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  On shunning

  by paranoia agent in

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  here is something interesting that pertains to the action of shunning.

  the book called extreme was written by psychologists.. 1.

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  possum

  
  Oubliette
  JW elders, even if well-intentioned, usually make a bad situation worse.
  
  Don't ascribe to evil what can be attributed to well-intentioned stupidity.” The Shadow Dragons by James A. Owen
  
  
  
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  Dead Relative Due To Blood Policy?

  by AlanF in

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  i'd like to hear comments from anyone who had a relative die because of the watchtower society's misguided policy on blood transfusions.. alanf

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  I am still shocked that I actually took medical advice putting the wellbeing of my family/children from a publishing organisation and elders who the Royal Commission showed "can't remember anything". oh dear!
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  Blondie's Comments - WT propaganda - Worst living conditions in world history

  by berrygerry in

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  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/.

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  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?

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  this photo was on a pro jw website!

  unbelievable!!!.

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  Isn't that idol worship??? creepy at best
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  Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !

  by Mary J Blige in

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  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.

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  great photos thanks for sharing!
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  Gettin' my garden on - looking for inspiration! !

  by Mary J Blige in

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.