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  Why a college education is bad

  by TooBad TooSad in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  at our recent butt numbing, mind dulling, sleep inducing district assembly on saturday morning there.

  was a talk where the speaker said that we are going to make a list that shows the contrast between.

  jehovah's organization and satan's organization.

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  It is absolutely incredible that the higher education issue is again raising its
  ugly head. When I was a kid, higher education was thought of in the same way, as
  some sort of demon inspired reward.
  
  Curiously, back then (late 60's early 70's) trade schools were encouraged instead of college. I wonder if that is still the case.
  
  LOL. I was always told that I asked way to many questions.
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  Hi!--It's time to jump in!!

  by Pandoras cat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have been lurking on this site for long time now.

  my sister-in-law told me about this forum when i had questions and concerns about bible teachings from the organization.

  i have never posted because i was scared of getting found out---that would have disastrous results.

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  Hello to you, Pandoras Cat,
  
  I'm new here as well. Just starting to get warmed up to it all.
  
  It should be fun to see what comes out of it all.
  
  Look forward to hearing more.
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  Do Jehovah's Witnesses LOVE their enemies?

  by Terry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  jesus' message differs from every other religious leader of his day in that he encouraged his followers to love their enemy.. are jw's encouraged to love their enemies?.

  they aren't allowed to even pray for disfellowshipped former brethern although they are stray sheep.

  you'll recall jesus said that a fine shepherd would even leave the 99 sheep to go after and return with the "stray".. how do jw's love their enemies?.

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  Some JW's do in fact love their enemies and really do try to follow Christian principals as spoken of through the scriptures.
  
  HOWEVER...............
  I know a LOT of JW's that are judgmental, arrogant, self centered, and so sure of their correctness that they would not hesitate in killing anyone that did not agree with them, IF the could get away with it.
  
  As with any such group of people, you will find some that are sincere and try really hard, and others that seek to control others
  and are pious in their thinking and actions.
  
  Course, I could be wrong. Screw it!! Let's have some pie!!
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  What Advice/ Counsel Are You Glad You Didn't Listen To?

  by cognac in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  don't worry about work, your husband will support you.. you are spiritually weak if you go to college.

  (i went to a technical school).

  to pioneer right after highschool.. studying the bible only is "independent research" - ie.

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  So many to choose from and so little space.
  
  1) Don't marry that worldly girl. She'll corrupt you.
  I didn't listen and she did corrupt me.
  It set me free. For that I will be eternally grateful.
  
  Up to that point I did ALL I was told. All bad advice.
  All turned into disasters.
  
  After 25 years I am no longer disgusted and bitter.
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  books you would recommend... anti-witness and otherwise???? SHARE!!!

  by New light for you in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello gang,.

  so, i'm getting low on my apostate materials and was wondering if you could recommend anything beyond what we've done already...... -crisis of conscience.

  -in search of christian freedom.

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  These are under the category of "otherwise". The Age of Turbulence - Alan Greenspan Very interesting book. Deals with Macro Economics Otherland - Tad Williams (4 books in the series) Near future internet story. The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss A new author. Very good story teller. Then there are authors Terry Goodkind, Robert Jordan, Brian Lumley and for a bit of tedious philosophy there is Ayn Rand.
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  looking inside

  by myownsaviorthankyoumuch in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was wondering if there is anyone on this board, that asides from leaving the witness mind reform program,

  has also brushed off all religions as a whole?

  and began looking inwards for answers instead?

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  Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I would have to say "Spiritual" and NOT "Religious". After 25 yrs as a "born-in" and over 25 yrs out I run away shouting and screaming from ANY organized, judgmental groups. Even a philosophy such as "Objectivism" has become much like a religion. A thing that flies in the face of the original ideas. As I've grown older I find an internal need to re-examine the tenants of Christianity. As "Homer S." says "Ah religion, that's the place where people go to learn to be judgmental. Someday I may even formally introduce myself and tell me story. Yawn!! But not today.
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  Duh Stupid but true

  by LockedChaos in

  1. social
  2. humour

  1. will the real dummy please stand up?

  at&t fired president john walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership.

  he received a $26 million severance package.

