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  JWR Alumni

  by marlborobarbie in

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  hey y'all.

  i just wanted to officially make my debut on https://www.jehovahs-witness.com and introduce myself.

  i'm an old jwrer, and it looks like i'll be dropping in on here now for cult updates and friendly conversation.. a little about myself:.

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  Hello & welcome. Make yourselves comfortable in your new home. You came to the right place =)
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  My 1,000th Post! =)

  by Divergent in

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  after 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.

  post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.

  also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.

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  A screenshot of the magic number...

  
  
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  My 1,000th Post! =)

  by Divergent in

  1. jw
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  after 2 years on the forum, i've finally reached my 1,000th post!.

  post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who i have communicated with & the friends i've made here.

  also, to simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is.

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  After 2 years on the forum, I've finally reached my 1,000th post!
  

  Post #1,000 is dedicated to everyone who I have communicated with & to all the friends I've made here. This is for you! =)

  Also, to Simon who is the reason why we are all here in the first place - thank you for your hard work in making this site what it is. Appreciate it very much!

  I came to this site as a stumbled but still-in JW & here I am 2 years later - inactive & faded. I've learned a lot, adjusted my point of view in many areas, & have a better perspective of things now. I no longer let myself be controlled by a cult with burdensome nonsensical man-made rules & currently enjoy a MUCH better quality of life. I am happy, & I am FREE!

  This is Divergent signing off with post #1,000. Cheers to everyone & here's a toast to all of us!
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  Filipino man claims death threats from members of powerful Christian church - Iglesia Ni Cristo

  by OrphanCrow in

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  2. beliefs

  lowell menorca says he fears persecution from the iglesia ni cristo.

  they say his claims are 'fabrications''.

  by eric rankin, gavin fisher, cbc news posted: jun 14, 2016 2:00 am pt last updated: jun 14, 2016 10:52 am pt.

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  I visited the Philippines Bethel in Quezon City, and guess what I saw besides it?

  A huge Iglesia Ni Cristo church!!!

  2 cults side by side... how appropriate!
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  JW Broadcasting is the likely end of the road for JWs

  by oldskool in

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  i started leaving the group in 04', and quit following what they do around 08'.

  my recent posts express my reaction to what has happened since.. i just "tuned in" to the jw broadcasting episode for may 2016. it is worth a viewing.

  gb member anthony morris describes what is basically the thrust of why this entire effort exists.

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  JW's condemn "wordly" people for telling their children about Santa Claus & making it seem like he is real when he is in fact merely a fictional character

  BUT wait... aren't they doing the SAME to their kids with Caleb & Sophia???
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  Kevin the WT anti-hero

  by jookbeard in

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  maybe its a bit too early yet to gauge the fall out from the r&f about the sheer lunacy from the rc's "loyalty" videos, any reports so far?

  these rc's clearly have pushed the boundaries of sanity even from them and it includes the truly sickening "disfellowshipping" video also.the only real result of these kind of insane video productions is that it will only haemorrhage more of their members didn't they learn from the sparlock the wizard videos?

  clearly not, not too worry though kevin made the right decision.

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  Kevin???
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  Questions for JW's from Christians

  by Perry in

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  i'm thinking of printing a tract with some simple but thought-provoking questions for people to use when jw's come to their doors.

  questions from christians.

  bible-believing christians appreciate the moral values of jehovah’s witnesses in their communities but have several questions that somehow seem to escape us when we are caught unexpectedly at our doors.

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  "Explain your belief in 1914 to me using ONLY the Bible"

  That should make them sweat!
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  Reasons for some brothers not to use technology for the cult ?

  by SlappySlap in

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  2. beliefs

  and what if a brother or sister refuses to use internet only because he got to struggle with pornography and decides to cut off his right hand (technology) and throw it away because it causes him to sin ?.

  would he be considered unspiritual for living according to what he thinks to be right or must he take the risk to be tempted or even to sin just to be in line with the ‘’organisation’ ?.

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  How about Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) as an excuse?
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  The smug arrogance of "having the truth".

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. experiences

  has anyone noticed that witnesses (from the top down) seem to have a quiet form of smug arrogance toward all non witnesses?.

  perhaps it comes from being told how "special and unique" they are but they end up looking down on all normal members of the community because they are not witnesses.. so any form of "love" they show those in the territory is also limited as long as they accept the message...otherwise they are viewed contemptuously as "worldly" and therefore of little value...after all,they will be destroyed right?.

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  This smug arrogance is also applied toward others WITHIN the congregation. If you are not pioneering, not a MS, not an elder / elder's wife, not a Bethelite, etc. then you would be looked down upon! (Unless you are very rich, of course. Double standards always apply!)
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  Today's Text - Brainwash Your Children!

  by Divergent in

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  2. friends

  with the increasing number of young ones leaving "the truth", it is critical to brainwash them regularly from young!.

  monday, may 16. the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.—prov.

  13:20.. a child could drift away gradually on a spiritually dangerous path, being tempted by harmful association or degrading entertainment.

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  More and more young people are waking up & leaving "the truth". INSTEAD of acknowledging organizational faults which cause young ones to leave, the organization puts the blame on parents & encourages them to brainwash their children more!