Posts by mjarka911

i then spoke to an elder whom i thought was "resonable" and we agreed as the publications say: "a couple can meet together in a public place, when courting, without a chaperon.

mjarka911

Maybe they felt the Martha Stewart linens in Kmart would prove to be too tempting.

Unchaperoned couples + high thread counts = panky (of the hanky variety)

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One year on JWD

by OnTheWayOut in

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technically tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary, but not as many people are here on saturdays.

because they are not at work or their jw spouse is at home with them or they might be out in .

(fake) recruiting service still.

mjarka911

I'll help you you out for page two, OTWO. Congrats on your fade and thanks for your former elder insight. Good Luck!

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If They Weren't a Cult Before.....

by AllTimeJeff in

i just wanted to officially change something on my viewpoint.

i have thought about this for a few days.

i used to think that while they were in some ways controlling, that jw's did not meet the criteria of a cult totally.

Jeff It's hard to argue with that. I too only thought about the local leaders when I left and felt that it wasn't a cult. It doesn't take long, however, to think about those at the top jobs and what they MUST know about the inner workings and decision making.

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Favorite Gay Entertainers: Who are Yours?

by prophecor in

( or those portrayed as gay ).

they have personality, depth of character, and many are just outright funny.

though i am not gay, i am gay friendly.

mjarka911

I love John Waters too. Remember that Simpsons episode where Homer thought Bart was gay? Great! Also - who was gay on Kids in the Hall?

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Favorite Gay Entertainers: Who are Yours?

by prophecor in

( or those portrayed as gay ).

they have personality, depth of character, and many are just outright funny.

though i am not gay, i am gay friendly.

mjarka911

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 7-8-07 WT Study (RESURRECTION REAL?)

by blondie in

this is a test.

for friday night when the article will be posted in its entirety.. comments you will not hear at the 7-8-07 wt study (may 15, 2007, pages 26-29)(resurrection real to you?).

review comments will be in red.

mjarka911

I wonder if this will give a jolt to many who are desperately clinging to the hope that the end will come before they die. It seems the WT is starting to condition that most JW's should hope for a resurection. The "life is short" comment and the idea of looking forward to the afterlife as their future is new to most JW's from our time. Are they ready to accept that leap of faith to continue busting their humps only to be rewarded after death?

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District Convention talk on Education

by Mystery in

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justitia themis began a topic 'disgusting comment re: education from tacoma 2007 district convention' regarding a talk on education.

i would like to hear it, can anyone tell me which day and time it was given?

the convention is in town this weekend (as well as last weekend and next weekend) and i need information on the talk.. i am going to visit my family next week and i want to try to talk to my niece about college.

mjarka911

When I first read this thread, I mentioned it to my active JW wife and asked her what she thought of this comment. She said she already heard it at her convention in Dekalb, Illinois - so either it was the same speaker or someone who copied off him or it was in the outline.