Reborn2002
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A Dedication to Tupac Shakur
by Reborn2002 inseptember 13th, 1996 - september 13th, 2002.. today marks the 6 year anniversary of tupac's death.. i remember it like it was yesterday.. that was the only instance in which a celebrity died that when i heard of his passing, i wept.. often misinterpreted and misunderstood, he was one of the most controversial, passionate, influential, and powerful artists of a generation.
my generation.. in my opinion the greatest artist of the era, and many share my opinion.
undoubtedly a legend in his own time.. a poet, lyricist, political and social activist, like most shining stars that illuminate so brightly that they blind all who glare at it.. he was snuffed out at a young age.. and far too soon.. a conflicted soul, the passion, suffering, and desire for change in this world was ever present in his lyrics, and no current artist has been able to match that power of expression.. many theories abound as to what really happened that fateful night in las vegas.. the recent article in the la times proposes that his archrival, christopher wallace, aka the notorious b.i.g., of bad boy records, with whom he had an ongoing feud at the time, was directly responsible for his murder.. others believe that suge knight was the mastermind behind the offense.. yet others think that he is still alive, for indeed many coincidences and gaping holes in facts surround his shooting and autopsy.. i could delve into theories and my own opinions of what happened... but i do not wish to detract from the purpose of this post.. some say music is food for the soul, and can aid someone in getting through troubled times in their lives or in coping with stress and depression.
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How Many Here Have Been Shunned?
by Reborn2002 inas most of you already know, the jehovah's witnesses are covering an article in their august kingdom ministry to be discussed the weeks of 8/19 and 8/26 which details how they are to shun and avoid those who are no longer members of their organization, even immediate family members.. .
undoubtedly this article has been written to reinforce to the rank&file jehovah's witnesses the shunning policy, so as to tighten the ranks and prevent members from having the opportunity to learn the abundant contradictions and hypocrisies found within watchtower doctrine and practice from any who may have left.. this policy also serves to divide families and attempt to shame or abuse those whom have chosen to no longer be jehovah's witnesses, for whatever reason.. that much is obvious.
in recent days this topic has been discussed in detail in various threads.
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Who are the Zone and Branch Overseers?
by Reborn2002 inevery congregation is visited twice a year by the circuit overseer and reamed a new asshole for not placing enough magazines.. every year all jehovah's witnesses in good standing attend the district convention, where they hear at least one talk from the circuit overseer's boss, the much heralded district overseer.. if you are a fortunate (in their eyes) jehovah's witness (or a bethelite), you are privy to the opportunity to hear a "special" talk at a convention from a member of the governing body.. what about the upper management in between the ceo's and the middle management?.
how come one never hears of a talk given by a zone overseer or a branch overseer?.
i was always curious about that, but never bothered to learn enough about jw hierarchy that late in my term with the cult to find out.. any one have an answer?
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Sayonara!! Au Revoir!! Adios!!
by Reborn2002 inthought i was posting my grand exit?
if your reading this i had you fooled didn't i?
surprisingly, my mother has invited me to florida to check out her new apartment since her and my father seperated.
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re: Shunned Father & Disgruntled Witnesses ...
by Reborn2002 ina quote showing the wts attempting in court to discredit any opposers to their religion.
the poster with the username "drue" posted this link in the chat room earlier, i thought i would make this available for the board to read: .
edited by - reborn2002 on 22 june 2002 3:33:4.
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Email RCVD from JW re: Court Ruling
by Reborn2002 inthis evening, i received the following email unsolicited from a jehovah's witness who mass mailed me this garbage.. .
subject: contempt for the flag?.
the next time some jehovah's witnesses interrupt your dinner, you might consider thanking them.