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Two women who are identified as Jehovah's Witnesses were reportedly robbed in Valle de Ángeles, Francisco Morazán, Honduras. According to the report: Two women were walking when two men on a motorcycle approached them. One of the assailants got off the motorcycle and took their belongings while the women remained still. The robbery lasted only a few seconds and was captured on video by someone inside a nearby building using a cellphone through a window. After taking their possessions, the robbers fled on the motorcycle. The article says residents of Valle de Ángeles report that robberies have become increasingly common, and they're calling for a stronger police presence and for authorities to identify those responsible. The article doesn't indicate that the sisters were physically injured, only that they were robbed. -- AI Summary

I read Oddesey (or rather a good summary) because it was one of the set books in primary school. I don’t regret it because I understand better Greek/Roman culture. However I wouldn’t watch a movie (woke or not woke) because I don’t want to feel emotional attachment to the (godless) stories.

1. Can you translate 2. Is this the legal definition of assault? 🧠 Key elements To count as assault, most legal systems look for: Intent – The person meant to create fear or knew it was likely Apparent ability – It seems like they could actually carry out the threat Imminence – The harm appears about to happen (not a distant threat) Reasonable fear – A normal person would feel threatened in that situation ⚖️ Important distinction Assault ≠ physical contact (necessarily) Battery = actual harmful or offensive touching

There are quite a few articles aimed at teenagers, but if the sister is approaching her thirties, she might not respond well to that approach; she might not feel that the tone of those articles applies to her. Perhaps portraits of remarkable women who have developed a remarkable faith in Jehovah would resonate with her more. “Imitate Their Faith” profiles some of them. Just in case: https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no4-2016-august/bible-says-about-beauty/ https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/Imitate-Their-Faith/rebekah/ https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no3-2017-may/sarah-bible/ Some of these women faced serious problems because of their physical appearance: Tamar, David's daughter, Dinah, Sarah... food for thought!

No. Lives alone and far from parents. Second generation immigrants. Going towards 30ish I believe. Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

does she have parents???

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There's this beautiful young sister in my congregation that's into tiktok, frequent postings and all that. Am looking for a video or article that can help a young person to ask: where will my beauty be 20 years from now? Am I going for lasting beauty or the temporary fading one? Something that doesn't make a young lively lady think of, there's straw in your eye why disturb me about the rafter in my eyes? You know that sort of carefully young reframing. Thanks [emoji120] Sent from my moto g stylus 5G - 2024 using Tapatalk

Here are some other factors we could consider as Christians in evaluating whether or not Jehovah would approve of our entertainment choice of reading or watching the "The Odyssey" The "divinities" or gods in the the Odyssey (Info from Encyclopedia Britannica and Stanford University) The “divine” means the Greek immortals (gods/goddesses and other supernatural divine figures) who intervene in human lives—sometimes helping Odysseus, sometimes blocking him, and sometimes demanding punishment/revenge after wrongs. Athena — protector/strategic counselor; supports Odysseus and Telemachus Poseidon — sea god; Odysseus’s main divine antagonist (especially because of Polyphemus) Zeus — chief god; supreme authority; intervenes to allow Odysseus’s release and later sends storms after appeals Hermes — messenger/facilitator; helps in crisis situations (e.g., mediating for Odysseus’s release) Helios — sun god; avenges his cattle being harmed by sending catastrophic consequences (via Zeus’s storm) Ino (Leucothea) — a sea goddess/supernatural helper who rescues Odysseus at sea Other immortals/supernatural powers (important in the plot) Aeolus — “master of the winds” (a supernatural power who provides winds that are mishandled) Circe — enchantress/different divine-sorceress power who transforms men (clearly a supernatural “immortal-level” figure in the story) Calypso — nymph who keeps Odysseus captive for years; release is secured through divine intervention

🤔 It never occurred to me that this film *was* "woke" until @Jim Jam mentioned it. Perhaps making such a determination says more about our own personal thought process than the production? For me "woke" is not a descriptor for anything unless someone else brings it up. And even then, I probably wouldn't agree or be concerned. It's a non-issue for me 🤷🏽‍♀️ I don't care what racial background any actor is- that usually has little bearing on the character they are playing. My only concern is if they are good in the role. That's why it's called, "acting".

