Thank you, OldSoul - your exhaustive efforts to expose the sometimes-not-so-subtle mind control psychology of the wt are very much appreciated. You and Blondie make a fine, fine team!
Peace
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This Week In Sophistry (Watchtower May 9-15)
by OldSoul inthis week in sophistry
(footnote, definition and legend, comments you will not hear...) .
this week, the spotlight of scrutiny shines on the april 1, 2005 watchtower article entitled parents, protect your precious inheritance, scheduled for consideration during the week of may 9-15, 2005. .
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses becoming a brand name?
by truthseeker inever since the society split into 3 corporations back in october 2000, it seems to me that the phrase "published by jehovah's witnesses" is appearing on almost every publication they produce, as opposed to the old "watchtower bible & tract society of pennsylvania".
last week, i was looking on the back of the new "learn from the great teacher" cd folder.
it suddenly occured to me, that this religion really is a business.
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peacebaby
What are the 3 corporate entities? 1] Publishing corp. 2] Legal firm? 3] Real Estate?
There must be some other little businesses that thrive from JW's - I used to go to 'leather parties' [not as much fun as what you're thinkin'!] where a lady(non- JW) would bring sale displays of book bags, leather & vinyl book & Bible covers, briefcases, purses, etc. Some of the items were exclusively for JW's, like WatchTower holders(with firm backing so one could high-lite with confidence), covers for the smaller BS books and leather service folders with pockets for pens, return visit slips and territory card. LOL! What am I gonna do with mine now?! They had back-packs, too, which made me of Mormons....
They could go into flashlight sales...no, wait - not a good idea........ "Durn thing jest keeps flashin' off an' on an' off an' on - I want my money back!"
Peace! P-Baby
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Is it harder for ladies to apologize?
by onintwo inyesterday i had a little spat with my wife.
it's all cleared up today.
she's a wonderful gal and we love each other very much.. but one thing kinda bugs me.
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peacebaby
I agree with the concensus - it's the individual, not the gender. Sassy's experiences parallel my own. I was the peace-maker, hating dissention, often taking the blame just to stop the chaos. That just set me up for more bullying, resentment; we became enemies... but I learned... Present husband and I are much more compatible, we started out as good friends. No fights, no grudges, 'I'm sorry's where and when needed, "I love you"s all the time. He's a keeper!
Sometimes an apology goes unspoken because one thinks it's 'understood'. But it's a feeling of - acceptance... mutual trust... unity? - to have someone say, and mean, "I'm sorry, too." Next time, maybe ask, "Well, aren't you sorry, too?" To which she'll likely reply, " Of course - I thought you knew that!" Of course, you probably do know it, but it's so good to hear it outloud!
On the lighter side - she could use one of my popular lines when my hubby says, "S-ooo-rr-y." I tell him, "I'm sorry you're wrong, too, darlin'!" Peace, P-Baby
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NEWS: Bride of Christ Files for Annulment
by slipnslidemaster inbride of christ files for annulment
ap - feb. 04, 9:45am
just 24 hours after marrying her lord and personal savior, the bride of christ is calling it quits.
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peacebaby
shotg un: Shocking, scandulous, sacrilegious...I'm out of s-words.
I'm not, how's "stupid"? Moving past the sacrilegiousness.... Hopefully, tasteless jokes generated by Britney Spears' latest stupid stunt will soon fade.... Oh, no! Janet Jackson, what were you thinking? Brace yourselves for a lot of stupid 'exposed boob' jokes.... I hope Jesus isn't in any of those...
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peacebaby
Uh-Oh ..... Chapter 18 : The Intenet - The WatchTower's Worst Nightmare [!] You know what curiosity did to that one cat!= !
LOL! It's not available yet?
p-baby
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Ex-[insert other religion here] !?
by Galimo inok so now we have ex-jw sites like this one.
i wonder (i have not searched the internet for it), are there ex-other religion associations?.
ex-catholics (lol) ?
