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  Stories Of Wife Abuse In The Organization!

  by new boy in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  there are so many.... i remember my exfather inlaw...ben regan, he was made an elder in newport r.i and that's enough to make you doubt the whole holy spirit thing right there.. i was sitting in his living room one sunday and the phone rings...some poor black sister just got the crap beat out of her and she was crying to him on the phone, she was looking for help.. ben said.

  "well you must have done something really bad to make him so mad at you...i know but...what you need to do is just have another beer and forget the whole thing"....good by.. thank god must women are not putting up with this anymore, from their husbands or religions that really don't care about them.

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  looking_glass

  I know someone whose husband admitted to her he was having an affair, when they went to the elders his response to their question was "I don't want to talk about it" which they seemed fine with. However, when JW hubby brought up that JW wife expected him to pitch in on household duties (laundry, cleaning, cooking) cause they both worked (her long/long hours - him 9 to 5 job), the elders told her to read the scripture about the capable wife and she would strive to be better cause then maybe her husband would be happier w/ her (translation - then maybe he would not have a wander eye and [you know what].

  I know it is not the same as physical abuse, but mental abuse is just as bad. The mind games can cause last scars that only the victim feels.

  I was not surprised when I heard about claims of abuse, because if you think about it, the religion is all about control. Those who go to it on their own have a thing about control. So if men who are given power are of the impression that their wife is not under their control, they will lose their temper and abuse them. What recourse does the JW wife have, none and she knows that.
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  who (pant) ... mountain (pant) ... cycles (pant) ...

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. physical

  oh boy, my legs are burning!.

  we bought mountain bikes last weekend and have been out every other day or so.

  today we went without the kids on a much further ride up some steep hills and along some lovely pathways.. i used to ride road bikes a lot (10-20 years ago) and go on 5-6 hour rides with groups but this is very different ... i need to keep practicing and will then think about getting a nice cervelo or something to do the jasper to banff ride.. for now, i'm happy to just get home each time!

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  I know your pain. I decided to start taking the stairs (going down only for now) when I leave the office. Keep in mind I work on the 40th floor of a building in Chicago. Anyone who thinks going down is not exercise, try it and let me know after a day or two how YOUR legs are feeling. Muscle cream and pain relievers are you best friends for a couple of days.
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  All Americans are going to be fat in 40 years!

  by digderidoo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  updated 3:34 p.m. et aug. 6, 2008new york - if the trends of the past three decades continue, itas possible that every american adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects.

  the figure might sound alarming, or impossible, but researchers say that even if the actual rate never reaches the 100-percent mark, any upward movement is worrying; two-thirds of the population is already overweight.

  agenetically and physiologically, it should be impossiblea for all u.s. adults to become overweight, said dr. lan liang of the federal governmentas agency for healthcare research and quality, one of the researchers on the study.

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  looking_glass

  No New Light, I never saw that one. I have used that expression for years after hearing my GF use it once. I thought it was too good not to use in a sentence at least once a day. I also like "walking stick figure" and "lolly pop head".
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  All Americans are going to be fat in 40 years!

  by digderidoo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  updated 3:34 p.m. et aug. 6, 2008new york - if the trends of the past three decades continue, itas possible that every american adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects.

  the figure might sound alarming, or impossible, but researchers say that even if the actual rate never reaches the 100-percent mark, any upward movement is worrying; two-thirds of the population is already overweight.

  agenetically and physiologically, it should be impossiblea for all u.s. adults to become overweight, said dr. lan liang of the federal governmentas agency for healthcare research and quality, one of the researchers on the study.

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  I noticed that after sitting at my desk too much my skirts/pants were getting a little tight. So a change was in order. Thankfully I have a gauge to go by ... those lovely charts (height to weight ratio and BMI). Looks like I will be able to reach my goal (getting back to my birth weight) within the next year or so. Though, I suspect that my bones may weigh more than the mere 6 pounds I was born at, so I was thinking of having some of those removed as well. I will post pictures when I reach my goal (you may have to disregard the coffin I am lying in while the picture is taken)

  Those stupid studies can say all they want, in the end, if you are active and healthy, don't let any idiot crunching numbers all day tell you that you should weigh less than your allowable luggage. The culture of fear that is created is so maddening. And we wonder why young girls have body image issues!
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  Ha-HA! Obama is a JW!

  by V in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  terrible michelle and barack obama dont give their kids birthday presents.

  source: http://wonkette.com/401429/terrible-michelle-and-barack-obama-dont-give-their-kids-birthday-presents.

  well, this is the topper.

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  I can totally blow that theory out o' the water ... first time I met the guy was at a St. Paddy's Day Parade in Chicago when he was just starting to run for senate. I then saw him at various b-day party celebrations for others and at a x-mas party. So if he is a "jw" then he has fallen off the wagon and they would be holding press conference to disown the guy (all the while talking about how the light has gotten brighter)
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  Jon and Kate Plus 8

  by changeling in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  who loves this show?.

  who thinks kate is mean to jon?.

  who thinks maddy needs therapy so she does not end up a pregnant, teenged, crack hore?.