Yeah, so a production that is "woke" = has a social/political agenda, so given our neutrality, we would not feed/entertain with such content

A Christian should be on neither side of the woke argument. They need to be neutral. Woke is either social or political. We take no side. John 17:16

I wonder if our considering something "woke" or not edges towards non-neutrality? 🤔

👍 Positive use “Woke” = aware, compassionate, informed Used by people who value social awareness 👎 Negative/critical use “Woke” = overly political, performative, or extreme Used by critics who feel it goes too far or is forced

Again in Honduras.They capture the exact moment when two Jehovah's Witnesses are assaulted by criminals on a motorcycle in the peaceful municipality of Valle de Àngeles in Francisco Morazán. Brothers.mp4 Source: https://www.tunota.com/honduras-hoy/video-muestra-asalto-contra-testigos-jehova-valle-angeles-2026-07-22

Low 80s, not too humid. One fan keeps it comfortable for dog and moi. I will be gone most of tomorrow and want to make sure it is okay (for her) with just a fan. Rest of week should be about the same. Lots of clean up from yesterday's tornadoes, but okay around here and now. Have not heard from my youngest son in Austin. Hope things are smooth where ever you are.

https://www.vice.com/el/article/martyres-iexova/ The author is an atheist ("Ένας Άθεος Ανάμεσα σε 40.000 Μάρτυρες του Ιεχωβά" = An Atheist Among 40,000 Jehovah's Witnesses). His firsthand impressions are largely favorable. Positive points The article repeatedly praises the Witnesses for: Excellent organization ("Ήρεμα και οργανωμένα" – calm and organized). Cleanliness and volunteer work, especially cleaning the Olympic Stadium. Courtesy and hospitality, mentioning the constant offers of help, water, coffee, and seats. Discipline and order, describing 40,000 people as remarkably coordinated. Respectful behavior, noting that almost no one smoked and that public arguments were extremely rare. Well-dressed appearance, especially among the men and women. Successful event management, saying organizers deserve praise ("πρέπει να βγάλουμε στους διοργανωτές το καπέλο" – "we have to take our hats off to the organizers"). Some particularly positive remarks include: "Ποτέ ξανά δεν είχα ξαναδεί τόση ευγένεια..." ("Never before had I seen so much politeness...") "Respect στον τρόπο που οργανώθηκε η συνέλευση..." ("Respect for the way the convention was organized...") "Άψογη οργάνωση" ("Flawless organization.") The article repeats some common public perceptions (that Witnesses are viewed by some as a "sect"), but attributes that to his grandmother and Wikipedia rather than endorsing it himself. The conclusion sums it up well: "No, I am not thinking of becoming a Jehovah's Witness. But that doesn't mean I don't respect the faith and beliefs of these people."

Thursday, July 23 Knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding.—Prov. 9:10. True understanding comes from knowing Jehovah’s qualities, his purpose, and what he loves or hates. Ask yourself, ‘Knowing what I do about Jehovah, what decision can I make that will please him?’ (Eph. 5:17) In order to please Jehovah, we must at times disappoint those who are close to us. For example, some well-meaning parents may insist that their adult daughter marry a man who is financially well-off—or one who can pay them a large dowry—even though he is not spiritually strong. True, they want their daughter to be cared for materially, but who will help her to progress as a spiritual person? How does Jehovah view the matter? We find the answer at Matthew 6:33. There, Christians are urged to keep “seeking first the Kingdom.” Although we honor our parents and respect the people in our community, our main concern is to make Jehovah happy. w25.01 17 ¶9-10

I struggle to understand what this means.. 🤔 What do you think "woke" means?

reminds of the case in mexico years ago https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-10-20-mn-179-story.html

I used to play guitar. I have a 12-string and a 6-string acoustic. However, due to sever carpal tunnel suffered several years back, my hands no longer cooperate for playing the guitar. I also used to play electric bass and alto sax back when we had a live orchestra at assemblies and conventions. I no longer have the bass. My niece had borrowed my alto sax when she was in school and lost a part off of it. I managed to fashion a workaround, but the sax hasn't been used in years, and all the pads are quite dry. Back in the 1970's I wrote several songs in the Country Music genre. I have lost track of most of them I have been making songs with the Suno AI app and have a thread on the forum with several of them. Also, there is another brother on the forum who has a thread with his original songs Feel free to check out those threads.

One of the newspaper articles mentioned "Gang 18" or "Pandilla 18". Google tells me that they are: Pandilla 18 (also known as the 18th Street Gang or Barrio 18) is a massive, transnational criminal organization that originated in Los Angeles in the 1960s. Known for extreme violence, drug trafficking, and extortion, it operates in the United States, Mexico, and Central America, and was officially designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. government. So, it's a cartel? Or cartel-related? I hope the families find peace in the resurrection hope.

I read some of the reviews and they said it's full of violence, which is to be expected, so no, I won't be watching it.

Their blood is crying out to the Heavens. To Jehovah belongs vengeance (Romans 12:19), he will exact retribution for all the martyrs (Revelation 6:10)

Hello brothers and sisters, We are considering using the HourGlass app, is it possible to receive an invitation code ? Also, if you have any infos about the app (pros/cons) feel free to tell me 😁