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  More woman than men

  by JH in

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  why is it that there are more woman than men in the organization?

  in my congregation there was much more woman than men.

  it was about 60-65% woman.

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  hi Xander;

  I did'nt actually say 'well educated' I said more educated. And, at least from my own personnal experience, a very high proportion of 'new ones' in the congs tended to be more educated than average.Just an observation...

  So when does 'a keen interest in learning things' tend to be a male occupation ????!

  And why do you feel that 'sciences; mathematics etc' are the 'things' that 'they' go for?!

  I would hope that your etc's also include the arts, literature,music which are just as challenging and that you don't feel women are less capeable than men. ( the old myth that educationally speaking we are less able in the Sciences and Mathematics has been proved false; statistics now show that when encouraged to study an educationally traditional male subject-the females are just as able- if not more so, as their dedication to study exceeds their males counterparts' dedication )
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  LittleToe's Travels IV (December)

  by LittleToe in

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  this is a continuation of three previous threads:.

  september.

  october .

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  Little Toe; I'm so glad you still sound positive while all this is happening to you.

  I'm glad your sisters are out and I hope your dad soon follows...

  You must be under a lot of stress at the moment, and I hope that there's some kind of outcome for you and your wife, hopefully a positive one. Pride plays a large part for those still in sometimes, when the ships' sinking they still cling on in desperation. I hope your wife will eventually get in to the lifeboat with you...

  Take care of yourself and email me anytime

  Termite xx
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  More woman than men

  by JH in

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  why is it that there are more woman than men in the organization?

  in my congregation there was much more woman than men.

  it was about 60-65% woman.

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  Xander;I don't think that holds up to what i've read- I have always understood through reading about cults, that they appeal to the more educated, as these are the people who tend to ponder and be anxious to find answers to lifes' problems-

  but I agree with you on the other points;

  I liked the( illusion) of a close community of women and the feel of solidarity.Also the appeal of a safe life for the children played a large part for me.

  IMHO the men just got 'respect' and a superiority complex that outside of the cong they could not hope to have as none I met were ever worthy of it on merit alone.

  edited to correct un-educated grammatical errors!

  Edited by - termite 35 on 6 January 2003 19:23:52
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  Bethel Doctor--Is it me, or was this odd??

  by Sherri in

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  i was at bethel with my now ex-husband in early 1982. at that time, they did a tb test as part of the physical when you started.

  mine came out positive for exposure (though i did not and have never had tb), probably because i had worked as a receptionist in a hospital x-ray department.. the weird bit is that the bethel doctor insisted on giving me a gynacological exam.

  as i was only 22 at the time, and butt-stupid, i went ahead and let him.

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  Hi Sherri , good to have you here.

  To be honest I found this really offensive.

  What the hell was doing? I find it VERY odd that an internal exam was carried out on you ,nurse or no nurse present.

  When ever I get an exam like this it's for a gynae check (eg smear test or a pregnancy date conformation ,cancer scare etc) and never without an explaination.

  Unless you went to him with a specific complaint about your 'nether regions' - or he explained to you the reason for the exam( and it sounded reasonable and you agreed )there's no bloody reason at all and he was being at least, unprofessional and at worst; well, he sounds like a pervert to me........I bet that's happened a few more times before and since...

  If it was me i'd write to him and ask to see a copy of your notes and see why he found it necessary

  Termite xx ( professional perv.spotter class)
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  Last Post - My Most Painful Public Confession

  by Amazing in

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  my most painful confession

  note to simon: i will use some expletives, but i hope that they will be retained as this is intended to be an otherwise civil and thoughtful post to all my fellow ex-jws.

  please read on, as this is most painful.

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  Amazing; i've always enjoyed reading you posts and I hope your health becomes like good wine, improving year after year.

  You're a brave and caring man, I too, would have loved a father like you.

  Much love to you and your family

  Termite xx
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  Where is everybody?

  by ballistic in

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  it's a bit quiet.. have you all run out of things to talk about??

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  Hi Trucker - you two hav'nt been in that pub again have you ???!! I've warned you about fast women and strong drink (or was that strong women and fast drinking ) you have a good new year too; though hope you're not spending yours too far from home-

  i'm only going 4 miles to a party, rang to book the taxi today- guess what they want... 30 ! and that's cheap- my friend was quoted 50!!!!!!!!!! I was going to cycle back but last time we did that I fell into a hedge
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  Hello to all of you...

  by ExpandedMind in

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  i've been visiting this website for months and decided it's time for me to say hello to all of you... so "hi!

  i have been away from the wts for a while, but lately have felt a need to get in touch with others who have travelled the same path.

  until relatively recently, i thought that all was "well" (relatively speaking) in the organization, but have found it facinating to read the comments of those who are still associated with the wts and how they are dealing with it.

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  Hello !

  Glad you're out and that you sound happy with your situation- hope to hear your story one day

  Termite xx
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  Where is everybody?

  by ballistic in

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  it's a bit quiet.. have you all run out of things to talk about??

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  I'm here Ballistic.. did you have a good Christmas?

  you're looking rather good in that photo-I like that one

  I've been nursing a few hangovers; have been a good girl today-i'm trying to get ready for New Years Eve and a fancy dress party on the 3rd ( i'm going as Arwen - bought my sword today! )

  I've just got back from LOTR2 ,too !!! (for the 2nd time - I needed to see Aragorn again- I had the DT's, it was hell; but now that i've had a top-up i'm calm again )

  Have been thrashed by my son at pool for 3 days(he got a table for Christmas) have been out cycling and riding trying to work it all off -back to college on the 6th .

  We should have met up for a Christmas drink - are you up for it next year ?

  Edited by - termite 35 on 28 December 2002 18:48:15
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  Xmas xchange present(s) arrived safely........

  by scootergirl in

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  i have already gotten an email from someone stating that their gift arrived safely in the mail.

  i thought it would be nice to start a thread where we can post what we got (for those nosey like me who want to know!

  ) and a thank you.. as for me, i haven't even begun yet!

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  Scootergirl;thankyou so much for the gifts you sent us.We've just finished eating and opening the presents.

  The ornament is incredible-all painted with miniature brushes on the inside, after it was made-really beautiful-thanks too for the choc.fudge sauce and the christmas list pad.Your kindness has really made it so much easier for me to come here as my husband was really touched with your kindness and the whole idea of giving to eachother; hands across the continents etc!

  Have a great day with your tribe.xx
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  happy xmas and happy anniversary to me...

  by flower in

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  <<<look its been a year to the day since i joined the board.

  what a difference a year makes eh?

  big thanks to everyone here who helped me get through this year in one piece :).

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  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FLOWER and HAPPY CHRISTMAS TOO.

  I'm glad you're happy

  What a georgeous young man you have there

  Have a great time together today.