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  Big Concepts That JWs Won't Even Allow Themselves To Consider

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  because of the belief that the bible is quite literally the word god jws must shut out many logical concepts and theories.

  it's not just evolution although that is a large one.

  i know when i was in there were certain concepts that made sense to me but i would try not to think about them too much.

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  One "big concept" that overturned everything I knew as a JW:

  The question, "How do I know what I know?"
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  More Inspiring Young Awakenings

  by freemindfade in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i just found these vidoes on youtube, maybe you have seen them already, but i thought i would share.

  these canadian kids for me are courageous and inspiring.

  more excellent public examples of non vitrial apostate awakening.

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  breakfast of champions

  Cute couple and I am so happy for them. I think they nailed it as far as getting your significant other to know TTATT. Trust and love is what it's all about.

  Remind me very much of a young couple my wife and I are friends with.
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  The Jehovah's Witnesses, the Royal Commission and the Catholic Church

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  a catholic forum has a discussion thread: "jehovah witness now appear with the royal commission".. i have made the comment before that dr. applewhite's appearance in support of the jws is not surprising if you consider that the royal commissions' findings will impact the structure of the cathoilc church as well.

  the catholic church has a vested interest in the jws' hearing - if the jws are forced to change their organizational structure, so will the catholics.. the following post is an excellent discussion on the similarities and differences between the catholic church and the jws structure.

  http://www.catholica.com.au/forum/index.php?id=174461.

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  breakfast of champions

  Checking out your link to the Catholic forum. . . . Extremely interesting!
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  Labeling one self "Atheist" is Unscientific

  by LAWHFol in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have not meet all atheists, and it would be foolish for me to assume that all atheists, share the same prototypical view points.

  i am inclined to feel that this classifies the views of a large percentage of atheists.

  "atheism is, in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities.

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  breakfast of champions

  I am not agnostic I am an atheist. Agnostics just need to think it through a bit more. -COFTY

  
  
  I somewhat disagree with COFTY here (or perhaps I disagree with the common conception of what an atheistic or agnostic person is).

  
  I think agnosticism and atheism are two entirely different things.

  
  Agnosticism has to do with knowledge, i.e. "How do I know (whatever)?"

  
  Atheism has to do with non-belief, i.e. "I do not believe in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Donald Trump or Harry Potter."

  
  I am solidly atheist. I do not believe in God. I have no doubt that there is no god. I am not waiting for him to tap me on the shoulder.

  However, I do believe that a measure of intellectual agnosticism is neccesary (at least for me) for a healthy mental life. I think it is important to ask myself the question, "How do I know what I know?"
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  Labeling one self "Atheist" is Unscientific

  by LAWHFol in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have not meet all atheists, and it would be foolish for me to assume that all atheists, share the same prototypical view points.

  i am inclined to feel that this classifies the views of a large percentage of atheists.

  "atheism is, in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities.

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  breakfast of champions

  I am also labeling myself:

  POTATO2015.RE.INCROYABLE.KARLMARX.BANANA.UNCLEFESTER

  Best,

  BOC
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  Labeling one self "Atheist" is Unscientific

  by LAWHFol in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have not meet all atheists, and it would be foolish for me to assume that all atheists, share the same prototypical view points.

  i am inclined to feel that this classifies the views of a large percentage of atheists.

  "atheism is, in a broad sense, the rejection of belief in the existence of deities.

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  breakfast of champions

  Well then, I'm just going to cut to the chase and label myself as unscientific. 😜
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  November 2015 Watchtower - More Money 'Begging'

  by jwleaks in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  making donations to the worldwide work of jehovah's witnesses.

  http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20151115/donations-worldwide-work/.

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  breakfast of champions

  Bank Accounts: Bank accounts, certificates of deposit, or individual retirement accounts set up as a trust or made payable on death to Dr Monica Applewhite. . . .

  Wills and Trusts: Property or money may be bequeathed to Dr Monica Applewhite by means of a legally executed will or by specifying the entity as the beneficiary of a trust agreement. This arrangement may provide certain tax advantages. . . .

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  Day 4 Looks to Be Live at Any Moment - Link...and Upcoming Witness List!

  by LostGeneration in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/636f01a5-50db-4b59-a35e-a24ae07fb0ad/case-study-29,-july-2015,-sydney.

  anyone know who this monty baker is?

  i'm sure this guy will be able to tell the rc how things work behind the scenes without all the evasiveness, being that he is an "apostate".

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  breakfast of champions

  Is that Vincent Toole?

  
  
  I don't think so. A different name was mentioned, but I can't recall what it was.
  
  
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  Day 4 Looks to Be Live at Any Moment - Link...and Upcoming Witness List!

  by LostGeneration in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/636f01a5-50db-4b59-a35e-a24ae07fb0ad/case-study-29,-july-2015,-sydney.

  anyone know who this monty baker is?

  i'm sure this guy will be able to tell the rc how things work behind the scenes without all the evasiveness, being that he is an "apostate".

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  breakfast of champions

  An excellent point made by Maclellan was that a victim/witness is obligated to go to the elders to report wrongdoing. . . . . It really isn't even their choice to do so (unless they want to share in the wrongdoer's sins)--- and yet their testimony is worthless if their isn't another witness. . . . . Just thought that was a phenomenally insightful point that I have never heard anyone make ever before.

  Just demonstrates the depth of understanding this commission has of this cult.
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  Day 4 Looks to Be Live at Any Moment - Link...and Upcoming Witness List!

  by LostGeneration in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/636f01a5-50db-4b59-a35e-a24ae07fb0ad/case-study-29,-july-2015,-sydney.

  anyone know who this monty baker is?

  i'm sure this guy will be able to tell the rc how things work behind the scenes without all the evasiveness, being that he is an "apostate".

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  breakfast of champions

  So, remember those thousands of dollars your local congregation gave to the new Kingdom Hall program. . . .. .

  I believe Dr Applewhite now has it.