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  Shunning and who does it?

  by Giordano in

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  only the most gross and controlling religions shun...... it's a tool for coercing someone to shut up and go along or lose contact with friends and family.. they often don't know why they have to shun a family member or a friend just that they are compelled to do so or suffer the same punishment.......... that's a criminal act by the way........ it's coercion.

  coercion means you are being forced to act in a certain way where you would normally not be inclined to act in that manner.. "family estrangement is the norm in jehovah's witness families.

  every jehovah's witness suffers from shunning - either you're being shunned, or you have to shun.

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  Only the most gross and controlling religions shun...... it's a tool for coercing someone to shut up and go along or lose contact with friends and family.

  They often don't know why they have to shun a family member or a friend just that they are compelled to do so or suffer the same punishment.......... that's a criminal act by the way........ it's coercion. Coercion means you are being forced to act in a certain way where you would normally not be inclined to act in that manner.

  "Family estrangement is the norm in Jehovah's Witness families. Every Jehovah's Witness suffers from shunning - either you're being shunned, or you have to shun. We learned to shun each other and that broke us.Sep 11, 2019"

  The Church of Scientology,

  The Church of Scientology?? that's a mighty powerful bunch of fine Christians except they aren't Christians.

  "The practice of shunning in Scientology is termed disconnection. Members can disconnect from any person they already know, including existing family members. "

  The Amish with their eight grade education. The telephone on a post a half acre away from their home. The folks who can do good construction but have to borrow electric outlets from the properties they are working on to recharge their power tools.

  Who else?

  Disfellowshipping is not the most radical practice out there, Colorado College professor David Weddle said. Some ultra-orthodox Jewish congregations, for example, go so far as to hold funerals for former members who decide to marry outside the religion.

  And in some extremist Islamic groups around the world, apostasy (renunciation of faith) is considered punishable by death.
  – Source: Karen McGowan, Many Religions Remove Members, The Register Guard, March 2, 2003

  Is it fear that allows decent people to be shunned?

  What about not believing a so called Truth? 1975? If you spoke out against this doctrine you would still be DF or DA.

  
  No blood except you can have all the blood fractions you might need.

  The brother caught smoking banned for life. Not the brother who is a glutton or drinks a lot or even a child molester.

  Why being a JW is both dangerous and dumb.

  
  
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  The last part of the last days 1967

  by Fadeaway1962 in

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  ts lett just repeated from this watchtower.

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  Looked at one way it's a sick religion.

  Looked at another way it's still a sick religion.

  It is a death cult. Billions need to die so a couple of million JW's get to live in a paradise earth?

  Has anybody found an honest to god reference of a "Paradise Earth in the bible"?
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  Flu Vaccine Now REQUIRED For All Students Going To School In Massachusetts

  by minimus in

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  this is a requirement now in massachusetts.

  children must get a flu shot by december 31. some allowances are made for religious reasons and health reasons.. personally, i don’t agree with the government making this mandatory.. what is your opinion?

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  Minimus: "If you want to wear a mask while driving alone, do it just don’t compel me to do it. If you want to wash your face and hands every 15 minutes, go for it but don’t make me do it. As was mentioned earlier, it’s your body. You want to eat a McDonald’s burger, that’s your business. Don’t tell me I can’t have one. If I want to drink a soda or whole cow milk, it’s my decision not yours!!!"

  No one is telling you to wear a mask in your empty car nor wash your hands every 15 minutes. No one can prevent you from doing dumb things like not washing or sanatizing your hands if you have been in contact with people or situations that call for some restraint.

  You want to eat a Mc D's Burger? Eat one for god's sake! They are open for business aren't they......so what's your issue?

  Listening to you have a meltdown and sharing goofy shit is not pleasant. Take a break...... we can get along without your attitude....just fine.
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  Why you Should wear a mask.

  by Giordano in

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  from health and science in the week august 14, 2020. page 21.

  "scientists know that face masks can prevent infected people from spreading the corona-virus to others.

  now research suggests that masks can also protect uninfected wearers, by reducing the risk they'll get seriously ill from the virus--or even catch it in the first place.. virologists suspect that people wearing face coverings inhale fewer airborne viral particles, making it easier for their immune system to fight and defeat the intruders.. in one seafood plant in oregon where masked were widely used, 90% of all cases were asymptomatic.. likewise, the asymptomatic rate was above 80 percent on a cruise ship where passengers were issued masks.".

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  From Health and Science in The Week August 14, 2020. Page 21

  "Scientists know that face masks can prevent infected people from spreading the corona-virus to others. Now research suggests that masks can also protect uninfected wearers, by reducing the risk they'll get seriously ill from the virus--or even catch it in the first place.

  Virologists suspect that people wearing face coverings inhale fewer airborne viral particles, making it easier for their immune system to fight and defeat the intruders.

  In one seafood plant in Oregon where masked were widely used, 90% of all cases were asymptomatic.

  Likewise, the asymptomatic rate was above 80 percent on a cruise ship where passengers were issued masks."