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  1. WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP? AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it's not Walter who's lacking intelligence. 2. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS: Police in Oakland , CA spent two hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricaded himself inside his home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered that the man was standing beside them in the police line, shouting, 'Please come out and give yourself up.' 3. WHAT WAS PLAN B??? An Illinois man, pretending to have a gun, kidnapped a motorist and forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines, wherein the kidnapper proceeded to withdraw money from his own bank accounts. 4. THE GETAWAY! A man walked into a Topeka , Kansas Kwik Stop and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him. 5. DID I SAY THAT??? Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words: 'Give me all your money or I'll shoot', the man shouted, 'that's not what I said!'. 6. ARE WE COMMUNICATING??? A man spoke frantically into the phone: 'My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart'. 'Is this her first child?' the doctor asked. 'No!' the man shouted, 'This is her husband!' 7. NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED! In Modesto , CA , Steven Richard King was arrested for trying to hold up a Bank of America branch without a weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate a gun. Unfortunately, he failed to keep his hand in his pocket. (hellooooooo)! 8. THE GRAND FINALE!!! Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east of Bakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get their brand new 22 foot boat, going. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power they applied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they putted into a nearby marina, thinking someone there may be able to tell them what was wrong. A thorough topside check revealed everything in perfect working condition The engine ran fine, the out-drive went up and down, and the propeller was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath. He came up choking on water, he was laughing so hard. NOW REMEMBER...THIS IS TRUE. Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer!
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  update...husband made appt. with the elders, what do you think of this?....

  by New light for you in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ok... so my husband felt bad that the elders wanted to meet with us and he wasn't responding... so he set it up for saturday at 2 even though everyone said dont meet with them.

  oh ya, and everyone said not to meet with them at your house, but again, he didn't want to rock the boat.

  it's funny, though he was the first one to leave, he's still afraid and doesn't want to "raise any red flags" he's willing to just say "we're discouraged, can you just leave us alone fora while" feel free to yell at him (robert7).. here's the thing.

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  Always be true to yourself! No matter how much pressure someone tries to apply to you, you do NOT have to cave into it. You decide where everyone will sit. Have your husband do this. Be sure to sit across from each other. Look at each other and nod when your spouse is talking. When they speak, look at the person not speaking. Look them in the eye. It's very un-nerving, for them. If by your nature you are a truthful person, stay true to that nature. If anyone tries to manipulate you into mis speaking or divulging information that you don't wish to reveal, simply ignore them. The more forceful they become, the more you deflect, let it bounce off and just change the subject. Discuss this with your partner in advance. Only talk about what you want. They can't read your minds. As your being spoken to, tilt your head slightly to one side or the other. If your body language is being read, this will indicate interest and concern. When you then speak hold your head straight and make direct eye contact. Speak very softly, this is important. Make them strain to listen. No matter how upset you may get, don't let it show. Keep control of the time frame. Remember, you don't have to do or say anything!! Do not engage in debates or in confessions. Neither will accomplish anything.
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  What is the one thing you will never give up no matter how hard times get?

  by snarf in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  with the talk of everyone trying to cut back and reevaluate their necessities due to the rising cost of products from gas to food, what is the one thing that will never go in your life...a "luxury"item that has wound itself so deeply in your soul you would be incomplete without it?.

  my item is a daily frapuccino, those little devils are so delish that i can't even think of going a day without.

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  My Freedom of rational thought. Without that I would still be a distressed, mindless drone. (Or a Cracked Actor - a Freak on a Leash, He Shrugged!!)
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  Well, I'm nauseated now. Gag inducing dramatizations at my DC

  by Lady Zombie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  during the hour long symposium: empowered by holy spirit.

  under the part "to fight temptation," a little dramatization of a young married man doing some work on his laptop.

  he is tapping away when he suddenly slams his laptop shut.

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  I think they ALL talk to themselves Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to much.