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  Outright Misrepresentations of Quotes and Citations in Watchtower Literature

  by Londo111 in

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  the research of doug mason, annomaly, and others have been eye opening in regards to the society's recent articles on 607 bc.

  what i find most disturbing is the misrepresentations of scholars, who are quoted in such a way to say one thing, when they meant something completely different.

  it is one thing to teach a doctrine, and quite another to play fast and loose with the truth.

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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  Many, many thanks for all who weighed in - I so appreciate every comment. This stupid incident has been such a thorn in the side. I am heading out on vacation and will not be checking in until Tuesday, but would love to read more responses.

  HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU!

  LOVE,

  MAGWITCH
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  Charlie - You make me laugh!!

  Think About It and Nugget - You always have good common sense - thank you!

  Cantona - your following comment really struck me -

  I wouldn't have thought your best friend would have minded.

  Breakfast of Champions - thank you for your input - I am realizing that this may be offensive to many people.
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  New Chapter - Yes, silly and stupid

  Bella - Too funny. The cats must drive us to become over-indulgers

  Psacramento - OMG! - you so nailed it - she so needs to be serviced (I do not think she has many offers)

  Morbidzbaby - We are alike - I always tell anyone - take whatever you like - now it just goes without me having to say it.
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  dontplaceliterature - You and I sound a lot alike. But, I find it iteresting that we may be in the minority.
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  Magwitch

  This is helpful! Thank you Ding and scooterspank.

  I guess I have a very "what is mine is yours attitude toward anything other than my kids and pets". I may need to adjust my thinking.

  Sorry to hear of your experience Ding!
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  Thanks Lvwt and Jomavrick!

  She is only 35 but going on 75.
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  Having a huge disagreement over a very petty matter. HELP!!

  by Magwitch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my best friend and i have come to blows over such a petty thing.

  i would love to get the input of other people on this matter.

  please give me your honest answer so i know if i am out of touch.. i live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's.

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  My best friend and I have come to blows over such a petty thing. I would love to get the input of other people on this matter. Please give me your honest answer so I know if I am out of touch.

  I live in a community with mostly single profession people in their 40's and 50's. Most of us know each other well. We all seem to own cats and/or dogs. When one of us goes on vacation there is always someone to take care of the abandoned pet(s). Three years ago I was taking care of a lady's 4 cats for 3 weeks. Daily feeding and cleaning out 4 cat boxes. One day on the way out of her house I grabbed a bottle of rum - leaving a quick note saying I took it and will replace it (which I did). She never asked me again to take care of her cats - and she let the neighbors know I was out of line. Well, last week she was out of town again and another neighbor was taking care of the cats. This new pet sitter borrowed a bottle of wine (leaving a note). The cat lady was furious! My BF agrees whole heartedly with the cat lady. I do not understand, if someone has the code to my home than they are welcome to anything in the fridge, pantry, wine cabinet etc. I love that people feel comfortable and help themselves when they come over, whether I am home or not. My BF thinks taking something (even with the intent to replace) is VERY WRONG. Input please........
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  Ten signs you may be in an emotionally abusive relationship

  by insearchoftruth in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/10-signs-you-may-be-in-an-emotionally-abusive-relationship/isolates-you-from-friends-and-family/?ap=825.

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  Magwitch

  Excellent article! In my 20 year marriage, my ex made it known from the very beginning of our marriage that my family and any friends I had prior to the marriage were history. He was very emotionally abusive, often threatening to take me to the elders whenever we had the slightest disagreement. It was a terrible way to live, but I do have to say (in light of the recent Wt article) he was never, ever physically abusive. I am so thankful for that, especially after reading so many horror stories this last week about physical abuse.
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  My observation, the "threefold cord" actually weakens a marriage

  by Robert7 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so my wife and i survived leaving the jw faith together over the course of the last 4 years.

  it was a wild ride for our relationship, but thankfully we are stronger than ever.

  so looking back, here is my observation about the "threefold cord", at least the jw version of it.. i believe the idea of the threefold cord actually weakens a marriage, keeping it less mature.

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  Magwitch

  I believe a lot of witnesses will marry any available witness as long as they have a beating heart. It does not matter that they have absolutely NOTHING in common, because they believe they love Jehovah, they will put Jehovah first and Jehovah will in turn bless the marriage even though they NOTHING in common.

  Speaking from experience when you have nothing in common it just does not work.