So here's a question...
Do the same rules apply to dissassociation as disfellowshipping?
Because they are two differentthings. One is EXPULSION from the congregation, which seems to be what most of these articles reference, the other is leaving of your own accord and choosing.
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Need clarification on communication with a disfellowshipped person
by jostes inwas wondering the clarification of a relationship someone can have with their mother if they have been disfellowshipped and the daughter is in good standing with the congregation?
the daughter was baptised after the disfellowship.
does this mean the daughter is not to have a relationship with the mother.
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>>>>his recent conversion to the Jehovah's Witnesses and other activities often are used by terrorists to avoid arrest and deportation.
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Roger Ebert not thrilled with War of the Worlds--2 stars only
by blondie inwar of the worlds
by roger ebert / june 29, 2005 .
cast & creditsray ferrier: tom cruise.
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Proof: The Watchtower Lied About College
by metatron inmay 22 1969 awake .
"if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old.
in this present system of things...... therefore, as a young person, you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.
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That quote wasn't just about 1975. My parents were saying that in the 80's, and 90's. They were still saying it when I was working 2 jobs, pioneering, and attending College starting in 1997. They ESPECIALLY said it when I missed a talk on the ministry school because I had my final exams last night. Man, I ended up in a lot of elder's meetings over that.
Them saying that is the main reason I only have a crappy Associates Degree instead of accepting one of the scholarships or student loans I was offered to attend a real school.
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Is the Disney company a Cult?
by Nosferatu inme and the wife are heading down to disneyland in the winter.
i've never been a huge disney fan, but she's a huge fan.
i've just recently accidently stumbled onto some information that i've never previously been exposed to, and i'm finding it strikingly similar to the jw religion.
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Conspiracy Theorism is also a cult.
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It's responsible for most of the problems in the world.
So yeah.
One great thing about Atheists is you don't ever have to worry about them hearing messages from God that send them on a killing spree.
You don't ever have to worry about your Atheist friend coming up to you one day and saying "Dude, I woke up this morning and parted my milk. I think I'm frickin Moses!" Or worse... "Dude, I died in my sleep last night but when I woke up I was alive! I think I'm Jesus!" Then *STAB* as he cuts off your head. -
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What's the fuss about CLEARPLAY? Latest in TV/DVD censorship
by Funchback inhttp://www.clearplay.com/
hollywood hates it.
many parents like it.
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Here's what's wrong with it....
Regardless of the reason they are doing it, they are altering the work of an artist without the artist's permission.
Film, believe it or not is art. In fact it is the most influential form of art in our culture.
Imagine if someone decided to paint a mustache on the Mona Lisa!
Now you might be asking, "But CinemaBlend, what's the difference between this and when they edit movies to show them on TV?"
Simple... those edits made to movies to show them on TV are made WITH THE ARTISTS PERMISSION. They have control over their work and can maintain the integrity of their work. Clearplay does this WITHOUT THE ARTISTS PERMISSION and that is why Hollywood, anyone who respects art, anyone who cares about free expression, why YOU should be pissed off as hell about ClearPlay too. -
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Opinions on 'Watch the Tower' Website
by love2Bworldly in.
i never see any references by anyone to paul blizzard's website, watch the tower.
i was wondering what people think of him?
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It's way worse than the witnesses.
Franz controlled by demons indeed. Phht.
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Truly Honest?
by minimus injws pride themselves in being the "most honest people on earth".
could you refute that claim??
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Witnesses talk a good game about being different, but in the end they are just about like anyone else.
There are good people there are bad people. There are honest people there are dishonest people.
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Prove to me that God exists
by CinemaBlend ini need debate practice on the subject for the next time i'm cornered.
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..sometimes I wonder whether their is room in an equal society for anyone religious! I find it strange that condescension, rudeness and sarcasm colour many of the comments. It makes it kinda hard to say anything if people's lame arse answer to anything proposed requires reference to a part of someones religion that they don't believe in.
Yes, it's hard to defend something as stupid as religion I agree.I believe in God - it is probably impossible to prove that sort of thing here on a message board any more than its possible to prove love, hope or consciousness - these things only come by the living and experiencing. One day maybe those who are so quick to deride God and His adherants will have a one on one personal experience with Deity - at least you'll know what the other side of the arguement feels like - the one where you've had something incredibly precious and when you share it other people just take the mick.
Love is a feeling. You don't need to prove it, you feel it yourself. Consciousness I can prove... because if you're reading this you're concious. Hope is an abstract concept, not a super power than can part the red sea.
So you want people to believe in God based on what... the fact that you think they should? Flimsy.