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I, as many here have stated, won't see the movie. The R rating makes it a no go for me. But I have read it. It is a fascinating read. This gives you a real idea of how the Greeks felt about these gods during that time period. In fact, we are reading Jeremiah and you can see how even God's people were sidetracked into worshipping what some called powerful deities. Even today, there are many who believe in superstition, astrology, saints, etc. One would think with the advance in technology and scientific discovery that these things would go away, but nope. Sadly, the devil has powerful weapons at his disposal.

S So would we just leave? The door

It was the 2014 International Convention held at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens, the site of the 2004 Olympic Games. https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/greece/athens-olympic-stadium-jw-convention/

FWIW interestingly the official convention report says the peak in-person attendance was 35,863, with another 3,093 people tied in by video in Belgium and Cyprus, for a total of 38,956.

#5 Tommorrow? Code?

is it just me????why does this need to be "handled"???????

About 10 years ago my father-in-law had to have his right leg amputated from mid-calf as a result of diabetes. He adjusted to his new situation fairly well and, at 92, is still able to drive and live an independent life - although, due to his age and other medical issues, he does attend all the meeting on Zoom. His losing the leg and recovery was the inspiration behind this song: I have some 'unusual' allergies - among them is an allergy to Aspartame (NutraSweet). I put that together with a conversation I had with a brother about how good berry pies can be. With that, I came up with this song:

Are you an elder/have you informed the elders so they can handle this?

Looks like it worked Mostly made on a Casio keyboard (including the drums), but there is also a little guitar. Originally recorded on a hard disc recorder, and later transferred to my DAW.

I have a recording studio with Presonus DAW. If I figure out how to post a song in this thread, I may do so ... It's only in mp3 format, so no hifi quality. Wonder if this works ... Save Me.mp3

I appreciate the encouraging report

Hi Brother @Sam67 I took a look and tested a few of the features. Very well designed and looks to be an excellent tool. I’m particularly interested in the features beyond just the convention notes, Personal study, talk preparation and so forth. I do share some of the concerns stated by others, but your Q&A seems to clear up a lot. Of course, beyond that I would say confidence in ongoing Support and regular maintenance is essential and expected. Thanks for the excellent work put into this my brother.

So... I am reminded of the video we saw at the "Pursue Peace!" Convention in 2022. "Put away Peace Wreckers" about 2 sisters, Haley and Emily. Haley had a social media account. https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbcov22_14_VIDEO Lesson: Let's not be Emily 😁 Not saying you are my brother but yeah, may want to ask yourself: Is it really necessary to broach this subject with her? Only you can say. May Jehovah guide you in the right direction. 💙

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

I dont think he was an apostate but once in the field ministry a muslim man came to us and said Rutherford is a liar don't listen to him Me and my partner looked at each other like he was crazy and continued on our way

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