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  Pro-life arguments

  by Skimmer in

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  a thoughtful series of twenty six pro-life arguments specifically against abortion can be found at: .

  http://www.all.org/article.php?id=10229 .

  through (following down the links the left side of each page) .

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  Best way for avoiding abortion - don't have sex

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  The Governing NARCISSUS: the psychology of the FDS

  by Terry in

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  narcissism is a term of psychology/psychiatry characterized this way.. has a grandiose sense of self-importance .

  is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love .

  believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people .

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  Hi Terry et al.

  If you have read, Mao The Unknown Story by Jung Chang, it is intersting that he denonstrated many of the characteristics you talk about.

  Mind Control.

  The almost total disregard for the welfare of the followers.

  Anti education & cull of universities

  Intolerance of oposing views

  Ruthless supression of information (injw speak internet)

  The consequent impoverishment of the people.

  I could go on, but you get the picture. The theme is familiar to us all, sadly

  The book is btw quite prescient when thinking about China now, and its relationships with the West and in particular with the US

  regards llbh
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  The Governing NARCISSUS: the psychology of the FDS

  by Terry in

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  narcissism is a term of psychology/psychiatry characterized this way.. has a grandiose sense of self-importance .

  is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love .

  believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people .

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  Good post Terry.

  I always thought narcisism apllied at a personal rather than at a group level. I do agree with your argument though.

  I always felt odd preaching though. I felt we never ever taught, how could we, because to teach implies means we have to listen?

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  Is it the lack of daylight that is making us...um..terse?

  by aquagirl in

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  ive noticed some terse and almost nasty comments on here lately..are we all taking our meds and all?the one cool thing about this forum was the lack of ugliness and name calling.now,it seems to be leaking in..im sorta new here.does this happen on here every year when the sunlight starts to diminish?there are forums where the heated jab and stab thing is appreciated and lauded.hope this isnt becoming one.i am very thin skinned.

  "cant we all just get along,man.ok?

  "..no,really.im seeing newer posters taking some major liberties in the name calling.and meanness department.is this what we want for our wonderful,supportive,slightly twisted forum?..dont be mean to me,im just asking...

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  I am new here too. and found people very kind to me. I do also know that some have had a hard time on certain issues, which was uncalled for. I believe that those who have been unpleasant will be shown up for what they are, and we can continue to be a happy community

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

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  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  Correction to above post 'the doe not have to make the decision.. Sorry!!

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

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  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  B_Deserter.

  I appreciate where your coming from, the problem with your analogy is that whatever happens only one person will ever to do time. The guy does have to make the decision and be left with the consequence

  Btw i do appreciate how civilised everyone has been on a very difficult topic

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

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  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  Hi B deserter..The problem with your argument is we, as guys do the crime but will hardly ever do the time, which was my point.

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

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  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  Sorry Nicolau thanks for the correction

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

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  2. beliefs

  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  Btw sorry for typo's. and to answer the question no I have not changed my views though when I was a JW I was careful of the sensibilies of others

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  Have you changed your mind about ABORTION?

  by nicolaou in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm not after a discussion on the rights or wrongs on abortion, what i'm asking is whether or not your views have evolved over time.. perhaps leaving the watchtower was enough to allow your true feelings on abortion to find expression.

  maybe abortion is one of those subjects where you still find yourself in agreement with your old jw self.

  did becoming a mother change your perspective in any way or solidify your views?.

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  I am on balance pro choice. I think as mentioned by eclipse that abortions 12+ weeks are difficult to justify though not impossilbe. I do not think that men have the right ot legislate on it, If any men is against it let them stay at home and take the place that usualyl falls to women. I think these career orientated legilators might have second thoughts.

  ps In the UK we have just revisited this and.our Government has decided no change, they allow abortions up to 28 weeks.

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