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Bizarre religious doctrines

by Solace in

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i am aware of false religious doctrines in the w.t.s.. i never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.. i work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs.

the women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry.

they may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted.

Solace

Apostate man,
A cult?
Unfortunately, I think so too.
No t.v. or internet. Obviously they are trying to keep somthing hidden from the members if they are not even allowed to listen to the radio. Even though I was once ignorantly defending the W.T.S, it still blows my mind how she is so trusting and willing to speak in behalf of this religion. She actually seems genuinely happy with her life so who am I to say anything. It will probably remain a non issue between us unless she starts seriously judging me. Now, that would be a different story all together.

Xander,
We have Amish in our area also. They are basically quiet and keep to themselves. I wonder how they view us. We must seem so evil and materialistic to them. I must look like a total Jezabelle, wearing makeup and highlighting my blond hair.

rhett,
No way!
You have got to be kidding!
I grew up in the Detroit area. I know all about those bass boomin' cars and trucks. Im picturing a buggy!! I am seriously laughing right now! That is so cool! I love it! Please tell me its true!!!!!!!

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Bizarre religious doctrines

by Solace in

jw
friends

i am aware of false religious doctrines in the w.t.s.. i never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.. i work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs.

the women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry.

they may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted.

Solace

Simon.
Im sure the people you spoke of are just as trapped, if not more than the witnesses. Its so sad. It actually breaks my heart when I see such controlled behavior and dress. I suppose many of them do not know anything else and probably feel sorry for us "worldly ones".

Hi Apostate man!
That sounds very similar.
She did mention how they believe themselves to be "weak" and they do not shun members if they sin. I guess they have to ask forgivness from the person they have sinned against. She did also mention drinking was not permitted.

I find various religious traditions quite fascinating actually.
I guess as long as people arent being hurt and someone isnt shoving them down my throat, I dont mind them at all.

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waiting ... sorry there's nothing for 5,000

by Simon in

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i just noticed that you're over 5,000 posts!.

of course the only thing beyond supreme one is supreme, supreme one.. maybe i should just wait until someone else joins you and larc and then we can make jokes about you all being the supremes ... i'll let you fight it out among yourselves as to who wants to be diana ross .

thanks for all you have contributed to the forum

Solace

5000!!!!

Majesty or Majestic

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Bizarre religious doctrines

by Solace in

jw
friends

i am aware of false religious doctrines in the w.t.s.. i never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.. i work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs.

the women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry.

they may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted.

Solace

Beck,
The woman I work with does believe that hers is the "only living faith" and only "they" will be saved. Sound familliar.
Not eat lunch with other children at school? Isnt that cruel to have children be so obviously singled out like that.
My mom used to have me sent to the principals office while other kids were eating birthday cake in the classroom. Was I pathetic or what?

Dakota,
I have heard of this before. No medical treatment permitted. The "God will take care of us" mentality.
Prayers to Mary etc. I agree. My husband is a devout Catholic and
many of his religious rituals freak me out. He does agree that they are not necessary but it helps him feel spiritual and closer to God. I guess its because he has been doing them his entire life. He would never push it on me or anyone else and he isnt hurting anyone by doing them so I dont disrespect him in any way.

rhett,
Easter?
Holidays are pretty new to me. I guess I think there are more important issues to worry about. I do think they are fun for the kids though.

Francois,
I can understand that. No fun.
No T.V. No music. No dancing. etc.
She even peached to me because I bought my son a superman toy.
I told her how my son loves superman and her response to me was, "her children only love Jesus in that way".
Geesh, I actually felt a little guilty.

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Bizarre religious doctrines

by Solace in

jw
friends

i am aware of false religious doctrines in the w.t.s.. i never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.. i work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs.

the women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry.

they may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted.

Solace

lydia,
They call themselves "Old" Apostolic Lutherine.
Whatever that means. I know she gets very insulted if someone calls her just "Lutherine". She makes it clear that her church was "first" or "Old" and the "modern Lutherines" segregated themselves from them and are worldly because they disagreed with their teachings.
Hmmm, I wonder why.....

