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  2006 - A Year of Movers and Shakers for The Society

  by truthseeker in

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  it's only march 1st and already several things have happened in witless land.... 1) awake!

  goes monthly beginning january 1, 2006.. 2) to be confirmed: bound volumes cease production.

  3) confirmed by congregation letter: paperback bibles replace hardback bibles.

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  doinmypart

  6) Bethel elder arrangement ends on August 31, 2006

  Why is this being done away with, any details? Was there a topic discussing this?
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  Check out my new tattoo!!!! :) pics!!!!

  by kittyeatzjdubs in

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  tah dahhh!!!

  i got it done friday night after work.

  it's a true to life tattoo of my cat bucky.

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  doinmypart

  That is some NICE work. Very good looking back piece. Is that your first tat? If so, way to go on getting something that size on your first sitting.

  Congrats!
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  WTS New Internet Arrangement

  by doinmypart in

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  first of all my apologies.

  in an earlier thread last week i posted that the wts has a new website to accept literature orders.

  this is incorrect, i need to clarify.. the wts is changing the dates it is accepting literature orders.

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  First of all my apologies. In an earlier thread last week I posted that the WTS has a new website to accept literature orders. This is incorrect, I need to clarify.

  The WTS is changing the dates it is accepting literature orders. The old dates varied depending on where the congregations were located. WTS prefers to have literature orders faxed to them at 845-744-9000 (U.S. Branch).

  The WTS has a new internet site for accepting congregation records. The Congregation Secretary will use CIS (Congregation Internet Site) to submit congregation field service reports. One account will be setup per congregation, with four user IDs per account. If the PO has internet access he will be the Account Administrator, the Secretary will have an ID, and two elders will have IDs for backup. The IDs will follow this format, FirstNameLastInitial...Theodore Jaracz = TheodoreJ; Samuel Herd = SamuelH. The password is determined by the user.

  My thoughts are the WTS is trying to streamline and continue to cut costs. Mailing hardcopy reports to WTS doesn't make sense. The WTS has to print special envelopes and forms, they need people to handle received mail/paper. The WTS is doing more electronically...congregation donations are submitted via phone, congregation reports are submitted online; it won't be long before literature orders are taken online as well.

  I'm trying to get my hands on these BOE letters, but it is difficult. The PO doesn't want to release these letters, but this is first-hand information.
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  WTS 2006 Special Campaigns

  by doinmypart in

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  in a boe letter dated 2/2/06, the wts listed four special campaigns for 2006:memorial, wed apr 12, 2006 (in a boe letter dated 2/3/06 wts wants elders to help all inactive & new ones attend the memorial.

  the letter said attending the memorial is often a stepping stone to serving jehovah...visit every inactive person in the territory and give an invitation, give every family member that is friendly to the message an invitation).special public talk, sun apr 30, 2006special handbill to advertise district convention - wts is printing handbills to advertise the "deliverance at hand" district convention.

  three weeks before the convention, jws will distribute the handbill in the territory, with family members, and others.

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  doinmypart

  In a BOE letter dated 2/2/06, the WTS listed four special campaigns for 2006:

  1. Memorial, Wed Apr 12, 2006 (In a BOE letter dated 2/3/06 WTS wants elders to help all inactive & new ones attend the Memorial. The letter said attending the Memorial is often a stepping stone to serving Jehovah...visit every inactive person in the territory and give an invitation, give every family member that is friendly to the message an invitation).
  2. Special Public Talk, Sun Apr 30, 2006
  3. Special Handbill to Advertise District Convention - WTS is printing handbills to advertise the "Deliverance at Hand" District Convention. Three weeks before the convention, JWs will distribute the handbill in the territory, with family members, and others. 50 handbills per publisher.
  4. During March & April special attention will be given to irregular publishers. Elders will encourage these publishers to regularly participate in field service. Elders will discuss irregular publishers at their quarterly meeting and discuss with CO during his visit.

  Any faded/inactive person out there the elders will be trying to contact you. Unbaptized family members will get the usual pressure to attend.

  The WTS is trying to prop up the summer District Conventions. The District Conventions are one of their major fund-raising events of the year. They want more people in the seats and money in the boxes.

  Any irregular publishers out there, people trying to fade be aware that the elders will make a concentrated effort to get you back out in field service, attending all the meetings, etc.
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  Genealogy/Family History

  by doinmypart in

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  i'd like to do a genealogy/family history.

  after talking to older family members where is a good place to start?

  any suggestions?.

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  I'd like to do a genealogy/family history. After talking to older family members where is a good place to start? Any suggestions?

  The WTS nonsense would have a person not think about their genealogy, from the w78 4/1:

  "...there is really little practicality in tracing one’s family tree...while a person’s genealogy might be of occasional usefulness in legal matters, to argue over or take special pride in our ancestry is a waste of time and a detriment to faith."

