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Blondie's Comments - WT propaganda - Worst living conditions in world history
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
paragraph 13. .

ever since [ 1914 ], mankind has experienced the truthfulness of these inspired words: woe for the earth and for the sea, because the devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.. i cannot believe how dubs allow themselves to be convinced that the world is getting worse and worse each year.. poverty -.

http://ourworldindata.org/data/growth-and-distribution-of-prosperity/world-poverty/.
possum

So good to be away from all that doom and gloom!!! This information is from JW.FACTS:

Despite a lack of reliable scientific studies, there is consistent indication of high levels of mental illness amongst Jehovah's Witnesses. There are a number of reasons why this could be the case - isolation from general society, an unrealistic view of the world and the destructive nature of the threat of disfellowshipping. Total reliance on a leadership that claim angelic direction, yet have a string of failed prophecies and doctrines, leads members to fear the religion may be wrong but fear leaving, leading to cognitive dissonance. Those that do leave are often inadequately prepared for life and lack a support group that would normally be developed in a healthy upbringing. Additionally, people with mental illness can be attracted to religious groups and the loving brotherhood that they promise.
And they wonder why????
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The Watchtower Corporation Ability To Survive In A Changing Society Following The Edicts Of A Bronze Age Moral Code
by Brokeback Watchtower in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
what are the negative and positives of this whole affair.

will they be able to make some positive changes that will insure their survival for say 5 decades?

will they survive the public scrutiny that the information age has brought upon us?
possum

Just makes me more determined to keep white-anting the bastards!
The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !
by Mary J Blige in
1. social
2. physical
gardening is my physical activity thing.

i like to have a productive garden but dot it with a bit of pretty.

the front lawn is around 40m2 and i am converting it to potager this year.
possum

the lord and master (and very good gardener) Mr. Possum is currently asleep but love the idea of the sacks for potatoes will show him am. Thanks
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Fun with Caleb and Sophia.
by ToesUp in
1. social
2. humour
this photo was on a pro jw website!

unbelievable!!!.

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possum

Isn't that idol worship??? creepy at best
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Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !
by Mary J Blige in
1. social
2. physical
gardening is my physical activity thing.

i like to have a productive garden but dot it with a bit of pretty.

the front lawn is around 40m2 and i am converting it to potager this year.
possum

great photos thanks for sharing!
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Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !
by Mary J Blige in
1. social
2. physical
gardening is my physical activity thing.

i like to have a productive garden but dot it with a bit of pretty.

the front lawn is around 40m2 and i am converting it to potager this year.
possum

Mary J Bilge good news about the rhubarb! so delicious in pies!
Bonsai interesting you are planting lantana its a noxious weed here in australia......
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Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !
by Mary J Blige in
1. social
2. physical
gardening is my physical activity thing.

i like to have a productive garden but dot it with a bit of pretty.

the front lawn is around 40m2 and i am converting it to potager this year.
possum

don't suppose its very helpful to to let you know we are just coming out of winter some vegetables protect from frost in tasmania and are now looking forward to spring
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Help me Out Here
by vinman in
1. jw
2. experiences
i've been out about 9 months.

and yes i am still obsessed with anti-watchtower material.

i've been married 23 years.
possum

Poor elders wives are often under so much pressure to set an example, be on time for field service, have their husbands suits perfectly clean, wait in the car after meetings with tired cranky kids when he's busy with spiritual matters must not complain and on it goes.............my husband is now able to give his undivided attention to our children as a person..granted post cult a person still formulating ideas but still an authentic man.
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Help me Out Here
by vinman in
1. jw
2. experiences
i've been out about 9 months.

and yes i am still obsessed with anti-watchtower material.

i've been married 23 years.
possum

My husband left before me but remained a good, loyal and loving friend and he says would have still stayed had I remained firmly entrenched as a 3 rd gen witness. Being the spiritual head of the family didnt make my husband a better man. In reality the GB are the real dictators of the family and rule with an iron fist , Nice to have them out of our life and bedroom now. Leaving and becoming his own man did. Last I checked doesn't seem to be demonized (big fear) and we still have a good moral code and ethics.
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Help me Out Here
by vinman in
1. jw
2. experiences
i've been out about 9 months.

and yes i am still obsessed with anti-watchtower material.

i've been married 23 years.
possum

Agree with Lostgeneration and reccomend that you have a look at.........http://www.babcp.com/Review/RTS-Trauma-from-Leaving-Religion.aspx
Have 4 children married 27 yrs am still a little disoriented at times. Takes awhile to learn new skills learn new things? join a book group? and let go the fear its paralizing......remember there are alot of us survivors...... places like this forum are a good place to do some healthy venting and laughing