Releasing sex offenders from jail and pretending we've solved the problem by making them register seems to be unique to the U.S.
Joel Wideman
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This is so wrong !!!!!!!
by lola28 inmy god i can't believe what i just saw.. i was on the website for my local police dept.
and saw a link they had for a website that listed sex offenders.
i clicked on it and put in my zip code, i could not believe how many sex offenders live in my area, what is worse is that i know two of those listed and i never, ever would have thought that they could be a danger to children.. what bothers me so much is that many of these offenders commited crimes against children, i would say that a good 90% of those listed had been convicted of molesting children.how do these people live knowing what they have done?
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What does the WTS have to gain?
by Low-Key Lysmith inthe one question that still burns in my mind is what does the wts possibly have to gain by keeping so many people deluded and brainwashed?
does the gb really think they are doing god's work knowing full well that they are nothing but a bunch of liars?
how can they, in good conscience, encourage people who will die without blood transfusions do so knowing full well that it's a farce?
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Joel Wideman
As hard as it is to leave when you're a rank-and-file JW, how hard do you think it is for someone responsible for the ruined lives of millions of people?
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Joel Wideman
Welcome to the board. Here you are among friends. Many of us differ in beliefs, which is proof enough to me that there is not "one true path".
Not going to college is something many of us regret. You may have to work hard, but you can still do it. You may even qualify for grants. Almost certainly you can get loans.
Congratulations on understanding your own sexuality better than a bunch of men who don't have sex do. If you still feel that the Bible is inspired by God, try reading the book of Ruth with a critical eye. Were Ruth and Naomi really "just friends"? :D -
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Since when does a woman have the right to preside...?
by Lady Lee insince when does a woman have the right to preside over the congregation?
we all know that the wts relegates women to a secondary place within the congregation.
women would never be allowed to be on the gb even if they were anointed.
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Joel Wideman
Although I didn't dare talk about it, I always found the idea of a men-run WTS being the "bride of Christ" more than a little gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Hi everyone I am new here
by acuragirl in.
this is a new thread started from the one my husband left yesterday............ hi everyone,this is gringojjs wife.i thankyou all for your comments and your help,really makes me feel better about my situation especially since i see that most of what im going through alot of you have been through the exact same thing.it makes me realize im not the only one and that i can get through this tough time like most of you have.i can really identify with the poster who made the comments about being scared after leaving,not realizing if it was the right decision or not.i am really scared of armagedon,of invisible wicked forces the wts teaches you to turn away from,just like the poster i watched a horror film a couple nights ago and it was about demonism,i was extremely scared i was going to be bothered by the demons for getting involved in watching those kinds of movies.its ridiculus how scared i was,just believing in satan and his demons,and what they could or could not do.something my husband doesnt really understand because he doesnt believe in satan or jehovah or a god at all,but when you do believe its scary to think you are upseting god or on the side of satan.i dont know where i am at right now i do know that im confused,the witnesses coming to the door,halloween coming up......which btw i celebrated last year but my concience is really doing me in this time.........i dont know what to do with the kids !
do they celebrate do they not?i dont know, when the time comes mabe i will but i know one thing i have to make a choice, for my husbands sake,for my sanity,and for our children.i am glad i have people to share my pain and suffering with,my mother says i dont want to suffer at all because im afraid of losing my husband if i become baptized,she says thats what you have to do for the truth....suffer....im not going to be happy suffering through life and for what?mabe nothing.i am not afraid of losing my husband i am afraid of dissapointing my mom but im not going to stay in a religon that makes me totally screwed up in the head.i used to have panic attacks when i was attending meetings i havent had one since not attending,i still have exterme anxiety from worry and fear but no panic attacks....hm....go figure!last thing,the other day a born again christian approched me by my local post office and asked me if i was interested in attending his church.i simply told him no thankyou my children are already screwed up enough from the jws.
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Joel Wideman
Welcome! I'd ask the kids what they want to do. Mine are going with a family friend and her kids, and my wife is joining them. They are leaving me alone to hand out candy. Me, alone, candy. Mwahahaha!
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Joel Wideman
I haven't died yet. I'll try to get back to you on this once that happens.
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People who are mad at jw's. Should be mad at the bible?
by What_is_ur_point inthe bible is a serious book.. and the bible is a set of instructions set before mankind.
i believe being disfellowshipped the second time here makes me feel upset.
it would make anyone hurt frustrated or mad.
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Joel Wideman
Jesus was about love. The Pharisees were about law. The bible is not a rulebook, it is a historical record.
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WHO is TED JARAcZ
by What_is_ur_point inwhat is the proof behind his child molestation accusation.
is he not part of the gov body?
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Joel Wideman
outnfree, it's true that the police - and other experts - have investigated SRA. But there is a near consensus that it's a load of crap. In cases where the perpetrator has claimed a connection with the occult it is medically determined that they are insane. SRA has a very narrow definition - the psychological, sexual, and/or physical assault forced on an unwilling human victim, and committed by one or more Satanists according to a prescribed ritual, the primary aim of which is to fulfill the need to worship the Christian devil, Satan. It is true that a small percentage of child molesters are _pretend_ Satanists - they figure nobody will believe the child's outrageous story.
It should be noted that while there is almost no real evidence of SRA, there is plenty evidence of ritual abuse that lacks a Satanic context. Examples of this include the one or two people killed each year during exorcisms, the numerous (I'm not sure of the statistics) people that refuse medical treatment on religious grounds each year, some cases of "disciplinary" child abuse can be classified as ritual abuse, and there are yet other cases of sexual abuse where the abuser used (in a sick perverted way) the Christian Bible to defend their actions.
Finally, what little evidence there is of SRA, there is none indicating an international conspiracy. SRA is in the same category as "snuff films" - urban legend that distracts from the very real problems. -
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WHY DID YOU'S LEAVE THE WTS
by mormon 4 life inthat's sumthi_k ive alway's wa__ted to _o..............why you left
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Joel Wideman
www.exmormon.org
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Describe the Most Boring JW party attended
by stillajwexelder ini went to one , where i shit you not, we sang kingdom songs all night.
i was an elder at the time and had to be seen to be showing this was wholesome entertainment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Joel Wideman
I could have sworn I was at the same party. :(