Commiserations man. It definitely stifles free conversation. I'm in a similar situation, but it's not too bad for me. I just wish a normal conversation could be had about the big issue of the "truth". Very frustrating..
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To the lurkers: This cult of a religion keeps killing my marriage over and over
by goingthruthemotions infirst let me say, if i could turn back time and never get involved with this cult.
i would.. to the lurkers: .
if you on the fence and could leave.
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The real reason so many witnesses end up here....
by stuckinarut2 inwhy do so many witnesses end up coming to forums like this?.
no doubt it is because of the fact that the society disallows any form of sincere questioning of teachings or doctrines or history etc.... if there was open discussion allowed - free of repercussions and punishment, then no one would feel stifled.
if genuine concerns could be raised, then no one would feel smothered or unable to share thoughts... then in turn many would not leave.... but due to the high control, authoritarian culture the society has created, many feel trapped, and end up searching outside of official channels...and leaving the society.....
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@konceptual, it got me here!
And stuckinarut, you're dead right..
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Cognitive Dissonance is the feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.
by Sledracer incognitive dissonance is the feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.
this is what is wrong with me, i have a love hate relationship with the jw's.
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Cognitive dissonance is also a VERY funny podcast, coincidentally one that helps you get over that same cog diss. (Nsfw) -
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Excellent Conversation At Literature Trolley
by cofty inyesterday my wife and i enjoyed one of our regular days out at edinburgh - movie, lunch, walk, meal etc.. in the late afternoon while mrs cofty went shopping i had an hour at the excellent museum of scotland and arranged to meet up outside the national gallery on princes street.
on my way back i saw the jw trolley was at the usual spot on the royal mile.
there was an older man and a young woman standing well back trying hard to look inconspicuous.
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That was a right riveting read, thanks for sharing cofty, and good work! Don't forget to count your time. -
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Attention Governing Body, What does nature tell you about a male having long hair?
by Greybeard ini was raised my entire life to believe it is a shame for a man to have long hair because of this bible scripture 1 corinthians 11:14, “does not nature itself teach you that long hair is a dishonor to a man?” nwt however the international standard version reads, “nature itself teaches you neither that it is disgraceful for a man to have long hair.” so what does nature really teach us?
jesus was called, “the lion of judah” and the king of the jungle has long hair.
thank you nature for clearing this twisted scripture up for me.
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Samson. Dedicated to Yahweh. Long hair. Need I say more? -
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Order your VAA (Vast Apostate Army) stickers TODAY!
by Sugar Shane inzazzle has packets of 20 for just over $5 usd.
http://www.zazzle.com/vast_apostate_army_sticker-217905115862832820.
now, calls for better organization, or just organization period, have often been brought up on this site, by those whose lives have been affected by this cult.
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Good work Sugar Shane, I think you can buy sticky backed printer paper for regular printers too, so it would be quite simple to format maybe 10-16 (depending on size) jwfacts logos on one sheet of a4 and print your own at home.
I'm happy to knock one up if anyone's interested?
Should we get permission from Paul first?
Paul? You there dude?
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2016--Medical Documents & BOE!
by Atlantis in2016 medical documents!..
re: simplified advance decision document.
.. https://we.tl/sj94l0wsir.
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How can we get these documents revoked if they're already lodged in the safe at the hall? (Without actually telling them about your changed mind)
Ask to see them and don't give them back?
Create a newer document clearly stating that that is NOT how you feel anymore?
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Just because the JW'S are wrong doesnt mean theres no god.
by atomant inl;ve been giving this some serious consideration lately.l dont have all the answers no one does.we are all entitled to our opinions.l certainly dont believe in evolution as lve researched that subject extensively.lt's important to believe in something even if its for mental health.l believe everything happens for a reason.l also believe if we all live as close to the 10 commandments as possible this world would be a far better place to live and no one can argue with that.
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Can I ask you what you mean when you say "it's important to believe in something even if it's just for mental health"?
By 'something' do you mean basically anything supernatural, bigger than ourselves, and unprovable? And can I ask why you think doing that would lead to better mental health?
Does that imply then that because I don't believe in anything supernatural I'm mentally unhealthy? Cos I feel just fine.
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Order your VAA (Vast Apostate Army) stickers TODAY!
by Sugar Shane inzazzle has packets of 20 for just over $5 usd.
http://www.zazzle.com/vast_apostate_army_sticker-217905115862832820.
now, calls for better organization, or just organization period, have often been brought up on this site, by those whose lives have been affected by this cult.
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If stickers are to do any good they should simply have jwfacts.com on them. Curiosity will get the better of a few people. . in my opinion these stickers will just make people double down, viewing it as persecution.. -
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Mass baptism nullification 10/2/16 #unJW
by rebel8 ini thought i would rework this and try it again.
i found an old baptism nullification letter here written by poster balsam, and revised it a bit.. i really think we should do a large-scale baptismal nullification request.
letter and more info here.. i am concerned there is no way to track how many people did it.
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Whatever happened to the mass letter writing campaign proposed for the end of last year? I was totally up for that, but must have missed it. Did it happen?