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A closed mind may indicate lack of knowledge. We may know so little about a subject, or have information so distorted or incomplete, that the facts necessary to reach proper conclusions are missing. For example, if you are living in Germany and are so sure that everyone from Berlin is a loudmouth, ask yourself just how many people from Berlin you know. Enough to judge several million people accurately? Perhaps more careful thought will lead you to the realization that you have met more loudmouths from Hamburg, Frankfurt or Munich than you ever have met from Berlin.

So THAT explains the WTBTS closed minds

Eyes

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Holidays

by eyes_opened in

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i know this has probably been covered a bunch...but here i go anyway lol.

how many of you guys who have been out of the org.

for a while, now celebrate the holidays?

eyes_opened

Hey RHW,

I know what you mean. I think that it would never *feel* quite right, after being told for so long that it was wrong. Having really no memory of celebrating the holidays <my mom started studying when I was 3> I don't know if I could ever feel really comfortable celebrating most of the holidays <I never say never though :)>. As much as that makes me mad <mad at being brain-washed/indoctrinated> I think that that's true. My boys who are five now haven't really indicated their desire to celebrate anything except for their birthdays. <I'm looking forward to letting them celebrate their birthdays this coming year>
I know during christmas, the only thing my one son was upset at was that everything was closed! lol He had wanted me to get him something at the store but they were all closed.

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poem (hope it works this time)

by AuSet in

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my silence sits on my chest at night.

perched like a vulture.

i pretend its not looking at me.. i try to forget my silence.

eyes_opened

Wow! That was intense. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the board AuSet

Eyes

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NEW TRUTH! Major Prophecy Fulfilled

by trevor in

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new truth!

major prophecy fulfilled.

15th february 2001. dear brothers and sisters, 'the truth is a bright light that is getting brighter and brighter.

eyes_opened

lol Trevor,

See? It WAS like a tribulation that the world had never seen before...<taking the scripture literally> We literally didn't see it!

Eyes

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Feels good to be free

by MoodyBlue in

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it feels great to be free.

it feels great to go out with old girlfriends for beer and wings.

it feels great to walk down the street and smile at people i don't know.

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Moody,

{{{hugs!!!}}} You go girl! You sound like you are doing great. And I agree that it is indeed wonderful to be alive. As a JW there's no time to enjoy just *being* We were always told that what is now is just passing and all we do is in preperation for our *eternal future*
I know what you mean about the earthquakes thing...I do the same thing when I hear about a new one. It's like a knee jerk reaction after being indoctrinated for so many years. Hopefully this too is one of those things that will pass the longer we are away

You keep up the good work and best of luck to you moody

Eyes

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GOOD cult control techniques

by philo in

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with logical's post in mind, i want to start a thread about something positive.

the wt are positively good at controlling their followers.. which is your favourite wt control technique, and why??????????.

the best contibution wins six million devoted worshippers and a 40 year conditional canonisation in the pages of the wt.. the one i like is so good because it works from 'on high' as well as among the orphans and widows at the congregation.

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Hey Latte,

I agree 100%! They keep people on a treadmill of activity with no time to think. Isn't it glorious to sleep in on Sunday mornings?
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Eyes

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Holidays

by eyes_opened in

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i know this has probably been covered a bunch...but here i go anyway lol.

how many of you guys who have been out of the org.

for a while, now celebrate the holidays?

eyes_opened

Welcome to the board Loves!

I know what you mean about the lack of joy! When I was a JW I felt NO joy in my heart. I was simply going through the motions. Hopefully one day your hubby will be able to break out of the guilt prison that the JWs put people into. Also the joy that you and the kids feel has GOT to be contagious I would think

Eyes

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Holidays

by eyes_opened in

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i know this has probably been covered a bunch...but here i go anyway lol.

how many of you guys who have been out of the org.

for a while, now celebrate the holidays?

eyes_opened

Hey Englishman,

I'd always wondered what Boxing day was! Thanks for the explanation

Angharad,

That's great! Sounds like you had a wonderful time It must be a very liberating feeling. Bet you took lots of picture! <btw Liam is one of my all time favorite names> I have decided not to tell the school anything about the holidays I think. School is hard enough nowadays without singling the kids out for special treatment. I remember being in school as a JW kid and getting sent to the library for every party they had. How embarrassing! Don't want my two to have to go through that.

Eyes

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Is this guy for real?

by expatbrit in

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i was browsing on the web under the yahoo categories for jw's.

one the sites is at the following address:.

a concerned sister.

eyes_opened

It sounds like, perhaps this guy is anti-JW trying to use reverse psychology. He is definitely being sarcastic.

Eyes

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