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  Smack the Penguin: Holiday stress reliever

  by BlackSwan of Memphis in

  1. social
  2. humour

  here's the ultimate stress reliever.... .

  the annual smack the penguin game is back by popular demand!

  1.click on the link below.. 2. click once on the snowman to activate the penguin.

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  Doubting Bro

  My best was 322.9 !!
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  False Prophets - Yes or No?

  by Clam in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  no: "never in these instances, however, did they presume or originate predictions in the name of jehovah.

  never did they say these are the words of jehovah.

  " (aw 3/22/93).

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  And I actually bought that??? It truly is nonsense.

  Given the fact that NONE of their predictions for the future have come true - I'd say Yes
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  A Jehovah's witness - Pioneer

  by Fly in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it was a waste wasting 15 years of my life on this false religion.

  i've cried when i find out that this religion is bull shit and are false prophets.

  i'm a pioneer still and supposed to meet up in service with this brotha tomorr but i'm not going.

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  Fly,

  You are not alone. There are several here that are current "active" members, mostly at various stages of recovery. However, one thing we all have in common is that feeling of betrayal and initially, hopelessness and depression. Its been about 8 months since I learned the depth of the problems and became convienced that Jehovah is not using the organization. It still hurts but it WILL get better.

  As with the others, my advice would be to take your time, read as much as you can and participate here as you feel comfortable. We've all been where you are now and those who have completely broken free can comment on how well things are going for them now.
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  Suicide is a VERY bad thing.....

  by lonelysheep in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  that is the conclusion i've come to.

  up until then, and because of my own depressed feelings, i have felt differently.

  this changed for me last night, though.

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  Doubting Bro

  (((lonelysheep))), I'm so sorry for your loss.
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  Scientist I Interviewed on Evolution, the Bible, & Climate Change

  by Seeker4 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ive got some interesting quotes about global climate change, evolution and the bible from a well-known scientist i interviewed last week.

  thought some here would enjoy these, as these are issues we often debate on jwd.

  im doing an article for a magazine about scientist tom wessels and his new book, the myth of progress.

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  S4,

  Very interesting. Can't wait to read the full article. Does he have any potential solutions? Seems to me that until governments get enough pressure to get serious about CO2 emissons, things are going to get worse. I've got to believe there are other ways to generate the energy we need without oil. There just doesn't seem to be enough money going into alternative fuels.
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  Revelation Book Analysis Now Ready for Print

  by V in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a while back i posted revelation "adjustments": complete analysis with detailed comparison of old and new versions, including what kind of adjustments, changes and revisions were involved.. thanks to help from jgnat, you may also download the analysis here in pdf, ready to print.. (http://www.savefile.com/files/348990).

  proof that we are more informed then most jws!.

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  Doubting Bro

  Great job guys! Just printed it. Lord help me not burst out laughing during the CBS.
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  MySpace is dying...

  by Shaolu in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  lately i've noticed more and more jw groups on myspace seem to be disappearing and losing members.

  at first i egotistically thought might have something to do with my efforts (i sometimes suffer from delusions of grandeur).

  however, a couple posts came to my attention on two of the private jw groups.... .

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  Doubting Bro

  I have a copy of this letter, which I'll scan and post. Should have it up sometime today.
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  km 2/07: Memorial Tract campaign

  by GermanXJW in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am not sure if this has been already brought up but i got a glimpse at the feb 07 kingdom ministry.

  the watchtower leaders seem to be convinced that the mechanics of tract campaigns to push numbers are a success.

  another one will be started in mid-march to announce the jw memorial.

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  This has got me thinking. I could envision a time in the not too distant future when 1) the Asleep Awake (I love this strikethru thing!) is discotinued (already gone from twice to once a month, then make it a quarterly rag and finally axe it), 2) the WT is turned into a monthly KM type used for the WT study (not distributed publicly). Then, 3) alternate between a book offer, a brochure offer and a tract campaign.

  Not sure how the economics would work out, but I would bet they could save a ton of money.
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  Did anyone ever rebel to play school sports

  by Billzfan23 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  how many of you who grew up in the truth truly loved a sport and fought hard against your jw parents to get to play it?

  post your experience here.

  my determination to play come hell or high water led to my mother turning me over to the state as a youngster, which then lead to foster care and freedom until i foolishly came back to the borg as an adult.

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  Doubting Bro

  Billzfan,

  My determination to play come hell or high water led to my mother turning me over to the state as a youngster, which then lead to foster care

  Wow, that's the craziest thing I've ever seen! No offense, but your mother seems "a bit" unstable. Wow, just wow.

  I always wanted to play but never could have gotten away with crossing my dad on that one. It just wasn't worth it.

  Now, when I started working in an office, I played on the company softball team. It was great fun but I felt quite guilty about it. Even missed meetings to play! But, when I decided to get serious about "the truth" I stopped.

  I like many others turned down college but again I'm making up for it by going to school now. Shhh don't tell anyone. The funny thing is that when I casually mentioned that I was going back to school to my folks, they were very proud? Uh, didn't you guys tell me when I was a teenager that college was from the devil???

  But, like you billzfan, I'm going to give my kids an opportunity to play, if thats what they want to do.
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  Another Deposition with Watchtower Attorneys

  by Amazing in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well folks, ever since the end of 1999, when the issue of child abuse among jws was raised, things seemed to have moved slowly ... at least too slowly for those who need and want to see justice done for the vctims.

  in 2000, bill bowen, who was teaming up with those of us already working on the topic, finally emerged in public to start silentlambs, and brought in nbc dateline, etc.

  for much welcome attention.

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  Doubting Bro

  Jim,

  Thanks for the update. I'm going to go back and read the previous posts. But, I wanted to pass along my best wishes and appreciate your willingness to try to obtain some justice for the victims. The firm of Love & Norris should also be congratulated.

  Is there a trial date set? Do you think the WTS will attempt to settle or do you get the notion they will go down swinging? My money is on settlement. But, this is the case having to do with the database, correct? If that's the case, they will fight all the way.

  Good luck fortune!!