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  The Taliban and The Watchtower

  by JWD in

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  it`s amazing the unusual bed-fellows one finds from time to time.. it seems that certain traits know no national boundaries.

  while watching the news the other day men with turbans living in afganistan.

  began to resemble men with suits dwelling in brooklyn.

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  It is amazing (no pun intended, amazing) isn't it. Or should I have said sickening?

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  The Bible advances women's rights

  by Rex B13 in

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  our forum's now chapter likes to slander christian believers over alleged poor treatment of women.

  in truth, the bible advanced women's rights in the ancient world, even in a paternalistic society.

  here are the results of research into this topic.. num 5.12--the trial of bitter waters (sotah) is a an amazing provision by god for a woman to publicly clear her name (and indict a dysfunctional husband in the process).

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  Blah....Blah....Blah....Blah

  The Bible is mearly a historical document.

  Written by "MEN".

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Watchtower charities and nonprofit organizations

  by Kent in

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  i followed the link on the "support freedom" banner, and checked out "guidestar".

  http://www.guidestar.org.

  a search for "watchtower", naturally came up with their "charitable" work, and it's really impressive!.

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  Kent,

  I don't post much but love to lurk and learn.

  You are one of my Heros.

  Keep up the good and interesting work.

  Thanks

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  JC FILE NOTES - What do they contain?

  by Amazing in

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  jc file notes - what do they contain?

  jones.. 15. brother smith would tell bro.

  smith noted too that bro.

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  Amazing.... I could not stop reading until I came to the end of this thread. I learned alot.

  I've been away from this cult for many years (more than 20) and am very grateful for that. I was never very active and was in it mostly to please my Mom who was very fanatical. My family is forever split in two. Five siblings, two in and three out. The two in decided they should start shunning the rest of us after the WT article of Sept 15, 1981(perhaps you recall that paticular issue). Although I don't know why. None of the rest of us were sinning unrepentantly. We just didn't want to be witnesses.

  So I'm searching for understanding. I guess I always will be.
  
  I am appalled at what I have read here tonight but I'm glad you talked about it. This forum it a great thing.

  Thanks

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  British branch letter 9/1/2000 now found

  by Dogpatch in

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  another secret letter from the branch office in britian dated september 1, 2000 regarding the data protection act.

  bookmark this site, as more info will appear shortly here!.

  http://thetruthhurts.freeservers.com/

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  Dear Randy,

  I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your website and what a help it has been to me.

  Knowledge is the key to understanding.

  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Oppression of Women

  by MrMoe in

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  this is a bit lengthy, but is a very big issue with me, and that is the issue of women's rights.

  i do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

  but, the husband according to god is supposed to love his wife as his own flesh.

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  *****************I'd still rather have a woman decide important issues on or off the rag than a man with a hard-on.****************

  Whats that old saying?

  A hard D**K has no concience? or maybe it was no brains...oh gosh, I think it was both!

  My opinion is: Marriage should be a partnership. Issues should be thoroughly discussed and then a decision should be mutually agreed on. Male and female come from the same place, are born in the same way. The male is the protector, hence the larger size and strength. The woman is the nurturer, hence the softness. They both bring thier own magic to the relationship.

  Am I happy at home? You bet your boots baby!

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Can you be DF'd for obesity?

  by cosmo in

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  if jw's can be(or should i say are) df'd for smoking, why aren't people df'd for obesity.. it seems they say that you are violating your body and hurting it from smoking but i've never seen a person live over the age of 80 that was obese.

  just seems like being obese is worse than smoking.

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  Phylo,

  do you mean turet's syndrom?

  I'm sure they wouldn't be able to stand for that.

  What we weigh is your own personal business and no one elses. A person's health (as long as they don't have anything that could spread to the rest of us) is their business. I find usually you are what you come from. If you come from tall blond swedes you are usually tall and blond. If you come from short stout peasants (notice I didn't say any nationality)....well. Weight is also sometimes a complex mental issue.

  Whether one smokes or not is also a personal decision. I'm glad when I hear that someone has quit because I know its bad for you. But I would never critisize someone for what I did everyday for 20 years.

  The Borg has its nose in every aspect of their members lives in an effort to control them. Why not try to control their weight too.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Dfd and looking toward re-instatment

  by GoingNuts in

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  i have been dfd since i turned 19, i aux, pioneered for a short time and then selfishly went after the fruits of the flesh.

  smoking, sex, drinking, drugs, etc.... the thing i couldn't, or wouldn't, see at the time was that i was acting selfishly.

  it didn't matter what others in the cong.

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  actually I find your accent kind of charming Miss Yadira.

  You have no choice but to let your little one do what she chooses to do. Just be there to pick up the pieces if necessary. She is on the receiving end of lots and lots of indoctrination. Just love her and whatever will be, will be.

  I wish I had a magic pill and you could slip it into her coffee.....

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Dfd and looking toward re-instatment

  by GoingNuts in

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  i have been dfd since i turned 19, i aux, pioneered for a short time and then selfishly went after the fruits of the flesh.

  smoking, sex, drinking, drugs, etc.... the thing i couldn't, or wouldn't, see at the time was that i was acting selfishly.

  it didn't matter what others in the cong.

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  Angst......

  Welcome

  Be'en a heathen ain't so bad when you consider the alternative (be'en a JW).

  Waiting to hear your posts.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Can you be DF'd for obesity?

  by cosmo in

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  if jw's can be(or should i say are) df'd for smoking, why aren't people df'd for obesity.. it seems they say that you are violating your body and hurting it from smoking but i've never seen a person live over the age of 80 that was obese.

  just seems like being obese is worse than smoking.

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  Individual's wife.....

  YOU ARE THE GREATEST!

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.