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  ARCTIC MONKEYS

  by tijkmo in

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  emporers new clothes??

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  Great band,
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  JW hypocrisy

  by rick1199 in

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  2. beliefs

  i am trying to build a list of hipocrisy with in the borg.

  i dont mean things like the un scandal as people in the hall wont have heard of that, but smaller stuff that goes on all the time with out the rank and file noticing.

  infant baptism.

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  I am trying to build a list of Hipocrisy with in the borg. I dont mean things like the UN scandal as people in the hall wont have heard of that, but smaller stuff that goes on all the time with out the rank and file noticing. The 3 example I have so far are:-
  
  Infant Baptism
  It's wrong to baptize a child, but a 9 year old witness is ok.
  
  Asking for donations
  It's wrong to pass a donation plate, but ok to spend half the meeting asking for more donations.
  
  Superstitions
  Superstitions are wrong, but if Witnesses have a run of bad luck they will burn any second hand goods.
  
  Does any one have any more ?
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  Do you have a pet next to you?

  by moshe in

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  i am relaxing in my lay-z-boy recliner, online with a laptop.

  our dog , sparky, is lying right next to me.

  he is a 12lb silky terrier- he looks like an overgrown yorkie .

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  Mine isnt next to me at the moment, he is enjoying the warm spot from where he pushed me out of bed !!!
  
  
  
  
  
  Need to get some new pics up as he is twice that size now.
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  The Gay Elder

  by Mastodon in

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  i just heard from back home (puerto rico), about this elder i know (i was good friends with his daughter), that just got df'd for homosexuality.

  this is how the story goes:

  he was an elder for over 20 years and he even claimed to be of the "annointed class'.

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  I just have to add 'he dropped anchor in poo bay' and 'I my self partake of the furry cup' for any little britain fans listening.
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  UK & IRELAND MAP

  by ballistic in

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  i had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).

  (and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).

  anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.

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  Hi, Add me to Essex please.
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  What were you disfellowshipped for?

  by Kristofer in

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  i recently had a discussion with a witness friend (i'm a secret) and she claimed that witnesses only get disfellowshipped for being unrepentant for immoral acts.

  i am curious to know from those who have been disfellowshipped, what was it for?

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  Homosexuality.
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  What MUST Jw's believe that they don't KNOW they believe?

  by AlmostAtheist in

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  i'm looking for beliefs of jw's that have the consequence of also requiring some other belief that they may not like or be able to explain.. for instance, you probably believe that there are an infinite number of numbers, since you can always add 1 to any number and make a new one.. what you may not think about as a consequence of that belief is that you can also start with 2, add 2, and create an infinite series of even numbers.

  the set of even numbers is infinite, and the set of whole numbers (which would fully encompass the even numbers) is also infinite.

  so which set is bigger?

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  1. The governing body is inspired by Jehovah (not true)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Anyone involved in the Pioneer Assist Program?

  by misspeaches in

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  i remember when they brought out the new program of pioneer assist.

  it appeared that everyone thought it was a marvellous idea.

  was anyone invovled in it?

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  In my cong the 2 pioneers where grabbed by two eldars daughters who already where out 2 or 3 times a week and already working with the pioneers.
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  is the point just to be different???

  by theinfamousone in

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  after years with the jehovahs witnesses and then after years of recovering from being with the jehovahs witnesses, i have recently decided to start researching them.... one thing seems to stick out like a sore thumb.... they are so adamant about being different, about alienating themselves from anyone and everyone else... my question is, is this really healthy???

  for a "religion" to be only interested in being different and not being concerned with the bible and love and all that stuff????.

  the infamous one

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  I believe that is the point. Look at Christmas. The fact that they don’t celebrate it causes JW kids to have to stand out and not join in. Other kids then pick on them. Kids go home up set. Parents explain they are 'no part of the world' and will be picked on. Kids believe they have the truth. Its all crap and a self fulfilling prophecy.
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  What is on your 'current' reading list?

  by AK - Jeff in

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  i mean stuff that is right now, this minute on your table or desk, not something you might read someday?.

  my desk is currently littered with;why won't they listen?

  ken hamwhat the cults believe.

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  If any one likes fantasy I can't recommend 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin enough. I am just about to finish the 3rd volume and its great. One of the few books I have read where I believe any character could die and any thing could happen.