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  Did anyone watch the series finale of Big Love?

  by jamiebowers in

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  omg, i watched it twice in a row and then watched the wrap-up on hbo.com .

  i'm devastated!.

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  Like the rest of you- I was fascinated with how this series accurately portrayed cult life, group think, leader worship, the corrupting affect of power, etc, etc.

  I was confused on where it came down on polygamy though. There were several and often- digs against the whole lifestyle (lack of empowerment of women, jealousy problems, money issues, etc) but the last couple of episodes almost made the case for the state not regulating poly-amorous relationships. "Let people love who they want, how they want" seemed to be a message that was lurking in the script. But that message was hard to reconcile with the damage that the lifestyle did to those who participated.
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  Must read- New Yorker article on Scientology

  by lrkr in

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  this article caught my eye- and held my attention through a very long plane ride.

  the similarities in thought control methods between the witnesses and the scientologists are amazing.

  although they are very different doctrinally- the control, guilt, isolationism, and leader-worship are very similar.

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  This article caught my eye- and held my attention through a very long plane ride. The similarities in thought control methods between the Witnesses and the Scientologists are amazing. Although they are very different doctrinally- the control, guilt, isolationism, and leader-worship are very similar. Its a long article- but very worth it:

  http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/02/14/110214fa_fact_wright
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  New watchtower

  by bohm in

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  the new watchtower is out (woooo) http://www.jw.org/ , and there is an article about "prophecies which has come true".

  the most funny one is the one about earthquakes since, well, there just isnt an increase in earthquakes:.

  what do the facts show?

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  "There will be great earthquakes in one place after another"

  GREAT Prophecy!!!

  Because any time your big "event" happens- you can say- "See, we were right- great earthquakes"- cause they're always happening!!!

  I predict that when the next war breaks out the sun will be shining somewhere on the earth!
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  Bethel Heavy...How is this determined?

  by LostGeneration in

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  i've read the term "bethel heavy" here and heard it once and a while when i was a jw.

  as someone who has never even visited bethel, i was wondering if a few of you can fill me in on the details.. i know of course this is an unofficial title, but what is the main factor in reaching this status?

  is it mainly given to those who head certain departments, or even work high up in certain departments?

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  Also- certain Bethel Elders were heavys- even though their job description was less than glamourous. For some reason- they would be selected to serve on "Bethel Committees".

  You could always tell when someone was trying to be a heavy- but just didn't have the juice yet.

  Signs of a heavy: Scowl on face, Nice smiley face at morning worship, carry around elder's book (or- .....Branch Organization manual), taught entrants school, went on speaking assignments, conducted WT study, conducted morning worship. Usually quite full of themselves, usually had good connections in high places (we went out to eat with the Sydlicks, the Barry's are such a lovely couple, etc, etc.) Every male aspired to be a heavy.

  Its really a very monastic and heirarchical organization!!!
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  Malawi — Savage Betrayal by Watchtower?

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  malawi savage betrayal by watchtower?

  today i uploaded a new article presenting information about why jehovahs witnesses in malawi suffered brutal persecution compared to what watchtowers top leadership was doing at the exact same time.

  the article is titled malawi savage betrayal by watchtower?

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  Very nice Marvin! The picture is quite disturbing when you connect the dots!
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  Young people, you can die if you do not progress in the truth and become baptized.

  by garyneal in

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  this is what the guest speaker was saying at my wife's hall yesterday.

  she and i was babysitting our niece and since she had three kids going to the hall with her (including my two daughters) i figured i'd go with her to help out.

  they were rambuctious and wild to say the least.. while i was in the hallway with my youngest daughter, i continued to listen to the speaker talk.

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  Actually- you WILL DIE if you do not get baptized. Of course you WILL DIE if you do get baptized too.

  Funny- they havent figured out a cure for death yet.....No matter what you do- eventually- you die.
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  1943-44 — Milton Henschel Historical Documents

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  1943-44 milton henschel historical documents.

  today i uploaded some historical documents that researchers might find helpful.

  these documents show milton henschel at 23 years of age.

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  Notice the passport application- MG Henschel swears to protect and defend the Constituation of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic and swears alligience to the same.

  Seems like brothers in Africa would have been persecuted rather than sign/swear such an oath.
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  Anyone from the Hudson Valley/Mid- Hudson valley (NY) Area?

  by Invetigator74 in

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  anyone from the hudson/ mid-hudson valley (ny) area?

  this area is probably considered wt country (wallkill, patterson and probably monroe) lol..

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  I am.
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  OTWO Are You All Right?

  by blondie in

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  Merry Christmas OTWO

  I'm glad you're OK. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

  And to the rest of you.
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  Thank you

  by lrkr in

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  i want to wish everyone on this board a very happy thanksgiving.

  also- i want to thank each of you for your role in opening my eyes.

  three years ago- my family celebrated our first thanksgiving (with neighbors and friends).

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  I want to wish everyone on this board a very Happy Thanksgiving. Also- I want to thank each of you for your role in opening my eyes. Three years ago- my family celebrated our first Thanksgiving (with neighbors and friends). The mental and emotional freedom that we have experienced is a gift that cannot be valued (like the Mastercard commercial- PRICELESS). Your posts whether they were historical, flaming, snarky, depressed, insightful or compassionate- have all immeasurably contributed to my family's freedom and happiness.

  To those of you who are without family today- you have a special place in our hearts- be thankful for your freedom and know that you do have family here.

  To those children and parents and spouses who are still stuck in the BORG- I hope and wish (would say pray- but Im not really into that now)- that freedom comes. I remember the lonley days- wondering why not getting together with family was such a crime against God. Those lonely days eventually led to my freedom. I hope the same for you.

  Happy Thanksgiving!