims and Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus was miraculously born without a human biological father, by the will of God. Mormons believe J.C. is literally the son of God, the Savior and redeemer. In other words must religious organization believe Jesus the Son of God, so why are 99% of religious organization wrong....

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What was it like being a JW in the 1960's and 1970's

by UnshackleTheChains in

this is obviously a question for the older generation.

i'm really curious what it was like to be a witness in the 60's and 70's?.

was the society as strict as it is today?.

James Mixon

There were beach parities, sports event between congregation,social affairs(parties folks), and the assemblies were great. We were having a great time before our worldly family and friends became bird food, we were safely on the Ark, we were special with special knowledge. You talk about being full of yourself, Wow that was us......We believed( adults) that we were seeking the best life for you young ones our kids.....