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  Why the vitriolic hate?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. beliefs

  i am sure we have all thought of this before, but it struck me again today:.

  why does the society promote such vitriolic hate toward, and about those who have left "the truth" ?.

  surely it is obvious that such critical attitudes towards ones like us who have left, only serves to proove that they do not have "the truth"?.

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  I agree with all the above "thoughts" plus they dont want anybody interfering with their cash cow.
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  request for my e-mail with a link to the forum

  by smiddy in

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  2. tech-support

  i have a request to click on a link verifying my e-mail account is that legit from you ?.

  smiddy.

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  I have a request to click on a link verifying my e-mail account is that legit from you ?

  smiddy
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  Will religion ever truly be accountable for the abuse it has inflicted on children ? Sexuall or otherwise ?

  by smiddy in

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  2. child-abuse

  the sad truth in todays society is that religion gets an out of jail card on so many levels and i cant think of how this situation is ever going to change in the foreseeable future.. my main fear is that the few investigations going on is just to appease those clamouring for justice .. and the forces in control are just seen to be doing the right thing whereas nothing concrete except for some small token judgements will ever be executed.. call me a cynic but i doubt the arc will bring about much change at the end of the day.. remember they dont have much authority to do anything except advise..

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  The sad truth in todays society is that religion gets an out of jail card on so many levels and I cant think of how this situation is ever going to change in the foreseeable future.

  My main fear is that the few investigations going on is just to appease those clamouring for justice .

  And the forces in control are just seen to be doing the right thing whereas nothing concrete except for some small token judgements will ever be executed.

  call me a cynic but I doubt the ARC will bring about much change at the end of the day.

  Remember they dont have much authority to do anything except advise.
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  “For God so love the world …

  by deegee in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  ... that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not be destroyed but have everlasting life” (john 3:16).. it just occurred to me that if parents were to follow this scripture, they would put their children to death if their children don’t obey/agree with them.

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  If "God so loved the world" why would he only communicate with a patriarch Abraham some 2000 years after the creation ?

  In the meantime he has killed off all humanity ,man,woman,and child in a worldwide flood.Not to mention all the animals he created.

  Except for a select few.

  Then he only chooses to communicate with a select chosen few for the next 2000 years the Jews.

  Good for them ,I have nothing against them however he ignores all other races or tribes to their detriment.

  And God not being partial actually only supports and fights for the Jews.? Weired that eh ? that he loved the world of mankind.

  And then when Jesus makes his debut on the world scene it is still just a small window of humans that are to gain favour with almighty God.

  Only those who are to accept Jesus Christ as Gods chosen one .

  Does God announce this to the whole world ,no he only gives this instruction to a small band of you guessed it Jews who were to dispense this info to the rest of the world

  Why is an Almighty God the creator of the universe giving such a tremendous responsability to a small band of imperfect humans to deliver such a message of salvation.?

  If he truly loved the world of mankind ?

  And then threatens to destroy them all at Armageddon ? because the majority of humans have not heeded the conflicting warnings given by his chosen people on earth.?

  So regarding all of the above if God really did love the world of mankind he would give them a pass .

  I know I would .
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  What Simple Pleasures Do You Enjoy Since Leaving Watchtower?

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  what simple pleasures do you enjoy since leaving watchtower?

  here's some of mine, in no particular order:.

  a cigar: i dont smoke cigarettes at all, but i do enjoy a good cigar from time to time.

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  The freedom from guilt sessions with myself.

  Enjoying the company of" worldly" people without judging them and appreciating we are all just human.

  And realising their are some very good people out their who would give you the shirt off their back and ask for nothing in return

  Pokies ,lotto ,keno ,even the horses now and again in moderation of course and being responsible about it.

  And no fear of being zapped by a lightning bolt.
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  Kids ... and baptism.

  by Tallon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have noticed, from reading posts on this and other related websites, what to me is an alarming practice taking place within the jw's.

  and that is the baptism of kids.. on a recent discussion posted by pe ( video of the girl now forced to shun her sister) this child was baptised at 9 years old.

  all of us who were baptised at a much older age know of the many questions one needs to give serious consideration and understanding of to become eligible for baptism, not to mention the two baptism questions asked before being dunked.. surely the organisation must know that children of such a young age are not mature enough to fully grasp the seriousness, demands and consequences of making such a decision.. another point; if jesus is the example to follow, then why did he only get baptised at age 30, and he was perfect!.

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  Jw`s claim to be based on the Christian greek scriptures (NT ) JW`s have always had a go at christendom for baptising young children /babies etc. now they are going down the same path .

  Baptising children how long before they start baptising babies.

  Anybody have the youngest child baptised at an Assembly of JW`s ?
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  Social suicide?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. experiences

  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fwhzit4a_oo.

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  If anybody here is a believer in a God who created us surely you must accept he also gave us a brain to think and reason for ourselves ,if he didnt he would have created us as robots unable to think for ourselves.

  In 6000 years of the written history of all nations their is no evidence of any God among all nations that such a Supreme Being ever existed.

  And if such a Supreme Being ever existed he/she has never revealed themselves to the modern world .

  And why is that ? he/she had no problem talking to humans pre Christian era ,surely it would be more important to do so now that he is going to annihilate 8 billion people at Armageddon ? Isnt he a God of love ?

  All believers have are writings from 2nd ,3rd , or 4th witnesses to something or someone who said this or that.

  Present such arguments in a court of law and it would be thrown out pronto.
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  How Do You Feel About Trump's Tuff Talk To Korea To Make Korea Behave?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. social
  2. current

  i know or think i know that trump is bluffing and acting very bully like with threats of unleashing his power as commander and chief a military with super weapons.

  but why bluff with such boyish stupidity?

  i think mr trumps barginings skills are at an all time low and so the threats of violence and retaliation for misbehaving according to the whims of a narcissist.. my confidence in him is at an all time low, talk about cave man club you over the head approach to problems this guy takes the cake.

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  For me the scary thing is if Donald Trump takes millitary action against North korea what will China do ,arent they tied to backing the soverirgnty of North Korea ? as the USA is to South Korea ?
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  2017 Convention Recording: JWs Applaud 10yo Girl For Shunning Her Own Sister

  by pale.emperor in

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  this poor girl was baptized at 9yo.

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  she isnt old enough to buy alcohol, to vote, to decide her own medical treatment, to buy a pet, to travel alone... yet she was deemed old enough to dedicate her life to a religion that will cut her off from her family if she ever leaves.. here she is applauded for shunning her own sister who tried to keep in contact with her after waking up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yzgnfda8ki.

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  Your right freddo ,my bad memory
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  2017 Convention Recording: JWs Applaud 10yo Girl For Shunning Her Own Sister

  by pale.emperor in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this poor girl was baptized at 9yo.

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  she isnt old enough to buy alcohol, to vote, to decide her own medical treatment, to buy a pet, to travel alone... yet she was deemed old enough to dedicate her life to a religion that will cut her off from her family if she ever leaves.. here she is applauded for shunning her own sister who tried to keep in contact with her after waking up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yzgnfda8ki.

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  And what did Vin Toole say at the Australian Royal Comission into Institutionalised sexual abuse against children.?

  {Vin Toole a Jehovahs Witness and legal representive of the Australian Branch who served as a CO on occasions}

  when asked about shunning? he said "I have heard of it but I dont know what it means" or words to that effect.

  And he was under oath .