I tell everyone who finds it offensive to think it's about pizza and beer. Actually....
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Baby it’s cold outside...Is That Song Offensive To Ypu?
by minimus into think that this classic song is “offensive “.... is absolutely ridiculous!.
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A Message For JWAnswers
by cofty inhi jwa.
i want to encourage you to engage in some genuine conversation.. i appreciate what you are trying to do.
you clearly have a passion for your subject — you must have invested countless hours in your series of videos.
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Oh JWAnswers....I bumped this so you can respond....
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giving to jehovah part this week
by road to nowhere ini love it!!
the brother started by saying we know our donations don't go to the local brothers -- you don't see us wearing gold rings, fancy jewelry (watches?
) wonder if he notices who does?.
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God! I hate that F'n religion. I am so glad I am out.
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giving to jehovah part this week
by road to nowhere ini love it!!
the brother started by saying we know our donations don't go to the local brothers -- you don't see us wearing gold rings, fancy jewelry (watches?
) wonder if he notices who does?.
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They would Stone us if the law would allow
by ElderEtta inseveral years ago unless i was dreaming i read a watchtower quotation that effectively said that they would execute us as disfellowshipped individuals if the law would allow.. was i dreaming?.
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To everyone, If an active JW can look this quote up in their WT Library, then it's the TRUTH ® to them. You know it, I know it, and most importantly, those JW's know it. I have in the past had Circus Overseeums quote from very old publications in Servant meetings to get their points across. So, I wouldn't readily dismiss something from JW land if it is 70 years old. (Unless it is 'censored' from their library, then it never happened....to them)
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Do you celebrate Christmas?
by LovingLifeNow indo you celebrate and how long have you been out?
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3 years for me and yes i do..
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The only thing I give the JW's credit for in my life is the freedom from these stupid holidays. No, I do NOT 'celebrate' Christmas or any other holiday. But I now don't feel guilty either enjoying the music, food, or anything else.
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Should I be with someone who's had lots of pervious partners?
by Jxvi inthanks for reading (i'm sorry this is a little bit of a sensitive topic, though i'll try to be gentle.).
a little back story.
i have been working so hard to build my faith this year, and i am finally at the point where i am beginning to trust god and i want to build an unbreakable relationship with him.
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Not trying to be "that person" but you haven't forgiven, forgot, or looked over anything. Sorry. My advice, if you like her, be with her. Live in the moment (Jesus actually commanded that at Matt, 6:34) and enjoy each other. If not, move on and don't play with her emotions.As my best-friend I love her unconditionally and I forgive her past and look over it, just as she would with me.
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Have you seen these drawings against medical procedures?
by ILoveTTATT2 inthese come from the golden age of june 8, 1932:.
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Not to veer too far off topic....about 15 years ago while fully in, I was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer. When a few friends found out about it, they tried to talk me out of receiving radiation to shrink the tumour I had growing in my skull. "You have to try this Doctor so-and-so in Philadelphia who is a natural healer. He cures it all naturally." Well, after researching this quack I found out that not only he seemed to prey on JW's, but was one himself. I went my marry way and used the conventional route which put everything into remission up to this day. When I look back, if I went that route, I wouldn't be here today.
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Even if a situation was such that the use of marijuana seemed to be medically justified and did not require judicial action, the elders would need to give consideration to whether the brother or sister can be viewed as exemplary and thus qualified for special privileges of service. (Philippians 3:17; 1 Timothy 3:10-13; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Peter 5:2, 3) For example, while it is not the responsibility of the Christian congregation to enforce the laws of “Caesar,” if a person chose to use marijuana in a way that was in conflict with the law, the individual would have to assume the responsibility for any consequences resulting from his decision. (Matthew 22:21; 1 Peter 2:13, 14) One of these could be the loss of respect from the congregation, which, if that were to happen, would render that one unqualified for special privileges. Also, how is the marijuana taken? Is the brother or sister smoking it? While the mind-altering effects of ingesting marijuana in food or by means of a pill or vaporizer may in many respects be similar to those caused by smoking it, the latter would hardly promote respect for one as a minister of God. (2 Corinthians 6:3, 4) Therefore, if a Christian chose to smoke marijuana to treat his or her medical condition, that one would not qualify for special privileges in the congregation. Nor could one be used for such privileges if his or her medical use of marijuana other than by smoking became a source of stumbling in the congregation or community. – 1 Corinthians 10:31-33.
If a member of the congregation was using marijuana for medical purposes, we trust that this article will assist elders in providing further help. Elders can help one to understand the Scriptural principles involved. They can kindly assist a brother or sister to evaluate their motives and the circumstances under which one is using marijuana. Thereafter, if one decides to use marijuana for medical purposes, the body of elders can review the factors discussed in this article to determine how a brother or sister’s use of the drug should be viewed in the light of Bible principles. As explained above, one’s situation might be such that the elders can leave the matter between her and Jehovah if marijuana has been authorized by a doctor as a legitimate treatment for a medical condition and a doctor is in some way actively involved in monitoring her progress as a result of using the drug. It should be noted that the amount of “supervision” may vary from doctor to doctor. If such time passes, a Christian should take the initiative to check back with his or her doctor.
Thus, while the elders are not in a position to make a full evaluation of a brother or sister’s situation medically, the can help one to make an honest and realistic analysis of one’s motive for using marijuana. Has that one been using the drug as a last resort after making efforts to find more acceptable treatments? If so, then the body of elders might conclude that one’s use of marijuana for medical reasons with a doctor’s active supervision can be handled by two elders giving counsel in the spirit of Galatians 6:1, as noted above. On the other hand, if one has a history with drug abuse, could one’s motives have primarily to do with a desire for marijuana’s euphoric effects or to use it only as a preferred but unnecessary crutch in coping with daily life? If the body of elders in weighing all the factors is convinced that one’s motives are clearly questionable and that one’s situation constitutes a misuse of drugs that should be handled judicially, it is important that, before proceeding, the elders should write to their local branch office, giving details for their conclusion. – Shepherding textbook, chapter 5, paragraph 15.
taken from
https://avoidjw.org/en/policies-procedures/medicinal-use-marijuana/
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Explain Your Avatar
by new boy ini know this thread has been done before.
however maybe some of the new comers might like to know.. my avatar is the cover of my first novel "your crazy life.
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My avatar is because I am sexy and I know it! Don't hate.