1- "jehovah does not want us to be rich".
other religions teach that god helps us to become prosperous.
jehovah does not do that.
2- 0% of our young ones who go to college remain witnesses. The DO said he was told this by fellow DO's at a DO meeting.
Totally Wrong!!! My Son Thomas Stone has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve Universitiy in Cleveland ~~~ Yet He Still Went back to the JWs. Go Figure!
do they still say so and so is df'd or da'd or is it more politically correct with a new way for the announcment?.
abr.
Years ago, they announced the Person was Disfellowshipped "For Conduct Unbecoming a Christian" That was changed, from my understanding, due to Lawsuits.
how many find that they need or want to be on the forum at least once a day?
do you like keeping up with fellow posters and friends or do like being able to give your thoughts without the fear of being criticized?
i look at some of the amounts that some have posted wow and i am no better for only being here less than a month, it is a great place to talk and get loads of wisdom from others on a variety of subjects, thanks everyone for the thoughtful expressions and heartfelt posts.. abr.
I don't consider it Addictive at this stage of my Life. I feel I have a responsibily to check in every so often. It's like being back home.
after a lenthy illness, 10 years in total, my mother, margaret stecko, passed away peacefully today surrounded by family.
she was 84, and leaves behind 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
she was a jw but never shunned me.
There is No Loss Like the Loss of a Mother Walter. I lost my Mom exactly Six Years ago this date. Please find comfort in knowing she's always with you.
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my best friend is now out of the organization.
however, he still defends.
At Least He's Out of The Organization; that's a good start.
just when you think life could not possibly kick you in the teeth any worse something like james browns passing blind sides you.
after listening to "i feel good" several times, including a half hearted attempt to dance to it, i swallowed an entire package of m&ms and drank a half pint of brandy.
fortunately my wife found me in time and forced me to drink a scotch and soda.
Not funny. I almost freaked when I saw the title. Glad you're alive to joke about it though.
okay, so a guy friend told me i was intimidating.
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wendy.
My Husband thinks I'm Intimidating.
so, i have a good job, but i hate my boss.
it's gotten to the point (beyond the point) that i just need to get outta here.
it's not even worth going to hr about because she makes sure you get fired if you do that, but not before dragging your reputation through the mud.
I was in Sales (healthcare) since the late 1980s. 3 1/2 Years ago, I resigned and am now a full time eBayer. Yep, that's how we pay all our bills! I have No Regrets because I have a Very Smart, Considerate Boss, "Me"
some big and small news are floating around about.
prince, out to help mj.
michael jackson, back to the goodoldusa, will he stay?.
Janet Jackson was on Oprah this afternoon. She lost 60 lbs and looks great.
is she for real?
what do you know about her and books?
she is on montell williams right now.. blueblades.
I really like Alison Dubois and Lisa Williams. They're both very humble about their gifts.
