Maybe I am off base, but it seems that the last year or so hasn't had the standard retoric about how "imminent, close, or soon" the end will be. It seems as if the focus is now on obeying the Governing Body.
Have you noticed this?
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Have you noticed that the Watchtower is not emphasizing how close the end is as much?
by stuckinamovement inmaybe i am off base, but it seems that the last year or so hasn't had the standard retoric about how "imminent, close, or soon" the end will be.
it seems as if the focus is now on obeying the governing body.
have you noticed this?.
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National Anthem
by stuckinamovement ini was reading an article about some guy who refused to stand for the national anthem on 911 at the jets cowboy game.
here is the question..... why can witness kids stand respectfully for the flag salute, but not the national anthem?
direction is given that for the national anthem you must remain seated unless you are already standing.
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I was reading an article about some guy who refused to stand for the National Anthem on 911 at the Jets Cowboy game.
Here is the question....
Why can witness kids stand respectfully for the flag salute, but not the national anthem? Direction is given that for the national anthem you must remain seated unless you are already standing. How does that make any sense at all? Aren't both of them patriotic displays of equal value?
I apologize but I should know this as a former elder, I just never understood the reasoning behind it.
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JW's Thoughts on Medical Cannabis
by bushido8000 ini've wondered this for sometime.
to all of the jws on the forum, what is your opinion on medical cannabis?
i support it for a couple of reasons.. 1. i've battled clinical depression since age 9. after my anti-depressants stopped working when i was 21, i heard about cannabis' positive effects on depression through the internet and a couple of documentaries so i tried it.
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I don't think logic has anything to do with it.
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JW's Thoughts on Medical Cannabis
by bushido8000 ini've wondered this for sometime.
to all of the jws on the forum, what is your opinion on medical cannabis?
i support it for a couple of reasons.. 1. i've battled clinical depression since age 9. after my anti-depressants stopped working when i was 21, i heard about cannabis' positive effects on depression through the internet and a couple of documentaries so i tried it.
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I remember talking to a brother at the legal dept about this. The bottom line is even though medical marijuana is legal in many States the fact that it is still illegal under federal law prohibits a "true christian" from using it. The brother or sister would not be able to be used in any priveleged capacity.
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Is there anyway to get a consistent high level leak....????
by Momma-Tossed-Me ini often wonder if anyone has a good consistent leak from the top level of the wtbts.
if not how can we get one, one with high level clearance.
they can't want much, probably just another $110 per month or whatever they are getting now, times are tough.. nothing would shake the borg more than consistent correct information coming out early via the internet.. nothing is sacred, all is revealed through a well hidden leak.. mtm.
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Not for any amount of time. After a while they all realize their life is devoted to selling a lie and bail.
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My Father passed away during the night
by jwfacts indad was a great man, great, despite the religion.
he was powerful, tall and intelligent, yet humble and kind.
he was an introvert, and a circuit overseer.
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Hang in there Paul. Please accept my condolences.
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in your opinion what is the best way to stop drinking?
by stuckinamovement ini have found myself drinking more and more since i realized that the truth was a lie just to quiet my mind.
it's not like i am a drunk or anything, it hasn't affected my work or relationships, it is that i really don't like being a slave to anyone or anything including delicious beer.
mmmm beer.... so to avoid being a slave to a habit, i have determined to stop drinking.
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So far minimus's suggestion seems the best lol
Seriously, thanks for your input
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in your opinion what is the best way to stop drinking?
by stuckinamovement ini have found myself drinking more and more since i realized that the truth was a lie just to quiet my mind.
it's not like i am a drunk or anything, it hasn't affected my work or relationships, it is that i really don't like being a slave to anyone or anything including delicious beer.
mmmm beer.... so to avoid being a slave to a habit, i have determined to stop drinking.
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I have found myself drinking more and more since I realized that the truth was a lie just to quiet my mind. It's not like I am a drunk or anything, it hasn't affected my work or relationships, it is that I really don't like being a slave to anyone or anything including delicious beer. mmmm beer...
So to avoid being a slave to a habit, I have determined to stop drinking. I have a plan but wanted to see if any of you had experiences in being successful.
Here are the questions
Do you drink too much? Or did you in the past?
What are some effective methods of kicking the habit? Don't say meetings and service.
Thanks
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WE CAN DO THIS....if you think the idea is as good as I do!
by Terry ini have long had an idea that i think is a very powerful tool in reaching even hard-nosed jw's.. .
it would consist only of actual photographic scans of various documents, articles, photographs such as these from marvin shilmer's blog: (see next panel).
there would be no extraneous non-official text whatsoever.. it would be published the size of an old life magazine and sent anonymously to jw's at their homes.. the cover would clearly contain the words: "all contents originally published by watchtower bible &tract society".
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I think that this is a great idea. The letter that Bangalore posted is a definite keeper.
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WT Nov. 1, 2011 (public) - When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed - Part 2
by AnnOMaly inout now.. yes, yes, yessssss!
on p. 26-27 they talk about how the lunar positions on vat 4956 fit 588/7 bce!!!.
"clearly, much of the astronomical data in vat 4956 fits the year 588 b.c.e.
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Thanks Alleymom. Talk about intellectual dishonesty on the part of the Writing Department.