If you go back really far, you can read about how JWs thought that black people's brains were smaller then whites and that was why they could not hold a position in the congo. Also, you can read about how all docs are quacks (including funny cartoons to go along with the articles). If you had an old victrola (sp?) you could even listen to the Judge give fire and brimstone talks that sound just like old Baptist preachers. There's all kinds of funny stuff if you go back in the early teens and twenties. The stuff they believed in and what they said. It is a riot.
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what say ye about this quote?
by lovelylil ini was looking at some old wt articles and i found this quote.
i thought it was pretty ironic, what say ye?.
the vatican belittles bible study by claiming it is the only organization authorized and qualified to interpret the bible.
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Inactive?
by Wendy_Warden inwhat does it mean for a jw to be inactive?
and why do people call them dubs?
sorry if i should know this but i am kind of new.
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Inactive is a way of getting out without either being disfellowshipped or disassociating yourself. For Jehovah's Witnesses there is no such thing as once a JW always a JW. You are either active or inactive, or DF'd or DA'd.Dubs is an abrv. way of say JWs. Like Bush is George W (dubba) Bush. It is a slight tongue in cheek kind of expression.
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Where I served where the need was great was in the deep south. Everyone there owns a gun. I had more guns pulled on me then I knew what to do with. After a while we just became immune to the whole "Johnny go get your gun" thing.
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When you left the JWs did you keep their publications?
by White Waves ini threw everything away except the bible (which i now know is crap), the songbook and reasoning from the scriptures ( to use against them... primarily the conversation stopper part).
so many posters seem be able to access jw info easily and quote it... i wonder if i should have kept everything.
at the time, it was a way to start over and commit to never going back.
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I think a lot of people have the CD Rom which has the texts available to them. It is a much easier to search that way then the old fashion - go to the books and read thru everything way. You gotta love technology!
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Are You In a Cult and Want Out?
by lonelysheep inare you in a cult and want out?
do you feel you're involved in a cult?
did you join a group or community because you believed in its values only to feel you've been deceived?
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I am not a huge fan of Dr. Phil's. However, Mad TV does a great impersonation of him.
In a round about way this is related, Dr. Phil's mentor Oprah had as one of books of the month the book entitled "The Rapture of Canan". Since so many people follow Oprah like a leased puppy, a number of JWs read the book and I thought it was hysterical how many said that the book creeped them out, but no one would say way. A GF of mine whose story is same as mine, born JW, faded JW, said she thought they were creeped out because when they read the book they kept saying in their head, this is a cult, but so much of the book was like the JW life style if they voiced that, they would have to admit they were in a cult. Interesting concept.
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suppose it's time....
by BlackSwan of Memphis inalright.. i've been here for over a year.
and i guess after opening my big stupid mouth on jw's thread regarding child abuse it's time for me to share a bit more about me.... .
when i was in my preteens i ran away from home in the middle of the night.
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BlackSwan,
I know it is something you don't want to discuss. But maybe at some point you will feel strong enough to discuss it with a therapist. Someone who can walk you thru your emotions, because there are a lot that are still there waiting to be let go. A therapist can also help you deal with the guilt of what happened, because based on the language of your posting it sounds like you are still blaming yourself and this WAS NOT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM your fault. Whether you ran away from home, whether you took a ride from a stranger, you did NOTHING to bring this upon yourself.
The strength you have shown here and in prior postings is amazing and you should be commended. You will find your voice when you are ready and when that happens, I hope all those emotions and words that you have held close to your heart are put in a place where they belong and you begin to really heal. When you are ready to give up your story in whatever way is healthiest for you, it will happen. I am sending loving vibes your way. Peace and happiness to you and yours.
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What sort of forum member are you?
by greendawn inwhat kind of a forum member do you consider yourself to be?
are you trying to be dedicated, helpful to others, humourous, expressive, intellectual, or something else?
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Sometimes all of the above, sometimes none of the above. Just depends on the subject and the mood.
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In ref. to child abuse
by jw in.
ok all time to get real.
child abuse is not limited to jw's.. if you truly want to stop child abuse first start with the family , and be honest we all have a relative that is a pedophile.. then protect your family from stranger danger.. don't just isolate to jw's.. expand and truly stop the child abuse world wide.
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Guys, why is anyone here trying to use reason. Pearls before swine. This thread was started in a combative way. When people stopped responding to the thread, the orginial poster then tried to lure people in by saying they were going to PM someone w/ private info. These are all techniques to engage people. When being argumentative does not work, act like a victim yourself. I am sorry but have I already said ... pearls before swine. What is the purpose for continuing to try and "reason", when you know full well that it will fall on deaf ears, blind eyes and a cold heart.
To those who have suffered abuse. I am so sorry for your lost innocence. I am sure it has and will continue to effect your life. May you have blessing forever more.
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Where are you on the map? New Maps
by Lady Lee inok there are so many americans on the map now i had to split you all in half.. valis was kind enough to let me place the maps on his website until i found a new home for them.. photobucket seems to be a good option - at least for now.
so i have uploaded the new maps which have been updated to include everyone who has asked.. so if you were wondering where we are from.
or how close you are to other jwd posters in your area just take a look.
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Lady Lee, can you please add me to the IL map. Although it is my mailing address, it would probably be noted that I spend more time in CA and NY then here. But whatever, if you want to count me three times (IL, CA or NY), I fine with that too. Then again, I have been told I think the world revolves around me, so if you feel it would be better suited just to put my name on the top of the map, that would be fine as well.
Thanks L_G
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UK & IRELAND MAP
by ballistic ini had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).
(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).
anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.
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Is there one for us in the States or is it just for those across the pond? Not fair, not fair.