The conservative Christian right tried to make a big deal about a judge who declined to perform weddings. They claimed that if Kim Davis must issue marriage licences to all, this juddge should have to perform weddings for all. But a judges job is obviously to...Judge. performing weddings has always been optional, it's not part of their job, per se. They are as ready to claim persecution as the Watchtower. While claiming to only want rights, what they really want is privilege.
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Another Kim Davis inspired self-invented "gay issue"
by Simon inwhat is it about some of these self proclaimed "christians" who go seeking persecution when it don't exist?.
we've had a case locally in calgary where the initial reports sounded like the person had a legitimate claim: a bus driver didn't want to drive the bus in a gay pride parade and said he'd resign if they made him and that the local transit company was threatening him to force him to do it.. except it was all invented ... by him !.
they already proactively told him that there was no danger that he would be asked to drive that bus in the parade (i.e.
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Ikea In Store comments
by LisaRose inso, apparently ikea apparently has in store comments (who knew?i don't shop there that much.
), where customers can write their own reviews of products for others to see.
it seems like that would be asking for trouble, and some people are having a bit of fun with it.
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LisaRose
So, apparently Ikea apparently has in store comments (who knew?I don't shop there that much.), where customers can write their own reviews of products for others to see. It seems like that would be asking for trouble, and some people are having a bit of fun with it.
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My parents sent the elders after me
by atacrossroads ini stopped regulary attending meetings and going in field service in january.
the elders have left me alone for the most part i think because of my jw husband.
last week my parents came over and told me i needed to come back to meetings.
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LisaRose
Welcome finally me. Yes, of course we all do feel stupid for falling for this. But don't beat yourself up, we were victims of mind control. The people that did this knew what they were doing and manipulated us, just remember that and pat yourself on the back for figuring it out, many have not.
Lisa 🌹
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Arctic Ice Increasing
by Perry inarctic has gained hundreds of miles of ice the last three years.
red shows the september 2012 minimum extent.
green shows the current extent, which is likely the minimum for 2015. the arctic has gained hundreds of miles of ice over the past three years, much of which is thick, multi-year ice.. article.
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I've decided to make a difference that REALLY matters
by Mrs. Eden inhello friends!today is a sad day for me, as seven months have gone by since my mother passed away after a decades-long fight with breast cancer..
because the witnessing/preaching/teaching work doesn't make any sense to me anymore; because it's not about any "truth"; and because it's basically useless, i've decided to quit doing it.
instead, i've decided to do something that actually can make a real difference in other people's lives.
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LisaRose
Awesome! I am sure you will get more personal satisfaction helping others in a concrete way rather than selling magazines.
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New hominid Species Discovered in South Africa
by cofty inhomo naledi has been added to our family tree but exactly where, is still to be discovered.
read more here.... over 1500 fossils making up 15 separate individuals have been discovered in a cave near johannesburg.
here are a few highlights of it's anatomy.... the skull was globular, like a member of our genus but the brain was small and primitive.
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LisaRose
our reply sounds like that of North Korean ruler. Even if we go by your reply it would mean that people like Einstein who said, “Religion without science is crippled, while science without religion is lame” have not read any books on science.
That is absurd. Stating facts does not make you a dictator. Exaggerate much? And what does Einstein have to do with any of this? He believed religion had a place, but he didn't use religion in his work, just SCIENCE. And you are ignoring the first part of his equation, that religion without science is crippled and using religion to justify not accepting established scientific fact, something Einstein would never have done.
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Need clarification from someone who speaks JW: What is an "apostate" ...or... an "apostate website?"
by Faithful Witness inhttp://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/27/jehovahs-witnesses-destroyed-notes-about-child-sex-abuse-inquiry-told.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/27/us-australia-religion-sexcrimes-iduskcn0q10ih20150727.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/07/28/australia-jehovah-witness-sex-abuse-hannigan-lklv.cnn.
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LisaRose
News sources such as the Washington post are not technically apostate, that is reserved for former JWs who speak out about the Watchtower in any negative way. But most JWs will react to anything negative said about the organization and believe they are lies propagated by apostates, even if it's a qualified news source.
You are correct that the word apostate, (which is not even found in the bible btw), has a powerful negative connotation. An apostate is considered a bitter, angry person who Hayes Jehovah and Who wants to steal the faith of believing Jehovah's Wittnesses. They are considered the lowest of the low, pond scrum. It's cult mind control at work, most JWs will shut down if they believe you might be apostate and not consider anything you have to say. That's why it's hard to get a believing JW to believe anything negative that is said about the Watchtower.
If I ever have a chance to talk to a JW again I would ask them why they are so afraid of what ex JWs have to say. If what they have is "The Truth", why are they so afraid to simply listen to an alternative point of view? Truth should stand up to scrutiny and in the age of the internet facts can be verified. A news source such as the Washington Post would not print something just on the word of an ex JW, they would make sure there was proof.
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Here is the funeral talk outline. VERY discraceful.
by stillstuckcruz inthis is truly terrible.
i just love the statement "instead of eulogizing the deceased, use the material in this outline to give a fine witness concerning the truth.
" in other words, utterly disregard the deceased.
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LisaRose
When my dad passed away several relatives were disgusted that so little was said about him, it was all about the Watchtower. They were so mad they left as soon as it was over and didn't come to the reception afterward. It's basically an advertising opportunity for the Watchtower and God forbid people give any attention to an individual. They are being stupid because if I knew nothing about them before I went to one of their memorial talks I would be horrified.
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LisaRose
Happy Birthday dear PurrPurr! Enjoy your 🎂 and your 🎁🎁🎁 and have a 🍹
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Getting ready to visit the San Diego area......Any suggestions?
by drewcoul inmy son is getting ready to move to hawaii.
we are driving from indianapolis to san diego next week so that they can ship his car from the west coast and save about a thousand dollars versus shipping it from here.
i am only going to be there for a few days, thursday through sunday and would like some suggestions of what to do while i'm there.
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LisaRose
This time of year the beaches would be quite nice, you can't go wrong there.
They have a really great zoo there and the area where the zoo is has lots of nice museums. Old town is ok, but not worth your time if you only have a few days.
