I had heard a disgusting public talk a few weeks ago where they were talking about "witnessing" (recruiting) and everything they were saying about getting people to question, criticize and eventually leave their "false" religion were things they forbid in their own religion. It turned my stomach I was literally shaking my head in disgust.
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The "apostacy stigmatisation" of doing research!
by stuckinarut2 ina thought occurred that the way the society has stigmatised the doing of external research by witnesses, and labelling any such questioning as "apostate", is tragic.. no doubt, in every other aspect of life, we research things before making decisions.
eg, if making a purchase, we go online and check reviews etc to check the product out.
we don't just trust the words of the marketing department.
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UFO's might be real.and what does it mean if they are?
by atomant infor some reason this subject has not received much attention over the years which surprises me.theres many conspiracy theories floating around on the internet and lve done my fair share of due diligence on the matter.the school is still out on this one.l find it very hard to believe humans are the only intelligent beings out there.has anyone on this forum ever seen a ufo or experienced a close encounter?
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freemindfade
Hopefully they wouldn't land in Brooklyn
"take me to your leader"
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Multi-culturalism
by Coded Logic infor many of us liberals the concept of multi-culturalism is a fundamental underpinning to the progress we've made towards building the sorts of societies we want to live in.
unfortunately, it seems to be the case that many regressives have hijacked the word "multi-culturalism" and now fly the term under the banner of "all cultures are equal".. however, this could not be further from the truth.
that's not what we're talking about when we use the term.
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I know this over simplification, but I think any religious system/organization (like our beloved JW Cult) that does not practice freedom of religion, should have theirs taken away. That would either change or eliminate many religions that practice oppression in this day and age. -
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Multi-culturalism
by Coded Logic infor many of us liberals the concept of multi-culturalism is a fundamental underpinning to the progress we've made towards building the sorts of societies we want to live in.
unfortunately, it seems to be the case that many regressives have hijacked the word "multi-culturalism" and now fly the term under the banner of "all cultures are equal".. however, this could not be further from the truth.
that's not what we're talking about when we use the term.
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freemindfade
This is something I miss about New York city (real new york city). Somehow there is so much cultural protection and preservation there without total assimilation, but still it is like one giant family generally. Segregated and not at the same time, you can be anyone there and get along with everyone.
That'w what came to my mind when you said culture of cultures. Everyone in NYC is pretty clearly defined as to where they came from, but still everyone is considered a little bit Jewish, a little bit Italian, a little bit Irish, a little Puerto Rican, and so on. They can live separately and on top of each other at the same time. You can joke with anyone about their culture even throwing out some stereo types and have the presence of mind to know that you don't really believe it anymore than them, but have a laugh because you are all really one big family. I have been many places and I see NYC as the best at this. That being said most all of the melting pot in NYC are there to become their version of america, and add to variety, not to be against america because its evil.
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Suppose I ought to introduce myself.....
by Andy Dufresne ini've left a couple of semi-"humorous" remarks, but not yet said a proper hello....but firstly thank you, to all, for this site and all its comments.i have been lurking on this site for 4-5 years, awake for 5-6 years and seriously fading for the last 4 years.
i am now "out" and widely considered "out" by the congregation but due being very cautious and playing a very long game, (and having a wife who understand the repercussions of blowing the whistle on the few viewpoints i have discussed with her) i have not been df'd of da'd.
this forum has been a crutch and guide as well as helping me wake - and the humour many on here use has been a welcome relief.
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freemindfade
Welcome, love your story
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What does the rise of Donald Trump tell us about the USA?
by fulltimestudent ini thank one of my former lecturers for drawing my attention to this overview.. after some 100 years, living out its "manifest destiny" dream, as the hegemon of the world, what has this 'dream' done to/for the usa?
the approaching presidential election provides an opportunity to examine this question.. and what of all the appendage organisations (like the wts) that rode across the world on the hegemon's coattails?.
the answer may be here: http://www.vox.com/2016/3/1/11127424/trump-authoritarianism.
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freemindfade
For Americans of nearly every race, gender, political persuasion and location, disdain for Donald Trump runs deep, saddling the Republican front-runner with unprecedented unpopularity
http://ap-gfkpoll.com/featured/ap-gfk-poll-americans-overwhelmingly-view-trump-negatively
Yyyyyyep we americans looooooove us some trump
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Divisions among ex jw activists
by Truthexplorer ini just watched a youtube discussion between marc & cora and unwitness.
it was regarding their unhappiness over a few prominent individuals in the ex jw community, one individual in particular.
this individual who on the one hand produces excellent videos highlighting wt issues, yet has been known to peeve a lot of ex jw activists off.
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freemindfade
Why should activists be united? I understand that strength of a group can come from unity, by I think the division are a healthy symptom of escape from that cult mentality of authoritarian thinking.
in my opnion
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UFO's might be real.and what does it mean if they are?
by atomant infor some reason this subject has not received much attention over the years which surprises me.theres many conspiracy theories floating around on the internet and lve done my fair share of due diligence on the matter.the school is still out on this one.l find it very hard to believe humans are the only intelligent beings out there.has anyone on this forum ever seen a ufo or experienced a close encounter?
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I did. And it was clearly a vehicle not a glowing ball of fire or light etc. I was also not alone. I still did not attribute it to ETs but top secret (probably CIA) craft. The reason we call it a UFO is there were there things about it that known existing technology is not capable of. So after seeing some thing like that your head is really tweaked. I guess it would be like someone in the 1800's seeing a cell phone or UAV drone. Just didn't make sense. Since then I've always been interested in the truth about these things. I have also found countless experiences of people who have see the exact same thing. Its not easy to talk about because people think you were smoking crack. But it really happened. So I follow all of it but it seems there equally or more nuttery and misinformation as actual sightings. -
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The Effects Of Instant Information At Your Finger Tips How Will The Watchtower Ever Survive Very Long?
by Brokeback Watchtower init is hard to teach that the earth is flat these day do to a more informed society, and now that we have entered the information age i see a whole new ball game is before a rather ignorant bunch of old farts called the governing body.
these guys are totally ignorant by choice and are trying desperately to keep their captive's ignorant for as long as possible.
the gb's internet apperances are all laughable to any sane individual and a total embarasement.
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Three reasons why I may have to back.
by Crazyguy ini look back over the last two years of my life with all the experiences i have read about here and other places and these are three experiences that stand out to me.
recently in another post a girl relates her experience of being in the borg and her mom literally threw her away by giving her over to the state after she accused an elder of groping her.
two; i met the man that wrote the insight books for the borg and even though he was at the time the brians of the borgs doctines when he faded his family , brother and his kids are shunning him.
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Im sorry crazy guy. I know its painful and shitty. I really feel for you. And don't let people criticize you top much. No two people are going to have a same exit. We all have to play the hand we are dealt. I'll always be here for support for you more matter what you choose. Of course we would all like to see everyone break away clean but its more complicated sometimes. I really wish it worked out better for you. Hang in there.