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peacebaby
There is no hidden message, Galimo. LOL! Although some other religions share unique doctrinal differences with JW's[non-trinity, no burning hell..], witnesses are taught that they exclusively have all the truth. They've set themselves apart from all 'Christendom'. Upon leaving the organization, they are shunned and unable to make contact with former friends and family, like the black sheep - 'outcasts'. It's a harrowing ordeal, being totally cut-off from their former lives. The disfellowshipping and shunning policies are supposed to make the 'bad' one rethink their tragic disagreement with the WT, and come crawling back to the safety of the 'flock'; however, the basic lack of love, more often than not, keeps them away - feeling bad, worse, worst about themselves. And some wonder why depression is rampant among the witnesses! They are told there is no where else to go - most wouldn't think of attending main-stream churches due to the WT indoctrination. Sometimes the only ones they feel they can talk to, who would understand the deep emotional pull of the WT, are other ex-witnesses, who have been there, done that, and got the stupid t-shirts.
Check out the Seventh Day Adventists recovery sites - SDA's experiences are very similar to the JW's - seems to be a matter of control....Happy reading - hope you've got a bottle of aspirin and a box of tissues handy! Peaceout- peacebaby
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Receipe Request for Beer Bread
by darkuncle29 inreceipe request for beer bread.
like the topic says.
i will most likely be using seltzer water instead of beer; the beer i have in the fridge is just too nasty for anything.
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peacebaby
dark uncle - My husband and I have 'brewed at home' for about 4 years now.... The kit we really loved [Canadian Ale] has been discontinued, of course, so we've been trying some others - English Ale is next. No matter what type we've made, it's all good stuff. A bit stronger than boughten, so 1 = 2, more-or-less! It's really simple, little equipment to buy[5 gal. containers, long handled spoon, hygrometer, bottle capper], and a very satisfying DIY project! Some kits have all the ingredients ready to add at the proper time; some kits require cooking and steeping the raw ingredients[barley, hops, different grains, malt...] We've tried both types, and being lazy, prefer the ones you just throw together and wait! Warning - the wait on your first brew can become unbearable! You'll find a lot of information online. We get cases of empty bottles at the liquor store and sanitize them, but you can buy new. If you have any trouble, you can pm me - I've also bottled home-made wine from my own grapes and black raspberries - YUM- hick!- MMMY!
Happy brewing! ----------- Make wine, not war! --------------------------- peacebaby
Another good use for nasty beer - You can cook a big swiss steak in the oven - cover with beer and slice an onion thinly over it - cover and cook at 325 degressF for 3 - 4 hours. It would be a waste of GOOD beer....!
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How would a JW list in order ...
by Will Power inhow would a jw put in order of importance, priority, loyalty
would the list on paper be different than that actually practiced?
jehovah
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peacebaby
Will Power - I'm sorry I bent your gender! It might be better if you were a man! Like Blondie said - it's tough on the 'unbelieving' wife - she should be submissive and 'learn quietly'..... It's quite a power trip for some men, hopefully not in your case. In any case, it's not fair that your feelings and opinions aren't being taken into consideration. If you've been researching this for 4 years - you must feel like you've come through a meat grinder, you poor thing! Looks like it's still grinding. I'll be thinking about you.....
pb
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Cat Dictionary: Contributions Necessary
by Stephanus incats may well live with us, but they don't live like us.
i've noticed over the years that how we perceive stuff and how cats process the same info is often so different as to be almost alien.
here are a few i've been thinking about recently (all contributions of more examples gratefully received!
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peacebaby
These are hilarious! Some fortunate cats to own people like you! ROFL!
$4.99 Cat Toy - Something to be totally avoided, ignored or feared...
Crumpled Cigarette Pack - The most fascinating, play-worthy cat toy ever invented!
My cat, Jerry, will fetch like a dog. But only his special little sparkly balls - nothing else. He brings it right back and gets a pat on the butt for being such a good puppy-kitty! We want to get him on tape- but he's wary of the camera, and won't perform.
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Break through !
by Puternut ini have been df'd for about a year and also been going through a nasty divorce.
my ex has the kids and they're all jw's.
so my ex has been pumping into my childrens heads, that since i am df'd, they are to have no contact with me.
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peacebaby
This is really happy news! Look at all the encouragment, concern and brotherly love extended to you from your friends here! What a warm bunch! I'm new, and don't really 'know' you, but please accept my my congratulations, too. You've gone and raised kids who are smarter than their 'elders'! They know it - LOVE NEVER FAILS-
-LOVE RULES! - peacebaby
peacebaby 
-LOVE RULES! - peacebaby