i believe the way the organization keeps many people in its clutches is by means of guilt.
no one can adhere to all of the theocratic rules of the organization and they know that.
i believe jws do things to ease their consciences.
Nothing but guilt.
No matter what I did, it was never enough, I should always do more.
Your best is never, ever, good enough.
I was depressed to the point of suicide, guess what the elders recommended?
yeah, you ALL KNOW what the elders told me to do.
MORE!
i think the verdict was not based on anti-americasim as the boyfriend was italian and was also convicted.. i think the irresponsible journalisam and charactor assasination on a persons character to sell newspapers and gain t.v ratings reflect badly on english journalisam.
i think this must have effected the thinking of a jury allowed to be exposed to such media frency.. sadly english jounalisam has been responsible for helping convict innocent people in the past.
the wimbeldon common murder and false conviction of colin stagg was a classic example.. i also remember how in america (many years ago)a au-pair from england was convicted of shaking a baby to death.
not all stiff sentences reflect anti-Americanism but a high regard for the unnecessary loss of life
The issue here is not the length of the sentence,
the issue is, is she guilty or not, big difference.
If she is guilty, that sentence is way to light in my opinion.
i think the verdict was not based on anti-americasim as the boyfriend was italian and was also convicted.. i think the irresponsible journalisam and charactor assasination on a persons character to sell newspapers and gain t.v ratings reflect badly on english journalisam.
i think this must have effected the thinking of a jury allowed to be exposed to such media frency.. sadly english jounalisam has been responsible for helping convict innocent people in the past.
the wimbeldon common murder and false conviction of colin stagg was a classic example.. i also remember how in america (many years ago)a au-pair from england was convicted of shaking a baby to death.
Another point they made was that there were "drugs involved"
but the only drugs that were mentioned was marijuana.
And marijuana just doesn't effect people in that manner.
Only a person who knew nothing about MJ would suggest that it would cause someone to go on a violent rampage.
i think the verdict was not based on anti-americasim as the boyfriend was italian and was also convicted.. i think the irresponsible journalisam and charactor assasination on a persons character to sell newspapers and gain t.v ratings reflect badly on english journalisam.
i think this must have effected the thinking of a jury allowed to be exposed to such media frency.. sadly english jounalisam has been responsible for helping convict innocent people in the past.
the wimbeldon common murder and false conviction of colin stagg was a classic example.. i also remember how in america (many years ago)a au-pair from england was convicted of shaking a baby to death.
OK, I really haven't read that much about it, so I really should keep my mouth shut, buttt........
In that country, American girls are considered slutty.
And like JW's when you think another person or culture has lower morals then you do, you start immagining all sorts of ridiculos behavior that just doesn't happen in real life.
For instance JW's often believe that worldly people just all have sex with one another willy-nilly, no holes barred (sorry for the pun).
I think that's what happened to Knox and her boyfriend.
Because what they are accused of just doesn't seem "right"
i think the verdict was not based on anti-americasim as the boyfriend was italian and was also convicted.. i think the irresponsible journalisam and charactor assasination on a persons character to sell newspapers and gain t.v ratings reflect badly on english journalisam.
i think this must have effected the thinking of a jury allowed to be exposed to such media frency.. sadly english jounalisam has been responsible for helping convict innocent people in the past.
the wimbeldon common murder and false conviction of colin stagg was a classic example.. i also remember how in america (many years ago)a au-pair from england was convicted of shaking a baby to death.
The whole case just doesn't seem believable to me.
I don't think she and her boyfriend got a fair trial.
i have resisted buying a dog bed, just because they are too expensive.
i can slap together some old blankets, sheets etc., and pile them up, and the old boy will happily lay down on them.. today at sams wholesale, i found a bed for $29.00 with a zipper so i can wash the cover.
it was a monster to get into the car, stuff in the back seat, and it obstructed all vision.
When I got it in the door, the dog thought it was a new toy, he attacked, dragged it several feet, and then looked at me as if to ask, "What did you want me to do mom?"
I love how dogs do that. Whenever i bring a new bed home for my dog there is always that look he gives me.
"your giving this to me and I can get on it right?" (he's not allowed on any furniture)
I'll tell him "OK" and he will climb on in utter delight.
another time & place.
20-25 years ago in a conservative "god's country" us state.
a look around the kingdom hall could easily identify the theocratic pecking order.. .
Outlaw that's not an elder!
He's got a mustache!
(the first pic, not Joan, she gets hers waxed)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lms2au476os.
I certainly do. For those that believe, no further evidence is necessary, for those that do not, no further evidence is sufficient
I would welcome any evidence that prayer is effective beyond the placebo effect.
i haven't posted much here but i feel like i need some support right now.
i did post my story, but basically i'm 27, married for 7 years and i was df'd in july.
i always knew i didn't want to be a jw but went along with everything because of fear.
I don't believe it's the true religion and I'm out to show my kids there's something more to life. I will never go back, especially not for people but I need to know that i won't feel like this forever.
Yes it will get better, I promise.
I look back on my old life and I cannot believe how I survived, and leaving was so scary I did not think i would make it.
But I did and it was the best thing I have ever done.
I now have a better life, my children have better lives.
It is hard at first, but it's just growing pains, it's normal....................... and worth it!
so as not to hijack the current "paul" thread, i'll comment here.
paul spoke about circumcision numerous times and even circumcised timothy.. not to make light of the topic, but i have always wondered, how did anyone know if someone else was circumcised???
i have been a jw my entire life and will honestly tell you that i don't know which brothers are circumcised and which are not.. i mean, did guys back then watch each other at the urinals or peek in the windows when someone was getting dressed?
They would just let it hang out there uncovered,
it would just blend with all the tassels on their garments.
