Posts by Latte

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British JWs ignoring the GB.

by dmouse in

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when we have american jw relatives visit they are frequently shocked at the difference between how they live their lives and how jws over here live.

its almost as if we are from two different religions.. that divide seems to be getting wider.

i have noticed in the past two or three years a noticeable relaxation among british jws.

Latte

dmouse,

Where about's in the UK have you seen this?.......I'm packin' up and movin'....!!

Sounds just great!

Latte

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A matter of principle

by gibsite in

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i am the only member of my immediate and extended family that is not, nor ever has been, a jw.

when i was studying, some years ago, my circumstances were such that i was continully relocating.

each time i moved i started a new study with someone different.

Latte

Hi Gibsite,

Welcome to the board! It is a great place to get information and there is really quite a nice community of people here. I hope that you stick around

In view of your family relationship’s I think that you are wise to be anonymous. I say this as I am at present coming to terms with the fact that a very close, longstanding friend of mine is choosing to believe in this human organization, over TRUTH. I have said very little to her, but as she knows that I go on the ‘net’ She believes that I am listening to Apostate LIES. I am deeply hurt at this. I am also very angry that the society can poison peoples mind’s in this way.

I do believe that there should be absolutely nothing that any JW should not listen to regarding their own religion. They should always be in the position to refute any possible lies about their beliefs.

By the way, I am in the UK also. You my e-mail me privately if you wish.

Latte

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How to Disperse the UN Story

by indireneed in

as i always am when i turn to your discussion board.. after reading the unbelievable news about the bestiality practiced by the governing body, i have been looking for a way to break the news in my local area.

i would really like to have the newspaper to pick up the story so it could in turn provoke a discussion with my wife.. i was thinking an opinion / letter to the editor article might help in this respect, and so i wrote one up.

i am posting it here to see if anyone has any comments or suggestions.. the worship of the seemingly powerful.

Latte

Nic,

Yes, I'm missing the third article also.

Any pointer's guy's? What day was the third article published?

Many thank's

Latte

48

I Just got OLDER....burfday today :-)

by BoozeRunner in

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yikes!!!!

i think i'm an old man, lol.. definitely an excuse to have a few drinks toite.. boozy

Latte

Hey Boozerunner!

Have a great Birthday !

I shall have a Dark Rum and coke to help you celebrate...if you don't mind

Latte

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New Guardian Article

by Trilobite in

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here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/story/0,2763,574175,00.html

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Norm,

Sharp intake of breath.........!

quote:

14 Anointed Christians are like alien residents living in tents apart from this system of things. (1 Peter 2:11) 'Not even a plague draws near their tent.' Whether our hope is heavenly or earthly, we are no part of the world, and we are not infected by such spiritually deadly plagues as its immorality, materialism, false religion,and worship of "the wild beast" and its "image," Watchtower November 15, 2001. Page 19.

I had no idea that this was printed………..I am absolutely staggered……..!

Stephen Bates,

I thought that your article was just great.

I do believe that any religion that stifles freedom of speech, and breed's fear when one tries to question thing's.....is most unhealthy to say the least.

Thanks!

Latte

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Wonderful news! Thank you all!!

by freeman in

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friends

i want to thank so many of you for giving me the ammunition i needed to initiate actions that i hope will save at least one of my two children from the cult of the wtbts.

i have been able to undertake some positive actions in no small measure because of all you people here.

some of you may recall from earlier posts that two of my boys friends were dis-fellowed and that i went ballistic when my kids told me they were not allowed to talk to their best friends because the society says we cant.

Latte

Freeman,

....You did good. I am very happy for you and your son, and wish you every success with the rest of your family.

Latte (wiping her eye's)

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New Here...Am I Apostate???

by Sirona_Celtic in

im 25 years old and from the uk.

i havent attended the hall for a couple of years.

i looked into the jws online because i knew in my heart that the guilt they make you feel and the mass destruction they preach just isnt right.

Latte

Welcom Sirona !

I'm in the UK too!

It is sad, dealing with these people who seem so self righteous and judgemental. I wish you the strength to deal with it, if it does come to another meeting with the elders; getting another witness to sit in with you is a great idea.

E-mail me if you wish

Latte

14

Anyone here ever use a colon cleanser?

by Leander in

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friends

i've read an article or two where it speaks about the need to use a colon cleanser between 2-4 times a year.

so what i'm trying to do is find which is the best one to use.

any suggestions?

Latte

http://www.mdvventures.com/nsp.htm

The above is a link to the products which I use, I find them to be very good.

Just remember that the KH is place of worship, not somewhere to promote health!

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Is the UN 'scandal' the big one ?

by Simon in

looking at the stats, there are well over 14,000 views of the thread about the un.

the next 'most read' thread is around 9,500 so it is clearly a burning issue.. i wonder if the involvement with the un is the biggest threat to the wts?.

they are getting badly burnt because of their covering up child abuse and www.silentlambs.org is doing a great job of raising the profile of this but even so, i can see the 'mental defense mechanism' of many jws excusing this as 'individuals imperfection'.. they cannot excuse the gb getting in bed with the un.

Latte

TheOldHippie,

I don’t have the time at the moment for a full blown answer, but I personally feel that everyone would do well to follow the information in one of last year’s Awake article’s re: propaganda. It exhorts everyone to question EVERYTHING.
(entitled. Should you believe everything you hear? I think)

Funny though don’t you think, that if you apply that in your life…………you risk being labelled a liar.

Gotta go

Latte

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Is the UN 'scandal' the big one ?

by Simon in

looking at the stats, there are well over 14,000 views of the thread about the un.

the next 'most read' thread is around 9,500 so it is clearly a burning issue.. i wonder if the involvement with the un is the biggest threat to the wts?.

they are getting badly burnt because of their covering up child abuse and www.silentlambs.org is doing a great job of raising the profile of this but even so, i can see the 'mental defense mechanism' of many jws excusing this as 'individuals imperfection'.. they cannot excuse the gb getting in bed with the un.

Latte

Room 215,

You were very brave taking that to the group.....I would of loved to of been a fly on the wall! LOL

I was just wondering whether or not to share this news with an elder who I have to go a see in a minute..........guess I already know just what he will say! I have the newspaper ready (hehehe)

Care to share where about's you are in the uk?

You could alway's e-mail me.

Latte