FairMind

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  Are you the same person "Online" as in "Real Life"?

  by JH in

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  maybe most of you, who see me post, think that i talk alot because i start many threads, but i'm way more quiet in real life.. how about you, are you the same online as in real life?

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  FairMind

  I suppose I’m pretty much the same, serious some times and sarcastically flippant other times. I’m confrontational, direct and aggressive but I try to remain objective.
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  Changes to Topic Updates

  by FairMind in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  usually i peruse the various topic categories such as friends, etc.

  spying out the most recently posted comments.

  for the past several days though the more recent posts are not showing up under their topic category but seem to be accessible only by clicking the link active topics.

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  FairMind

  Usually I peruse the various topic categories such as “Friends”, etc. spying out the most recently posted comments. For the past several days though the more recent posts are not showing up under their topic category but seem to be accessible only by clicking the link “Active Topics”. This is the method I have been using both at work and at home to access current topics. Is this a change that everyone experiencing? Just curious.
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  Elder Conversation: Why Reform Won't Happen

  by metatron in

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  i had a nice conversation with an elder recently and it illustrates why reform of the organization is nearly impossible.

  this elder.

  is very aware of how bad things are becoming in congregations and he worries about his retirement.

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  FairMind

  if they have a reformation it would mean having to admit they were never Gods soul channel of communication

  I disagree! They can use twisted reasoning (they've had a lot of practice) to make it appear that God changed his mind and then let them know.
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  the new world translation of the holy scriptures

  by jes30427 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what year was this bible translated?

  it doesnt even say who translated it.

  did this russel guy get bored and want to start his own religion or something.

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  FairMind

  Keep in mind that JW's belifs today are very different from when Russel was in charge.

  Are they accurater now or more wronger or similar while being differenter?
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  the bible

  by jes30427 in

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  when was this bible translated.

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  FairMind

  Into what language?
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  With Albert Schroeder gone, there is a disturbance in the force...

  by truthseeker in

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  2. friends

  with prince albert in heaven at jesus' right hand, there is now a gap in the force among the governing body.. the new administration is now one man short.

  who will be his replacement?

  maybe that's why they appointed geoffrey jackson and the other dude to gb members - they knew schroeder was going soon, maybe barr will be next.. .

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  FairMind

  Hope springs eternal!
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  Weights - Reps? Sets? Huh? Help a dumbo out.

  by misspeaches in

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  2. physical

  okay well the good news is i have joined the gym!

  i feel motivated and energised!

  hurrah.

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  FairMind

  If you exercise the calories off, they're exercised off. I just don't understand WHY time of day makes a difference. *shrug*

  I believe this is because your metabolism slows down tremendously while you sleep and the calories convert to fat rather than being burned. I understand though where your coming from since I've never accepted the idea that someone was fat because they had metabolism problems. Fat is unburned calories, so to lose fat either eat less or exercise more or do both.
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  SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT re: Riley Trust Tobacco Compan Stock & WTS

  by Oroborus21 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i have no interest in pontificating on this matter which to me seems so straightforward.

  however, since i continue to see newbies and others periodically post in error stating that the wts "owns" tobacco company stock i believe that this should be corrected and the matter put to rest, hopefully for good.. .

  facts:.

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  FairMind

  Oroborus, thank you for your clear and unbiased explanation of why the WTS is not guilty of hypocritically owning tobacco stock. You my friend are guilty of nothing but telling the truth of this matter. Seems to me that some of those replying to your comment are so blinded by their hate of the WTS that they are unable to be objective in their viewpoints.
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  Is the word out that you are an "Apostate"?

  by rockhound in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  living in a "spiritual paradise" is not without its dangers.

  at every turn lurks those who harbor private opinions born from independant thinking.

  all are suspect to elders on a witch hunt.

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  FairMind

  JW elders and publishers have told me that I’m virtually an apostate, have apostate leanings and asked if I’m going to grow a beard. Nah! I don’t believe anyone views me as an apostate.
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  I'm a newbie!!

  by Poodles in

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  2. friends

  this is my first time in this forum!

  i joined because i would like to understand the witness way of life w/o joining!!

  all debates welcome!!

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  FairMind

  poodles, in reference to your question to ironclaws about staying up so late, there is a three hour time differental between NY and CA.