Thanks for the update. I'm glad you had a positive time with your mum. Sounds like there might be hope there.
krejames
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My mother came for a visit
by Faithful Witness inshe has not visited us in over a year, except with my dad.
we have not had a chance to talk one on one in a very long time.
she is an actice jw.
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Are you the huggy sort?
by Ucantnome ini don't really do hugs and kisses.
my wife went to hug me this morning and i instinctively backed away.
we laughed.
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krejames
I never was a huggy sort until I left home. wasn't due to being a JW more to do with the area I was raised and my family background. I'm now definitely a hugger and much more demonstrative than I used to be. Hugs are good for your health
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New NWT- 1 Corinthans 6:9
by XBEHERE in1 corinthains 6:9-. or do you not know that unrighteous.
people will not inherit.
gods kingdom?
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krejames
LOL @ valkyrie and caliber
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New NWT- 1 Corinthans 6:9
by XBEHERE in1 corinthains 6:9-. or do you not know that unrighteous.
people will not inherit.
gods kingdom?
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krejames
tijkmo - you made exactly the point that crossed my mind. This wider translation, using the word "homosexual" is much more ambiguous (and inaccurate - the word wasn't invented until a couple of hundred years ago) and opens the way to a lot more gay bashing. What exactly is a "homosexual act"? If I go out and buy a Wizard of Oz DVD, is that a homosexual act? If I go to the gay disco, is that a homosexual act?
All you closet homosexuals in the WT - get out! They don't love you except in a very patronising, "there, there" kind of way...
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The new translation of John 17:3 seems like a major shift.
by paul from cleveland inup until now, everlasting life was dependent on "taking in knowledge".
it was a perfect fit for a publishing house to interpret that scripture that way.
if we didn't keep up with the endless stream of publications from the watchtower our salvation would be in jeopardy.
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krejames
I'm gobsmacked at the introduction of "hell". That's a bit of a climb down isn't it! (sorry ignore this - I had the Byington translation up on the app!)
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AGM 5 OCTOBER 2013 (UNOFFICIAL RUMORS)
by WatchTower87 in- 23 day to go .. annual meeting unofficial rumors.
- new bible.
- new nwt (revision).
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krejames
Sorry but I think the GB have a hotline to heaven and there will be a live link on 5 October to the cry of peace and security as it happens. Anyone not at AGM will just have to get ready to have their eyes pecked out. Sooo exciting!!
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UK Elders. Recommendation Letters.. Freedom of Information Act.
by kramer infrom my experience, elders dont want to reveal the contents of a recommendation letter.
but as each congregation is a legally constituted charity and hence public body they are open to all the disclosure obligations of other public bodes.
do any uk elders or ex elders have any experience of people who demanded or wanted to see their recommendation letters, or who have gone through the process of a freedom of information request to get to see these?.
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krejames
In the UK the Freedom of Information Act only relates to public authorities (i.e. tax-payer funded organisations). FOI does not apply to personal information.
I think maybe you're thinking of the data protection act 98. Under that Act anyone can request a copy of ALL their own personal information held by ANY organisation (not just public sector) except in very limited circumstances e.g. if the information would tip you off that you're about to be arrested for a crime. You just need to write a letter and request it (they have the right to chargeyou up to £10). It would be a criminal offence if they destroyed any information after you have requested it. It's possible that the letter of recommendation would fall under an odd exemption which relates to references (e.g. job references), which means the person who gave the reference doesn't need to disclose it but the person who received it must provide it. My gut feeling is that the elders are advised by the WT to destroy these kind of letters as soon as they have served their purpose.
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I hate it that I have to lie so much to fade...
by ILoveTTATT ini am feeling down... i feel trapped, and don't know what to do... just need to vent here i guess.... so my mom calls me today, and asks how i am doing.
"how are you doing spiritually?
" i respond... yeah, you know, the usuals... service, meeting, etc.... she tells me that she's doing a lot of service with my dad... i say, "great!"...
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krejames
Feeling for you ILoveTATT - i hate it too
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AGM 5 OCTOBER 2013 (UNOFFICIAL RUMORS)
by WatchTower87 in- 23 day to go .. annual meeting unofficial rumors.
- new bible.
- new nwt (revision).
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krejames
Heard from a very reliable source today that the new Bible will indeed have "slightly updated" language.
Also from a less connected but not completely unreliable source, that there are widespread rumours in JW-Dom that there will be noo light on 1 Thess 5:3.
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If You Were A Bro(tm) Did You Enjoy The Prestiage Of Giving A Talk? Do You Miss It?
by LoisLane looking for Superman ini was a sister(tm).
i was only allowed to give talks to my householder.. you brother's(tm), all eyes were on you.. what was that like?.
did you enjoy it?.
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krejames
I got very nervous. Once I got down to it I used to love the preparation and "research" (I use that term loosely) because I would make it my personal challenge to make whatever material it was feel like a warm hug to the congregation. I would always get compliments on my items and that gave me a buzz if I'm honest.
What I absolutely hated was doing the announcements. I never understood how some brothers managed to string it out for 15 minutes or whatever. I would just say the announcements and get off the platform. One day the PO came up to me after the meeting and said to me that if there weren't enough announcements I should do the day's text with the congregation. Can you imagine?! I mentioned this to another elder and he said, "don't bother - no one's going to complain if the meeting finishes early for once". hehe. They don't have any announcements these days.