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  why do I write?

  by Separation of Powers in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i must admit, i feel rather like winston smith from orwell's 1984. i sit here in front of the image of a blank piece of paper on my computer screen.

  i am alone in my study, alone, but like winston, i am hesitant to write on this blank piece of paper, fearful that i am under the watchful eye of the telescreen.

  it is a form of paranoia, i guess, a paranoia that is synonymous with being in the organization; an organization that worries more about perception than substance.

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  AnneB

  But you didn't say anything.
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  NEW NWT'S Distributed at 2013 Conventions?

  by TheSnarkyApologist in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  chatter on the street is that there exists a very high possiblility of the new newworld translation being distributed.

  it comes from a reliable sources, but who knows.

  has anyone heard anything about this?.

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  AnneB

  If there is a new Bible, they will have one to show from the platform, then say they'll be taking orders for it at the KH and to watch for the shipping annoucement in the KM. They're not going to hand out tens of thousands of copies on a donation basis, especially when they can get top dollar by leaning on the publishers when they try to place an order.
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  Sign Languae is a True Language,Urgues Prof. Harlan Lane

  by Scott77 in

  1. social
  2. current

  professor harlan lane recently published a book that looked at whether deaf people have their own culture.

  lane, a psychology professor at northeastern university, has been studying deaf culture and linguistics since the 1970s, ever since he witnessed a deaf duo conversing and was stunned to learn of the depth and complexity of asl.

  here is his interview wth the boston globe... .

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  AnneB

  The question shouldn't be "is it a true language?" but "is it a natural, or artificially constructed, language?". Both exist and are valid, so what's the fuss?
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  Snarky Question

  by earthfire in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so i have a question that's been bothering me for years.

  i know this is extreme but i think you'll see where i'm going with this.

  so ex-jw's are evil we're on "satan's side" as my dad told me and we aren't worth a hello.

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  AnneB

  Numbers 14:9? ("...do not YOU fear the people of the land, for they are bread to us.")
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  Video of 3-4 year child out in service

  by usualusername in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just stumbled uopn this 79 second video on youtube and find it quite disturbing.. is it just me?.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14cwutvv9ya.

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  I wouldn't worry, that kid already knows he doesn't want to do it. The mom pushing him is going to be his ticket out.
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  Help me figure out what to say...I'm not usually at a loss for words

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, i finally found him on facebook!.

  his name is tollie padgett.

  he was my congregation overseer (before the "elder" changeover) when i was in prison in seagoville in the late 60's.. i've been searching for him for years and years.

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  I want him to know I have always loved him as a friend and admired him as a person of integrity.

  Just say that, and not a word more....then WAIT.

  AB
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  Love: The Secondhand Emotion

  by StinkyPantz2.0 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am the disowned child of two jehovahs witnesses.

  im writing a book about this experience (along with other stories from disowned individuals).

  as a courtesy, i called my mother last week to let her know about it.

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  You were Lola28, weren't you?
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  My wife just told me to move out...

  by nolongerconfused in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  because of "religious" differences, she now wants me to move out and "separate"...i said what biblical grounds does she have for her request?.

  she couldnt respond...she said she'd rather be beaten up by me than have an "apostate" in the house.... this org definitely encourages conditional love.... i don't know what to do...by the way, we dont have children.

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  Not even bothering to read the other responses; this is the straight answer for how to handle your situation:

  Tell your wife you aren't going anywhere, that if anyone is leaving it is going to have to be her since leaving is her idea. Then drop it. Go about your business and let her deal with her thoughts.

  DO NOT LEAVE.
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  Looking for a partner.....

  by LouBelle in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  righto, so who would like to get married?

  i'm a great cook, good with kids, can clean and am currently in the process of losing weight.

  in 6 months i'm good to go.

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  Have you considered opening your own business? You listed several things that you are good at, plus you have training and experience in advertising. What's stopping you???

  As I see it, the only thing holding you back is your persistent reliance on somebody else to do the heavy lifting for you.

  DIY, girl!
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  Has leaving the truth( i hate that word) caused you to do things now that you would not have normally done ?

  by sieborg in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  although we all know that there are many disadvantages of being brought up ( vomit sound) in the truth.

  but would you say that leaving has maybe caused you to do some things that you would not have normally have done in life ?

  for me personally now i have lots of free time ( mine all mine, evil laugh) i have almost finished my first novel.

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  AnneB

  Yours is a loaded question. "Leaving The Truth" is different than "leaving WT", "leaving Jehovahs's Witnesses", or "leaving an organization". Which one is meant defines how the question is answered...and what readers will take away from the exchange.

  "Leaving The Truth" sounds like something the WT would turn into an article, especially if the responses showed any "fall into sin", "worldly pursuits", etc., you know, anything you would not normally have done.

  ...and that word "normally"...what's "normal", especially in WT society? Did you mean "usually" or maybe "would not have done if you were a faithful JW"?

  "Pure Language" and plain English are different. The responses you receive will depend, in large part, on which you use to frame your query. GIGO