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  Getting a lesson in political correctness

  by keyser soze in

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  i've just been informed that it's inappropriate to refer to a hispanic person as mexican, even if they actually are from mexico.

  i really wasn't aware of this until now.. what should i do if i come across a person from canada?

  is there a less offensive term than "canadian" that i can use?

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  I've been called a lot of rude, politically incorrect things in my time, but happily never a Jehovah's Witness again

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  I need some help with a plot point for the next novel

  by JeffT in

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  my first effort "armageddon's disciples" is being considered by a publisher, i'll let you know if anything happens.. in the meantime i'm noodling around with what to do next.. i have an idea, but i'm curious if you guys think one of my plot points is realistic.

  the antagonist is going to be a guy moving through jw circles, moving from congo to congo every two or three years.

  not an elder, mabye an ms, turns in his 10-15 hours consistently, never causes trouble, not married, maybe a little odd as he's kind of a loner.. the plot point is that he's pretty much a cipher, no one pays much attention to him.

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  IMHO. If he moves from congo to congo every 2-3 years he'll still be considered a neebie. He might be viewed with some suspicion by the cong but the elders will think he's fine as long as he gets an ok letter. Sure they might want to know his reason for moving but if he's keeping a low profile it should be no problem coming up with an acceptable reason.

  If it was me moving to a new cong I'd say to the new elders that this was a permanent move and I'd be here long term. That should keep them happy and then in 3 years tell them something came up bla bla.

  Good luck with the publishing. If you get accepted be sure to ask what they'll do to promote it. You should have a plan of how you will promote yourself (JWN readership will be a great start, doing tours and whatever publicity you can get etc) which you can share with them. All about getting on as many tables in bookstores and part of deals on the internet. I'm sure you will have already thought of this and have it covered but just in case.

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  The Watchtower is now the world's largest magazine!

  by life is to short in

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  newsmaxs magazine just published an article that the watchtower is the most read magazine out there it evens surpasses time.. i have never heard of newmaxs but i just was emailed this and thought you might find it interesting.

  i am sorry i do not know how to give the link so i am cutting and pasting.

  if someone can do the link it would be great.

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  In a world that needs Magazines and newspapers to reflect shallow issues like what shoes their favourite actor wears

  Would that be the same world that needs printed material to reflect shallow issues like what shoes their well appointed JW wear when visiting bethel? A shallow world indeed.

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  Ever been so stressed you find yourself doing this...?

  by highdose in

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  ... standing in the asile of the supermarket... just standing still... staring vacantly into space... like your whole body just came to a standstill?.

  ... a major hysterics happening internaly but being damped down by the medication?.

  ... wonder if i can take a double dose today?.

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  nutella by the jar. I now look forward to those stressful days. I sometimes console myself with nutella if I don't have enough stress.

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  "There's really no good reason why we should turn our time in late"

  by Crisis of Conscience in

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  another wonderful part this week at the meeting.

  and this is what the brother said.. he related examples, based on the om book, as to how jehovah kept records.

  funny part is, they all applied to population, the amount of people.. is there any part of the bible that talks about how jehovah kept a log of hours on some occasion?

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  Welcome fsm,

  I did a microwave district convention just before I left. Turned up for a few minutes to get a programme and again to get the new literature - the rest of the weekend was spent at the beach and shopping.

  I always turned my report in on time as it seemed easier than having an elder phone up and hassle you. It's not the say the report was accurate towards the end.

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  Some christmas spirit, WT style!

  by bohm in

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  well, i know its a bit self-serving since i allready posted this in jwfacts thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/bible/199939/1/watchtower-images-required, but i think its quite funny and things have been kind of serious around here for the past couple of weeks.. it seem to me that when jahs chanel have desided (im kidding, they has been told) the one and true god really hate christmas and will kill you in nasty ways if you go ahead and celebrate it, it provide a pretty compelling case for not celebrating christmas.

  but the governing body can make an even stronger case than that: not only will jesus cry and clice you up if you celebrate christmas, you will also have a really bad time.

  wow!.

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  You must work in a cr4p office debator. I really hope you have a better xmas this year. Let me know when you're next looking for work - most of the companies I've worked for had xmas parties that were nothing less than spectacular.

  The WTS photography is of a style that suits what they write.

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  Can you get D'fd for Gluttony?

  by MMXIV in

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  the recent story by confuzzled777 about being d'fd for drinking a few times got me thinking.

  what about gluttony?.

  some scriptures that spring to mind are proverbs 23:2, i cor 6:9-10 etc.. has anyone you know been d'fd for gluttony?

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  I totally agree gluttony does not equal fat. In fact I am a great example of someone who can and does eat a lot of calories yet I'm very fit. I'm a glutton

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  JW Euphemisms

  by gubberningbody in

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  shepherding = spying on, interrogating, hassling.

  encourage = hassle, pester.

  evidently = no logical segue, so we just assume it.

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  Sisters are a large army = women are second class citizens

  Letter of recommendation = slanderous job reference

  Privilege = thankless task one needs to beg for

  Bethel service = voluntary slavery

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  Can you get D'fd for Gluttony?

  by MMXIV in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the recent story by confuzzled777 about being d'fd for drinking a few times got me thinking.

  what about gluttony?.

  some scriptures that spring to mind are proverbs 23:2, i cor 6:9-10 etc.. has anyone you know been d'fd for gluttony?

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  So it's not just a case of a bunch of elders being able to pick on a fat kid and get him d'fd? Simply eating one huge meal in front of two witnesses whether you are overweight or not could get you shunned?

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  JW Euphemisms

  by gubberningbody in

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  shepherding = spying on, interrogating, hassling.

  encourage = hassle, pester.

  evidently = no logical segue, so we just assume it.

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  Refining = people leaving in their droves

  Timely reminder = nothing new to say so repeat over and over and over and over and over

  People being drawn to Jah = recruit another mug

  Honest hearted ones = gullible

  Food at the proper time = don't miss any meetings

  Sheeplike ones = agreeable individuals who following instructions and never question anything

  Obscene jesting = funny joke

  Loving provision = life sapping burden

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