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  Critical Thinking-is that phrase a stigma?

  by PaintedToeNail in

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  when i first heard the term 'critical thinking' it was as a teenager during a watchtower study.

  the study went on to elaborate how we shouldn't be swayed by critical thinking.

  there was no explanation that the term didn't mean 'to criticize' thoughts and words, but rather that it means 'to objective think and to evaluate thoughts and words'.

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  PaintedToeNail

  talesin-I was refering the first sentence of the third paragraph where you refer to labeling of people. Didn't mean to offend you. Yes I did read your post, which was why I commented. I will remember not to respond to your posts as we seem to not be understanding each other too well.
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  Critical Thinking-is that phrase a stigma?

  by PaintedToeNail in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when i first heard the term 'critical thinking' it was as a teenager during a watchtower study.

  the study went on to elaborate how we shouldn't be swayed by critical thinking.

  there was no explanation that the term didn't mean 'to criticize' thoughts and words, but rather that it means 'to objective think and to evaluate thoughts and words'.

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  flipper-Definitely so many word meanings changed in the Borg's quest for the 'Pure Language' (barf worthy. really). Worldly and Generation are both very good examples of their changing the proper definitions of words! Instead of using 'Worldly' when talking with JWs possibly use 'sophisticated' or 'polished'. Can't think of another word for 'generation' at the moment.

  talesin-I wasn't saying that JWs can't or don't use critical thinking, but when we use that phrase when speaking to them, it automatically sends alarms to their brains not to listen to us. If we were to use the phrasing "Analytically thinking about the Flood account..." instead of "Critically thinking about the Flood account" would be less off-putting to JWs.
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  Critical Thinking-is that phrase a stigma?

  by PaintedToeNail in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when i first heard the term 'critical thinking' it was as a teenager during a watchtower study.

  the study went on to elaborate how we shouldn't be swayed by critical thinking.

  there was no explanation that the term didn't mean 'to criticize' thoughts and words, but rather that it means 'to objective think and to evaluate thoughts and words'.

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  PaintedToeNail

  stuckinarut2-I like your wording better than mine, I was grasping for a word to substitute for 'critical' and couldn't find one, but your word is really fitting. It would be less alienating to say to a JW, "When analytical thinking is used...." instead of, "When critical thinking is used..." The JW would be less likely to automatically put up their defenses.

  Half banana-Right! Just think of the word 'Pioneer'. In the USA, a pioneer would be perhaps someone moving west in a covered wagon or the first in a specific field like Marie Curie and X-rays. Not someone who is a supposed full time preacher.
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  Died Due To Refusing Blood Transfusion

  by rrb2016 in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  well, last monday my mother, a jehovah's witness since her baptism in 1968 died last week because she would not accept a blood transfusion.

  she was 76 and had lung and skin cancer.

  i know that the cancer would have gotten her anyway, but she was bleeding internally, and was told that she needs a blood transfusion, as her blood count went all the way down to 3.2 (should be 12-14.

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  PaintedToeNail

  I am very sorry for the loss of your mother.
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  Critical Thinking-is that phrase a stigma?

  by PaintedToeNail in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when i first heard the term 'critical thinking' it was as a teenager during a watchtower study.

  the study went on to elaborate how we shouldn't be swayed by critical thinking.

  there was no explanation that the term didn't mean 'to criticize' thoughts and words, but rather that it means 'to objective think and to evaluate thoughts and words'.

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  PaintedToeNail

  When I first heard the term 'Critical Thinking' it was as a teenager during a Watchtower study. The study went on to elaborate how we shouldn't be swayed by critical thinking. There was no explanation that the term didn't mean 'to criticize' thoughts and words, but rather that it means 'to objective think and to evaluate thoughts and words'.

  When we the word 'critical', we automatically think the worst. If someone thinks critically of us, that is not a complement. If someone is considered critical, that is derogatory. It isn't usually thought of in the sense of a 'critical care unit', where people are looked after more carefully than when they are in a normal hospital ward.

  Maybe we as a group could use a different term when we speak to our still in family and friends, a neutral or more positive expression such as: Essential Thinking, Accurate Thinking or Careful Thinking would have more positive connotations. Especially since the Borg uses the term Critical Thinking like it's a swear word.
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  You wear tight pants and you will be in trouble

  by wannaexit in

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  i was reading in another forum, that a letter to the elders instructed them to speak to anybody who persists in wearing tight pants.

  if changes don't happen then the instructions are to disqualify him from being a publisher but it won't be announced to the congregation.

  i am am curious to see if this letter will surface.

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  PaintedToeNail

  Had I known that by dressing in tight skirts and tops that I wouldn't have been allowed to go out in service, I would've tried it! Always hated service.
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  78 to go and hopefully something good comes of it. Please do your part and sign up. Thanks

  by Tenacious in

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  only 78 signatures are needed in order to send the request to the irs that they revoke or at the very least investigate the borg.

  come'on guys, support it.. click here to support and sign up!.

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  PaintedToeNail

  signed
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  Connect with people in Nova Scotia?

  by Nicodemus Kathoplizo in

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  2. friends

  my family and i have recently awakened after watching the arc, reading coc etc.

  we are feeling quite alone out here, and are looking for a group for bible study.

  we now identify as christians, and are looking for some association with exjws out here.. thanks.

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  PaintedToeNail

  Hi, not in Nova Scotia, but welcome to you and your family.
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  My brother died last night

  by LisaRose in

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  2. friends

  i found out this morning that my brother died last night, he was also an ex jw, 73 years old and died of heart disease and kidney failure.

  it was not totally unexpected, as he had been in poor health, but it's a blow, especially as i just lost another brother two years ago.

  there were six of us, now only four.

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  PaintedToeNail

  I am very sorry for you loss.
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  Hearts going out to those in the Fort Mac area

  by Dagney in

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  a few posters on here live in fort mcmurray, canada where there is a devastating fire.

  one at least has lost her home and beloved dog.

  thinking of you all.

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  PaintedToeNail

  I am hoping all have been evacuated safely and am sending my condolences regarding the loss of homes, pets, personal belongs.