25 Jan 12
Originally posted by FabianFnasno this is the happy thread, we do not acknowledge sadness here, we care only for
So the non-availability of JW healthcare makes you sad too?
You finally accept this as a problem, right?
happy experiences, you might like to try the sadness thread, they have all kinds of
sad experiences over there, sorry we cant help you, come again.
25 Jan 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieSo you are as sad as any other JWer who is denied proper health care? Therefore you don't want to talk about sad things, because this is a 🙂 happy thread 🙂, right?
no this is the happy thread, we do not acknowledge sadness here, we care only for
happy experiences, you might like to try the sadness thread, they have all kinds of
sad experiences over there, sorry we cant help you, come again.
25 Jan 12
Originally posted by FabianFnasi am happy to talk about happy experiences, perhaps if you managed to relate one, it
So you are as sad as any other JWer who is denied proper health care? Therefore you don't want to talk about sad things, because this is a 🙂 happy thread 🙂, right?
may contribute to the happiness of this thread.
25 Jan 12
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieBut this in particular sad thing about JW, the non-availability of proper health care, you don't want to debate in this thread, because it makes you sad to accept.
i am happy to talk about happy experiences, perhaps if you managed to relate one, it
may contribute to the happiness of this thread.
Other sad things about JW, which I don't want to bring up in this thread, are
(*) The accusations, and acceptance, of paedophilia in the JW organization
(*) The ignorance, and hostility, of science education
(*) Homophobia and mortal punishment for homosexual activities
(*) The fact that other christians don't call JWers as real christians
(*) The pyramide-like finances in JW organizational hierarchy
(*) Denial of evolution
(*) The cult structure of JW, aka the JW cult
(*) the suicide awareness and death wish stemming from denying blood transfusions
And if noone want to answer this, then this will be the last posting in this thread.
But if anyone wants to discuss the blood transfusion thing, or any othe sad point in the list above, then who am I to deny them a good debate about it?
Robbies silence answers more than he could possibly explain anyway.
Have a happy day to you all! Hakuna matata!
25 Jan 12
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Originally posted by FabianFnasi see you are intent of wrecking the happy nature of my thread, your comments shall
But this in particular sad thing about JW, the non-availability of proper health care, you don't want to debate in this thread, because it makes you sad to accept.
Other sad things about JW, which I don't want to bring up in this thread, are
(*) The accusations, and acceptance, of paedophilia in the JW organization
(*) The ignorance, and hostility, o ...[text shortened]... ers more than he could possibly explain anyway.
Have a happy day to you all! Hakuna matata!
be ignored, as will you. Not one happy experience could you relate and yet you seem
adept at proffering nothing but negativity and hatred, well, so be it, you are on your
own, dont reply to my posts, your are not the sort of person i wish to have any
correspondence with, good day and goodbye.
25 Jan 12
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dear reader i apologise for the interruption to our happy thread, i post some positive
experiences to make up for it.
On November 6, 2009, Dmitry Smyk, who is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, was fined
3,500,000 rubles ($1,154 U.S.) for refusing to do military duty. “I try to be faithful to
the Bible in every aspect of my life,” Brother Smyk stated, “and I follow the
teachings it contains. For me, this includes believing that a person should not be
trained for or participate in warfare.”
—Isa. 2:1-4.
Although the Constitution of Belarus guarantees the right to choose alternative
civilian service, there is no provision in the law for actually doing so. “On paper
it appears that I have the right to alternative civilian service,” explained Brother
Smyk, “but in reality I cannot exercise that right.” To correct this legislative flaw, on
February 18, 2010, the president of Belarus formed a commission to
draft a law on alternative service. Shortly thereafter, the court found Brother Smyk
innocent and cancelled the heavy fine against him.
Because other young Witnesses in Belarus are confronted with this same issue
and do not wish to learn war, it is hoped that the government will soon make
provision for alternative civilian service.
