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  Are cats for true Christians?

  by tonyend in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  is it my imagination or do some witnesses overthink things a bit too much?

  although this is most likely meant as a joke, it well illustrates jw thinking on a lot of matters.

  http://dbhome.dk/carlo/cat.htm

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  Hmmmmmm! It almost makes me want to go out and get a cat.

  Walter
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  Question for attorney??? Any out there?

  by Mulan in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my elderly father wishes for me to be his sole beneficiary when he dies.

  he doesn't have much money, but i am not inclined to want my half brother and sister (ages mid 20's) to get anything.

  they never call or come to visit him, and have made it clear he is just their birth father.

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  When my father had his will done it cost about $50 but it was a cheap lawyer. You could probably expect to spend around $300.

  Walter
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  Question for attorney??? Any out there?

  by Mulan in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my elderly father wishes for me to be his sole beneficiary when he dies.

  he doesn't have much money, but i am not inclined to want my half brother and sister (ages mid 20's) to get anything.

  they never call or come to visit him, and have made it clear he is just their birth father.

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  I'm not sure about the laws in your state, but in Ontario parents are not obligated to leave anything to their children. If there is no will present they would probably get equal shares though. I'd recommend getting a lawyer to draw up a proper will. Sometimes the wording can change everything. I know of one family where the two daughters got almost nothing in favor of a charity that chose to contest their fathers will because of the way it was worded. They lost out on a lot of real estate, and basicly could only take personal effects.

  Walter
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  United States and Canada.

  by Englishman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  most europeans have more than a little difficulty in telling a us accent apart from that of a canadian one.

  it's a bit like ozzies and kiwi's, until you've met a few, the differences aren't that apparent to the untrained ear.

  some folk even think that the us and canada are simply interchangeable terms for what is basically the same place.

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  I wasn't aware that Americans had a problem entering Canada, but I used to be refused entry into the USA from Canada because of a minor marijuana conviction in 1977. ($1.00 street value). Last month I made my first visit to the USA in many years.

  Walter
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  My Reinstated Niece Says She Goes To Meetings To Make Her Parents Happy

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i saw my niece last night and she told my wife, daughter and me that since she's been reinstated, she's only gone to a few meetings and part of a special assembly day.

  she complained how everyone still avoids her and how people just aren't nice in the "truth".

  she's totally bored at the meetings and doesn't want to go out in service ever again.

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  I know of one girl who only goes to meetings and remains a witness because her grandmother buys her clothes and other things. None of the other grandchildren, who are not JW's, get anything from her. (You can imagine the bitterness this has caused between the siblings) So she is essentially being bribed to be a witness. I wonder how many others are in for similar reasons.

  The last few years at assembles, it seems the vast majority of people getting baptized are raised in JW families, and probably feel forced into it. I've seen so many leave once they reach 18 or so. The few I have seen reinstated never became 'zealous' witnesses. They seem to come back only to restore family ties, and then slowly become inactive again.

  I think once many older witnesses die off we'll see the org decrease at a much greater rate, except perhaps in poorer countries where access to the internet and information may not be as readily accessible.

  That is, unless they come up with some better lies with which to mislead people.

  Walter
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  Qualifications of Elders

  by iiz2cool in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in my experience with elders in the past i was counseled for many things, most trivial and stupid, but some were serious issues.

  one thing i noticed was that the elders always seemed to approach issues with some preconceived ideas, or they would try to read between the lines rather than actually listen to what i was saying.

  others i know have had similar experiences.

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  I sure wasn't referring to the former elder I had some beers with last week! He was one of the good ones! Which probably explains why he's no longer there.

  As for the tall blonde, I'll let him know if I find one. That is, after some quality assurance testing of course.

  Walter
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  Qualifications of Elders

  by iiz2cool in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in my experience with elders in the past i was counseled for many things, most trivial and stupid, but some were serious issues.

  one thing i noticed was that the elders always seemed to approach issues with some preconceived ideas, or they would try to read between the lines rather than actually listen to what i was saying.

  others i know have had similar experiences.

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  In my experience with elders in the past I was counseled for many things, most trivial and stupid, but some were serious issues. One thing I noticed was that the elders always seemed to approach issues with some preconceived ideas, or they would try to read between the lines rather than actually listen to what I was saying. Others I know have had similar experiences. A few elders I knew were skilled tradesmen, but most were unskilled workers or cleaners. I have nothing against those lines of work, I've done some of these myself, but they don't qualify someone to offer counsel on serious mental, emotional, or spiritual issues. All the elders ever seemed to do was parrot something anyone could find in their own watchtower library. When you combine that with their haughty attitudes, I felt that they weren't qualified to kiss my left asscheek.

  Did anyone ever really meet an elder that was actually qualified to give counsel on things like child abuse, depression, marital problems, etc? Has anyone ever heard of an elder who actually had enough initiative to go out and get some REAL training on these matters? Or are they all just flying by the seat of their pants?

  Walter
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  cool personality quiz, takes about two minutes....

  by tinkerbell82 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's the site:.

  http://www.colorquiz.com/.

  here are my results...hoooly schmoly, i can't believe how dead on they are, and all you have to do is pick some colors, too!!.

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  Your Existing Situation

  Sensuous. Inclined to luxuriate in the things which give gratification to the senses, but rejects anything tasteless, vulgar, or coarse.
  
  

  Your Stress Sources

  The tenacity and strength of will necessary to contend with existing difficulties has become weakened. Feels overtaxed, worn out, and getting nowhere, but continues to stand his ground. He feels this adverse situation as an actual tangible pressure which is intolerable to him and from which he wants to escape, but he feels unable to make the necessary decision.
  
  

  Your Restrained Characteristics

  Circumstances are such that he feels forced to compromise for the time being if he is to avoid being cut off from affection or from full participation.

  Remains emotionally unattached even when involved in a close relationship.

  
  

  Your Desired Objective

  Seeks success, stimulation, and a life full of experience. Wants to develop freely and to shake off the shackles of self-doubt, to win, and to live intensely. Likes contacts with others and is enthusiastic by nature. Receptive to anything new, modern, or intriguing; has many interests and wants to expand his fields of activity. Optimistic about the future.
  
  

  Your Actual Problem

  The tensions induced by trying to cope with conditions which are really beyond his capabilities, or his reserves of strength, have led to considerable anxiety and a sense of personal (but unadmitted) inadequacy. He attempts to remedy this by intense activity and by insistence on getting his own way. Faulty self-control can lead to ungovernable displays of anger.
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  Rayzorblade's going to be an UNCLE

  by RAYZORBLADE in

  1. social
  2. family

  folks, i'm still buzzing from the news that one of my younger brother's; his wife, is pregnant.

  woohoo!!

  i'm going to be an uncle, and i'm thrilled about it.

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  CONGRATULATIONS RAY!!!

  CHEERS!!!

  Walter
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  iiz2cool: IS TOO COOL

  by RAYZORBLADE in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  simon, i have to also hand it to another one of our 'newest' members, who has not only been instrumental at keeping ol' rayzorblade on-line, but helping me, as well as a few others in-the-know when it comes to computer wizardry.

  if you haven't met iiz2cool, trust me, he's an excellent person, and great to be around.

  walter: thanks for your kind and generous assistance with my computer (others too...you know who you are) and assisting me with getting on to the new server.

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  Hey, thanks Rayzorblade!

  Heh heh! You know my appetite for beer is almost insatiable!

  Walter