I just wanted to say that I think the JW idea of love has the largest part of it invested in discipline. They shun and are ok with beating children because severe discipline is a more important physical way in which they demonstrate "love" - Compassion takes the back seat. Of course this makes sense to me since the entire cult is orientated around unquestioning loyalty and discipline - even if the discipline itself is as hollow as the "love" is. They have always relied on discipline rather than demonstrating compassion or empathy to keep people in the cult.
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The right to shun - wrong?
by Simon inmany people are understandably upset and angry at the notion that jws have the right to shun people.
it seems such an obvious "no brainer" cruel and inhuman thing to do - it must be wrong ... surely?.
of course we look at things from the perspective of those hurt and harmed by shunning.
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Religious Tourism in Zimbabwe: A multi-billion $ Industry
by OrphanCrow inhttp://www.herald.co.zw/lets-embrace-our-local-prophets-mzembi/.
let's embrace our local prophets; mzembisamantha chigogo herald correspondenttourism and hospitality industry minister walter mzembi has urged zimbabweans to honour their prophets instead of flying to countries as far afield as nigeria and ghana to look for salvation.speaking during celebrations to mark the world tourism day in harare last friday, minister mzembi said honouring local prophets would help attract tourists and boost revenue generation.we should put our faith in local prophets instead of having fellow zimbabweans flooding countries like nigeria, ghana and south africa for spiritual confrontations, he said.minister mzembi said the tourism sector required initiatives that attracted more people to visit the country.we should embrace our local prophets to promote their international mileage so they can easily attract more delegates into the country.
let them come to fill our hotels by visiting local prophets than us going to them.
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As I said before OC, quite ironic how Mugabe's government has done a 360 in the country's desperation for income considering how he actively hunted down the religious - particularly JWs - during the 70's, 80's and early 90's.
The lack of education, access to the internet and ignorance in third world countries make for fertile recruitment grounds.
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Super JW Cart
by M*A*S*H ini have a confession to make.
a strange urge is building in my brain... each time i see a jw literature cart on the street it builds.
it is becoming a stronger and stronger thought in my mind.
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Rebel8:
You had me laughing with your suggestions. Thanks!
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Do you have J-dar?
by JWdaughter intoday at work i had an interesting set of co workers.
one was telling us about her side job selling sex toys(also a l&d nurse).
the other one, very beautiful, intelligent woman told us of her 2 kids.
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Introducing...ME
by Heartsafire inlong time lurker here.
i'm a fifth gen born-in baptized jw.
to say i've been struggling with doubts is an understatement.
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Loved your intro. As you've no doubt read there are heaps of members on this forum in an identicle situation to you, many of whom have successfully solved their issues. I'm sure the advice is going to be honest and extremely helpful as it always is. Welcome! -
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Does Anyone Still Believe in God?
by LaurenM indo any of you ex-jw's still believe in god?
even with the new rebranding/softening of this religion, i still don't see how people can believe in him.
the god of the old testimate is an angry murderer who approved rapes and slavery and killed thousands of men, women and children.
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prologos:
how would a foul-mouthed commentator even matter, barely discernable if standing at the end of the lawn?It would matter as much as your constant self indulgent bullshit and my garbage blabber.
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Jws are judgmental
by Ghiagirl inits funny how different i look at things now.
i look back at myself when i was going to meetings and remember being so judgmental.
maybe it was just me but peoples views and opinions really rubbed off on me.
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I know I Was seriously judgemental. At an early age I judged all JWs as being racists bastards. Later I judged them as being cowardly, lying, decietful peices of shit. -
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Cult or Religion
by Richard C B inwhat is a cult and what is a religion?
its open to debate.
who has the authority to say for certain what is a cult and what is a religion?
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Ways to raise an eyebrow or two with bro/sis perfect!
by Truthexplorer injusmy wife and i were out in the ministry today and she was expressing her annoyance at brother perfectionist in our hall and how he is beginning to annoy her as nit picks over everything that the more liberal witnesses view as ok. so we were having some fun about what we could say to him that would really raise his eye brows.
she then suggested i say ' hey brother perfect, you'll never guess what happened to me.
i was sitting on the toilet when to my shock and horror, there was no toilet paper left.
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Truthexplorer:
You'll love it.I have a cousin in Parramatta, NSW and have friends in Adelaide and Perth. I've spent some time there from east coast to west coast. I love Aussies and the country.
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Ways to raise an eyebrow or two with bro/sis perfect!
by Truthexplorer injusmy wife and i were out in the ministry today and she was expressing her annoyance at brother perfectionist in our hall and how he is beginning to annoy her as nit picks over everything that the more liberal witnesses view as ok. so we were having some fun about what we could say to him that would really raise his eye brows.
she then suggested i say ' hey brother perfect, you'll never guess what happened to me.
i was sitting on the toilet when to my shock and horror, there was no toilet paper left.
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Love it! You an Aussie by any chance (despite referring to it as a toilet and not a dunnie)?