Topics Started by Retrovirus

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Are JW's coached to be vague?
by InterestedOne in
1. jw
2. friends
i recently emailed my jw friend a couple of questions about jw beliefs, and she gave a generic, vague response that did not answer my questions.

are jw's coached to answer in vague terms?.

i have been attending the tm "school," and although i see the "demonstrations" teaching jw's to give misleading opening lines at the door and canned answers to questions, my friend's response was not exactly canned.
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Hello Everyone
by Retrovirus in
1. jw
2. friends
i have lurked for a few weeks, and gathered that a bit of background is expected; understandably.

i'm from a reasonably dysfunctional family, and my brother married a really nice lady who was "studying" with the jws.

over the years i saw this independent, funny lady change.
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Debunking the Watchtower - Slam Dunks and Solid Arguments
by Nickolas in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
there's a wide cross section of thinkers on this board, representing christian belief and non-belief and points in between, the agnostics.

there is most definitely a minority, mostly silent, of devoted jehovah's witnesses present, too, but their contribution to the dialogue and dynamic of the board is minimal.

that small minority aside, it can be said the people who venture into here to communicate with one another share a common paradigm, and that is the watchtower is built on a foundation of clay.
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Hello..this is my story..
by Lozhasleft in
1. jw
2. friends
i'm pleased to have found this site...i've browsed a little ...read quite a lot and gasped at some stories, giggled at the one liners and nodded in recognition of others' strong opinions and can relate to a great deal.. i'll try and keep my intro as brief as possible for anyone kind enough to listen.. i got involved with the witnesses in the late 70's in the uk.

i was in my early 20s and had had a love and fascination for the bible since my difficult childhood.

i soon brought my life into 'line' although it took a long time for me to pack up the smoking which didnt go down well in those days when 6 months of study should have been enough and if you hadnt cracked it then it was suggested that you were some kind of loser.... i reared my 4 children in the 'truth' as well as i could but i cant claim that we were a 'strong' family in their terms...just muddled along really..my husband at the time was a very difficult and abusive man and home life wasnt easy for any of us with his anger, jealousy and violence.
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Just worn out
by EmptyInside in
1. jw
2. friends
i thought it best i stay a lurker.

it's just right now, i'm going through some doubts and just plain discouraged.

sometimes, trying to do everything just wears me out, and i feel like i'm suffocating.
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My JW Life... (LONG)
by silent in
1. jw
2. friends
i never, ever thought i would ever be posting on a board such as this but here i am.

i've been reading the boards for several months and despite my initial conscience twinges, i couldn't help but follow a logical thought process on many issues that were causing me grief.

over this past week, due to the things i've read on here, i've had a massive cloud lift from me and i'm starting to feel joy and love in my heart that i've *never* felt before.
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45 JW Rules/Teachings that "go beyond" writings of the Bible
by oompa in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
(1 corinthians 4:6) .

.that in our case you may learn the [rule]: do not go beyond the things that are written,.

.. 45 jw rules/teaching that "go beyond the things that are written" in the bible.
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WT KINGDOM FARM SOLD $$$$$
by DannyHaszard in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
http://www.lansingstar.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2454&itemid=66.

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AlanF Interview with Creation Book author Harry Peloyan 1997
by besty in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this has possibly been posted before (i hadn't seen it) - i found it a fascinating read - well done alanf for fronting it up..... it can also be found online at http://www.reexamine.org/wtobserver/apps/pbcs.dll/article86c8.html?aid=/20040309/history/204007.

interview with a watchtower society author on wednesday, 27 august 1997, i met with harry peloyan for about 1 1/2 hours in the lobby of the 25 columbia heights bethel office in brooklyn, new york.

my purpose was to discuss problems with the creation book with him, since he is its main author.
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Newbies Introduce yourselves!
by Sparkplug in
1. jw
2. friends
ok, i have been in and out of here lately due to schedules.

each time i log in there is a new member on the board.

when i go to see who they are...usually there is nothing and everyone is doing great and jumping right into conversation...but i for one would like to know your stories...anyone care to share or just introduce themselves to everyone?.