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  How do you feel when people quote an inspirational or lovely passage from the bible?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. bible

  a thought occurred to us today about how christians, including witnesses love to quote some lovely passage of the bible as proof of god's love, or the value of the bible.. but just because a small passage or sentence is quoted doesn't mean the whole book is to be valued.. for instance, there may be a nice sentence or comment expressed in the passage of mein kampf, but would that make the book or it's author worthy of quoting or following?

  the entire book and its message needs to taken into consideration!

  (obviously that author had genocidal tendencies and disturbing ideas).

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  Same thing when I hear about the Bible and Donald Trump.
  
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  The power of cognitive dissonance

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i've been watching this reality tv program called "catfish".

  it deals with people who have had a rough deal with internet dating e.g fake profile, money scams etc.

  any way there was one episode that really stuck out to me that made me realized the power of cognitive dissonance in dealing with jws.

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  He still couldn't accept he had been tricked and put it all down to a conspiracy theory. For something that everyone else could see this guy was just totally oblivious. I just could help but realize for all the hall marks of a scam, that the guy had kept at it for 5 years. Now we can perhaps understand the power of cognitive dissonance when talking to our JW loved ones.
  

  Accepting a painful reality that they have been fooled it's too painful for some. Interesting.
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  How can angels be sexually attracted to women?

  by Island Man in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the nephilim account in genesis is utterly ridiculous when you consider that angels are sex-less beings and would therefore lack sex-drive and romantic attraction.

  think of how difficult it is for humans with a sex drive to be sexually attracted to animals.

  now take away that sex drive and it becomes literally impossible.

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  The whole story should seem utterly ridiculous to anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of biology. I think this is perhaps one of the more under-mentioned and under-ridiculed stories of the bible.
  

  Not to mention how awfully inappropriate for children is for them to hear about hybrid sex between humans and angels.
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  They Hanged Mary (I was going to tell you about it)

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  2. friends

  they hanged mary(i was going to tell you about it).

  but then, i got "hung up".first off, to say "they hanged..." sounds awkward to most ears--even though it is entirely correct grammar!that stopped me.

  temporarily.then...i decided on a new title:mary was hungoh, jeeze--that certainly gives a completely wrong impression of story content!

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  Mary was indeed hung. Thanks for the treat.
  
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  No great increase because of shunning people made in God's image.

  by poopie in

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  2samuel 21:1.

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  No great increase because of shunning people made in God's image.
  

  good to know (I guess).
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  Breaking News, London: Van Ploughs into Pedestrians

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  3 male passengers then get out and start stabbing / shooting people according to early reports.. but it could have been anyone for any reason, who knows, possibly jehovahs witnesses or amish.. maybe we'll never know the reason but i'm sure there will be people praying for those involved and hashtags.. thus solving the problem once and for all.. just "life in a big city" according to the muslim mayor of london, sadiq khan..

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  I'd suggest you all read this thread a few month from now, then you will see the real problem.
  
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  My husband reinstated our son

  by Finally Left in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  dear friends, we were so touched by your warm welcome and all of your comments to my ballroom dancing post.

  thank you so much for your kindness.. i have more to tell you, but i wanted to share this with you.

  we have a son that has been disfellowshipped for 18 years for smoking.

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  Next time I will tell you about the elders wheeling up in our driveway to interrogate us and the warm welcome my husband gave them. I don't think they will be back!
  

  That's very good. I hope your family remains close and supportive of each other. Can't wait to read about the elders.

  Thank you for sharing this.
  
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  How do I get you to Visit my house

  by I have question in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  okay simply put i am not of your faith however my faith allows me to learn and study other people's beliefs and faith's.

  now i believe at least from what i have seen that you people are humble and respectful, when interacting with me.

  and that watchtower book thing u hand out has actually helped me in the past.... taught me that resentment only hurts me and not the person i resented, that was really needed at the time.

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  is there a way I can call one of ur temples/chuches, like the one down the road and get a couple of u to come and discuss your beliefs with me, over a coffee or tea or water(not sure if u drink coffee and those are things I'd like to know)???
  

  Yes, you can do that.
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  'They're preying on my grief' - Widow slams Jehovah's Witnesses

  by daveysmithy30 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4568152/widow-says-christian-group-preying-grief.html.

  just published today on a grieving widow who was sent publications after her husband passed away.. unbelievable!

  no respect or honor at all.. your comments and views are welcomed.. d.

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  Just published today on a grieving widow who was sent publications after her husband passed away.

  Unbelievable! No respect or honor at all.

  Your comments and views are welcomed.

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  Loss is one of the main reasons a lot of people end up joining a cult. There are some naive people out there who think that somehow "God" has something to do with those unscrupulous opportunists approaching them. Sadly that works in many cases.

  It is disgustingly immoral, but not illegal, and the tactic does work with some people. Good for that lady that was able to see through it all, but that's not the case with many.

  Just sad to hear about.
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  JW bible study

  by Chook in

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  2. experiences

  has anyone had a study with jws with the goal of helping them see ttat..

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  Has anyone had a study with JWs with the goal of helping them see TTAT.
  

  No, and I don't think it's my place to do so, nor my interest. First, when I left I meant it when I decided not to deal with JWs; I really wanted them out of my life and I still do. Second, many people who leave the WT are quite done with trying to convince and/or save other people from something.

  To me that's like being a JW while not being a JW. To me the point is about minimizing their influence on me.