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  A conversation with JW's about blood fractions

  by catch22 in

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  being an ex-jw for some years now, we assumed that jw's would have some answers to the blood fractions allowed since they can no long claim they abstain from blood.

  we recently were called on by an elder and what appeared to be a brother he was training.

  they gave us blood videos, both of which spoke nothing about what was allowed.

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  catch22

  Being an ex-jw for some years now, we assumed that JW's would have some answers to the blood fractions allowed since they can no long claim they abstain from blood. We recently were called on by an elder and what appeared to be a brother he was training. They gave us blood videos, both of which spoke nothing about what was allowed. They do not know we are former JW's, so we can aim the questions to be thought provoking at times. When we explained what we knew from research about the blood via the internet you could see the paranoid expression growing on their face. When asked about the fractionated blood they would not answer, their reply was to stand by bloodless surgery comments. When asked why the change and what was the scriptual justification for the fractionated blood, again they commented about bloodless surgery. We tried to explain to them, how could we believe they know what they were talking about when they obviously didn't understand their church's allowing or restricting of blood fractions. The brother in training looked so spooked by his own thoughts, I believe he didn't know about the fractionated blood. The elder explained that taking of any blood is a matter of choice and denied any reprisals are taken against a JW, so of course we brought up the internet stories, that althought they don't excommunicate a member on paper necessarily, the persons choice to accept the blood means they no longer wish to be a JW, and this in turn gets them shunned. The elder admitted to that being true but said if one were really sorry that could change. When talking to a JW you hear so many of the same standard answers as we were taught 18 years ago. And I just loved the Organization tape which was suppose to explain who Jehovah's Witnesses are behind the name.........it was like watching a school movie about the big printing company, it was all about the factory and the factory work. I guess we expected them to have new excuses for the new light by now ,especially with the internet research the average person can do with ease.
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  my rewards

  by Dogpatch in

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  few people enjoy their work as much as i do.

  here is a sample why.

  to all of you who have websites, i know you get similar notes and cards.

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  I really appreciate all the time and effort Randy puts in at Freeminds. I've enjoyed reading information there, as well as getting a hold of the hard to find items, like the old books. Last but not least I was impressed that he woud take the time to answer a question or get back to me. Always helpful and nice.
  Thanks Randy.
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  You have to check this out! Special Watchtowers!!

  by kpax in

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  you have to check this out!

  special watchtowers!!

  <a href=" http://www.angelfire.com/dc/watchtower0.

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  catch22

  So funny! Thanks............and more please!