I guess if I had to choose, I would prefer missing out on Christmas and Halloween to being without T.V. or internet.

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Bizarre religious doctrines

by Solace in

jw
friends

i am aware of false religious doctrines in the w.t.s.. i never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.. i work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs.

the women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry.

they may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted.

Solace

I am aware of false religious doctrines in the W.T.S.
I never really considered the possibility of others also being manipulated by different religious organizations.
I work with a woman who is very devout in her beliefs. The women in her church are not permitted to use birth control, cut their hair, wear makeup or wear jewelry. They may sing but no music or musical instruments are permitted. The women may only wear skirts. They are not permitted to wear pants, even while at home. Today she informed us that it is against her religion to hang pictures on her walls, even photos of her own children are forbidden. She also told us that it is considered a sin to purchase a life insurance policy because they believe that God should be trusted to take care of their needs. Oh, and of course the radio, television and internet are forbidden.
I found it strange that the church permits women to enter the workforce.
It makes me wonder what her church dues are since she doesnt seem to spend much on material things. She does drive a car and has electricity in her home.

Has anyone else heard of other currently popular religions that have excessive or bizarre doctrines?

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I'm addicted!!!

by Billygoat in

i'm supposed to be working, but can't seem to get away from this freakin' board!!!

can anyone help me or give advice as to how they limit their time here.

i do really well when i'm out of the office meeting with clients, but when i'm at my desk i'm a lost cause.. simon, i can't get enough of your place!!!

Solace

It is addicting!
You are not alone!
If I didnt have so many obligations with my family and work, Im sure I would be here much more!

Pierced angel,
Hmmmm, deleting the history....
Good idea!

Mozz,
I agree.
I think there are worse things to be addicted to.

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Did You Ever Read ????????

by YYHWH in

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did you ever read any of the following completley cover to cover ?.

watchtower.

awake.

Solace

I have read almost all of the above except for the yearbooks.
For some reason my family wasnt too regular with the yearbook thing.
I have not completely read the bible. I do find that the concordance in the back of most bibles is self explanatory and so much clearer than all the W.T.S study guides combined.

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Any ExJW kids out there?

by Bubbles in

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i am 7 years old and would like to make some friends with any ex jw kids out there.. i like music, dancing, movies (just saw clockstoppers, it was awesome), books.

we are about to move and i made a house out of the boxes!

my mom says i should be an engineer when i grow up because i can make lots of neat things with the boxes!.

Solace

Xena,
I will let stardust know.
She is so excited and was planning on logging on after to school to check this thread for a response before I told her "no-way, not without me"! She also told her friend about this forum at school today. She didnt realize that her friends aunt was a J.W. Now her friend is asking for the website so she can tell her aunt about it!!
I Guess we may have some new friends visiting!
So much for being anonymous! She probably told them our user names too. What a stinker, they are just too smart, ya' know?!
Oh, well. I guess she takes after her mother. Just cant keep things to herself!

She also enjoys handwriting and getting mail from the post office so if your daughter likes to write letters, Im sure she would love that too.
I agree, this time change is awful! We all feel so sleep deprived.
I think its going to be a tough week!

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Coke or Pepsi???

by Xena in

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lol sorry i am feeling fluffy tonight .

mulan started it!!!!!!!.

coke for me....the real thing or nothing!

Solace

Too funny!
We actually did a taste test at work.
Before you ask no, we didnt have anything better to do at the time.
The organization I work for has a food bank. My supervisor called it "quality control". I believe we were all just very bored and the pop was all available at the same time.
P.S. keep in mind, only about 7 people participated in the test.

Results were pretty even steven with the pepsi and coke.
I prefer regular coke over pepsi because it doesnt seem as sweet.
Some people prefered pepsi though. They said coke was too carbonated or not sweet enough.

Most of us agreed that diet pepsi products were much better than diet coke products.
This included diet caffeine free and lemon.

I agree with princess, Diet coke with lemon is awful.

Xena,
Cherry coke. Yum..
The kids like to make it themselves by adding a shot of maraschino cherry juice to a glass of regular coke or pepsi.