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  How would you answer: Archeology

  by sabastious in

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  i have noticed that the professional archeology community, in my opinion, likes to jump the gun.

  they seem to fill in a lot of historical holes with little actual evidence.

  not to say they don't fill an important role on this planet.. what is your general view of archeology and why?.

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  imo archaeology is very very important. The problem with ancient authors is that they tended to mix older fiction with present fact. So they will describe urban features from their own time which may be several hundred years later than the stories they rework to fit their time. Archaeology helps us to separate the present fact of the author from the more ancient story. We can then enjoy both - so thumbs up from me

  then of course you've got the TV programs that are trying to make everything relevant to today - bound to set our heads spinning
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  Hello

  by FirstLastName in

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  Curtains

  Hi

  congrats on leaving abusive relationships behind and on starting new wholesome ones
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  Has mind control become required for real progression today?

  by sabastious in

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  reading through combatting cult mind control has got me to thinking.... cult behaviours are found in an alarmingly high amount of groups.

  just start naming off large groups off the top of your head:.

  national football league.

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  Curtains

  Good topic sabastious. Its a life skill when you can recognise when there is persuasion going on. We have to learn to evaluate whether or not we really do want to go along with a particular course and then be assertive and say no as clearly as we can.
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  Ten Common Faults in Human Thoughts

  by purplesofa in

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  this list is a follow up to top 10 common faults in human thought.

  thanks for everyones comments and feedback; you have inspired this second list!

  it is amazing that with all these biases, people are able to actually have a rational thought every now and then.

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  thanks for sharing these features of human thought. I know that I am very heuristic (my new word for today) and If I am not mistaken I have come accross this many times on JWN.
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  One of my nephews passed away this evening

  by mimimimi in

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  he was 23 years old.

  he was depressed and took his own life.

  no one had any idea he was contemplating something like this.

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  I'm so sorry mimimimi
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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

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  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  Adding to my comment above and getting warmed up

  What I see going on here on JWD/JWN is a kind of social drama. Elements of the JW social drama figure prominently. So Farkel if you are told that you sometimes fulfill the role of GB member and if we go further and say GB members sometimes fulfill roles such as occupied by George Washington & Winston Churchill, then there is not such a great problem with being compared to GB members. In this sort of scenario I don't mind being cast in the role of nitwit I guess. But if you call me nitwit then I'm going to come out with my gun slinging like John Wayne in Bite the Bullet.
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  What if Jehovah's Witnesses had a football league? aka Jehovah Fitnesses

  by Joliette in

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  can't stop laughing at this video .

  http://www.youtube.com/user/truthbookblues#p/u/11/l9uyvrgv6iu.

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  Curtains

  - too funny
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  How much positive reinforcement do you need to function on JWD?

  by TMS in

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  suffice to say most of us appreciate favorable comments when we initiate a thread.

  even in our jw days, after an assembly part, student talk, public talk etc.

  the kind words of our brothers and sisters contributed to our self-esteem.

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  hey revolutionary rebel welcome. I was a little puzzled sometimes by grandma Jones's posts and did wonder if 2 different people were posting. Thanks for clearing that up. Great to have gradma and grandson on board. I always follow what grandma Jones says and she is full of wisdom. Its nice to see that you are a chip of the old block.

  As to the question in the title of this read - TMS my reply is: seeking positive reinforcement is healthy and I agree wholeheartedly with grandma's sentiments. (I have not read the window washer thread - do I need to read it first?)

  The fact that Jehovahs witnesses used postive reinforcment to such a great degree does not nullify its necessity. They were simply using something that is part of human desire and part of all life. An individual may come here seeking a lot of postive reinforcement - the fact that they stay for a time shows that they find what they want.

  edit: now I've have read the window washer thread and understand your point TMS. I find myself agreeing with yesidid and don'tplaceliterature's comments on that thread.

  Farkel I do enjoy your comments but you are not the GB - so get over it.
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  Understanding Christ's Sacrifice

  by tec in

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  i haven't always understood how christ could have carried our sins for us, and had them forgiven.

  i've sort of understood because that's what people say he did, but the ransom (in a legalistic adam/jesus way) never held weight for me.

  but something recently happened that allowed me to understand.

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  designs I've been there done that - so no problem, I may even agree with you on some things in another thread, peace and goodwill to you, bye bye
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  Understanding Christ's Sacrifice

  by tec in

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  i haven't always understood how christ could have carried our sins for us, and had them forgiven.

  i've sort of understood because that's what people say he did, but the ransom (in a legalistic adam/jesus way) never held weight for me.

  but something recently happened that allowed me to understand.

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  designs - I see ou have your mind made up and are not open to discussion so bye bye