  I think I'm reaching a point in my life where I'm becoming more sentimental about such things. I'd like to know my past and I want my kids & future grandkids to know.

  Any help is appreciated!
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  WTS: NO MORE BOUND VOLUMES AFTER THIS YEAR!

  by Mary in

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  i just found out today (from my sister) that crooklyn will not be making any more bound volumes of the watchtower or awake magazines after this year------instead, they're all going to be on audio tape only.

  she does not have a computer so i generously

  i think this could very well be yet another tactic of the gb trying to keep a lid on their "embarassing" quotes of yesterday.

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  doinmypart

  The WT & Awake are available on CDs in mp3 format.

  The society produces a library CD annually which contains a lot of their literature & magazines.

  It is interesting to watch this publishing company try to transform. They are scratching, clawing, kicking, and screaming as they are torn from their antiquated business model. Not as many people are reading print, especially the garbage the WTS puts out -- their own "publishers" don't even read the magazines. It is cheaper for them to produce CDs rather than print.

  The WTS will still need to print their rules & regs to keep the publishers in line. I suppose they will probably print one internal publication for the publishers, a combination KM/Sunday study article. And there will be one magazine for non-JW/public consumption.
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  CCJW.org

  by Quotes in

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  (apologies if this is old news) .

  last summer i posted about an unusual empty web page at the watch tower's domain www.ccjw.org.

  the otherwise blank page was simply titled "si projects".

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  doinmypart

  The WTS is beginning to accept congregation literature orders online. There was a letter sent out a few weeks ago.
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  About Tattoos...

  by Mastodon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  somebody was asking me about tattoos and what the biblical rules about them are.

  i also remember that a magazine (an awake!?

  ) mentioned that getting a tattoo is a matter of conscience.

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  doinmypart

  Here's a snippet from another article, along with the society's doubletalk:

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  g00 8/8 p. 19 Body Decoration—The Need for Reasonableness ***

  Whether or not an individual decides to accept these risks is a personal decision. But one who seeks to please God recognizes that becoming a Christian involves the offering of oneself to God. Our bodies are living sacrifices presented to God for his use. (Romans 12:1) Hence, mature Christians do not view their bodies as their exclusive property to be damaged or defaced at will. Especially those who qualify to take the lead in the congregation are known for their moderate habits, soundness of mind, and reasonableness.
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  About Tattoos...

  by Mastodon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  somebody was asking me about tattoos and what the biblical rules about them are.

  i also remember that a magazine (an awake!?

  ) mentioned that getting a tattoo is a matter of conscience.

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  doinmypart

  Here's the article...

  g03 9/22

  Young People Ask . . .

  Should I Get a Tattoo?

  “Some tattoos are cute. They are very artistic.”—Jalene.

  “I dreamed about my first tattoo for two years.”—Michelle.

  TATTOOS are everywhere—or so it seems. Rock stars, sports figures, fashion models, and movie stars flaunt them. Many teenagers have followed suit, proudly displaying tattoos on their shoulders, hands, waists, and ankles. Andrew contends: “Tattoos are cool. Having one or not is a personal choice.”

  Says the World Book Encyclopedia: “Tattooing is the practice of making permanent designs on the body. It is done by pricking small holes in the skin with a sharpened stick, bone, or needle that has been dipped in pigments with natural colors.”

  Although exact statistics are hard to come by, one source estimates that 25 percent of all 15- to 25-year-olds in the United States have a tattoo. Sandy says: “It’s the popular thing to do.” Why are tattoos so appealing to some youths?

  Why So Popular?

  For some, a tattoo is a way of making a grand romantic gesture. Michelle relates: “On his ankle my brother has the name of a girl he used to go out with.” The problem? “He’s not dating her anymore.” According to Teen magazine, “doctors estimate that more than 30 percent of all tattoo removal is done on teen girls who want the name of an ex-boyfriend taken off.”

  Some youths view tattoos as works of art. Others see them as symbols of independence. “I’m in charge of my life,” proclaimed Josie, adding that getting a tattoo was “the only life decision I’ve ever made.” Tattooing allows some youths to experiment—to feel they have control over their appearance. Tattoos can also serve as a symbol of rebellion or of alternative life-styles. Some tattoos thus contain obscene words and drawings or provocative slogans.

  The majority of youths, however, may simply have become caught up in a fad. But just because it seems as if everyone is getting tattooed, does it mean that you should?

  The Ancient Art of Tattooing

  Tattooing is by no means a modern practice. Tattoo-bearing Egyptian and Libyan mummies have been found that date back hundreds of years before the time of Christ. Tattooed mummies have also been found in South America. Many of the tattooed images were directly related to the worship of pagan gods. According to researcher Steve Gilbert, “the earliest known tattoo that is a picture of something, rather than an abstract pattern, represents the god Bes. In Egyptian mythology Bes is the lascivious god of revelry.”

