Really interesting videos, thanks for posting this. I wish I could think so rationally, so logically, as thoughtfully as the interviewer. I don't know if I'm just a bit dim or 40 years of being in a thought stopping cult has made my brain atrophy, but I would find it really difficult to conduct a conversation like this. My patterns of thought drop back into the jdub furrow far too easily, it takes REAL effort to break out of these old well worn path of indoctrination.
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Interesting videos on using the socratic method to talk with people on their deeply held beliefs
by bohm init is rare you find something on youtube on religion which feels fresh, but this did it for me.
most here properly agree that the best (only) way to have a constructive conversation with jw who is in is using methods such as those described by steven hassan.
however if you search youtube or the internet, most discussions on faith takes the form of debates or at any rate discussion about factual things -- exactly the things steven hassan would tell you is the least likely to work.. i came across a series of youtube videos with a guy who is basically walking around with a camera and interviewing people on their beliefs.
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Statement about Lying in January 2015 Public Watchtower
by BluesBrother inthe online mag opens with this bold statement :.
"most people lie at least once during a ten minute conversation.
why bother trying to be different?".
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Has anyone tried using gold and metal detectors?
by EdenOne ini'm thinking about trying out a new hobby.
in my country there are plenty of places that are geologically suitable for the presence of gold nuggets.
in fact, several gold mines have been historically explored from the days of the romans until present day.. at the same time, i love archaeology and history and there are many possible unexplored archaeological sites near me that might merit a superficial survey.
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I have a friend who detected for twenty years then suddenly got into bottle digging instead. He says he gets FAR more satisfaction bottle digging than he ever did detecting.. Victorian tips/dumps. Antique glassware. Google it! -
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Headline: "Islamic Invasion: Europe now scrambles for guns." How true is this?
by cappytan ina year to a year and a half ago, i would have taken this article at face value and believed it.. now, i realize this article comes from a dubious source.
world news daily has a die-hard right-wing bias.
so, in an effort to get real information, i'm asking my european exjw's, is this article all true?
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Sorry for the young folks that don't get 12 inches anymore
by Diogenesister injust listened to patrice rushen "forget me knots"and it made me think - do you remember the excitement of going to the record shop and getting the 12 inch of your favourite tune?.
i remember halkwind 12 inch silver machine that went on forever!!
or blue monday in the 80's depech mode.
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I too thought the title was something about shrinking genital sizes of the new (overlapping) generation, but now I'm on the same page, I'm wit ya bro!
Coloured vinyl too, what a treat. I still buy vinyl, it's made somewhat of a comeback ..
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UPDATE on moving in with 4 guys
by Terry inliving with 4 other guys.
"good morning, richard!
richard is almost never in the house.
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2016-(OCLAM)-Meeting Workbook!
by Atlantis inwe had a request for this and i thought that someone else might want it.. 2016 (oclam) our christian life and ministry-meeting workbook.
.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/0fdkfbu.
.. .. petra!.
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Will we be able to get this in print through the Cong or is it a case of 'print your own cos we ain't got enough cash to print it for yer'?
I'm ordering everything in print to do my bit to drain the coffers..
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2015-2016-More BOEs just arrived!
by Atlantis inthese boes just arrived!.
.. re: global assistance arrangement for the 2016 service year .
http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/xnlm2ba.
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Hang on, "we view legal requirements as our minimum standard", but 'there's no reason to prepare a health and safety policy or report accidents to the HSE?'.
Ain't that the best practise, if not legal, and therefore minimum standard?
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The right to shun - wrong?
by Simon inmany people are understandably upset and angry at the notion that jws have the right to shun people.
it seems such an obvious "no brainer" cruel and inhuman thing to do - it must be wrong ... surely?.
of course we look at things from the perspective of those hurt and harmed by shunning.
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At least the otracon was only for ten years. A kid could get df'd for smoking at 17, quit at 18, and still live the rest of his life without his family ever talking to him again.
Mickey mouse hit the nail on the head. Avoiding toxic people is natural, but it must be personal, not mandated by a real estate corporation.
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My Mother Died Two Weeks Ago
by Perry innone of my jehovah's witness relatives called to tell me or my family.
just found out this morning.
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So sorry dude. I've lost my faith but I know you'll take solace and find comfort in yours.
I'm really glad about your last memory of your mum, that's a silver lining to hold on to.
Take care matey.
