Freedom Fighter

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  Make August 2009 the dawn of the "mass exodus"...the beginning of the end of the Watchtower org!

  by koolaid-man in

  1. jw
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  16 years ago

  the watchtower organization is without doubt doing everything they can to keep their business afloat.

  they are at a critical point in their ever so blemished present condition.

  there is simply too much genuine criticism from not only those on the outside but, also from those on the inside.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  Keeping it simple and balanced will come across less cranky disaffected member and more normal concerned person.

  Absolutely - you have summed up my intended strategy very well. Taking the vigilante stance can be very counter productive and achieve little.

  Doubtful that any Scottish Football Club will do anything to jeopardize off-pitch revenue in the current climate

  I agree and would be totally amazed if anything resulted from this. However if it gets a few more people thinking and helps them edge nearer towards the exit door then it will have been a worthwhile exercise.

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  Make August 2009 the dawn of the "mass exodus"...the beginning of the end of the Watchtower org!

  by koolaid-man in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  16 years ago

  the watchtower organization is without doubt doing everything they can to keep their business afloat.

  they are at a critical point in their ever so blemished present condition.

  there is simply too much genuine criticism from not only those on the outside but, also from those on the inside.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  Les Stewart - his wife is a active JW - so could be dubious as to whether anything negative about JW's would make the PA

  Very interesting - that would account for the feel good piece.

  I'll write to St. J's and the paper and let's see what happens. Worth a go.

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  Make August 2009 the dawn of the "mass exodus"...the beginning of the end of the Watchtower org!

  by koolaid-man in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  16 years ago

  the watchtower organization is without doubt doing everything they can to keep their business afloat.

  they are at a critical point in their ever so blemished present condition.

  there is simply too much genuine criticism from not only those on the outside but, also from those on the inside.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  Exactly my thoughts - it would be worth pointing out that this in fact could be categorised as bad publicity.

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  Make August 2009 the dawn of the "mass exodus"...the beginning of the end of the Watchtower org!

  by koolaid-man in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  16 years ago

  the watchtower organization is without doubt doing everything they can to keep their business afloat.

  they are at a critical point in their ever so blemished present condition.

  there is simply too much genuine criticism from not only those on the outside but, also from those on the inside.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  Following on from the JW Scottish Assembly posts - I was thinking of writing to St. Johnstone Football Club (who rent out their stadium to the JWs for the convention) if they realise exactly who they are renting to.

  In particular do they want to be associated with such an organisation that (insert policies etc here) Any feedback?

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  Smoking tobacco- ex-JW's have a warped view, so what should we do?

  by OnTheWayOut in

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  16 years ago

  i used to smoke cigarettes.

  i quit as i was learning the lies of the watchtower organization.. i used to smoke between 1 and 3 packs a day depending on whether i went drinking or not.. .

  i didn't really quit for the religion, but as i was learning it.. i swore to quit when cigarettes got to cost me more than a buck a pack.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  In Scotland smoking is banned in public places. The difference when you go to a pub is amazing. Also no smoking in shops, eating places (can't spell restr...you know what I mean) football grounds, public transport.

  Hopefully it will become so difficult for people to smoke that the habit will die out.

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  Kingdom Ministry ANNOUNCEMENTS September 2009

  by RR in

  1. watchtower
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  16 years ago

  for the month of.

  november: what does the bible really teach?

  if householders already have the book, publishers may offer any 192-page book published prior to 1992. translation: "we have too many old books, help us get rid of them".

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  I guess they've never heard of e-bay

  Or the rubbish bin!

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  Smoking tobacco- ex-JW's have a warped view, so what should we do?

  by OnTheWayOut in

  1. jw
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  16 years ago

  i used to smoke cigarettes.

  i quit as i was learning the lies of the watchtower organization.. i used to smoke between 1 and 3 packs a day depending on whether i went drinking or not.. .

  i didn't really quit for the religion, but as i was learning it.. i swore to quit when cigarettes got to cost me more than a buck a pack.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  I've never smoked during my life but this is purely and simply a health choice. To make it a religious choice is just nonsense.

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  JWS NOT ALLOWED TO DATE NON-JWS

  by badboy in

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  16 years ago

  said an article on that jonathan cock fellow.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  That is correct - dating and marriage outside of the 'truth' is nearly always frowned upon. This is why you get a lot of JWs frantically trying to convert 'wordly' people if they allow such a relationship to develop.

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  The One show - JW clip (UK)

  by Peppermint in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  16 years ago

  i wonder if this guy (hugo montgomery-swan) works for the bbc?

  he looks the type.

  i have seen him a number of time doing this wholesome-jw-family-act courtesy of my liscence fee!.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  When was this broadcast?

  I think that the poppy would place it around late October - early November.

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  The One show - JW clip (UK)

  by Peppermint in

  1. jw
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  16 years ago

  i wonder if this guy (hugo montgomery-swan) works for the bbc?

  he looks the type.

  i have seen him a number of time doing this wholesome-jw-family-act courtesy of my liscence fee!.

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  Freedom Fighter 16 years ago

  I would think that him wearing the poppy refect his own personal views and respect for Veterens? No?

  Absolutely - however I found it funny that he was attending a KH wearing a symbol that JWs would frown upon. I was always told not to buy or wear a poppy as it glorified war and therefore was at odds with JW teachings.

  I bet that if that had been an ordinary person or a member of the rank and file they would have been counselled.

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