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  Question for believers: How does God set priorities?

  by sir82 in

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  while waiting for the bus yesterday, i overheard (wasn't trying - but due to his volume, impossible to avoid) a guy on his cell phone talking to someone about his likely imminent dismissal from his employment.. but he then went on to say that he had full confidence that god would take care of him, and he wasn't worried at all about finding new employment.. then i got home, watched the news, and found out that 4 million kenyans are in danger of starving to death because of a year-long drought there.. so i got to thinking - how exactly does god set priorities?.

  the guy at the bus stop is not the first christian i've heard express his confidence that god chooses to intervene and help in the lives of individual believers.

  he saves them from car wrecks, he helps them find jobs, he lends some sort of invisible emotional support to help them cope with the death of a child, and so on.. on the other hand, millions of people suffer excruciating pain for months or years before finally dying covered in mud with flies crawling on them - no relief from god in sight.. why does god help one middle-aged guy who's never been hungry in his life find a new job in time so that he doesn't miss his $3000 mortgage payment, but not send a little rain to help a land where millions of people are already living in misery and filth?.

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  What makes you think that God isn't intervening in Africa?

  There are numerous charities (many of them Christian) that are operating in Kenya and other parts of Africa. Many Christians feel called by God to donate their time and/or money to help the children of Africa. Because of those charities, many African children are given food, medical care and an education. Many of those children have gone on to lead happy lives. Just look at the story of John Dau, one of Sudan's lost boys. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/explorers/john-bul-dau.html

  John is quoted as saying "I feel I survived because God wants to do something with my life. I don't want to waste any of the time I have left. So many people are still in Sudan needing clinics, schools, and churches. I cannot forget them." Obviously, he believes that God intervened on his behalf.

  I know people that have been in the mission field in Africa. I have heard from them over and over that going to help in a 3rd world country is one of the most faith-strengthening things you could ever do. They tell me that they have seen prayers answered all the time in Africa. The situation in Africa is far from ideal but it isn't hopeless either. I urge anyone with a heart for Africa to get involved with a charity such as Doctors Without Borders or World Vision. Seeing the hope that those kids have and the smiles on their faces will change your life.
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  Being Under Cult Mind Control is a Psychological Disorder - Steve Hassan

  by flipper in

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  thought perhaps some newer members who haven't heard some of hassan's thoughts on mind control might relate to this from their own experiences in jehovah's witnesses .

  even though mind control is initiated by the cult involved in controlling it's members - hassan points out - it actually becomes a psychological disorder which can entrap the victim himself or herself - all the while - as they are being controlled by the leaders of cults.. on page 55 of hassan's book " releasing the bonds - empowering people to think for themselves " it states what happens in a destructive cult , " in a destructive cult, the locus of control shifts to the group or it's leader .

  the new recruit abdicates his ability to make decisions.

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  and THAT causes dissociative disorder in witnesses which causes them to have dual personalities - to the point where they turn off any emotional feelings of warmth towards their flesh and blood relatives - while they are in cult mode . And they'll only get back to their authentic, true caring personality to show ANY love towards non-JW relatives ONLY if their triggers aren't tripped to think cult speak. I know - I've experienced this with my JW daughter ( 22) where she'll be talking kindly to me and expressing affection - then suddenly as if taken over by JW cult mind control- something in mid conversation switches her into an aloof non-caring robotlike personality due to just one word or thought shared between us.

  That sounds very similar to my mother who won't speak to me but will turn around and call my mother-in-law and cry and tell her how horrible I am for not wanting anything to do with her. She shuns me and then tries to make it my fault.

  My mother-in-law will phone my husband and express concern for me and my health. She even sent me the latest WT on Depression because she thought I was depressed. (I'm the furthest thing from depressed and I'm sure that anyone that's met me will testify to that. ) Then, she will turn around and talk about me behind my back and try to turn non-JW relatives against me. I just found out that she has been trash-talking me to my young niece.

  They really do have dual personalities. I don't even know how to deal with someone like that. It makes me want to pull my hair out.
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  Pity for Angel Eyes

  by KW13 in

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  well, not just angel eyes but also for those like her.

  i genuinely had no issue with her, and it seemed she was starting to realise just what the watchtower was, but backed out due to fear of the unknown.

