George Benson in Concert - Cardiff, UK

[Arauna]

18 minutes ago, Chioke Lin said:

You seem to have a problem with his success.

LOL. I am 70 years old and sickly to boot - why would I not wish him good health and lots of money and fame.  If you want to hang at his feet do so.  I do not!  that is the point! 

He is setting a bad example and I stand by my point!

 

[Chioke Lin]

1 minute ago, Arauna said:

LOL. I am 70 years old and sickly to boot - why would I not wish him good health and lots of money and fame.  If you want to hang at his feet do so.  I do not!  that is the point! 

He is setting a bad example and I stand by my point!

Now you're just being rude, dear. I believe the one setting a bad example, now, and here is you. But, I won't be drawn into an argument since it appears that's what you're best at, especially when you're wrong with so many things. Have a good day.

[Arauna]

13 minutes ago, Chioke Lin said:

I needed to be critical of the announcement? No, since that was my personal view and opinion.

As I said before - I will do nothing if such things are announced in a public place.  But privately it will not carry my approval. I will ask my overseer why it was done though!  I will not keep quiet if they single stars out for special attention. 

Would we have had any discussion this forum at all - if I did not make my comment that I do not like this personally? So what is this forum for? - for people to keep their opinions to themselves? so that we just become an eco chamber of each other?

Pardon me for misunderstanding the purpose of a forum....... which according to the majority over here is:  keep your mouth shut and agree with each other.....  Or be afraid to put your ideas out there so you do not hurt anyone elses perceptions of correctness! .... 

[The Librarian]

9 hours ago, Arauna said:

That is the point - many young Christians have given up the chance to pursue a career in the arts - and would absolutely love the chance to sing a Christians song. 

At first I thought you might be being somewhat judgemental on the overseer George Benson....and stayed quiet.... however when you wrote the above it got me to thinking....

Wasn't there an official video not long ago telling young people to put down their violin (musical instruments) in favor of studying and field service?

That would be an obvious stumbling block to millions of JW's worldwide which would be a very strong argument for him to choose NOT to use his talent publicly despite having a natural right to do so.

Interesting conundrum here.

ok... I've said enough.... I'm sure Brother George Benson would be an interesting elder to talk to and get his views on things given his experience in life.

[Chioke Lin]

17 minutes ago, Arauna said:

Pardon me for misunderstanding the purpose of a forum....... which according to the majority over here is:  keep your mouth shut and agree with each other.....  Or be afraid to put your ideas out there so you do not hurt anyone elses perceptions of correctness! ....

You pick and choice which comments to appreciate and who is making those comments. You have a negative tone with the rest. Now you challenge me, as though I have insulted you in some way, when it's you that has insulted me. You might think it's funny, but not to me. That's why I'm not afraid to call your rudeness and wrongfulness out for what they are. If you wish to consider me an enemy now, that's your choice. It can be mine as well, dear.

As that sister told Tom, Satan is loving this kind of division. 

[TrueTomHarley]

21 minutes ago, Arauna said:

He is setting a bad example and I stand by my point!

For whatever it’s worth, the organization I highly regard would view some here, myself included (if not foremost), as setting a bad example for past exchanges with apostates.

[Arauna]

8 minutes ago, Chioke Lin said:

are. If you wish to consider me an enemy

Not at all. 

[Pudgy]

….. perhaps I could find a movie “Octopi on a City Bus”, to take my mind off of George Benson 🥑🥑🥑

[Arauna]

8 minutes ago, TrueTomHarley said:

past exchanges with apostates

These kind of attitudes can be anywhere..... but I agree with you.....

[TrueTomHarley]

16 minutes ago, The Librarian said:

Interesting conundrum here.

Yes

1 hour ago, Arauna said:

He is receiving his reward in this world. Millions of fans and some of them JWs.... 

31 minutes ago, Chioke Lin said:

Now you're just being rude, dear. I believe the one setting a bad example, now, and here is you. But, I won't be drawn into an argument since it appears that's what you're best at, especially when you're wrong with so many things.

Isn’t there a pursue peace convention going on somewhere?

13 minutes ago, Chioke Lin said:

As that sister told Tom, Satan is loving this kind of division

Bogeying with glee he is, right here on the World News Media Forum.

[Arauna]

19 minutes ago, TrueTomHarley said:

Bogeying

I said what I thought since I work with young people and know how they feel. 

I received veiled insults such as being jealous etc. I just went on making my point. ..... But I have learnt one lesson here. If you do not agree,  people can be very vicious and turn around and take the moral high ground..... and blame you for it! 

[Arauna]

1 hour ago, Chioke Lin said:

You have a negative tone with the rest.

If that is not an accusation then I do not know what to call it. It seems I have offended you in some way...... maybe by turning the reasoning around. So, I suggest we leave the discussion as it is without further accusations or insults or negative tones.