  Significantly, the Mosaic Law forbade God’s people to tattoo themselves. Said Leviticus 19:28: “You must not make cuts in your flesh for a deceased soul, and you must not put tattoo marking upon yourselves. I am Jehovah.” Pagan worshipers, such as the Egyptians, tattooed the names or symbols of their deities on their breast or arms. By complying with Jehovah’s ban on tattoo markings, the Israelites would stand out as different from other nations.—Deuteronomy 14:1, 2.

  While Christians today are not under the Law of Moses, the prohibition it laid on tattooing is sobering. (Ephesians 2:15; Colossians 2:14, 15) If you are a Christian, you would certainly not want to make markings on your body—even temporarily—that smack of paganism or false worship.—2 Corinthians 6:15-18.

  Health Risks

  There are also health concerns you should consider. Dr. Robert Tomsick, an associate professor of dermatology, comments: “What you’re doing is breaking the skin and introducing pigmented material into the area. Even though the needle only goes in a little way, anytime you break the skin, you have a risk of bacterial or viral infection. I think [getting a tattoo] is generally a risky thing to do.” Dr. Tomsick continues: “Once pigment is in, even if there’s no infection, there’s always the chance of contact allergies, dermatitis and allergic reactions that can cause skin to get red, swollen, crusty and itchy.”

  Despite the intended permanence of tattoos, various methods are used in attempts to remove them: Laser removal (burning the tattoo away), surgical removal (cutting the tattoo away), dermabrasion (sanding the skin with a wire brush to remove the epidermis and dermis), salabrasion (using a salt solution to soak the tattooed skin), and scarification (removing the tattoo with an acid solution and creating a scar in its place). These methods are expensive and can be painful. “It’s more painful to have a tattoo removed by laser than to get the original tattoo,” says Teen magazine.

  What Will Others Think?

  You should also give serious thought to how others might feel about your wearing a tattoo, as many react negatively. (1 Corinthians 10:29-33) On a whim, Li, a woman in Taiwan, got a tattoo at age 16. Now she is a 21-year-old office worker. “It bothers me the way my co-workers stare at the tattoo,” Li admits. British mental-health worker Theodore Dalrymple says that to many people, tattoos “are often the visible sign that a man . . . belongs to a violent, brutal, antisocial, and criminalized subculture.”

  An article in American Demographics magazine similarly observed: “It is clear that most Americans consider it risky to have visible body art. Eighty-five percent [of youths] agree with the statement, ‘people who have visible tattoos . . . should realize that this form of self-expression is likely to create obstacles in their career or personal relationships.’”

  Consider also whether choosing to get a tattoo would enhance or undermine your claim of being a Christian. Could it be a “cause for stumbling” others? (2 Corinthians 6:3) True, some youths have had their tattoos placed on hidden areas of the body. Even their parents may not know about these secret tattoos. But beware! An emergency trip to the doctor or simply taking a shower at school could make your secret common knowledge! Better it is to “conduct ourselves honestly in all things,” avoiding foolish deception.—Hebrews 13:18.

  Like all fads, tattoos may lose their appeal over time. Really, is there any garment—whether a pair of jeans, a shirt, a dress, or a pair of shoes—that you love so much that you would commit to wearing it for the rest of your life? Of course not! Styles, cuts, and colors change. Unlike a piece of clothing, however, tattoos are hard to shed. Besides, what is “cool” to you when you are 16 might not be very appealing when you are 30.

  Many have come to regret making permanent alterations to their appearance. “I got a tattoo before learning about Jehovah,” relates Amy. “I try to keep it covered. When others in the congregation happen to see it, I feel embarrassed.” The message? Think before you ink. Don’t make a decision that you may regret later.

  [Footnote]

  Some of the names have been changed.

  [Picture on page 26]

  Tattoos are often associated with rebellious life-styles

  [Picture on page 26]

  In time, many regret getting a tattoo

  [Picture on page 27]

  Think before you ink
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  Battlestar Galactica

  by Willow Tree in

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  does anybody here watch this?

  i missed the first season, i saw the movie sky one showed before the second season started, and now i'm hooked.

  i bought the dvd's, both mini-series/movie and season one from amazon while they were on sale.

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  doinmypart

  This is one of the best shows on tv and the 2nd season only gets better.

  Dr. Baltar gets a little darker, but still has some great scenes where he talks to Six yet appears crazy to everyone else. They introduce a few more cylon models, hopefully we'll see more of them in future. This is a great space drama.

  My only complaint is sometimes the spiritual theme gets overdone. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive after dealing with the WTS.