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  What if it got scary?

  by Taylor S. in

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  the lovely jbeanz brought up the peoples temple in the my book of bible stories thread.

  the jonestown tragedy ... images of which i'll never get out of my head.

  then in other threads we've talked about mounting scandels of the jw's, losing young believers, older members having doubts, doctinal switcheroos, the ever-increasing threat of the internet .... .... it all makes me wonder: .

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  quotes ... you're scaring me now. i never thought they actually said anything close to this.
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  A Night in the Life of a Young Jehovah’s Witness

  by drum and bach in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hey there.

  i'm new to this board, so i thought i'd introduce myself with a story.

  it details the kind of thursday night we all dreaded as a young jw.

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  Drum & Bach ... loved and related to every single word.

  what a Great intro ...

  welcome to the board ... and thanks for that delightful flashback. i remember habitually scanning the crowd during prayer ... 'til my mom would pop me in the back of the head.

  you're a great writer and I would love to hear more jbub stories.

  taylorS
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  Let the Games begin.......

  by Gill in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, after being shunned by my realtions for the last few years, except for parents and sister i've decided that i will no longer play by the rules of the jw cult game.

  i have had contact with several cousins, obviously too gob smacked by my cheek to shun in any way shape or form and have began wriggling my way into their awareness again.

  i intend to be like a kill and destroy white blood cell that gradually wreaks havoc with their jw cells and destroys...repeat destroys all that jw crap that is in them.

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  'Apostacisim' as its finest! Get 'em Gill.

  ** Not that I'm advocate tearing down people's belief systems, but d*mnit, but in the case of slavedom to the WTBS ... I make an exception. **
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  What if it got scary?

  by Taylor S. in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the lovely jbeanz brought up the peoples temple in the my book of bible stories thread.

  the jonestown tragedy ... images of which i'll never get out of my head.

  then in other threads we've talked about mounting scandels of the jw's, losing young believers, older members having doubts, doctinal switcheroos, the ever-increasing threat of the internet .... .... it all makes me wonder: .

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  ithinkisee: I think the last thing they would do is up the ante and lose all that clout. "Upping the ante" would risk flying under the radar like they currently do with the news media (for the most part).

  I agree ... why rock the boat?

  zman: They will exibit more control in these "artificial habitats", taking away all remaining outside influence.

  That's a scary prospect .... family & friends completely absorbed by the Org.

  Blondie: Then consider that "koolaid" level #1.

  lol ... yeah, i'm sure a lot of folks would instantly snap out of it .... like when a cop pulls you over and sober up in a flash. But I'm also sure some wouldn't.
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  What if it got scary?

  by Taylor S. in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the lovely jbeanz brought up the peoples temple in the my book of bible stories thread.

  the jonestown tragedy ... images of which i'll never get out of my head.

  then in other threads we've talked about mounting scandels of the jw's, losing young believers, older members having doubts, doctinal switcheroos, the ever-increasing threat of the internet .... .... it all makes me wonder: .

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  The lovely JBeanz brought up the Peoples Temple in the My Book of Bible Stories thread.

  The Jonestown tragedy ... images of which I'll never get out of my head. Then in other threads we've talked about mounting scandels of the JW's, losing young believers, older members having doubts, doctinal switcheroos, the ever-increasing threat of the internet ...

  .... it all makes me wonder:

  How far would they go to maintain total control? We already know by some of their teachings and the malarky they shove down kids throats that they're a few fries short of a happy-meal. Is it possible that this cult, like others in the past when under pressure, could change positions and come out with a 'final' scary new light?
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  My Book of Bible Stories

  by Taylor S. in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i just got my hands on a copy of my book of bible stories ... (1978).

  at first i was excited when a friend pulled it out of his bag, said he'd gotten it as a kid.

  then i started flipping through, looking at the pictures, feeling the memories spin in my brain.

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  My three friends died with their families, in horrible pain, in Jonestown.

  Cults suck.

  Wow jbeanz ... that's a sad story. But it just goes to show what total mind control can lead to. That gives me an idea for another thread.
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  WATCHTOWER AND TOBACCO INDUSTRY???

  by chuckyy in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

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  i have heard recently that the society has some sort of financial connections with philip morris the tobacco giant.. is this true???

  chukyy

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  Now, that said, why is there no reasonable organizational provision (like the review board on ethical fund management teams) to constantly review their income sources and new holdings thoroughly (I think they could afford a few professionals if necessary) and immediately remove or decline inappropriate donations.

  whiskeyjack ... this is a very good point ...

  after all, they wouldn't want to 'stumble' anyone or mis-represent God, now would they. I hear he renders swift justice to those who besmear his good name.

  hope i didn't come off as angry or anything .... as an ex-smoker, this issue sticks in my craw ....
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  WATCHTOWER AND TOBACCO INDUSTRY???

  by chuckyy in

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  i have heard recently that the society has some sort of financial connections with philip morris the tobacco giant.. is this true???

  chukyy

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  Heres a couple of WatchTower quotes, which I feel bring home my point as to the total 'beyond reproach' pedestal the Society perches itself ....

  The Watchtower, May 1, 1957 Issue, Page 274:

  We must recognize not only Jehovah God as our Father but his organization as our Mother.

  Pages 283-285:

  Showing respect for Jehovah's organization really resolves itself down to our attitude toward God's visible channel and the trust that we place in our proved, faithful brothers. If we have become thoroughly convinced that this is Jehovah's organization, that he is guiding and directing his people, then we shall not be unsettled by anything that happens.

  We will not 'forsake our mother's teaching' by immediately beginning to criticize and find fault....

  ....gratefully and willingly show our respect for Jehovah's organization, for she is our mother and the beloved wife of our heavenly Father....
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  The Watchtower, June 1, 1982 Issue, Page 20:

  At times, some bring to the attention of the "slave" class various doctrinal or organizational matters that they feel ought to be revised. Certainly, suggestions for improvement are proper, as are inquiries for clarification.

  The proper spirit after offering suggestions is to be content to leave the matter to the prayerful consideration of the mature brothers directing the work in Jehovah's organization. But if those making the suggestions are not content with that and continue to dispute the subject in the congregations with a view to getting others to support them, what then? That would create divisions, and could subvert the faith of some. So Paul counsels: "Keep your eye on those who cause divisions and occasions for stumbling contrary to the teaching that you have learned, and avoid them." Paul also counseled Titus to "reprove those who contradict," adding: "It is necessary to shut the mouths of these, as these very men keep on subverting entire households by teaching things they ought not.... For this very cause keep on reproving them with severity." -Romans 16:17, 18; Titus 1:9-13.

  A little 'all-knowing' to not know. Doncha think?
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  Just learning the lingo here......

  by doubtless in

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  2. friends

  sorry for the crazy question, but what's a dub?

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  thats the first thing the caught my eye too ... its for Double U (W) ... for witness. the first i heard it was in reference to George W Bush ... people called him dubya. don't know if that's where it began, but its where i first heard it.
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  My Book of Bible Stories

  by Taylor S. in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i just got my hands on a copy of my book of bible stories ... (1978).

  at first i was excited when a friend pulled it out of his bag, said he'd gotten it as a kid.

  then i started flipping through, looking at the pictures, feeling the memories spin in my brain.

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  You MUST be joking. That is nuts.

  It is nuts. And I wonder what is the bibical basis for frightening children into the irrational fear that normal adolescent sexual exploration is 'demonized'?

  I have to get a copy of this book.

  They're just f**kin' up kids left and right.