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  looking_glass

  I love the show and I have NO kids (well other than 2 cats and a dog). I think there is a lot of editing going on which includes making certain people appear b*tchier than they may be in real life.

  Kate accepts the fact that she is a control freak which causes her to flip out and as a control freak myself, I understand where she is coming from.

  I fear from the family as Maddy gets older cause I agree, she is going to be a lot of trouble. Truthfully, I think she exhibits signs of bi-polar disorder of severe mood disorder. She needs meds and therapy.

  I also felt bad for Kate's sister in law when she gave the kids gum. OMG. And poor duckie, the thought of the one kid having to watch duckie being tossed was heart breaking.

  As for why it is a show, why are half the reality shows popular. It is the American human consumption of reality t.v. It use to be Jerry Springer and Jenny Jones and now it is Jon & Kate plus 8 or The Hills. The shows are not "real" shows, but edited together to show what a production team thinks the american public in eat up. And clearly they are doing a great job.
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  For JW Apologists - What is Your Motive for Posting on JWD ?

  by flipper in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was just curious about this - as i've noticed that when some on the board are trying to be helpful or assist some who have faded or exited the jehovah's witnesses to deal with their circumstances - whether it's dealing with believing mates, relatives, or in making an independent stand for their freedom - at times people will come on the board sticking up for the cult mind control ways of the jws and attempt to hinder some of us from assisting a person to attain freedom from the witness cult .

  i guess my question is - what would make a person come join an obvious anti-witness discussion board to come and communicate positive vibes about the witnesses ?

  correct me if i'm wrong, but aren't there jehovah's witnesses websites people can post on to find and enjoy those of like mind and faith.

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  Well I guess you could say we all come here with a motive, because motive is an agenda and those who post a thread also have a motive. This is an open message board. If it consisted of people who only had one common held belief and/or thought, well I suspect we would be guilty of what we dislike the WTBTS for, the inability to see many different sides to a story/life.
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  Suicide story - How many times does this happen.

  by Witness 007 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  a pioneer couple were obviously poor so they shoplifted some meat from the supermarket...they were caught and charged and being a small town everyone would know about it, so they killed themselves before the elders could organise a linch mob.

  sad story.. another brother just drove off a cliff....brothers would later say how he must have felt guilty over something...idiots!

  not nice....he may have been mentally ill or had other issues.. does this happen alot around the world with witnesses under so much pressure to be perfect?.

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  During my life in the JWs, I know of only 1 suicide and it was sometime in the 80's when they felt it necessary to explain during the funeral to state that Jah hates people who do not respect life and there is no way of knowing if the person will get paradise. Made me want to stick around for that day! Maybe it was not that blunt, but there was an undercurrent of that for sure.

  Since my days post-JWs, I have known a-many that have committed suicide. Some thru drug od's (my BF's mom committed suicide thru a sleeping pill/alcohol od because she had racked up debt and was in the process of foreclosure and bankruptcy), some due to on-going health issues that there was no cure for .... so I would say it is not a condition solely to jws. But for those who are not jws, they are far more understanding and supportive of the family and friends left behind.
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  Appearance of 2 straight guys walking together

  by asilentone in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i noticed the other day that i saw 2 straight guys walking together in the neighborhood, will that give you a impression that they are gay?

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  Why have we become a society of stereotyping everyone? When two women walk together do you think they are gay? If the answer is no, why the double standard? Your own personal experience? or a stereotype perpetrated by a homophobic society that has forced their narrow-minded approach to life upon us all.
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  What kind of food should I feed my wonderful cat?

  by Fisherman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was feeding my great cat dry food but now i give it both fncy fest and dry.

  any brands of foods or what should i feed it so that he is healthy and lives a good long time?

  maybe he can make it into the new order.. much appreciate info and any info about cats so that i can help my cat to be very happy and healthy.. thanks..

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  Whatever you decided to him your Great Cat, you should read the ingredients and the first should always be meat and no meat-by-product. The next ingrd. should be veggies and then possibly rice or barley. Dry is not always the best for cats, especially males as they have urinary issues and are less likely to drink enough water. They should always get fresh water and if possible a water fountain that filters the water on a regular basis.

  Some cats refuse to eat wet food. My female cat refuses to eat wet. That being the case, what I have found that is considered the best dry food is Evo. Evo is sold at the higher end pet stores. It is extremely high in protein.

  In researching cats, I read that cats are scavengers by nature and if you hide their food it gives them a physical and metal activity. They will find the food eventually.

  Cats can also eat certain bones. There is a pet food company somewhere in middle IL that makes cat food that has bones in the can, but from what I can tell that stuff is really expensive.

  I have two cats. They are very different as the male eats anything he can put in his mouth, he is like a 2 year old as I am constantly saying what is in your mouth and forcing it open and pulling whatever out of it. The female is a princess and lays around waiting for the grape-leafed clad men to come fan her and feed her grapes. That might explain why she weighs 17 pounds and my male weighs 7. Yes, the vet is unhappy that she is as fat as she is and thus the reason I researched what food would be best and what I can do to try and get her to lose weight. She use to weigh 21 pounds, so it is an accomplishment that I got her to lose what weight she has!

  Congrats on having a Great Cat! They are the best in life. Enjoy.

  Peace L_G