  'tis sad, she almost got her life back!.

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  Saoirse

  I figured that. Has she been banned?
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  V (ABC Mini-series)

  by sacolton in

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  http://abc.go.com/shows/v?partner=rm&cid=knc-rm+v_title_fall_launch+google+v_abc.

  anyone gonna watch this?

  looks awesome!.

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  Saoirse

  I loved the original series so I will definitely be checking this one out.
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  Wilbur Lingle, author of the new book "What The Watchtower Society doesn't Want You To Know"

  by koolaid-man in

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  the jehovah's witnesses, come to your door with promises of "great love", inner peace, and a utopian future.

  but what are they not telling you?

  wilbur lingle, author of the new book, "what the watchtower society doesn't want you to know" puts in to layman's language his many years of documented research about the inner workings of the society, including the true character of its leaders, the false phrophecies they have made, their strange doctrines and ideas, etc.

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  As for philanthrophic work I volunteer for many worthwhile causes and non profit foundations helping with hunger, medical, and environmental needs.

  designs, I believe that you do your part to help the environment. You seem very well adept at spreading manure.
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  Wilbur Lingle, author of the new book "What The Watchtower Society doesn't Want You To Know"

  by koolaid-man in

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  the jehovah's witnesses, come to your door with promises of "great love", inner peace, and a utopian future.

  but what are they not telling you?

  wilbur lingle, author of the new book, "what the watchtower society doesn't want you to know" puts in to layman's language his many years of documented research about the inner workings of the society, including the true character of its leaders, the false phrophecies they have made, their strange doctrines and ideas, etc.

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  Saoirse

  I met Wilbur Lingle this past weekend in Pennsylvania. Mr. Lingle was a very nice man and I can assure you that he is not getting rich off of his ministry. If anything, he is probably making sacrifices in order to get the word out about the JW cult. His books are nicely written and have been instrumental in helping myself and many others to talk to JWs.

  designs, I suggest you get off your bottom and do something with your life instead of sitting around and criticizing someone who sacrifices their time and resources to help others.
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  New Light Announcment !

  by foolsparadise in

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  the only kind of alcohol allowed to drink as a jw is wine.

  jesus did not turn water into beer, whiskey, vodka, rum or moonshine.

  how many jws do you think will leave now?

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  That's probably the only new light that would cause a mass exodus. Most elders I know are closet alcoholics. We found out a couple years ago that my JW pioneer brother-in-law keeps a scotch bottle under his bathroom sink. He must be pretty bad off if he couldn't use the bathroom without taking a drink. This is the guy who always tries to tell us how happy he is in Jehovah's organization.
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  I need some friends...

  by lilyflor in

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  being a born-in i don't have much friends, in or out of the org., add to that the fact that i have been a stay at home mom for the last 4 years has made it even harder to meet anyone.

  (i found out the truth about the wts shortly after deciding to stay home).

  if you would like to be a facebook friend, please pm me and i will send you my email address.

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  Saoirse

  Hi LilyFlor! I'm a born-in too and I recently moved to the GTA.

  www.facebook.com/cperkins
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  Taking a little break

  by jookbeard in

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  bit fed up tbh , the recent lies and slander levelled against me which has remained unanswered has left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth, plus probably spending a little bit too much time on web forums, see you all in a while.

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  JB, I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. There is no excuse for her actions and I hope that she is dealt with soon because it sets a bad tone for the board. I don't blame you for wanting a little break but please come back soon.

  My opinion is that AE is nothing but a lying little troll. I have serious doubts that she was ever even a JW. The girl didn't even know what a territory card was!!!! I have a feeling that this is just another "Trevorgate".
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  i dont pray, but love this "Serenity Prayer" thingy....here is why...

  by oompa in

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  prayer: 1. g_d, grant me the serenity to accept the things i can not change,.

  me- now that could make life serene....there are things in life we just can not change, like others faith in something we know to be false.

  prayer: 2. the courage to change the things i can,.

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  oompa, I'm glad that you found a way to make the Serenity prayer work for you. I imagine it must be difficult to go through those AA programs when you don't pray or believe in higher power. It shows a lot of character to be able to find a way to make it work despite that. Keep up the good work!