little_Socrates

Joined

• started 12 topics
• posted 303 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by little_Socrates

• 
  62

  Intersting Visit from our local JWs yesturday

  by little_Socrates in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  way to early on a saturday morning we got a ring on our doorbell.

  someone else answered the door.

  after they left i walked by our entry way and gagged from the smell!

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  Way to early on a Saturday morning we got a ring on our doorbell. Someone else answered the door. After they left I walked by our entry way and gagged from the smell! They never came inside our home but the fragrances the brother and or sister where wearing was over powering even after they left!

  I wasn't going to stand for it. It was rude. We have people in our home that are very fragrance sensitive. I stopped them as they where walking away. I said "Your Perfume is too strong it is very rude!" They say "I am sorry I didn't see a sign" I tell them there ministry would be much more effective if they weren't rude with there fragrances. People have asthma and headaches and you can make them sick... it isn't the way to spread the good news. The response was simply "I will tell them not to bother you any more"

  Are they so used to persecution and rejection that any negative comments are automatically dismissed? I will admit my tone was sharp with them.. only because I know how important this issue is for many people.. But I was in no way rude, and as a matter of fact I gave them good advice on how to improve their ministry.

  When did it become old fashion to treat other peoples personal space with anything but the greatest respect? If you are invited to someones home you must take GREAT care to not in any way offend the host. These people weren't even invited!

  </rant_off>
  
• 
  5

  Shock belt to control defendant?

  by little_Socrates in

  1. social
  2. current

  skeen also ordered a shock device be placed on calvert for security reasons because of his unpredictable behavior, legal officials said.

  on sept. 15, when calvert did not stand up at the judge's request, skeen had an electric shock administered on the defendant that caused him to twist in pain before the jury, local tv broadcaster kltv reported.. .

  http://news.yahoo.com/questions-raised-shock-belt-used-texas-murder-trial-112021293.html.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  LisaRose here is the problem... he insists on his right to self representation. It is hard to mount a defense if you can't be in the courtroom.

  I really don't know what to make of this case. There are to many opposing interests that all need to be met. I am glad I am not this judge.
  
• 
  5

  Shock belt to control defendant?

  by little_Socrates in

  1. social
  2. current

  skeen also ordered a shock device be placed on calvert for security reasons because of his unpredictable behavior, legal officials said.

  on sept. 15, when calvert did not stand up at the judge's request, skeen had an electric shock administered on the defendant that caused him to twist in pain before the jury, local tv broadcaster kltv reported.. .

  http://news.yahoo.com/questions-raised-shock-belt-used-texas-murder-trial-112021293.html.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  Skeen also ordered a shock device be placed on Calvert for security reasons because of his unpredictable behavior, legal officials said.

  On Sept. 15, when Calvert did not stand up at the judge's request, Skeen had an electric shock administered on the defendant that caused him to twist in pain before the jury, local TV broadcaster KLTV reported.

  
  http://news.yahoo.com/questions-raised-shock-belt-used-texas-murder-trial-112021293.html

  So I understand that the defendant might be a very bad guy, and you do need to maintain some order in a courtroom. However what do you think about this case? There is two major issues... #1 I am very uncomfortable giving a judge the power to shock the defendant at any time. AND (maybe even a worse issue) #2 It happened in front of the jury! How does watching a defendant get shocked NOT taint the jury? If nothing else it should be grounds for a miss trial.
• 
  7

  Mormons prepping for Doomsday. Possibly by the end of the month

  by StarTrekAngel in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  http://www.sltrib.com/home/2935776-155/some-mormons-stocking-up-amid-fears

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  For Mormons it is built into their philosophy/theology to be "preppers". I think this is an excellent idea. We are way to defendant on modern distribution system for all the services we use. It really wouldn't take much to disrupt and send us back to the stone age. Many Mormons would be prepared if that ever happened.

  JW's also believe a major catastrophy is coming, but they don't suggest anyone prepare for it. (other than converting)
  
• 
  19

  Recent Ads on this site - Simon this needs some fixing

  by done4good in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am noticing that when some of the ads run, the page keeps scrolling upward towards them.

  this is annoying and should be addressed, as it makes some threads almost impossible to read.

  have same effect on two different oss, (same browser type, firefox).

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  Those that are having trouble... what browser are you using?

  I always use Firefox. I think there is an issue with certain scripts running Firefox. It seems those that use Chrome have a better experience.
  
• 
  19

  Recent Ads on this site - Simon this needs some fixing

  by done4good in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am noticing that when some of the ads run, the page keeps scrolling upward towards them.

  this is annoying and should be addressed, as it makes some threads almost impossible to read.

  have same effect on two different oss, (same browser type, firefox).

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  You are awesome Simon!

  When do expect the next version of the site to go live?
  
• 
  19

  Recent Ads on this site - Simon this needs some fixing

  by done4good in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am noticing that when some of the ads run, the page keeps scrolling upward towards them.

  this is annoying and should be addressed, as it makes some threads almost impossible to read.

  have same effect on two different oss, (same browser type, firefox).

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  I OFTEN need to use my script blocker because of the ads. Now this site doesn't work well with a script blocker so I am forced to leave the site. They slow my computer down. I don't think it is as bad as some sites, but on occasion it makes the site unusable.
  
• 
  17

  My thoughts re Pope Francis

  by ctrwtf in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so today i'm watching cbs news coverage of the popes visit to america.

  first, let me say i'm not religious at all at this point in my life.

  still a few things stood out to me about the news coverage of his visit.. first thing i wondered was if a gb member happened to garnish this much press (unlikely) what would his message be?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  Can you imagine any of the GB doing this?

  
  

  Hopefully it works this time... it doesn't' want to let me post a picture.
  
• 
  63

  EXACTLY Why JW's Are NOT Christian

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a lot of people, ex-jws, believers and unbelievers alike, think that jw's are just a somewhat kooky brand of christianity.

  is it possible to "try and follow jesus" and not be christian?

  what exactly makes someone a christian?

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  Jesus Christ has always had people since the time of the apostles who experienced Salvation through faith in Christ alone.

  
  

  Did you know that in all of scripture the only place where faith saved and alone are used in the same sentence is...

  James 2 KJV
  

  24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
• 
  44

  Anybody have any "REAL" experiences of spirit/demon activity? I'll explain.

  by runForever in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i know there is a lot of people on here that will say it is pure make believe but i am interested if anybody has had any real concrete things happen such as something moving or something appearing in the mirror etc.. anything just post it up here even if it wasn't much.

  please give a little context as to the situation..

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  little_Socrates

  rip van winkle.... I am very sorry about your mom. That must have been very difficult to go through.

  However I don't think your story is that similar to mine. I have worked with people with traumatic brain injuries, mental illness, and cognitive disabilities. I have seen some very crazy things when working with this type of people... however none of it ever effected me how the experience with the Lady did.
  

  When you have some sort of trauma in the brain... The symptoms tend to be with you most if not all of the time and the symptoms tend to be progressive. With this lady there was NO symptoms till she was prayed over and very few symptoms afterwords.