Saying "God bless you" when someone sneezes to keep the demunz from snatching the person's soul. (pagan)
JustVisting
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Lets list everything that has pagan origins!!
by song19 ini have a feeling i am going to have to explain to my jw folks why i have decided to allow my children to participate in holidays at school.
theyll probably be wondering too why i will get together with our non jw family for the holidays.. .
we know jws avoid holidays because of their pagan origins.
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I have nothing left in the tank, I need help
by Yondaime ini dont have the willpower to attend meetings anymore.
i'm literally on the sound system list every week.
i'm either reading on sunday or tuesday, praying on tuesday nites, adjusting mics, passing mics, or working the sound system, or doing last minute parts for the service meeting.
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JustVisting
Apog has makes excellent points on your dilemma. I only would say that as a college student, you should be able to read for the WT study, I mean, come on. I knew of a middle-aged under-educated brother who gave meeting parts while being smashed. I do not have a 4 year degree and have read for the bible study and the #1 TMS talk without any preparation. If it's fear of being in front of a large audience is the problem then look at it as "Toastmasters" preparation.
Also, you might consider actually sheading a river of tears when approaching the responsible overseer to ask for a reprieve. Try thinking of a very sad story, like a kitten being skinned alive by a Rottweiler or maybe slam a door on your hand or something, that will get the tears flowing. Play up the pity card with him, that would will get you demoted faster than than a "Sacred Heart of Jesus" tatoo. Hey, I'm just saying that with your degree under your belt, you will in time look back and see the humor of it all. Hell, there's nothing that will "qualify" you faster for spiritual privileges than a straight-day high-paying gig! I'm just saying.
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Inactive for how long?
by Powermetal4ever inas the title says: how long does it take to be inactive in fs before some elders comes knocking on the door?
or calling or whatever... any experiences?
how was it for you guys?
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JustVisting
Unless you are a member of an influential JW family and have privileges greater than mic handler, the elders will not attempt to check on you as they are too busy with their busy-work like talks/meeting parts, building committee projects, etc.
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Inactive for how long?
by Powermetal4ever inas the title says: how long does it take to be inactive in fs before some elders comes knocking on the door?
or calling or whatever... any experiences?
how was it for you guys?
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JustVisting
Unless you are a member of an influential JW family and have privileges greater than mic handler, the elders will not attempt to check on you as they are too busy with their busy-work like talks/meeting parts, building committee projects, etc.
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Inactive for how long?
by Powermetal4ever inas the title says: how long does it take to be inactive in fs before some elders comes knocking on the door?
or calling or whatever... any experiences?
how was it for you guys?
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JustVisting
Unless you are a member of an influential JW family and have privileges greater than mic handler, the elders will not attempt to check on you as they are too busy with their busy-work like talks/meeting parts, building committee projects, etc.
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Is Anthony Morris III gay?
by Calebs Airplane inwhy else would he constantly bring up "gay-inspired" clothing when speaking to such large audiences?.
nothing wrong with being gay.
but he should just come out of the closet already and stop all this stupidity... just saying.. .
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JustVisting
AM3 is married, his wife's name is Susan, btw. That's how they introduced him at our SAD.
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JustVisting
I like AM3's style, saying: "Aw shucks everybody, it's not me saying it, it's the publications! If you got a problem, take it up with the man upstairs."
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Is the WTS effectively 'pimping out' sisters?
by Simon ini can't remember the topic with the discussion about the talk where they suggested that sisters should only consider ministerial servants as potential marriage partners but think about the implications more.. are they trying to use the potential affections of sisters to enourage brothers to do more and work harder?.
isn't this a form of 'pimping out' the sisters by limiting their attention to the people contributing to them?.
it seems to cross a line to me but i guess it's not vastly different to "only marry another jw".. what do you think?.
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JustVisting
A kind of "flirty fishing" reminiscent of the 1970's Family Cult, baby.
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Gerrit Losch's "I DO NOT ANSWER TO WATCHTOWER"
by Newly Enlightened inin gerrit losch's public statement to the superior copurt of california.
http://www.watchtower.exposed/?p=364.
documents: https://www.dropbox.com/s/49zyexvagn7ux7j/losch%20public%20statement.jpg?dl=0.
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JustVisting
The GB uses Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesss in their letterhea not WTBTS. The lawyers would need to legally show the GB's complicity. Losch's statement may be technically true, but ask any JW and they would tell a different story 100%.
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Favorite Episode of Star Trek
by Coded Logic incalling all tos, tng, ds9, voyager, or enterprise fans, what's your favorite serries and why?
and what's your favorite episode and why?.
(too many choices on netflix for me to decide which to watch right now).
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JustVisting
Loved Wrath of Khan, but my vote is for "The Omega Glory" from original Star Trek complete with US Constitution and pledge of allegiance as "sacred words" along with obvious references to Cold War tensions (King of the North/South) and Shatner's melodramatic soap-box delivery.