  A face covering can help hinder the virus from infecting you.
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  Flu Vaccine Now REQUIRED For All Students Going To School In Massachusetts

  by minimus in

  1. jw
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  this is a requirement now in massachusetts.

  children must get a flu shot by december 31. some allowances are made for religious reasons and health reasons.. personally, i don’t agree with the government making this mandatory.. what is your opinion?

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  Why do some people get the flu after receiving a flu shot?

  • It is possible to get the flu even if you receive a dose of flu vaccine. Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness between 40% and 60%.
  • Sometimes people are already exposed to flu virus before getting a flu shot.
  • It may take a couple of weeks for a dose of flu vaccine to protect against the virus. Get your flu shot as soon as it is available.
  • Some children require two doses of flu vaccine for protection against flu virus.

  While it’s possible to get sick with the flu even after getting a flu shot, you can not get a flu infection from a flu vaccine. Some people may feel ill or have a reaction after a dose of flu vaccine, but this reaction is not a case of the flu.

  Vaccinating against the flu provides several benefits:
  

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  • It decreases the risk that you will get sick from the flu. Getting a flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the flu.
  • Getting flu vaccine reduces the severity of flu symptoms if you do get sick.
  • Flu vaccination reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from the flu.
  • It helps prevent the spread of flu virus, keeping your family and community safe from the flu.

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that flu vaccination prevented an estimated 7.1 million flu illnesses, 3.7 million flu-related medical visits, 109,000 flu-related hospitalizations, and 8,000 flu-related deaths in the 2017-2018 flu season.
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  Tonight's Meeting

  by Studyover in

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  during tonight's meeting the brother seemed to read out something along the lines of "you may be helping a poor sister who you think may be struggling, but in turn that sister may be getting financial assistance from the government.

  it is always best to stick to jehovah's arrangement in these matters so that help can get to those who most need it, including the worldwide work".

  i think it may have been an article about social media platforms initially and how they should be avoided and then this was mentioned.

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  Good Scotch? Head over to Bethel! The GB drinks only premium single malt.
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  Received a letter from a JW today.

  by smiddy3 in

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  it started off as "dear friend ,as one of your neighbours" , however the postmark on the letter was from 2 townships away ?

  a good twenty minute car drive away .a minor point i know.

  it goes on about how she is concerned about the effects that current events are having on the welfare of the community and the corona-virus has prevented her from discussing the issues personally with me.. she then goes on to state and quote jeremiah 29:11 and then goes on to say "for more information about this promise and other questions like :.

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  jwfacts makes an excellent point. She lives in a community and she needs to respect the needs of her local community and lend a helping hand if she can.
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  What Is The Position Of Witnesses For People Who Are Inactive And Don’t Want To Be Bothered By Anyone?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i used to have some close friends simply pay me a friendly visit or call to see how i was doing.. i am curious as to whether or not the society instructed witnesses to no longer check on inactive ones and treat them as marked or disfellowshipped..

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  I would also add that the rules for shunning are a form of coercion to keep other JW's away from any sort of contact with DF or DA members who left for any reason........... in particular those who wanted freedom from this desperate, mistaken and nasty religion.

  Keep the sheep separated and demonstrate how they in turn would be treated by their family and friends.....if they strayed.
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  So What Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Do Now?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  they don’t go to conventions .

  they don’t go to assemblies.

  they don’t go to meetings.

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  In my opinion it's collapsing. Only the diehards will cling to these stupid beliefs, older people who gave up clear reasoning, education, science and abandoned close family members who dropped out. Which is how a JW shows their family love. Will still stick.

  Everyone else is leaving. Making new plans looking into at home college or business options.

  Many have lost their Kingdom Halls......... Halls that they helped build and financially gave generously to keeping the building in tact, What was once a proud KH is now a drive by liquor store or dry cleaners.

  What does it feel like to drive past our old KH that we were married in or brought our children to and it's been turned into a 7/11?

  The Society lives in good substantial (Head Quarters and or Branch buildings) that provide for all of their needs.

  Their older followers are working two jobs to make a living cause they were discouraged from getting higher education. Those who are let go from headquarters or the Branch may not be eligible for Medicare or Social Security.

  When did we realize we were taking advice from Elders who were for the most part under educated tools?

  This is the problem people are coming to understand. Being a JW is a mistake. It could cost you your life.You have a made up god who shows no real interest in the JW's. He was invented by Russell and brought all of the traits of the 19th century.

  Let me explain it to you this way: The JW Hospital Liaison Committee who visits you in the hospital to warn you about not accepting a blood transfusion are the same guys two days later who are outside washing the hospital windows.

  This is as true as I can make it.
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  What defines a "Woman of Color" in Today's World?

  by RubaDub in

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  we hear daily "a woman or color".

  one person here mentioned that nikki haley (parents are from india) is a woman of color.. what defines "woman of color?

  " is there some scan gun that they put point at your head and defines the pigmentation?.

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  Totenkopt your a Russian Bot.

  ....TD........ If Greta Thunberg ( a 16 year old makes you afraid) and this is the best attack you can come up with........ your a punk too....... I don't deal with punks. It's just more human crap floating in a toilet bowl that needs to be flushed away.