Calgary girl ... struggle for life (help!)

by Simon 22 Replies latest jw friends

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  Flip

  I have to defend MIA.

  Just as with the cult leader David Koresh, it appears Mia has developed the acute ability even at seventeen to be able to stand on her own indoctrinated perspective in the midst of most arguments.

  Where defense is required, is the Watchtower Corporations methods of convincing children of Jehovahs Witnesses who even threaten to come to an alternative conclusion that this means the possibility of the child losing an important social support. Or worse, children simply believing contrary to the Watchtower Corporation, means a real and everlasting 'death'.

  What of the other Mias and Mikes? Who will defend the children whove not necessarily embraced Watchtower indoctrination but have been put in this inescapable position by being admonished not to independently and openly investigate questionable interpretations of the Watchtower Corporation, all for the sake of not losing the Corporations precious buildings to a multitude of legal actions.
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  Solace

  This is so sad.

  Far too many have suffered from this doctrine. The victims continue to defend the society even with their last breaths. It makes me ill.

  I dont even know what to say anymore.
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  ChristianObserver

  Hi Myname :o)

  >>I joined this forum just because of this thread. I have to defend MIA.

  Well I for one, feel immense sorrow for Mia - not only because of her illness and the unpleasantness of treatment, but also because she is a pawn in a *deadly game*, the rules of which have been subject to change over the years, seemingly at whim and without scriptural or logical considerations, and of which she remains blissfully unaware.

  >>I will not disclose where I got this information from, all I will say is that I had the privlege of meeting MIA in a forum, and this is one her posts.

  So would I be correct in concluding that you do not personally know Mia and that your opinion is based on postings which someone (could be Mia, but might be someone claiming to be Mia) has posted on a public internet forum?

  >>Her father seems to exaggerate.

  On what do you base that assumption may I respectfully enquire? Have you met her father? Have you spoken to him personally? Do you know the entire history of the case? Have you been personally involved on a daily basis with the events? Or is your assumption based on what the media has reported and postings on an internet forum?

  You suggest that you would like to *defend Mia* which is an honourable action, but do you really consider that the following statements made by *Mia* show her in a good and true Christian light?

  >>Where my dad comes up with his lies I do not know...at least he should get points for his creativity occasionally and

  >>He likes to lie a lot and make things up. Grr!!!

  Personally I find those public statements ........... extremely upsetting ............ and many scriptures spring to mind which I am sure that you are familiar with and which, on reflection, would lead you to consider *Mia's* statements *inadvisable*.

  Here is a family, torn apart in the public view, because of the interpretation of particular scriptures by a group of men who have imposed an illogical and partial blood ban and who have managed to convince nearly 6 million people that their interpretation(s) are the correct ones, despite the fact that these interpretations have undergone reversals and numerous changes over the last half century.

  I am assuming Myname that you support the blood ban? If so, could you kindly explain to an observer, how the WTBTS can approve the use of Hemopure and Polyheme and numerous blood fractions, whilst maintaining that it follows what it considers to be a divine command to *abstain from blood*?

  I look forward to hearing your views :o) In the meantime, this family will remain in my prayers.