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  Reflections

  by Frenchy in

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  im starting a new thread because its time i left the bergman discussion.

  i would like to address some comments made by ahhah, however, comments which have given me reason to look deep into myself.. even then, i wonder how objective a person could ever be after having had part of their life taken from them by a cult association.

  on the other hand, who else (other than an ex-jw) would ever care enough to work as tirelessly as he seems to have in attempting to document the potential harm of this religion (biased as it may be).

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  Bumping for the afternoon shift in the US... really thought provoking thread.
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  JWs have more good points than bad

  by lsw1961 in

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  2. beliefs

  1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).

  2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.

  this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.

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  It is interesting that you think something at odds with JW teaches and keep quiet about it there are no repercussion. Eventually this will become an issue with them. You will send your child to college, have that blood transfusion or they interfere with your family life.

  We all have family or friends in the delusion, and would love to be able to talk with them freely about anything. It can't happen.

  There are several similar religions ( Amish, Islam; and Scientology; their teachings are so different but just as damaging to the membership.) Islam will "take care" of the dissenter personally. JWs will just treat you as if you are dead,
  
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  Where are you from?

  by BeautifulMind in

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  i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.

  but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.

  i currently live in georgia, usa.

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  Colorado now, raised on the west coast.
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  Online Watchtower publications archives?

  by slimboyfat in

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  2. beliefs

  years ago i remember there being a number of sites with pretty extensive archives of watchtower publications online.

  can anyone direct me to the best current site for this material?

  in particular i am looking for a booklet from 1898 called "the bible vs. the theory of evolution".

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  Atlantis may have it also.
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  ONE MORE TIME! The world ended Thursday - did you notice?

  by Nathan Natas in

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  hear: http://audiocdn.ebiblefellowship.com/questions/interviews/2015.10.06_mccann_-_interview_with_alan_colmes_on_fox_news_radio.mp3

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  Boy, am I out of the loop.... Missed it completely!
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  My Mother Died Two Weeks Ago

  by Perry in

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  none of my jehovah's witness relatives called to tell me or my family.

  just found out this morning.

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  I cant find words, it is so hard to lose your mom. Take care.
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  Hey Simon

  by ShirleyW in

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  i'm noticing that when i open quite a few of the posts here i notice that the end of the sentences on some lines are breaking improperly.

  like for the word paragraph, it's broken up with the "aph" on the next line for an example.

  it's happening a lot i'm seeing it just about in every post i open, is it just my view and my computer?.

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  Me too, I use chrome, not always but some threads do it.
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  Total Lunar eclipse soon

  by truthseeker100 in

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  there is to be a lunar eclipse very soon i'd be interested in your impressions.

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  Same here, really dark orange... Really cool!
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  Need Help with Blood Transfusion Illustration

  by Dissonant15 in

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  2. medical

  please, who can provide an intelligent rebuttal to the following illustration?

  i always thought it was bullet-proof:.

  "if your doctor directs you to 'abstain from alcohol' would you be ok to have it injected into your veins rather than drink it?

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  Not entirely on subject; but if someone was starving a blood transfusion would not prevent that person from dying of starvation.
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  Paint, Barney, and Jehovah

  by John Aquila in

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  2. experiences

  i made a quick run to lowes to buy some paint and ran into a brother.

  he is one of those elders that is very, very, petty.

  if he drops by your house unexpected and notices that your kids are watching one of the star wars movies, he will counsel you for allowing your kids to watch any movie that has to do with war he will then make sure you are not recommended for any privilege.

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  Love this! Soo appropriate.