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  Are we living with the last generation of Scientologists?

  by Gayle in

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  http://www.thevine.com.au/news/current-affairs/know-this-tv-binging,-immaterial-products,-scientology's-end,-italian-tears,-the-kickstarter-scam20120122.aspx.

  are we living with the last generation of scientologists?

  over the past decade, membership has dropped in the us by 20,000. in an article for lrb titled "religion, grrrr" rachel aviv reviews one of the only academic studies of scientology to date.

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  What definition of "generation" are we talking about here? Just wondering.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

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  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  Look for the District Conventions to be big on damage control. Pre emptive discussions, demos, etc. Time is the enemy, the internet, the move from Brooklyn. I believe many are questioning, but can't go anywhere. Family, friends, business interests, networking, support, too much.
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  Plague of Reality

  by Oceangrinder in

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  i'm sorry to question the innocent, for one knows only what is given unto them.. i apologise in advance for broaching touchy, or ill-illuminated subjects that have caused mortal injury to myself for reasons i am yet to comprehend.

  i will admit to failing in terms of receivership of jehovah's love, but by my inability to accept reality.

  i like adam, and to my chagrin have tasted both good and bad.

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  God was created so that men could "keep and control" their women...just sayin'.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  Gag. I can see the bumpkins visiting them in their prisons...The pedos laying their foundations for when the get out.
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 01-22-2012 WT Study (HELP MEN)

  by blondie in

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  john, his brother james, and their father,.

  (john 3:1, 2; 19:38) this fear.

  overcome fear of man.

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  Re Opened Mind, the brothers are not supposed to teach while conducting the Watchtower anymore. Just read the questions, and repeat this:

  "Are there any other comments?"

  My opinion on today's study was that it was meant for the "brothers" already attending the meetings. A subtle way to appeal to our egos, get us off our ASSes. Look at the position we have put the org in now. They have to go out and recruit men just so they can opertate the congregation.

  Will probably work on some.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  My patience is running out. I hate for her to go to meetings, etc., alone. I know the stigma attached to being a sister with an "un believing mate" (Eyes opened apostate), so I go to support her.

  Anyway...back to the upbuilding Circuit ASSembly.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  Thanks Mary. I gave up my football afternoon to hang with the wifey. Don't think I'm going to do it again. Tried so hard to not upset my girl. Couldn't hide it very well though. She looks at me sometime in the latter part of the day and says...."you ok?, you're frowning.."
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  watson

  Another highlight:

  In his Keynote Address about Armageddon, he was trying to show us how Jah's "cleansing" of the eart was necessary. So, he used the example that if your house full of ants, or cock roaches..or, or, if what about snakes.....would you just leave them alone? Wouldn't you want to have them completely out of your house?? Equating any kind of human being to this vermin makes me vomit. It's this type of teaching that gives JWs that charming arrogance that we all love so much. I felt like asking "what if they were puppies?", or "what if your house was full of babies.." Obviously i was becoming delirious.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  It was interesting how he did it. During his review, he kind of said it as an after thought, almost under his breath. Really weird. I missed the first day, so they probably planted the seeds for this tripe then, and he was just getting the heads bobbing today.
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  Circuit Assembly Confronting Apostate Challenge

  by watson in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i sat thru day 2 of the latest circuit assembly.

  instead of having the co or do re address the "generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration.

  mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of that generation, et al.

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  Well, I sat thru day 2 of the latest Circuit Assembly.

  Instead of having the CO or DO re address the "Generation" confusion, they had a couple of brothers do a demonstration. Mocha break out in service, weaker brother mentions he's tired....all of the changes lately, the confusing new understanding of THAT generation, et al. I felt sorry for the brother (stronger and more faithful) that they used to try and explain it. Rough. Halting, nervous...I was more confused when he was done. There was a strange feeling that just hung over the audience when they were done.

  The DO later associated Apostates with pedophiles and kidnappers. Not making this up.

  Wish I had a recorder there. Although they announce before each session that anything recorded should not be shared on social networks, internet, etc. There were quite a few snippets that were obviously related to critical (Apostate) thinking.

  Watson