Broken Promises

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  How linked is the WT with Discovery Institute & Cie ?

  by Copernic in

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  regarding the last brochures (was life created & the origin of life) and the many plagiarism of the claims already used by the discovery institute and other canards of creationist organisations, i'm wondering if somebody could tell us if the bethel has subscribed to this kind of publication ?.

  i don't see original quotes by the wt and often we can see a lot of (mis)quotes already used before.. any confirmation ?.

  thanks.

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  National Geographic was one they used to use for ideas on article subjects. I remember my JW dad pointing that out back in the 80s.
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  Did you ever have the Elders check out a prospective marriage mate 4U?

  by Open mind in

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  or, to your knowledge, did anyone ever make any inquiries of your local elders as to your "spiritual health" and suitability for courtship?.

  how'd that work out for you?.

  om.

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  My ex was advised to stay away from me because I was just a new JW and had a "worldly" past.

  To a JW girl, that would be like waving a red flag to a bull.
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  PBS Documentary on Buddha - Anyone watch?

  by skeeter1 in

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  http://www.pbs.org/thebuddha/.

  anyone watch this documentary on buddha?

  i am only half way through it, and it's interesting.

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  I have enjoyed this discussion too.
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  "Spiritually Strong" JWs Are Actually Spiritually Weak

  by new light in

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  2. friends

  the more a person does in jw busy work, the weaker spirit they must actually have.

  many times, they are simply overcompensating or trying to fill.

  a void in themselves.

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  What took me out of the Borg was the need for spiritual fulfillment.

  I just wasn’t satisfied with glib answers and superficial people. The more I prayed for answers, the more I fell out of the religion.

  Good thread.
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  The Master spoke to me this morning. . .

  by Inkie in

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  this morning as i lay lying in bed i was listening to music on the radio station on my headset.

  when i do this, i do this so as not to disturb the wife while she is sleeping.

  only this morning, she had already risen and was downstairs getting ready to go to work and just about to walk out the door.

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  LOL @ Dark Side
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  It's spelled "Israel", not "Isreal"

  by gubberningbody in

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  jesus!.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dunning%e2%80%93kruger_effect.

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  Genuine Friends

  by ssn587 in

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  2. friends

  what is the wtbts concept of a genuine frined?

  i haven't ever found any in the jdubs, maybe some of you have.

  but was wondering what others think about the concept of a genuine frined in the jehovah witness organization?

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  That’s true, John Locke, you couldn’t organise anything without the elders sticking their noses in. And this was for events organised by, and for, adults. Yet we were treated like little kids!
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  Whats the weirdest thing a JW ever said to you?

  by chukky 594 in

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  2. experiences

  i remember a 'sister' coming up to me and telling me off for being on the atkins diet, as it was satanic and designed by satan.. chukky.

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  Weirdest one I got was from an elder

  "You're just depressed because you can't cope with life like normal people do"

  lol

  He was right.
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  ok, I give up!

  by dssynergy in

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  2. friends

  i have been testing the waters with a fade.

  waiting to see the reaction.

  my friends and family still talk to me, although i haven't been to meeting since november of last year.

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  Broken Promises

  Just read your other post where you listed everything else that’s happened to you this year – wow, you poor thing!!

  Hang in there. You are right when you say you don’t need any more judging or criticism. You need to be around people who love you for you – regardless.

  Don’t give the elders or your family any absolutes. Just say you need time. If they use the “you’re leaving Jehovah” line, tell them you are doing no such thing. It’s not for them to judge. Your r’ship with God is a personal thing which cannot and should not be judged by anyone else.
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  ok, I give up!

  by dssynergy in

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  i have been testing the waters with a fade.

  waiting to see the reaction.

  my friends and family still talk to me, although i haven't been to meeting since november of last year.

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  I moved towns to get away from the JWs, lol! If you are renting, you might consider moving to another area. That’s the only way you’ll be able to sneak in bf’s. Otherwise find a bf who doesn’t live in the area!

  Use the traveling for business excuse wherever you can, as they can’t stop you from doing your job (although they might try to guilt-trip you ie pioneering)!

  Sorry that you are having anxiety issues, but you can use that as an excuse, too. If you’re female they tend to shy away from giving you practical help (also cite “female problems” and they’ll go running, haha).

  All I can say is be patient. Let your family and friends get used to not seeing you at the meetings. In time, the elders will give up trying to encourage you. They’re as busy as anyone, and if someone isn’t responding to their efforts to “encourage” you, then they’ll move on to someone who will.