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Article: It's Time to Outlaw Extreme Shunning in Modern Society

by AndersonsInfo in

http://gilmermirror.com/bookmark/23272594/article-extreme%20shunning#.ufwjurllscm.facebook.

extreme shunningthe gilmer mirror.

its time to outlaw extreme shunning in modern society by: richard e. kelly .

Quarterback

This subject is a bit interesting, and confusing. Are we not agreeing to what we see happening as a hindrance to human rights through the practice of Shunning? I don't care about the Scientologists, Quakers, Adventists etc. I care about some family members who are affected by a bullying tactic. I still want the JW's to have the religious right, but not Hatred rights. Just like any Nation has a right to rule their country, but, this does not allow the practice of prejudice,and mental abuse. What is a Human Rights principle? Has mankind mastered the quality of kindness that we should stop fighting for it right now. Lately, we find the WT, Catholics taken a passive approach towards Homosexuality. The message is love the person, but not the practice, Don't become Homo phobic. But, for someone that no longer wants to beleive the same as they used to believe he/she is Mentally ill?

The WT is broken on this matter. Any attention or public announcement to this violation of Human rights should be addressed.

Good job, Barb

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Baffling comment by my JW parents about non-witness funeral

by joyfulfader in

my parents attended the funeral of an elderly family member today.

being out of state i was unable to attend.

i asked how it went and was told that "worldly" people don't care enough about anyone to mention anything personal.

Quarterback

The recent JW funeral talks are starting to get better, I'd have to admit. The older ones that I've heard seemed to be an exploitation of the moment to give a preaching message.

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Normal family affections and dealings?

by Marvin Shilmer in

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normal family affections and dealings?.

today i added a new article to my blog.

it helps readers explore and better understand the world of watchtower and what it considers normal.

Quarterback

The speaker at the DC that I attended toned down the message, although it was still bad. It's so unjust towards those who live such moral lives, but, because they will openly express that they don't want to agree with some, not all of the teachings of the GB.

What is the harm done?

Hiding behind the concept that this is the devine will, is irreprehensible. It goes to show you to what length they will go to get their way in their war against freedom of thouht.

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 07-28-2013 WT Study (PARENTS)

by blondie in

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consequently, parents.

6 some parents have been able to.

and parents?.

Quarterback

Good job, Blondie

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Yet another JW child abuse cover-up in the UK news...

by cedars in

bradford pedophile massimo capazzo was disfellowshipped for grooming and abusing two young boys, but the elders never told the police.. he was only prosecuted after turning himself in.. not surprisingly, both victims now need professional help and wrestle with "feelings of worthlessness and guilt.".

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/10575701.bradford_paedophile_jailed_for_abuse_of_boys/.

cedars.

Quarterback

I feel so bad for those boys who have to carry this bad memory for the rest of their lives.

I wonder if this fella was serving in any servant capacity, while this was being done?

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In 12 Lines or Less: GIVE US YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY POETICALLY

by Terry in

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autobiography.

forever began at the day of my birth, but, it turns out that it was a lie,.

i am who i am when nobody's watching, then nothing is there to deny.. .

Quarterback

In 1954

My mother answered that knock on the door

They told her not to fear Hell fire, no more.

My mom was told that she could ask the clergy any question

That she did, but, the clergy, just told her she was heading towards, damnation.

Now, years have past, and questions of my own have surfaced

We are not to question ourselves

Just trust those books on our shelves

Well, poetry wasn't my strong assets.

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Who really is to blame for the marriage breakdowns?

by Quarterback in

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another young couple has bit the dust, in our congregation.

that's close to 20.. we'll probably hear a special needs talk, and of course the couple will be counselled to get back together, and they are not scripturally free to marry.. comments will be made that it's is the fault of the younger ones, today.

apparently younger ones are selfish, but, are they?.

Quarterback

Yes, S&R, you're right. we do hope that it never happens to us. It really, is frustration to see the WT try to fix something that is broken in the case where two have already called it, quits. I can understand going and receiving some marriage counselling, but, sometimes these counsellors would decide in favor of a separation. It's not a decision that should be made litely.

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Experience regarding Elders being spirit appointed

by Comatose in

i was told recently about a situation where an elder did not get recommended to serve upon moving to a new hall.

i think he left for a job.

but, something internal politics happened in the old hall and he was not recommended.

Quarterback

The appt is made by the body of Elders, and endorsed by the CO. If the question was asked," if some would be offended if this brother was reappointed", then, this brother must have some history that is negative. That question rarely comes up for the appointment of servants.

Spirit appointed, means in this case that the body of Elders have prayed over the matter, asking for HS to enable them in making this decision.

I am familiar of two cases where new Elders moved into our congregation with some baggage from the cong that they came from, and the new BOE are still waiting, and it still has been over two yrs, waiting. The congregation are tottally confused, and are blaming the BOE about how strict they are, but, they are unaware of the problems.

When the appt is sent to the Soc, the Soc rubber stamps the page, and sends it back with a Yay, or Nay. If it is sent back with a Nay, it ususually is because the FS hrs do not meet the average standard. The soc. are giving the average hrs of the appt's on that report.

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The Cross and Crown

by TD in

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http://www.daughtersofisabella.org/main.asp .

http://www.delawarestmary.org/virtual-tour/stained-glass-medallions.

http://www.slkschool.com/aboutslk.php.

Quarterback

I'll put my two cents here as well.

Not to long ago, the Toronto Star wrote an article about ...Not too sure about his name...Gunther Samuelson(Maybe). Anyways , he was a history professor, and he had proven that the death of Jesus didn't occur on the cross. I think that we may have started a thread about that some time, ago.

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Who really is to blame for the marriage breakdowns?

by Quarterback in

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another young couple has bit the dust, in our congregation.

that's close to 20.. we'll probably hear a special needs talk, and of course the couple will be counselled to get back together, and they are not scripturally free to marry.. comments will be made that it's is the fault of the younger ones, today.

apparently younger ones are selfish, but, are they?.

Quarterback

Er...thanks, friends. For your comments. It got side tracked abit, but the topic is back on tract.

We did have some failed marriages that I witnessed in the 70's. I think that those were cases of the couples not really knowing who the other person was. The society didn't recommend long engagements, back then.

Your comment about compromise and forgiveness is well taken, Lois.