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  Parallel Universes-BBC Horizon

  by frankiespeakin in

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efrcw62sh-8&feature=related.

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  Thinking of becoming a JW.

  by Kate82 in

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  hi,.

  i am new to here so please be bear with me.. i have always believed in god, but was never baptised, my parents wanted me to make up my own mind religon wise.. i am thinking of becoming a jw and am just needing some advice on how to do this, bible study and jw beliefs.

  also do jw say grace and how.. i am greatful of any help.. thanks.

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  I have always been shy and never made friends e I asily because of that. I am currently suffering depression.

  From what I've learned here (I am not a JW) this makes you a prime candidate for recruitment because they'll provide a ready made cadre of instant "friends". You will be love bombed by them during your indoctrination Bible study and that will give you a sense of acceptance and belief that you've found something of substance. But that acceptance is conditional only. After baptism you must tow the line on all matters otherwise you will be seen as spiritually weak. Whatever you do it will never be enough and bit by bit you will give up whatever independent thinking you have to serve the organization and its agenda. If you question doctrine or beliefs after baptism you will see the "love" you were given whither and die, and the threat of disfellowshipping will be used to get you back "in line." Visits from elders will be employed to "readjust" your thinking. By then, someone like you, someone whose social network is comprised of fellow believers, this threat will be enough to keep you locked into the cult with no avenue for escape even if you want to escape.
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  Dawkins' new documentary is now on Youtube

  by oldlightnewshite in

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhhsyyvi-5k.

  i can't embed this but just copy and paste into the browser..

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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

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  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  He looked like he had a terrific sense of humor!

  You are right, ziddina - just by looking at him you could tell he had a great sense of humor. He always looked at the lighter side of life, which easily drew people to him.
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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

  1. jw
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  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  Thank you my good friends.
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  I'm Extremely Sad

  by JetSetter in

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  i've never written on this site.

  i've been inactive for about 6 years and glad i'm out.. i'm in my late 40's.

  so about 2 years ago, i go on facebook and looked up this brother i use to like when i was in my 20's he was a bethelite.

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  So sorry for the situation you find yourself in. You sound like a good person who deserves finding that right person in your life. I wish you well. Stick around and vent - there are lots of great people here who can advise you better than I.
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  Two more deaths.

  by Decided in

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  i went to see my good friend in a nursing home[he had been there about 3 weeks] and when i walked into his room his eyes were open and he had his glasses on.

  he didn't answer so i shook his leg.

  he didn't respond.

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  So sorry for your loss. It must have been quite a shock to be the one who found him. Deepest condolences on the loss of two friends in such a short time.
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  In Memory of Sheeba

  by ziddina in

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  (i'm not sure this is the correct sub-heading, but - since i was her 'doggie-mommie'...).

  this is in tribute to the best doggie weve ever had, sheeba.

  i first met sheeba in the autumn of 1997. id been driving past the local countys animal shelter the dog pound for several years.

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  What great stories about Sheeba. So sorry for your loss, but I'll bet you'll see each other again. I strongly feel that the bonds of real love are maintained even when death arrives.
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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

  1. jw
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  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  Open mind, you'll have to reach a bit farther than Minnesota and into Wisconsin (or maybe it's a bit shorter if you are east of me ). Regardless, I appreciate the sentiment.

  Satanus - nobody in my family is/was a JW, including me. We were brought up as Roman Catholics. My interest in JWs stems from an incident I had as a teacher when a 4th grade girl wanted permission to pass out WT literature at school. Of course, I had to refuse her, but it prompted an investigation into what would cause such a request by someone so young. That investigation led me to this place, and I've been here ever since. What I've learned has been shocking, eye-opening, entertaining, and enlightening. I love this place and the people here. I am honored to have you as friends, even if it is via a computer screen.
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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

  1. jw
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  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  Thanks again. Yes, I think he was awesome, and the greatest lesson he taught those around him was to love each other, and to look for the humor in life - he was a master of both.