Yes, and it's just a matter of time and opportunity. The USA is a highly letigious society, with a population all consumed with all kinds of rights and liberties; this will hinder the ability of keeping that same population safe.
DY
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Do You Believe The USA Will Have Another 9/11???
by minimus inwe were very lucky not to have another airplane blow up this past christmas.. do you think we will see this country under a systematic attack in the near future?.
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Were you a JW that "bend" the rules?
by Mr. Monday Night ini knew a few jws (including some of my family members) who would go clubbing, concerts, play sports ,watch rated r movies and go to party's with "worldy" people.
at the same time, managed to live life in the "truth" (such as field service, give talks, hold the mic during the wt study, etc.).
were you one or knew a jw who was like that.
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Doubtfully Yours
Bending the rules a little is part of what keeps sanity for so many inside the Organization!
Hey, life's much too short to live so strictly, so into crap that doesn't really matter in the end.
All things in moderation (well, sometimes the drinking does go a bit overboard, but we recover very nicely)
DY
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Question for still active JW's / Faders
by cantleave indo you still contribute for literature, give to the worldwide work, kingdom hall fund or contribute towards the upkeep of your local kh?
if you do - why?.
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Doubtfully Yours
I figured out the number of publishers against the expenses of the hall monthly, that way I contribute only our share (my hubby is a heavy hitter in there). So I don't contribute anymore than I have to.
It's still one heck of a good deal when compared to the poor fools shelling out 10% of their hard earned cash to their pastors. No way!
DY
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses a Cult?
by trevor inmind control.
when one is a member of a group such as jehovahs witnesses, it is not possible to be aware of the degree to which personal freedoms that are normally taken for granted are lost.
the mind-control techniques used by the watchtower society are by no means unique.
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Doubtfully Yours
It's just a way of life, quite a different lifestyle than mainstream; with many pros and cons, just like any other lifestyle.
Too many people obsess with it, when it's neither useful nor necessary; such a waste of valuable time to do so.
Enjoy what you all have, and leave the others be already!
DY
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If God Truly Cared About People Wouldn't He DO SOMETHING By Now?
by minimus ini know what the witness response is to this but what do you say now?.
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Doubtfully Yours
I struggle with that very question often. What helps me cope is to understand that God has a time set up already for when he'll take up action, and his view of such time is much different than we humans look at it.
DY - I still struggle terribly with the waiting while all the suffering goes on.
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Friends who are not JW
by dgp ini understand that a good jw must not be friends with anyone who is not in the society.
however, i am under the impression that in real life that gets sort of swept under the rug and jw's have friends outside anyways.
is my impression correct?
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Doubtfully Yours
I have excellent friends that aren't JWs; helps me keep a good balance. However, these friends aren't JW haters. They know I'm a JW, perhaps not as dedicated a JW as some, nevertheless we respect one another's viewpoint and actions.
I truly enjoy having non-JW friends; always will have them, as there are very good people outside of the Organization. The JW fanatics don't agree, though.
DY
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WT SOCIETY IS WRONG ON BLOOD
by Vinny instill not sure the jw's are wrong on blood?.
still not sure the jw's are wrong on blood?
still not sure the jw's are wrong on blood?
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Doubtfully Yours
If not for the blood issue, I'm sure many find other stuff why to leave this religion; hey, it's a personal choice and right where and what to worship. Nevertheless, the 'no blood consumption' in any way, shape or form is one of the clearest teachings throughout the whole Bible. It's not the Society's point of view, but rather a biblical teaching that cannot be obscured, although many will continue to try.
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What JW catch phrase DRIVES YOU NUTS!!!!
by megaflower in"we should be mindful".
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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Doubtfully Yours
Calling people 'worldly' is not good; I prefer 'non-believers' myself.
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Another JW dies... (blood issue)
by xcellxior inhorrible.
another life gone because of stupid ot biblical rules.. http://www.independent.ie/national-news/refusing-blood-cost-jehovahrsquos-witness-her-life-1980879.html.
absolutely horrible... perhaps more so because it is so close to home..
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Doubtfully Yours
You know... BIG FREAKIN' DEAL, alright?!
How many others die on a daily basis, even after having administered the blood, or whatever any other meds that doctors think will save that person's life?! How about keeping a tally of that you 'blood issue' geniuses?!
How about the medical testimony of how people heal much better and faster without blood?! How about accentuating the positive stuff, huh?! How about how the medicine world has been revolutionized by the stance JWs and others took in not accepting blood?! How about emphasizing on all the adverse effects of obtaining blood transfusions?!
BIG FUDGING DEAL!!!
DY
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what was the reaction to princess Di's death in your cong?
by highdose ini know it was over ten years but it occured today that it was the first time i was shocked by the reaction of the the dubs.
the general opinion seemed to be that yes it was "sad" ... but actauly it was very good news that she had been killed now, because that meant that she would get a resserection!
and of course seeing that she had led such an immoral life, she would never have survived armargeddon had she lived!.
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Doubtfully Yours
In my congregation there was this feeling of sadness among many; Princess Diana was such a loved, gentle soul. I was sad, and so were many in my cong. I still get sad when I think of her life cut short.
Also, when Michael Jackson died, there were many visible sad about it. His music touched so many in such a profound way. Loved him.
I don't know, maybe my congregation is unique that way; we're a bunch of really caring people.
DY