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  Do Jehovah's Witnesses Accept Evolution?

  by jukief in

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  by evolution or by creation?

  by evolution or by creation?

  "the bible is a myth" and "evolution is true".

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  paul from cleveland

  If God made it not have happened then it would only exist in the mind of God. Unless he deletes it from his own mind. Then the whole process would begin again because God wouldn't remember doing it before. Resulting in all of us reliving our lives the same way over and over for eternity. And we're still here so...
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  JW anti-gay children movie viral in Netherlands national media + official reaction of JW spokesman Branch office

  by Gorbatchov in

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  various dutch (netherlands) media mentioned the anti-gay children movie on jw.org,.

  and gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual organizations are shocked, and some gay people.

  are reporting the movie to the local police.. the official spokesman of the dutch branch office in emmen declared that the movie is.

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  paul from cleveland

  Simon, I'm really surprised how you edit these threads to fit your agenda. I thought you were someone of a different character. This is the first time I've noticed what you're doing here. Thank you for freeing me from this place. You are just as bad as they are. As of this moment im finally a former, former Jehovah's Witness. See ya.      

  Any friends that want to contact me can use Facebook. My full name is Paul Duda and  I'm really from  Cleveland

  Paul Duda on Facebook
  
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  JW anti-gay children movie viral in Netherlands national media + official reaction of JW spokesman Branch office

  by Gorbatchov in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  various dutch (netherlands) media mentioned the anti-gay children movie on jw.org,.

  and gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual organizations are shocked, and some gay people.

  are reporting the movie to the local police.. the official spokesman of the dutch branch office in emmen declared that the movie is.

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  paul from cleveland

  I don't think straight people can understand how a gay child will interpret this video. I'm believe this hateful video will drive some vulnerable gay youth to suicide. Quit trying to parse the actual words. Their twisted message comes through loud and clear: GOD HATES F@GS. They're no different than the Westboro Baptist Church.
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  New ANTI-GAY video for Kids on jw.org

  by ttdtt in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/become-jehovahs-friend/videos/one-man-one-woman-marriage/.

  disgusting!.

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  paul from cleveland

  Don't forget, no masturbation either. It worked out great for the Catholic Church.
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  New ANTI-GAY video for Kids on jw.org

  by ttdtt in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/become-jehovahs-friend/videos/one-man-one-woman-marriage/.

  disgusting!.

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  paul from cleveland

  I'm sorry but the Watchtower position on homosexuality is ridiculous. You can have God's approval as long as you "just" remain celibate your entire life. Let's apply that little rule to all Jehovah's Witnesses, gay AND straight, and see how it works out.
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  Isn't it wonderful how, even now, Jehovah helps his people? Prayer is so powerful.

  by paul from cleveland in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  “i have to thank jehovah god for this,” serena williams told the crowd after receiving the trophy at the australian open in january, her sixth win there.

  “i was down and out and he helped me today and i just said prayers”.

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  “I have to thank Jehovah God for this,” Serena Williams told the crowd after receiving the trophy at the Australian Open in January, her sixth win there. “I was down and out and he helped me today and I just said prayers”

  
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  What's a word that describes the way Witnesses behave as a group?

  by paul from cleveland in

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  i can't recall the word that describes a group that keeps to itself like the witnesses do.

  i thought it was "insular" but i don't think that's the one i'm looking for after reading the definition.

  i remember an elder using the word "clannish" and that has the proper definition but it reminds me of a group of elves.

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  I think both "insular" and "isolationist" are good but I went with "insular" because it seems more impartial to me.
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  What's a word that describes the way Witnesses behave as a group?

  by paul from cleveland in

  1. jw
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  i can't recall the word that describes a group that keeps to itself like the witnesses do.

  i thought it was "insular" but i don't think that's the one i'm looking for after reading the definition.

  i remember an elder using the word "clannish" and that has the proper definition but it reminds me of a group of elves.

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  paul from cleveland

  Thanks Tal! That must have been the word I was thinking of initially. When I read the definition again, though, it had more of a negative connotation than I recall. Regardless, it probably fits the best in this context.
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  What's a word that describes the way Witnesses behave as a group?

  by paul from cleveland in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i can't recall the word that describes a group that keeps to itself like the witnesses do.

  i thought it was "insular" but i don't think that's the one i'm looking for after reading the definition.

  i remember an elder using the word "clannish" and that has the proper definition but it reminds me of a group of elves.

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  paul from cleveland

  Thank you everyone for your ideas. David_Jay, yes I'm looking for that word that describes the "separatism" they practice so the dehumanizing consequences of "disfellowshipping" have some context to an outsider. Tal, "isolationism" sounds good but the more I think about it perhaps I should use more words to explain what's happening. Joe, perhaps "reclusive"...

  I'm looking to explain how important my spouse is to me especially in light of the fact that my social network was severed when I left the Jehovah's Witnesses. This is the sentence so far: (any suggested improvements welcome, and thank you!)

  Since Jehovah's Witnesses strongly discourage social contact with outsiders shunning has a more detrimental effect on individuals than may be realized by those not familiar with their practices. The [insular/clannish/isolationist/reclusive] nature of the group amplifies the significance of relationships formed after excommunication as these form the basis of an entirely new social network.
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  What's a word that describes the way Witnesses behave as a group?

  by paul from cleveland in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i can't recall the word that describes a group that keeps to itself like the witnesses do.

  i thought it was "insular" but i don't think that's the one i'm looking for after reading the definition.

  i remember an elder using the word "clannish" and that has the proper definition but it reminds me of a group of elves.

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  paul from cleveland

  VI, "tribalistic" is similar to "clannish". A good word but not the right connotation (to me anyway).