Posts by ABibleStudent

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Where the need is greater: TTATT in Spanish

by Londo111 in

it seems most of the us growth is in spanish-speaking territory, and of course, there is growth in the nations where spanish is the predominant language.

most sites oriented around ttatt, are english-speaking.

there seems then to be a great need for translators...for instance, imagine if there was a spanish version of www.jwfacts.com.. unfortunately, i dont speak this language.

ABibleStudent

Hi ILoveTTATT, Have you tried using www.freetranslation.com? I was just curious if it translates better than Google translate.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Just sent letter to my parents that I no longer want to be a JW

by ?evrything in

jw
friends

i was a born in.

both parents are uber dubs and mother has been depressed lately.

so i m super nervous.

ABibleStudent

Black Sheep - You don't have to throw the whole trash can at them. I reckon it's better to do a thorough job on one subject than a half pie job on several. Pick one that undermines selection as God's channel as that is the sand the whole castle is built on.

Hi ?evrything, DITTO what Black Sheep said. Whle I was studying with a brother at the insistance of a former friend who is a "Spiritually Strong" (non-thinking) JW, I was able to prove that the Blood doctrine could not be justified with the Bible because the brother switched to trying to prove that the Bible states that God works through an organization. Back then I did not know how to handle that switching of topics. Now I know better and I feel I know how to disprove that Jesus Christ would want an organization to represent God.

How would your parents respond to you if you asked them, "I love you more than I love the WTBTS. What would I have to show/prove to you to love me more than the WTBTS so that you do not shun me?" Life is too short to talk about the WTBTS.

Best of wishes helping your parents to critically think for themselves.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Where the need is greater: TTATT in Spanish

by Londo111 in

it seems most of the us growth is in spanish-speaking territory, and of course, there is growth in the nations where spanish is the predominant language.

most sites oriented around ttatt, are english-speaking.

there seems then to be a great need for translators...for instance, imagine if there was a spanish version of www.jwfacts.com.. unfortunately, i dont speak this language.

ABibleStudent

To help reduce the translation work-load, I would recommend using Google translate or http://www.freetranslation.com/ to initially translate webpages from JWfacts and then have native Spanish speaking translators edit the final copy.

As far as handling English quotes, IMHO I would reference the English quotes, provide a Spanish translation, and include a comment on webpages to ask for images of WTBTS Spanish magazines to update webpages in the future.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Teach your Child how to think!--and what ive learned this far!

by DS211 in

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i am reading "teach your child how to think" by edward de bono.

right now im learning about attributes of a good thinker.

throughout oart 1 of the book it states that critical thinking and just learning information is not enough.

ABibleStudent

Hi DS211, IMHO critiical thinking means to do your own independent research, think for yourself, and come to your own conclusions/decisions. What I like and is good for me, may not be good for everyone else. A little skepticism is a good thing. Children/adults should be encourage to do independent research, embrace change when there is a positive benefit for them and not just to change, and to be a little skeptical when other people try to influence a person to believe as they do.

To be a JW means to not critically think for yourself and to do what the leaders say even if it is not in ones best interest. If you are having troubles making time-sensitive decisions (i.e., cooking, going to a movie), is it possible to ask yourself what is the worse thing that can happen to you? As a JW, the worst thing was being shunned/marked. Since you are no longer a JW, the worst thing is you may not like your decision, but there are no long-term consequences.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Just sent letter to my parents that I no longer want to be a JW

by ?evrything in

jw
friends

i was a born in.

both parents are uber dubs and mother has been depressed lately.

so i m super nervous.

ABibleStudent

Hi ?evrything, What have you done to overcome their BITE control programming? Best of wishes that your family will love you more than the WTBTS.

Please write about your parents reaction, so that others can learn from your experience.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

50

Is my mind still controlled???.....Is yours????

by KateWild in

we are all set for a lovely xmas week and nice holiday, but this image is indellably printed in my brain and i cannot erase it.. .

it's from the bible teach book, chapter 16 para 11. i did that many bible studies and trained them how we need to make a stand for true worship and not ever return to pagan practices.. so now over this season of good will, and fun i have a literal bitter taste.. are you having flash backs?

how can we remove these images from our brain?

ABibleStudent

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year KateWild! The fact that you ask yourself the question means that you are well along your way to healing. Fill your life with happy new memories to overcome those unhappy old memories.

I also belive that Steve Hassan mentions in CCMC about recovering from cult phobias by re-living memories with your new feelings. If you feared Christmas as a child, remember those moments and feel how much happier you would have been if you could have celebrated them.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Need Advice about Grandparents/Blood Doctrine

by SnailsPace2 in

my in-laws are taking my little boy to a different state for small trip and the want me to create a document stating they are allowed to take him over state lines.

which is fine.

my husband would like for me to construct the document and include information concerning medical decisions and that they are only to be made after contacting the parents.

ABibleStudent

Hi SnailsPace2, Why do your in-laws feel they need this document? Can they specifically say what law requries them to have such a document? I do not know of any U.S.A. laws that require such a document.

If you do give them a written document, just list all your phone numbers including mobile numbers and email addresses for the doctors to contact you.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

21

introduction

by monis in

i am 39 years old.

i converted to the jws when i was in middle school due to a witness in school and my family having issues at that time.

i found instant friends and family at the kh.

ABibleStudent

Welcome monis , If you haven't read Steve Hassan's books (i.e., "Combatting Cult Mind Control", "Releasing the Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves", and (his latest book) "Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults and Beliefs"0, visiting his website www.freedomofmind.com, or watching his FREE videos on his website, do it now to help your husband to critically think for himself and not get drawn back to the WTBTS because of WTBTS induced phobias. The WTBTS's BITE control techniques are very powerful. If you do not have the time now, at least watch the following videos by Steve Hassan: Strategic Interactive Approach explained 2003 (1:23:23) and Roberto di Stefano, Ex Jehovah's Witness Elder interview - July 2013 (18:22).

If you do not feel comfortable planting seeds of doubts in your husband, at least plan fun outings with your husband so that he can meet more non-JWs who he shares common interests and encourage your children to make friends with non-JWs with parents who you share common interests.

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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But they are only 8 imperfect men!!!

by notsurewheretogo in

i'm fed up of my still-in wife using this excuse that they can utter wrong beliefs and doctrines.. .

the fact that there are imperfect humans involved in the organisation is very much irrelevant.. .

we all accept, including jdubs, that these men are just men who may think and say wrong things like the rest of us as they go about their own lives.

ABibleStudent

Hi notsurewheretogo, I hope that you keep on venting on JWN so that your wife does start to think that you do not believe in the WTBTS.

Have you thought of asking your wife in a round-about-way what she would do if she was a member of th GB? How would your wife respond to you saying that a non-JW asked you why follow 8 imperfect men when you are imperfect and can make equally good and bad decisions since God gave you the Holy Spirit after Christ's resurrection? Isn't she just as imperfect as the GB members?

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert

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Saludos!!! Desde una asamblea de circuito....

by juanvazquez88 in

from monterrey, mexico..... status: ready to vomit in any moment, i cant listen another man saying: "were are imperfec, but were best that the outsiders".

.

ABibleStudent

Hi juanvazquez88, ILoveTTATT, and monis, If you are native Spanish speakers and have some spare time, have you thought of suggesting to Simon about experimenting with adding a Spanish language forum to JWN? How about Personal Experiences, WTBTS doctrines, and WTBTS scandals & coverups?

Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

Robert