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Does anyone have the original copy of the Awake 2015 Jan before it was changed?
by jwfacts in
1. watchtower
2. bible
jan used a famous scientist to garner misleading support for creation, quoting rama singh as saying "the opposition to evolution goes beyond religious fundamentalism and includes a great many people from educated sections of the population.

2015 jan p.3) whilst the quote is accurate, it misrepresents singh's intention.

singh continues in the same paragraph, "there are several reasons why facts of evolution are not easily comprehensible by the general masses.
compound complex

http://taze.co/2015/01/17/rama-singh-awake/
Editor of Awake (Magazine)
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Dear Editor,
I am writing to protest your Awake Magazine article, “The origin of life – five questions worth asking”, dated January, 2015″, in which you have misquoted me by taking half a sentence out of context from my article on evolution. Contrary to what you imply, I do not support a creationist view, nor do I suggest that even a minority of scientists support such a view. Anyone who reads my article can see that I fully support the theory of evolution (Singh 2011).
In my article, I follow the paragraph from which you have misquoted me with material showing why the facts of evolution are hard to comprehend for many people. My article is meant for people who want to understand evolution but who do not have the expertise to do so, not for creationists like you who oppose evolution on religious grounds.
Your misquotation amounts to intellectual dishonesty and reflects on your character and dignity as editor as well as a man of God. I can understand that you do not accept evolution as an explanation for the biodiversity on this planet, but I cannot understand why you would knowingly misuse a scientist’s work to make him appear supporting the creationist point of view.
(read more by clicking onto above link)
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What Was The Silliest "Offense" That You Were Counseled For?
by minimus in
1. jw
2. friends
when i was a teenager, i was told by an elder that because i smiled a lot and was known for my good sense of humor, that i should come across as "more serious".

so before i was appointed a ms, while in my late teens, i transformed myself into a much more "serious" brother.. were you ever told that you needed to work on something that you knew was stoopid?.
compound complex

1970s: Counseled by CO (CS then) for wearing corduroy sports jacket in service.
CC
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ELDERS, ha ha ha ha....!!!!!
by brandnew in
1. jw
2. friends
so as many know....ive been df'd goin on 19 years already.

i drive pops to meetings, and drop him off on saturdays for fs.. well yesterday, the elders ask to speak to me, and tell me that if i plan on returning to jehovah, i had better shave my beard off..

omg!!!!!!
compound complex

Greetings, brandnew:
Good for you, helping your dad.
I can see any adult child driving Mom and Dad wherever they need to go, even church. The loving child doesn't have to attend or believe. Ray Franz, in IN SEARCH OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM, praised a disfellowshipped woman for regularly driving an elderly relative (aunt, I believe) to meetings.
BTW, while still attending the KH, I regularly answered, encouraged by one elder in particular. This, despite hair down my back and a beard. Guess there's more to all this outward appearance thing than meets the eye. Baptized 50 years . . .
Best regards to you and your family.
CoCo
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I've been depressed lately.
by Butyoucanneverleave in
1. jw
2. experiences
my husband and i went to visit his family for the holidays.

not everyone showed for the visit ,the weather was lousy, and it just generally sucked.

now we're back to the same old routine with work and life and we're both depressed and alone.
compound complex

Thank you for explaining, BYCNL.
It takes a long time to let go, and things rarely turn out as we would hope. My entire family followed me in almost 50 years ago. Some, like me, have left, but others remain in. I feel responsibility for my influence. Of course, making a so-called dedication to God is a serious thing, and I've learned (finally) when to keep quiet.
Give yourselves time. Change is difficult. StoneWall's excellent suggestions have already been implemented by many of us. We really are getting on with our lives and are happier than ever.
Blessings and Peace.
CoCo
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I've been depressed lately.
by Butyoucanneverleave in
1. jw
2. experiences
my husband and i went to visit his family for the holidays.

not everyone showed for the visit ,the weather was lousy, and it just generally sucked.

now we're back to the same old routine with work and life and we're both depressed and alone.
compound complex

I'm sorry, BYCNL, for your feelings of depression. It's worse this time of year, too, as you noted. Your husband's family are or aren't JWs? I wasn't sure because you visited them for the "Holidays."
Staying around here on the forum should help cheer you up -- you'll be getting some more responses soon, I'm sure.
Back in a bit.
Love,
CoCo
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Kim and mikeys chanel on YouTube they uploaded a video of more singing and dancing
by Crazyguy in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
on their chanel they are showing a video of a special assembly day in belgium i believe.

the jws are dancing dressed in black and red, satanic colores.

singing and playing worldly songs and kingdom melodies.
compound complex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo0FXYk4IBA&index=1&list=UUG2tODD7ys5CYEu6qYvj1SA
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Re: New Songs for Memorial
by pixel in
1. jw
2. experiences
to all congregations.

re: new songs for memorial.

dear brothers:.
compound complex

When some of us played the piano at the KH and used the pink song book, we really rocked. For the most part, those songs were melodic and inspiring.
Then came the records . . .
CC
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Trained to Keep Our Mouths Shut
by compound complex in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf_b5kezylw&feature=youtu.be.
compound complex

You're welcome, ToesUp!
Too close for comfort.
CC
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Trained to Keep Our Mouths Shut
by compound complex in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf_b5kezylw&feature=youtu.be.
compound complex

Gratefully acknowledged, ZAPPA-ESQUE!
CoCo
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Trained to Keep Our Mouths Shut
by compound complex in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf_b5kezylw&feature=youtu.be.
compound complex

You're welcome, NVR2L8, and, also, thanks to you and never a jw for commenting.
This link was sent to me by an ex-JW family member who suffered horribly from parental corporal punishment. The police and CPS finally got involved.
And, to think, for years we misinformed family members were told the child was rebellious and wanted no part of the Truth.
CoCo