25 Jan 12
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieI agree that we should spend more time considering what is good in life. The media is obsessed with bad news stories. A survey showed that, in just over a decade, the ratio of bad news to good news stories had gone from around 4 to 1 to 16 to 1 or thereabouts.
i see you are intent of wrecking the happy nature of my thread, your comments shall
be ignored, as will you. Not one happy experience could you relate and yet you seem
adept at proffering nothing but negativity and hatred, well, so be it, you are on your
own, dont reply to my posts, your are not the sort of person i wish to have any
correspondence with, good day and goodbye.
So, some of the things that make me happy:
1) That I live in a country where people of all races, religious beliefs (and non-beliefs), politics etc co-exist for the most part in peace.
2) That I live in a country where a person can choose who they want to marry irrespective of gender, race, religion, social class etc
3) That, when I was a teenager, I hoped to see 3 things in my lifetime - the end of apartheid in South Africa, the collapse of the Iron Curtain, and the end of the IRA's campaign. And I have seen them all!
4) That we live in a world where digital technology is systematically helping to empower people against those that would misuse power against them
5) That we live in a time when scientific discovery is opening up perspectives on the universe that would have been considered inconceivable only a matter of century or two ago
6) That we live in a time when medical science has helped to reduce the suffering of millions of people
7) That I have had the monumental good fortune to be here to see and appreciate this, and more.
But above all, I was asked yesterday by my 5 year old whether he could give all his money to Barnados 'to help poor kids'.
I hope this is happy enough for you. 🙂
25 Jan 12
Originally posted by Rank outsiderits beautiful, my only concern is that despite the wonderful advances in medical
I agree that we should spend more time considering what is good in life. The media is obsessed with bad news stories. A survey showed that, in just over a decade, the ratio of bad news to good news stories had gone from around 4 to 1 to 16 to 1 or thereabouts.
So, some of the things that make me happy:
1) That I live in a country where people o ...[text shortened]... ive all his money to Barnados 'to help poor kids'.
I hope this is happy enough for you. 🙂
science, there are still millions of preventable deaths, My Kid is doing a school project
on the Victorians and he choose from a list, Bernardo. 🙂
25 Jan 12
Originally posted by Rank outsiderYour list coincides almost exactly with mine. Back in the 70's when I was in university I was an outcast [sort-of] for telling fellow students and lecturers that communism will fall on its own weight without help from anyone, and that you cannot oppress blacks in SA for long.
I agree that we should spend more time considering what is good in life. The media is obsessed with bad news stories. A survey showed that, in just over a decade, the ratio of bad news to good news stories had gone from around 4 to 1 to 16 to 1 or thereabouts.
So, some of the things that make me happy:
1) That I live in a country where people o ...[text shortened]... ive all his money to Barnados 'to help poor kids'.
I hope this is happy enough for you. 🙂
As part of your #5 the amazing developments in communications technology is worth mentioning. The world has become a smaller place as a result of the internet and cellphones. Last year my daughter was traveling around Europe and with her cellphone and my Google Maps I could see exactly where she was going and seeing some of the sights she described to me. I have siblings in Australia and the UK and I could without cost [using Skype] carry on video conversations as long as I like with them. Just ten years ago that technology was ridiculously expensive and only affordable by the rich.
And it will only get better.
25 Jan 12
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I've posted the statement that the Bible promisses that someday in the future death will be done away with and we will become perfect in body.
But I usually get the responce from some that they would not want to live forever. I know they are just respoding that way because they are not happy with the way life on this planet is for all of us. Not much hope on any level other then the simple and fleeting things we may make and invent that does make life a little easier at times and may extend our lifes by a few years.
But if they really understood what God has planned for all who want it, I doubt they would throw that hope away.
25 Jan 12
Originally posted by Rajk999I know I have placed a self imposed pan on responding to you as of late but I've actually appreciated some of your post the last few weeks and I thank you for this "positive" post here...Thanks.
Your list coincides almost exactly with mine. Back in the 70's when I was in university I was an outcast [sort-of] for telling fellow students and lecturers that communism will fall on its own weight without help from anyone, and that you cannot oppress blacks in SA for long.
As part of your #5 the amazing developments in communications technology is wor ...[text shortened]... ogy was ridiculously expensive and only affordable by the rich.
And it will only get better.