They would have to wade through the oceans of opinion and the masses of debates in order to find accurate information here. More of a heated discussion forum than a source of accurate information I'd say. Even when information is posted it becomes hotly debated, argued against, often discredited, even ridiculed or picked to pieces.
I personally don't come here for facts.. mostly for headline updates and to read about the human experience side of things.
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How Accurate Is JWN In Your Opinion?
by minimus inwould you say this board gives accurate information, overall?
if someone started reading the comments here, do you think they would find this discussion board as accurate?.
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What have you created?
by new hope and happiness ini think it's wonderful that be all posses creative power of thought, and i think this form of creative manifestation comes most commonley in the form of arts.so many posters have mentiond they are writing a book, but i bet some of you create music or make a wonderful soup.. i ask this because i was reading my old school reports and my art teacher wrote " michael is the post constructive, imaginative pupil i have ever had.
his enthusiasm wonders a bit but on the whole an excellent pupil" ....sadly i think if that statement was true i have rather let my self down with my artistic expression.
still it's never to late and i intend to involve myself in my art again this summer..
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All my school reports said: 'Chris is very intelligent and talented but is easily distracted and his mind tends to wander. If only he would apply himself he might achieve something'.
Well that wandering mind has taken me across 32 diffrent countries so far and I use it to try to create beautiful images and photos for some of the most prestigious companies and individuals in the world.
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Books wanting to get rid of
by zound ini have "crisis of conscious" & "in search of christian freedom" by raymond franz, and "releasing the bonds" by steve hassan.
all virtually brand new.
anyone who wants these books in australia can either pick them up in brisbane, or i can post them to you if you pay for the postage.
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Giving away is one thing.. getting rid of is quite another. What were your thoughts on these books?
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Books wanting to get rid of
by zound ini have "crisis of conscious" & "in search of christian freedom" by raymond franz, and "releasing the bonds" by steve hassan.
all virtually brand new.
anyone who wants these books in australia can either pick them up in brisbane, or i can post them to you if you pay for the postage.
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Did you not enjoy them? Going back to meetings too?
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THE CURRENT FADING OF BRAND NAME "THE WATCHTOWER"
by steve2 inthe current fading of brand name "the watchtower" & the rise, rise, rise of jw.org.
the watchtower as brand name is in the process of being imperceptibly faded from visibility in the organization.
who'd have thought you could make a watchtower fade and disappear?
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The site jw.org site may seem slick and shiny to someone that's lived in a cave the last 20 years never seen the internet before. It's name, layout and design are all corny and it's content condescending and an insult to the intelligence.
jw.org is consulted by hundreds of thousands around the world and is highly regarded by researchers
Maybe if those researchers are 12 years old..
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The Ravings of Trolls Distracts FOCUS From Real Watchtower Scandals
by cofty inmy thread was inspired by gentledawn's insightful comment about the effect the events in wales had on her jw husband.... hope any lurkers out there can filter out the signal (storys and experiences like this) to noise (the current trolls running amok on the forums) ratios.
this the problem with those who focus on outrageous fantasies about the watchtower.
it distracts from the real issues that need to be highlighted.. what happened in wales was for real.
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So so true...
Many people on waking up to the TATT completely forget and seem to completely skip the duty they now have to make amends. Perhaps we should take a lesson from steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Steps 8 and 9: Making Amends
Step 8: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.”
Step 9: “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”
Although I was personally suckered and duped (mostly due to my own desire and need to believe in something) for about just 3 years back in the very early 80's (when I first started studying) and then much later for a year. (I spent 26 years away and went back to take a second look and saw right through it all) I know that the first thing I did when I left was to go to all my interested persons and Bible studies and tell them that I was wrong and that everything I believed and told them was true is in fact a whole crock of lies. It was my absolute responsibility to do this and I did so with around 14 people. They are all well distanced from the Borg in every way now. That was my making amends. It has to be done. It clearly seems to me that it should be everyone's duty to this.
And Focus.. despite many here having a bash and a poke at you. I can see an awful lot of sense in what you say and where you are coming from.
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My latest shoot..
by Dis-Member ini did a behind the scenes & launch party shoot for british fashion designer elizabeth emanuel's new luxury women's blouse collection a couple of days ago.
for those that are not familiar with her she is the 'emanuel' that designed probably the most famous wedding dress in history for the late princess diana.
she is a wonderful sweet lady and i do all her events and fashion shows.
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Thank you all for your kind comments.
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My latest shoot..
by Dis-Member ini did a behind the scenes & launch party shoot for british fashion designer elizabeth emanuel's new luxury women's blouse collection a couple of days ago.
for those that are not familiar with her she is the 'emanuel' that designed probably the most famous wedding dress in history for the late princess diana.
she is a wonderful sweet lady and i do all her events and fashion shows.
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I did a behind the scenes & Launch Party shoot for British fashion designer Elizabeth Emanuel's new luxury women's blouse collection a couple of days ago. For those that are not familiar with her she is the 'Emanuel' that designed probably the most famous wedding dress in history for the late Princess Diana. She is a wonderful sweet lady and I do all her events and fashion shows. I met British actor Edward Fox that evening (Gandhi (1982, Shaka Zulu (1986), The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), and my favorite The Day of the Jackal (1973). An absolutely charming gentleman.
The show was in association with Thresher & Glenny, founded in 1755, is one of the world's oldest surviving tailors, shirt makers and outfitters. The company has held Royal Warrant as shirt makers to the Bristish Royal Household, and the company has original Royal Warrants dating back to George III in 1783.
Behind the scenes images:
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Very nice work Nugget congratulations. The Heron and the snake are both beautiful.