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What does the above mean?
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Parent sleeping with teenagers
by Fatfreek inan ex brother and i were talking recently and he recounted a bizarre story.
he too left the witneys some years ago, got a divorce, and the two children (both boys) decided to stay with his wife since she was still a jw.. one of his boys (never baptized a jw) confided in him not long ago about the sleeping arrangements after he left.
she told the boys that she was feeling depressed and lonely because of the divorce and turmoil that their apostate father had caused her and asked them (ages 15 and 16) to each alternate and sleep with her every other night.. it took lots of courage for this son to talk to his father about it since he wanted it off his chest.
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Discipline or Child Abuse?
by Dimples ini remember spanking my son when we used to attend meetings and conventions because he cried and just wouln't sit still.
i was told that he had to be disciplined so he would learn to behave and learn what was being said from the platform.
now that i look back i realize that that was child abuse and i feel so horrible about it.do you feel guilty for spanking your kids during meetings and conventions?
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edit:
Upon cool reflection:
The deciding factor is, i believe, whether the discipline is undertaken in LOVE, and that love is obvious to the child.
I KNEW my parents loved me, unequivocally.
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Discipline or Child Abuse?
by Dimples ini remember spanking my son when we used to attend meetings and conventions because he cried and just wouln't sit still.
i was told that he had to be disciplined so he would learn to behave and learn what was being said from the platform.
now that i look back i realize that that was child abuse and i feel so horrible about it.do you feel guilty for spanking your kids during meetings and conventions?
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stillconcerned
I agree with All Along...
I was NOT raised JW.
My parents spanked, but never in anger. Past age 6 (or so), we were never spanked, cuz it wasn't necessary; we understood there would be ramification for poor behavior.
I was NEVER afraid of my parents. Respect and love them tremendously today...
If i do HALF so well, I will have arrived as a parent.
I know too many parents of my generation, especially working moms, who feel too guilty to spank, cuz they spend so little time with their children. I am a working mom, so i understand the temptation...
As a result, their children are little terrorists who DON'T believe their parents REALLY mean anything they say, believe the world revolves around 'junior', and throw tantrems to get their way.
It's no favor to fail to discipline a child.
That said, some seem soft enough by nature that physical discipline is un-necessary.
Others not...
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Rape, two witnesses, DNA, and rape kit
by Fatfreek inforgive, please, if this has been asked.
my google wasn't much help.. does the society yet recognize dna, a rape kit, etc., as evidence that could supplant a "second witness" which they have always insisted on?.
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Texi-
Just read your last post...
You are right, of course, re broad and generalized statements.
Forgive my sexist rant; just disgruntled today.
kdn
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Rape, two witnesses, DNA, and rape kit
by Fatfreek inforgive, please, if this has been asked.
my google wasn't much help.. does the society yet recognize dna, a rape kit, etc., as evidence that could supplant a "second witness" which they have always insisted on?.
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Rule of Law in extremely paternalistic cults (like JW or Islam) will protect MEN, of course.
(at all costs, to whatever illogical end...)
kdn
atty at (non-paternalistic) law
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At present, there is not a single state in the US which would list a college 'streaker' as a sexual offender.
Also, most states require a significant age difference between sexual partners before the tag "sexual offender" is placed on the older participant.
Kimberlee D. Norris
attorney at law
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Question for Christians
by Ticker inok i just have a few questions ive always wanted to ask.
this is open to non christians as well.
can christians actually somehow communicate with the lord like ive heard and read so many times.
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Toe-
Thanks for taking the time to write what i wouldn't take the time to write...
Ticker-
I'm a lawyer. I am logical by nature, and attached by training and personal preference to empirical evidence.
My experience with communication from/with God has been personal, direct, real, emphatic.... and something i can't 'prove' by the rules of evidence.
That said, God speaks to me regularly. The communication is real, and consists of dialogue, not monologue.
How can i 'prove' it's God? What to say? I know that i know that i know.
How can i 'prove' i love my daughter? I can point to external indicators like care, provision, indications of emotion (tears etc), and words indicating love (from me to her or another), but does that quantify or prove the existance of my love?
Here are some indicators, in my dialogue with God, that are common 'themes', if you will:
He NEVER shames me, but often tells me to look again at my words/behavior.
He seldom speaks something i would come up with on my own.
He OFTEN tells me things I'm not getting, may not even WANT to hear, but need to hear.
He speaks with parental affection.
He understands me in a deep sense, encourages me, and gives me His perspective.
He often initiates the conversation.
He convicts me in a loving, creative way that is tailored to ME.
He has a great sense of humor... :)
Hope this speaks to you-
Kimberlee D. Norris
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Idaho Girl Found With Registered Sex Offender Out on Bail on MN Charge
by blondie indo you wonder what is happening with the legal system?
duncan, 42, had an outstanding warrant for failing to register as a high-risk sex offender and was facing charges of molesting a 6-year-old boy in minnesota.
he had been released on bail in april, just weeks before the children disappeared.
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oh-- I'm ok-- just angry at the SYSTEM.
kimberlee d.
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Idaho Girl Found With Registered Sex Offender Out on Bail on MN Charge
by blondie indo you wonder what is happening with the legal system?
duncan, 42, had an outstanding warrant for failing to register as a high-risk sex offender and was facing charges of molesting a 6-year-old boy in minnesota.
he had been released on bail in april, just weeks before the children disappeared.
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Problems:
Few parents report, unless the molest results in obvious physical injury or death
Few children make good witnesses in a criminal trial, as they are traumatized and scared
Few prosecutors retain human warmth toward the victims of such crimes, because they've seen so many and can't emotionally invest in each case
Few families report family members who molest
Few lawmakers are passionate about higher sentencing guidelines for repeat offenders
Few perpetrators are 'healed' or 'cured' of sexual deviancy; recidivism is extremely high
Few survivors reach adulthood and are then able to pursue justice, as applicable Statutes of Limitation have run...
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I was molested for 4 years.
by Adonis inwow.
i have been carrying my secret for 12 long years.. i told my wife long ago that i was once a witness.
i told her how i was exiled from the congragation 12 years ago after a bout of domestic violence between me and my unbelieving father.
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