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Para can refer to along side of or less than.

US Dept of the Census does not survey for religion. Having worked for that entity, I noticed that the methods and the math was very skewed. Also the people that respond are differing. Homosexual persons were likely to respond in order to get counted, even if the survey/subject had nothing to do with the demographic they wanted to respond to. Our brothers keep accurate tallies.

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While we are on numbers... With a 'head-count' of 9 million, we slot in to the top 50% of the 193 nations that make up the UN. If we use 20 million as a comparison, we are larger than the population of 127 (66%) of the UN member nations. An evidence of Divine backing, support and protection, imo. {Figures and calculations provided by Ai} PS Paramours I haven't read that word in years. I had to go and look it up.... Lol I see we are 'slightly old-fashioned.' Ai says: Key Characteristics: Literary Tone: It is a formal, slightly old-fashioned word rather than a casual synonym for boyfriend or girlfriend. Illicit or Extramarital: The term most frequently describes someone involved in a relationship with a person who is already married or in a committed relationship. Broader Usage: While it can simply mean "lover," it generally highlights a relationship that lacks legal or societal sanction.

Guinea worms, if entered the body through water and feet or ankles, are loaded with toxins that may be erupted into the host. To remove this worm, people would wrap the observable part around a stick and slowly turn the stick until the invader was removed. Since efforts began in 1986, the incidence of human Guinea worm has fallen by more than 99.99% to ~10 human cases in 2025.

My random thought today is about the word "love." We hear that connotation spoken about in casual conversation. Thoughts about the love between David and Jonathan make us consider more deeply when expressing emotion charged thoughts.

Wow. I always learn something on here and enjoy what friends come up with.

common law is different from civil law and varies from state to state.

I don't doubt it's real. I also don't doubt there is an extremely boring explanation for this and other videos released. It's clearly meant as a distraction. Every time there is a big nothingburger story that gets put out after it is hyped up to be groundbreaking or life-changing... it causes a ton of discourse... which usually distracts from something needing to be lost in the noise... and I'll leave it at that.

They're very good.....Roman and Ylena are such a nice couple....kindly to the elderly and infirmed, but they really know what they're doing. We just returned from a fantastic Italy tour with Betheltours4U (Brett and Heather from New York) and they were involved in a few tours for our group. We thoroughly recommend both JW tour companies.

I'd want to be Mesipper in the older Jesus drama. I would be able to see world history from the birth of Jesus to his ministry. I'd also be able to follow him and hear him personally. Fun AI fact: The old Hebrew name you are referring to is likely spelled מספר (Mesipper), which means "narrator" or "storyteller." This name reflects a role associated with sharing stories or narratives in Hebrew culture.

Report from org about ebola in the congo , it was wise to stop ministry and meetings - covid taught us how to survive without direct contact https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/democratic-republic-congo/Ebola-Outbreak-Threatens-Millions-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo/

Forgive the "self-promotion", but JWLManager is in my toolbox, along with other JW Library-related apps.

I assumed it woud be a lot more than 2-3MB. We have 165 publishers so comparing it with your congregation, you are likely right in the ballpark. Thanks very much for the help. P.S. I hope we don't need NWS in the New World!

One backup file for a large congregation shouldn't be more 2-3MB. Our 90 publisher congregation takes about 1.5MB. So assuming you do the backup monthly, an 8GB USB flash drive would allow you to backup monthly for 200 - 300 years... Assuming my math is mathin'. 😁

Ours is the same thing, anyone find a fix?

I have been making NWS backups using an older Seagate Replica. I just foung out it is outdated and can no longer be used for backups. I want to get another external device for backups. Does anyone know about how much storage space I will need for a large congregation? Or does anyone have a recommendation?

I was considering watching the show because it sounds up my alley. I guess my algorithm in my fire cube thought the same 🤣

I have the printed literature to look at. I have the same literature in digital format. I usually peruse the information in a search manner. For instance, I might hear a comment about a clarification of belief concerning Jude verse 7..."In the same manner, Sodʹom and Go·morʹrah and the cities around them also gave themselves over to gross sexual immorality and pursued unnatural fleshly desires; they are placed before us as a warning example by undergoing the judicial punishment of everlasting fire." I will try to remember what our belief about this scripture was when I first began to study. Then I will check the number of times we have adjusted that thought and when. Then I will look up the latest understanding and compare them. It is my version of 'research, study, meditate and relearn'...♥️ Whether I use the digital or printed material does not usually change the manner of search. The digital material usually only goes back to 1950 or less. I have the printed versions in electronic PDF files so I can use my computer. Our Index shows research back to 1930.

Yes, I still have the hard copies of the bound volumes, starting about 1950. (I inherited them from the very first Witness that I ever spoke to.) Once in a while I dig out a volume, just at random, and find an article I want to read. It's quite an uplifting feeling doing that.

thats pretty cool. I had a friend that played Jezebel in one drama and I couldnt unsee her as that after but shes hilarious. I was a stage hand for Joseph drama and they dropped a rock on me, the other guy didnt show. I was young and asked if it looked bad and the guy who dropped said I cant lie, it looked bad. Well the show must go on and I didnt think about it much after that

I hope things get better for all. https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/democratic-republic-congo/Ebola-Outbreak-Threatens-Millions-in-the-Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo/

I’ve been hesitating to write this post, but I really need some help. My son is looking for a room to sublet for 3 to 5 months. A 3-month stay is definite, with the possibility of extending for 2 more months. He will be working near The Museum of Broadcast Communications in downtown, and he is okay with a 40-50 minute commute. We are from South Korea. My son is in his mid-twenties and recently graduated from college. He was raised in the Truth; while he is not a baptized Witness, he is a very quiet, respectful, and responsible person. I am really hoping he might be able to find a place with a JW family or brother. If you are interested in subletting, or if you know anyone who might be, please send me a PM. Thank you so much!

Tuesday, May 26 A true friend shows love at all times.—Prov. 17:17. We can support courting couples by what we say or do not say. At times, we may need to control ourselves. (Prov. 12:18) For instance, we may be eager to tell others that a couple have begun dating, but the couple may want to share the news themselves. We should not gossip about a courting couple or criticize them about personal matters. (Prov. 20:19; Rom. 14:10; 1 Thess. 4:11) Furthermore, the couple may not appreciate comments or questions implying that they should or will get married. What if a couple decide to end the courtship? We should avoid prying into the matter or taking sides. (1 Pet. 4:15) A breakup does not necessarily mean that the couple failed. Usually, it simply means that the courtship achieved its purpose—it helped the couple come to a good decision. However, that decision may still have caused them emotional pain. So we can look for ways to support them. w24.05 31 ¶15-16