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  What did Jesus mean by "this generation"?

  by Doug Mason in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  by looking at every occasion that jesus used the expression "this generation", it is possible to work out what he meant.. i have listed these occasions, along with some questions, at:.

  http://www.jwstudies.com/this_generation.pdf.

  i am interested to know what you think.. doug.

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  AuntBee

  Gary DeMar makes a case for this same thing in his book "Last Days Madness". It's a great read, and very freeing for people raised on Apocalyptic fear, or even rapture fever. (gotta love the title!)
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  JWs having Facebook Sex - Strongly warned to get off FB at CA yesterday

  by shopaholic in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so it appears that jws are letting their freaky side come out on fb for everyone to see.. there was talk on the ca yesterday strongly warning all true lovers of jehovah to delete their fb accounts.

  the talk was solely about fb.

  the speaker mentioned that jws are associating with people that would not associate with in real life, often using the excuse that the person is a relative.

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  My daughter just told me that her 2 JW friends, 18 and 20, (not friends any more, she tried to prevent one of them from becoming JW for her boyfriend, and they both dropped her) deleted their FB accounts. Then, after a while.............they made new ones!! LOL.
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  JWs having Facebook Sex - Strongly warned to get off FB at CA yesterday

  by shopaholic in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so it appears that jws are letting their freaky side come out on fb for everyone to see.. there was talk on the ca yesterday strongly warning all true lovers of jehovah to delete their fb accounts.

  the talk was solely about fb.

  the speaker mentioned that jws are associating with people that would not associate with in real life, often using the excuse that the person is a relative.

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  AuntBee

  DOn't tell my husband about Facebook sex!! He thinks i'm on Facebook just to look at my grown daughters' updates and photos!!!! ROFL.
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  Interesting Video on the Power of Suggestion

  by AuntBee in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this youtube is generating a lot of comments.

  propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also.

  he focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzzbimpryc.

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  AuntBee

  I think the thing i liked about it was that over the years, i've observed that the various "education" programs in the schools only seem to increase the behaviors. I've read some articles and research that suggested the same thing. I remember being in jr high and learning the names of various kinds of drugs, and i had never heard of any of them before.
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  Interesting Video on the Power of Suggestion

  by AuntBee in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this youtube is generating a lot of comments.

  propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also.

  he focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpzzbimpryc.

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  AuntBee

  This Youtube is generating a lot of comments. Propagandatechniques has other interesting youtubes also. He focuses on mind-control techniques and logical fallacies.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpZZbIMpRyc
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  Helping others

  by jdhf in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have recently become aware of many inconsistencies that we teach as jw's and it has really distressed me.

  a few from our cong here in ireland get together and discuss the real truth from the bible.

  we were wondering teh best road to go down to help others find out thetruth, without being labelled as apostates, esp at assemblies etc.

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  AuntBee

  THat's so exciting to hear that you're searching out the real truth from the Bible! I sent you a PM.

  Blessings,

  auntbee, tucson
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  "Mental Problems Associated WIth Leaving JWs" youtube

  by AuntBee in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  earnestlyseeking returns to youtube.

  -- i know a lot of you can relate to what he's going through.

  i can't even imagine being his age, and going through this after so many years in wt.

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  Earnestlyseeking returns to YouTube. -- I know a lot of you can relate to what he's going through. I can't even imagine being his age, and going through this after so many years in WT. He seems like such a kind, humble guy.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h02Jd4wbsZM

  If this link doesn't work for some reason, you can just search for "earnestlyseeking" on youTube.
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  help with parenting ?

  by creativhoney in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  for those who are now out and we can't use the 'what would jehovah think' method any more, has anyone struggled with discipline since leaving?.

  my parents were so strict and laughter and silliness was frowned upon.

  - especially by a militant stepfather.

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  I had 8 children, and know much less now than when i first started. But, i think if they are "generally lovely boys", you probably don't have that much to worry about. Over the years, i've gotten more and more laid back. I'm guessing that your intuition is correct, and they are just normal. I feel very uncomfortable around people who "super discipline/control" their children, and the kids act like perfect little zombies. THey're just human, they have moods, they get cranky, tired, sugared out, etc.

  Sometimes if i see that pattern developing, of always fighting me about doing something, giving attitude, etc, i'll just calmly tell them that i'm adding on even more chores. That usually helps break the pattern, at least for a while. -- Often i'll say, you must do such and such, before you can do whatever (the more fun thing.) -- Sometimes i give them a bit of a break on being "mouthy", but other times i crack down, especially when i see a pattern, a habit of it.

  Good luck, it's a challenge alright! but I'll bet you're doing great; you sound very conscientious and caring. :)

  cheers, auntbee
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  help with parenting ?

  by creativhoney in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  for those who are now out and we can't use the 'what would jehovah think' method any more, has anyone struggled with discipline since leaving?.

  my parents were so strict and laughter and silliness was frowned upon.

  - especially by a militant stepfather.

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  AuntBee

  WOW! Why do i look like an oddly shaped creature with one eye? I love it.
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  Christmas Card Count?

  by lovelylil2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am getting writers cramp right now after addressing and writing messages in 40 cards so far.

  most of my cards are going to family and friends, a few coworkers and neighbors.. how about you?

  how many cards are you mailing this year?.

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  AuntBee

  I love Lovelylil's guideline for who to send a card to! hehe. I'm even more hardcore. I don't send one to anyone who sends me one with only a printed Christmas letter about their amazing kids and outstanding personal achievements. I only send one back to anyone who wrote me a personal note or letter along with the card. It's always under 10.

  Maybe it's Scrooge-ish, but i value close friendships and relish personal correspondence. Call me some relic from a past era.....