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  Clever/snappy comeback for "you're an apostate"

  by Dagney in

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  2. friends

  i'm looking for some clever comebacks.

  i really don't care that i am an apostate, but would like to deliver a quick comeback or two to perhaps make the other person think.

  any suggestions most welcome.

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  Dagney

  I'm looking for some clever comebacks.  I really don't care that I am an apostate, but would like to deliver a quick comeback or two to perhaps make the other person think.  

  Any suggestions most welcome.  

  Apostately yours,

   
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  ARE WATCHTOWER SOCIETY STATISTICS REALLY TRUSTWORTHY?

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  2. scandals

  of these, over 2,000 were admitted to concentration camps.

  1,000 died in prison and concentration camps.

  another 1,000 of jehovah's witnesses died in prisons and concentration camps.".

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  Dagney

  I think exact numbers for that would be hard to come by.  But they should be more consistent nevertheless in their research.

  With that being said, their statistics overall are dodgy.  They are not interested in honesty or care about what information they give out as long as it is for the good of the corporation in their minds.  
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  Site Update: Jan 21, 2015

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  oopsie, i just broke the posting for a second - my apologies!.

  just rolling out a few performance enhancements ... there wasn't supposed to be anything visibly different.

  i guess i blew that plan..

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  Dagney

  I cannot stay logged in either with iPad2 using safari.  Thank you.
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  Feeling low

  by campaign of hate in

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  2. friends

  christ, my mind feels f***ed.

  there is so many layers of indoctrination and rules and regulations in this, whatever this is (religion?

  cult?

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  Dagney

  Welcome campaign of hate.  It's exciting to see so many new ones waking up and moving toward freedom.

  It's a process, but I promise you, it gets better.  The "what ifs" are killers...and they haunt me from time to time.  Like Blondie says, be proactive in your healing...whatever it takes.  Read.  Find out who you really are and what you really want...it will strength you and give you courage for each step of the way.  

  Discover/rediscover things that you love.  Refuse to give the WBTS any power any more.  Your actions have consequences, but they are less if you are strong and confident in taking charge of your life.  

  We've all been right where you are.  We are happy to have you on board.  Welcome to the dark side...we have cookies.  

  
  
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  What I Saw & Heard in the Oral Argument Hearing on January 14, 2015

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  im not an attorney and i could not record the hearing, so please forgive me if i make mistakes in relating what i remember of the oral argument hearing for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society on january 14, 2015 and the length of this post.. i arrived at the civic center/union plaza in san francisco, ca about 7:30. the area is very nice with a few homeless people sleeping in the park across from the courthouse.

  it took me about 10 minutes to find the clerks office for the court on the first floor, which opened at 8:00.. once the clerks office opened, the two clerks who i talked with were very polite and helpful.

  the arguments for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society were scheduled 5th out of (i think) 8. while i was in the office a cameraman and another person for nbc arrived asking about the hearing for candace contis case.. the courtroom for the 1st appellate court is on the 4th floor and takes up most of that floor.

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  Thank you so much for your attendance and report ABibleStudent.  
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  Conti Appeal Preview - Oral Argument Jan 14

  by Chaserious in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  with hopefully a good deal of interest here in the conti appeal tomorrow (or later today, depending on where you are), i thought that on my ride home from work tonight i'd preview what to expect and what i think the key issues are for any who are interested.

  i have had a busy few weeks and haven't had time to read everything, but i had some time to look at the appeal briefs during my work commute the past couple days.

  it'll be interesting to see what develops out of the network news coverage of this case.

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  Can't wait to hear how this goes....
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  New to the forum

  by Gone and forgotten in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  first i want to say that i really appreciate this forum.

  most other places i've seen are nothing but filled with spite and hate.

  this site is reasonable and supportive...thank you for that!.

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  Dagney

  Welcome!  Thank you for sharing your story!  Glad you found us.  

  Wishing you continued recovery and good health.  
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  2014 Statistics and Graphs for USA, UK and Australia

  by jwfacts in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have done a breakdown for the usa, since the majority on this forum are american, along with the uk and australia.

  us growth has slowed, but still moving along, but uk and australia have are at a virtual standstill, and in fact decreasing against population growth.. .

  jehovah's witness publisher statistics - united states.

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  I think there is growth in the US only due to creative counting of hours.  There is no way in hell those people are out more in door to door.  I live in an area with KH's all around me.  I have lived in my place since 2005 and have NEVER been contacted by a JW; never even saw a tract.  I have seen the Spanish strolling down the street in groups, not going to the doors...but seriously strolling down the street...no exaggeration.

  I think the time will come when the gap will be so large they cannot creatively make up for the difference and will have to publish less than stellar statistics.   
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  Is shunning effective?

  by rebel8 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  does shunning accomplish its objectives:.

  make the person repent?.

  deter others from committing similar offenses in the future?.

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  Shunning for me just made me angrier.  

  But shunning is very effective in keeping a fair percentage in the fold on high control groups.  Many tow the line in fear of the rejection by loved ones.  

  If I had stopped to consider the oncoming loss, it may have taken me years to leave, if ever.  

   
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  Good Netflix shows to watch

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  in the long winter nights you need some good tv shows to watch while you wait for the eternity between seasons of game of thrones.. we've watched marco polo (pretty good) and have just started watching orange is the new black which is not at all what i imagined (didn't know it was funny!).

  house of cards is on the list too as we've heard good things about that.. anyone have any others that are worth seeing?.

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  The Honorable Woman.

  The Assets

  Angharad,  I think you might enjoy "Happy Valley" and "The Bletchley Circle" both excellent BBC productions.