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  WT BLOOD GUILT EXPOSED TO THE WORLD

  by DannyHaszard in

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  parents don't get a moral pass.

  toronto star, canada - 3. even the discovery that their parents were devout jehovah's witnesses and is there any other kind of watchtower congregant?

  raised only faint alarm ... rosie [email protected] the author.

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  bernadette

  But a blood expert told the Star there is no such transfusion alternative yet.

  "There's nothing clinically approved that can transport oxygen to tissue, which is the primary job of blood," said Dr. Mark Scott, a senior scientist with Canadian Blood Services, which manages blood supply in all provinces and territories except Quebec. "If you don't have enough red blood cells, there's nothing to do outside of blood transfusions." Clinical tests on alternate substances have had poor results, with severe side effects, actually increasing mortality rates. good point to repeat and remember when talking to JWs. thanks Danny bernadette
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  Describe your encounters with a DFed person

  by Nosferatu in

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  now, i'm not talking about now where you're free to talk to anybody you like, but your experiences as a jw where you encountered someone who was dfed.. i recall one.

  i remember answering the phone, and a former friend of my mother (dfed) called.

  i passed it to my mother and one of her first questions was "have you been reinstated?

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  bernadette

  My husband has a few disfellowshipped ones in his family and if ever they were present when we visited his parents we'd speak to them sort of guardedly. That gave me my cue I think looking back - I was a very submissive wife. So when a study of mine got disfellowshipped I could not bring myself to ignore her totally - we'd smile at each other and say hi, but that was it. Shamefully I did not give her the support and encouragement she needed at the time.

  Another sis who got disfellowshipped and wanted to be reinstated always approached my husband through me. She would do this at the meetings too. Those nearby would look at us but no one ever said anything. We would have quite long conversations when she rang to speak to my husband.

  Unfortunately she never got re-instated but I have seen her since and she looks much happier out of the organisation.

  bernadette
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  Question for the Ladies?

  by avidbiblereader in

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  what do you find physically sexy or hot on a man?

  i need this info for my wife's sake, as she doesn't think 6 pack abs are that sexy.. .

  abr.

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  bernadette

  What do you find physically sexy or hot on a man?

  Sandalwood oil (very hard to find nowadays)

  rose oil (quite expensive)

  rose geranaim oil (inexpensive)

  neroli (expensive)

  It isn't about appearances - its all about mood imo. Having said that don't spend a lot of time trying to create the right mood, you may get it wrong and be disappointed. The above oils are very quick acting.

  (Always follow the directions on the bottle though.)

  Also the oils are for her to use - I'm not for one moment suggesting you use them on yourself, just thought I'd point that out
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  Christians are masochists

  by onacruse in

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  paul: "we also rejoice in our sufferings" (romans 5:3).

  jesus: "rejoice and be glad [when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you]" (matthew 5:12).

  historical: "the apostles left the sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace" (acts 5:41).

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  bernadette

  Narkissos thanks for explaining
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  Why don't YOU believe anymore?

  by Crumpet in

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  someone on another site was asking "what if they are right?

  " which made me think about why i know that they are not and i wondered what was your epiphany or road to damascus moment or moments that just made you realise - hey i've been led up the garden path here!.

  here was my response but i really think a list of reasons on one thread for easy reference for newbies would be good.

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  bernadette

  Lying, pedophiles and lack of love and abuse of elderly ones.
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  POLL: The OT God and the NT Jesus (for non-believers as well!)

  by DeusMauzzim in

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  do you still believe that yhwh from the old testament is a god of love?.

  what is your opinion about the jesus of the new testament?.

  i'm not asking if you believe they exist(ed)... just a character analysis based on what you read in the bible.. regards,.

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  bernadette

  The god of the old testament, Jehovah, that I was taught about by JWs was full of hate and vengeance, very much like the WTBTS

  Jesus as taught by JWs has no personality and must always submit to the faithful and discreet slave class. He is very insecure and not a true leader at all.

  I do believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ because they work imo - am making my way through the gospel of Thomas and find that very enlightening. However I understand that the gospel of thomas isn't part of the bible, so have to admit I don't read the bible anymore.
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  Grandma passed away this morning

  by OnTheWayOut in

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  many of you read my thread about a jw in the family not visiting his parents or telling family.

  how to contact him.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/128234/1.ashx.

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  bernadette

  onthewayout

  very sorry for your loss

  bernadette
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  Christians are masochists

  by onacruse in

  1. watchtower
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  paul: "we also rejoice in our sufferings" (romans 5:3).

  jesus: "rejoice and be glad [when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you]" (matthew 5:12).

  historical: "the apostles left the sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace" (acts 5:41).

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  bernadette

  Interesting topic onacruse.

  Narkissos, don't understand the first 2 reservations in your comment. Do you mind explaining?

  bernadette
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  New to the board

  by KICKED OUT in

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  i am 26 , i was baptised at 12 (way to young to make that choice) df'd at 13, reproved at 16, and then finnally df'd for good at 19. i have been forced to leave behind my family and friends, but other than that have never been happier.

  i just found this board and i am very happy i have, it is great councelling, and look forward to many great discussions.

  thanks in advance!!!

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  bernadette

  I just smiled at them and told them it was none of there bussiness and it is between me and God

  kickedout

  welcome

  bernadette
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  Demons to the left of us, demons to the right........

  by Gill in

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  watchtower march 15th 2007: page 27 the watchtower obsession with satan and demons seems to have no end.

  it is little wonder that jehovah's witnesses are so superstitious when they take in things such as the latest offering from the fds:.

  'ever since the wicked angels lost their original position, they have been the demon companions of satan and have served his evil interests.

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  bernadette

  My family really want me to attend the sunday meeting in a couple of weeks. What is the talk? its How to avoid Satan's snares? I'm tempted to go and take notes and share with you all, but I don't think I'll be able to keep a neutral face.