I have a friend who was a Southern Baptist and became a Mennonite because of his pacifistic beliefs...I think he said the Mennonites (along with the Quakers) don't believe in going to war. Although I do believe in WWII those religious consciencious objectors served in non-combatant roles....medics, etc. (As a kid I would hear stories from my parents about our next door neighbor who served as a medic as a C.O. in some of the most horrendous battles in the South Pacific).
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I need help/info on other religions vs the WTS
by Leander inover the past week since i've announced that i was stepping down i have had a few conversations with my family, and against my better judgement i mentioned that i was having doubts.
invariably almost every discussion about the jw religion eventually boils down to the argument that only witnesses are doing this or that.
unfortunately this is a weak part of my debate, i have only been associated with the jw religion so i have very little information on what other religions beleive and practice.
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Your Face Goes Here!
by Farkel ini think you know put us on to something.
comf started out the imitation and others, like myself and tr followed suit.
imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, you know.
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Farkel, you crack me up! When I saw your face on You Knows bod the other day I fell off the chair...way too much!!!!
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I'm about to become a US citizen! Woo-hoo!
by gilwarrior inthis monday i went to the ins building here in houston to continue my process in becoming a us citzen.
i went in the building.
i had to pass though a metal detector and then i went inside.
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Gilwarrior:
Welcome Yank!
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I quit smoking!
by 4christ ini have smoked cigarettes since i was 12 years old, a pack a day for 16 years.
i have not had a cigarette since friday night and it is monday!
i am craving a smoke but i am not going to have one because i don"t smoke anymore!
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Just read your posts. Congratulations for sticking with it. Keep up the good work, you'll never regret it. My Step Father died a couple of years ago from emphasyma...he was on oxygen for several months. Went into the emergency room on a Sunday morning where we were told he had two months to live. He was admitted to the hospital for a couple of days to adjust his oxygen. On Monday at noon we went to help him with lunch, stayed and hour and then he took a nap. A couple of hours later he never woke up...all the while struggleing to breath. Over the several months he was on oxygen, the level mix was eventually moved up as high as it could get, so his lungs just couldn't process it....he slowly stangled to death. It was awful... He smoked all his life, but was from a generation that didn't know any better.
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Ground Zero PHOTOS! (Goodbye Red X's???)
by Mister Biggs inthese were taken on february 11, 2002 (five months after the tragedy).. this day, they pulled the bodies of 5 victims from the rubble.. i wish the photos were larger but the larger photos eventually turn into red x's.. reflect and enjoy!.
the building's that you see did not suffer as much damage as the other building's (shown above) that were to the left of the wtc.
a closer shot of the smaller buildings that are shown in one of the photos above.... .
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Thanks for sharing...I feel like I just had a visit there. Also, the artwork was really cool...they look like depression era construction workers on a lunch break...they kind of pictures you see when they were constructing The Empire State building.
Makes me emotionally relive (partly) the awful event....I think we all could use a reminder, because I think we need to be vigilant for the future. Thanks again.
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[Panic Mode] I need a job!!!
by Elsewhere in[panic mode] .
ok... it's official.
i will loose my appartment on the 11th of next month if i can't find another job.. anyone one know of any job openings or contracts?
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Elsewhere:
Here's a link that might be helpful regarding interviewing:
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To My Mother
by MrMoe inat about 6:30 this evening my mother passed away.. .
the best mother and the best wife anybody could ever be blessed with.
she was not only my mother, she was my friend.
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Your tribute touched me deeply and brought back memories of my father's passing. The only other thing I have to offer is an old chinese proverb which I believe IS true:
"Life is a dream walking, death is going home."
Losing a close parent is really tough. Truly my prayers go with you during this difficult time.
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Are there any JW's here?
by rbaitz ini would like to dialog with any jw's.
i have some questions that i hope you can answer or if you cannot just say so.. my first question:.
jesus is called the son of god (john 3:16).
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rbaitz:
If Jesus had not risen from the dead with His body (now glorified) why was the tomb open?
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So.......Happy Birthday MOUTHY!!
by borgfree inso, you are 3/4 of a century.
wow, but i am not very far from there.. happy birthday!!.
btw, how was that big bbq?.
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CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE...oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE-CAKE and C A K E....Woo Hoo...Enjoy the day!!!
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I'M FREE!!!
by jaccilynn inthis is my first post on this site, and i feel very liberated and comfortable, so i have a feeling that this d/b may be a good thing for me.
my story (although to my "worldly" support group it sounds strange) is alot like many of yours.
i was raised a witness, altough my parents have been inactive as long as i can remember.
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Welcome JAC... If you haven't been around this board much...take a look-see. You'll find some pretty interesting conversations from some very open-mined (and close-minded) people, and that's what makes the world go around! Glad to have you aboard.