Posts by FadeToBlack

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Aspeger's syndrome, ASD and Autism - How do you know if you have it?

by KateWild in

on another thread i was asked by fadetoblack about my asd.

sorry ftb i didn't respond, but here is your post again and i will respond on this new thread.. i'm curious to know how you know you were born with asperger's syndrome.

it seems to be extremely hard to clinically diagnose, but popular to self-diagnose.

FadeToBlack

Terry, I'm happy to hear it worked out well for your son. A question though, if I may? Are people displaying symptoms of Aspergers Syndrome defective or is the society that wants everyone to exhibit a certain behavior at fault? I think in more tolerant societies it would not be a problem (maybe it would, I don't know). Modern, western societies seem to expect everyone to conform to a limited range of behaviors. If you don' fit in that range, medication is required.

I seem to recall seeing a recent 'news' item that the US wanted everyone to be tested for depression (started out as just test for expectant/recent mothers). Just imagine where that could go.

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Are J .W`s elligible for the Guinness Book of records for the most flip flops on doctrines ? In their 140? or so year history ?

by smiddy in

would the jehovah`s witnesses be a shoe in , for the most about face , flip flop , of doctrine , beliefs , and practices in this 21st century , to have previously strongly held beliefs and then for them to be discarded in their 140 ?

year history ?.

i think they take the cake .. smiddy.

FadeToBlack

I remember a post from JMG (The ArchDruid Report) where he was covering Apocalyptic religions in history,and when he got to JW's he said that they were in a class all their own. Most groups that promised but couldn't deliver, faded away into obscurity. He was amazed how the JW's had pulled it off multiple times.

I will look for a link to the series he ran. I think it was snippets from a book he wrote that he included at the end of his regular posts a couple of years ago.

Edit: looks like he was taking excerpts from this:
One of his latest books is Apocalypse NOT: Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture is Wrong.

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Aspeger's syndrome, ASD and Autism - How do you know if you have it?

by KateWild in

on another thread i was asked by fadetoblack about my asd.

sorry ftb i didn't respond, but here is your post again and i will respond on this new thread.. i'm curious to know how you know you were born with asperger's syndrome.

it seems to be extremely hard to clinically diagnose, but popular to self-diagnose.

FadeToBlack

As rebelfighter mentioned, the ability to function in group settings first caught my attention. I don't think it would get as much attention as a disorder here in Poland. That is one thing I like about being here - you don't have to be an outgoing, extrovert walking around with a big sh*t-eating grin on your face all the time (as expected in the USA). In fact people from here are often amazed at this behavior when visiting the US (prozac nation) and would view you suspiciously if you displayed 'always-on' behavior.

I'm actually fairly comfortable in my own skin so I guess I'll just stick with what I have. It doesn't seem to be a big issue. My dogs accept me as I am. I found it interesting to read about some of the various symptoms.

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Is the reasoning book no longer in use ?

by opusdei1972 in

i would like to know if witnesses are still using the reasoning book in the field service.

i am asking about it, because i had read that it is currently out of print, doesn't it??

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FadeToBlack

This is one book that I am keeping for reference - as in: this is what we used to believe (or teach).

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Start A Butterfly Garden!

by Bonsai in

jw
friends

time to take a break from debating religion.

take in a breath of fresh air and be healed by the wonders of nature around you.. how many of you have a garden?

how many have a nice flower patch to go with your vegetable garden?

FadeToBlack

Another good crop to grow is plain old sunflowers. Even if they don't turn out well enough for you to bother, the birds will be happy. They seem to do well even in crappy soil.

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Did you go to your ASSIGNED congregation?

by Zoos in

the rule was (is) that you go to your assigned congregation.. growing up, i think our family was in our assigned congregation only one of three times.

the family made two major moves when i was a kid and each time my folks would visit the various congregations in the area and pick the one with the most kids.

given our association restrictions with the world, they wanted to make sure we had plenty of friends.. i have to give them credit where due.

FadeToBlack

Most recently, no. I was helping my wife take care of her mother (post stroke) and it was just too inconvienent. Never was an issue for us. Her mother has been gone for a while and my wife still attends out of territory. I think in many cases Polish people view rules and laws as suggestions. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn't.

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New Field Service Report

by cognac in

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friends

has anyone seen this?

when did that happen?.

http://www.jw-archive.org/post/137681838624/new-service-report-jwinspirational.

FadeToBlack

Could I count a vintage video clip of Clapton or Hendrix in action? I think they are both about as close to being a god as we are going to get. I also like Mozart, but can't find any videos of him.

Below placements it just says: Video showings. It doesn't say what you have to show.

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No Sports Cars Please!

by snugglebunny in

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friends

i read on a jw forum that jw's came in for disapproval if they drove either sports cars or 2-door cars.

the reasoning was that a driver couldn't easily take fellow dubbies out preaching in such a vehicle.

was that ever official policy or just local nonsense from a grumpy po?.

FadeToBlack

I still remember the exact words of an older Japanese pioneer we had in our congregation when she saw my new 2 door - "Why you buy selfish car?". She was well known for her 'direct' approach.

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The new service meeting

by John Aquila in

i wanted to relate an experience that happened this morning.

it is regarding the new format for the meeting on thursdays in my area.

its not word for word but im summarizing what i heard, the best i can remember.

FadeToBlack

Magnum. Enjoy your meal. No need to apologize. I think a creative writing thread dedicated to JA (in off Topic/Humour) would be interesting. The ground rules would be that it has to be a true story, but you write it in such a way that nobody believes you. Note: I'm not suggesting that his stories are true, just entertaining.

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The new service meeting

by John Aquila in

i wanted to relate an experience that happened this morning.

it is regarding the new format for the meeting on thursdays in my area.

its not word for word but im summarizing what i heard, the best i can remember.

FadeToBlack

Magnum - we must be like 2 ships passing in the night. I thought I made it clear with the (only it is true) part that the story/account would be true, only posted in JA's style. For emphasis: I was proposing to write a story that was true, but done is such a style that many would call me out on it as not possibly being true. Note: I am attempting (perhaps not so well) to inject some humour into this tempest in a teapot thread.

That is why I suggested we should start a thread with JA style type stories. It it easy to recognize authors style (Dickens, Hemingway) but difficult to replicate. Why don't you have a go at it. Start the thread.