Steve2, the only education they deem worthwhile is the ability to read, so they can give people a brainwashing through their literature. Seriously, do they really like education otherwise? Science conflicts with their doctrine, history conflicts with their 'facts' and can generate divisive patriotism, literature often encourages independent thinking and/or lewd thoughts, and math is just so reasonable. Don't even start with philosophy or sex education.
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Today I learned - I'm incapable of having a relationship
by Garrett inhello my dear friends,.
while this post may not be entirely witness related, i figured i'd write out my thoughts here as a form of release and reflection.. recently, a lot has changed in my life.
i'm away from home for the first time in a long while training to get certified in a field i'm not even sure i want to work in anymore.
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FayeDunaway
Oh my gosh!! You BETTER come back and tell us what happens!! Courage!!
And if she didn't mean to give you that vibe, you still got it goin' on, nothing lost, but more experience for the next one.
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New here!
by Mandy97 inhi guys !
hm.. i'm new in this website !
my name is mandy and i just want to meet new people!
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FayeDunaway
I just want to say welcome, and please research the religion very carefully before making the huge commitment of baptism. And again, welcome! You seem so friendly and sweet. -
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Uh, wow. I think I might become vegan.
by marmot ini am a dyed in the wool carnivore.
i suffer from cheese addiction.
lobsters are mercilessly boiled alive.. but after watching this new documentary called cowspiracy on netflix, all that may change.
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FayeDunaway
Our oceans are way, way overfished. As you said, farm raised isn't the way to go either.
i think just cutting back is the best option. Meat only on weekends?
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Where you are in your life now.....What would you have preferred .... To be left in ignorance ? ...Or to know the truth about the truth
by smiddy ini think possibly their are a few valid reasons for either options to this question ,depending on a number of factors .. such as how old you might be, how long you have devoted your life to the "truth" as you believed it .
?....how it may affect your mental/physical health and well being.?.
how it will affect your financial position in your life ,?
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FayeDunaway
I get to do volunteer work that actually has meaning for me now. Through my church, I deliver Christmas gifts to underprivileged children, and also children whose dads are in prison, with a note from their dad. This means a lot to me. I visit elderly people who are stuck in their beds, deliver them flowers and make them still feel part of their community. I no longer have to be a watchtower drone, doing whatever they ask of me according to their own interests.
The benefits are countless, really. I was in for almost 4 decades. Time to start living my own life and doing what I believe in. Time to be an active member of my community. Time to stop thinking of everyone else as being 'worldly.' Ive mostly lost my birth family, and I love them and miss them, but thank God my husband and all of my children are not lost to me. We can be together, always, and there's nothing a bunch of men in a little room can do about it.
As Caleb said in another thread, leaving was the smartest thing I've ever done. There is no question.
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More of What the Watchtower Didn't Teach You
by CalebInFloroda inwhat kind of bible education did the governing body really give us?
how much important information about it did the watchtower really teach us?
how much are we missing out on if we are one of jehovahs witnesses?.
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More of What the Watchtower Didn't Teach You
by CalebInFloroda inwhat kind of bible education did the governing body really give us?
how much important information about it did the watchtower really teach us?
how much are we missing out on if we are one of jehovahs witnesses?.
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What Just Showed Up in My Facebook Feed
by Dissonant15 ingross!!!
i think i'm going to be sick.
time to unfollow & block more people... .
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FayeDunaway
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Lurker trying to gain clarity
by questioningmyfaith inhello all, i would like to first say that i am basically questioning my faith in god.
i am not negative towards the wt at all.
so honestly i am to concerned with more ad hominem attacks towards the wt because i still love the organization and the people in it.
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FayeDunaway
Qmf is not ready. I feel like he will be with some more time, but now he's feeling a very strong sense of loyalty to the org, despite his personal doubts in the existence of God. We sometimes forget how VERY strong is the orgs hold on people, and what a huge perceived betrayal of the org it is to say anything negative at all against them. I think he isn't commenting again possibly because he's feeling disloyal and guilt. Qmf, give yourself time. -
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Today I learned - I'm incapable of having a relationship
by Garrett inhello my dear friends,.
while this post may not be entirely witness related, i figured i'd write out my thoughts here as a form of release and reflection.. recently, a lot has changed in my life.
i'm away from home for the first time in a long while training to get certified in a field i'm not even sure i want to work in anymore.
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FayeDunaway
Garrett maybe you need to love yourself before you really can love someone else.