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  I totally agree with this video about Islam

  by ILoveTTATT2 in

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  https://www.facebook.com/prageru/videos/1182232715152916/?hc_ref=newsfeedcan islam be reformed though?could it, for example, be accepted eventually that only the quran, and only the nice parts of it, need to be followed?how did judaism - the non- orthodox kind - become one of the most progressive and open of religions, considering their holy text is so violent?maybe that should be studied?.

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  Although the SPLC has earned a certain level of skepticism (this site would probably qualify as a hate crime because the JW's were added as a protected group by the SPLC). I find facts to be helpful. Look at the FBI report Here

  There is no doubt that hate crimes are on the rise. I think it's because the call to "make America great again" and the widespread admiration of "straight talk" are codespeak for those who harbor the worst racist, sexist and religious bias. They see the current political agenda as a way to have their voices heard.

  The alarming thing is how quickly "straight talk" turns into violence. Here in NY, just recently a woman was beaten while working at her desk at JFK for wearing a hijab, Swastikas were scrawled on subway cars. JCC's all over are being threatened.

  As a liberal and a newly minted atheist I have no love loss for Islam and it's violence. But like the gay dude at airport security in the anti-homo video the society put out, this very significant part of humanity are not going to just drop their religious and cultural identities at the metal detector because I don't like the way they treat women.
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  Map: Clinton Archipelago vs Trumpland

  by Simon in

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  great visualization of the voting difference from the election!.

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  https://www.inverse.com/article/25635-map-remakes-us-trumpland-clinton-archipelago.

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  "It's rigged!" is the utterly moronic call of the dolt that won the electoral college. Enough already. If the Dems were capable of drumming up 3 to 5 million illegal votes, why didn't they make sure they were placed in swing states so that they could have actually won the election?

  Another million or so Dem votes in both NY and CA isn't going to add a single Electoral Vote.
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  2017 Circuit Assembly: Lesbians at school demonstration

  by darkspilver in

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  2. friends

  steve2: is there some way this can be presented so that it is crystal clear what was actually in the demonstrations and what was added?

  i guess some will think it should be obvious - but this is where misunderstandings arise because we end up wrongly attributing something to jw organization that was never said.. circuit assembly theme: maintain love for jehovah!.

  note to speaker: warmly encourage young ones to prove their friendship with jehovah by observing his commandments and defending his standards.

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  Hannah: It's what the bible says, lesbians are disgusting.

  Emily: Obviously Hannah, you've never gotten any.
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  The popularity fad of home-schooling!

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. experiences

  i know this has been discussed over the years on this forum, but i just had to post this again!.

  it seems that the popular fad amongst the "spiritual" ones in the local circuits is to home school their children instead of sending them to school.. now to clarify, we are in a very nice area of semi rural australia .

  one with very community minded, and strong family values.

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  Homeschooling is no worse for JW kids than for those who actually attend school. The result is the same in that they find themselves as social pariah's.

  No sports, no college, no fashion, no music, no movies, no parties and no future.
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  Flirting or not?

  by freemindfade in

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  Typical of a cult to distill all human interaction down to a flow chart.
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  So, the Womens March ... What Is It For?

  by Simon in

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  it seems like mobilizing after the election, which seems pointless.

  i keep hearing demands for equal rights but don't understand what rights they are missing exactly.. normally a march is to show the support (and potential votes) for a cause, but ... votes for what?

  ... and the election happened already.. is anyone else confused?

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  Why are they Marching?

  To highlight that we have a thug with an adolescent temperment for a president.

  To bring attention to the fact that under his agenda, there is a very real threat that womens' reproductive rights will revert to the stone age.

  To protest the fact that soon 20 million or so will lose their health insurance. Another 20 million or so will be priced out of the market.

  To protest the threat of dismantling NATO.

  To protest the idea that we need to spend more money to expand our military. Already bigger than the next six national militaries combined.

  As for reasons, I think that is a start and well worth marching for.
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  TV commercial seen in the United States, from a Law firm "Asking if you were ever sexually abused by JEHOVAHS WITNESSES, please call".

  by Dunedain in

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  2. scandals

  ok, so i don't know if this is "old news", and if this has been seen, and or mentioned already.

  if it was, i do apologize, but i feel i have to mention what has been seen on tv, within the past 24 hours.. first off, i would like to say that i did not personally see this commercial.

  however, it was seen by someone that i can verify 100% is telling the truth, as it was my own father who saw it.

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  How long before its on 1010 WINS....Your world in 20 minutes. EVERY 20 minutes.
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  2.16.2017 NJ Star-Ledger Ad: "Were you sexually abused by the Jehovahs Witnesses?"

  by breakfast of champions in

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  2. child-abuse

  my wife found this 1/4 page ad on page 2 of yesterday's nj star-ledger, probably the biggest newspaper in nj.

  pretty telling.. .

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  Anyone who lives in the Tri State area knows that this is an ad for the law firm of Weitz and Luxembourg.

  Well known for chasing asbestos and other personal injury cases. I'd hate to be living in Warwick right now.

  Even if you've ever heard of JW's they'll file a lawsuit in your behalf and let the chips fall where they may.
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  Not a sympathizer

  by Richard Oliver in

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  i think everyone here is under the impression that i am a watchtower sympathizer, i am not.

  i just like facts and when people say things, which are their opinions but that facts point out as not being true, than that is when i get so motivated to make a comment.

  i have read posts here, listened to six screens and read jwsurvey and seen things that people say, which are opinion, but pass them off as fact.. there are legitimate things that people on here and former jws have concerns over without manipulating what is said or trying to pass off opinion as a fact.

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  Dude, if we're talking facts it'll take you an hour just to get to the Tappan Zee from Brooklyn Heights. Just sayin....
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  Fade Advice Please

  by Zeds Dead in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i got reinstated in the last month and had my record cards sent to a new congregation.

  i went to a few meetings until i heard the cards had been sent and now i am looking to do a complete fade, no longer go at all.

  the new congregation does not know me well and further away from where i live so i am hoping they will give up trying to make contact quickly.. any advice on do's and dont's and what to expect?.

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  Hi Zed, love the film reference.

  Do try to change addresses as soon as you can. They may try to visit you at home.

  Do not reply to any emails, texts or phone messages.

  Do enjoy the rest of your life!

  Remember; Hamburgers are the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.