It def. seems that European witnesses are much more lax when it comes to entertainment than their American counterparts. Most of the films mentioned would be considered "dubious" by the majority of at least younger than 40 JW in Northern Europe. It is no fuss over "R"-rated films either.
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JW's in the cinema
by berten inthere is this funny anecdote i remember from my jw days that i would like to tell:.
in the mid seventies there was a french movie released over here about .
the story of david & goliath,and some jw's of our congregation wanted to see it.. now this movie of which i forgot the title was nothing special but as is usual .
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Help me out, please. A statement has been made elsewhere on the Internet .
by berylblue in...that.jws do not take delight in the death of billions of unrighteous ones at a. i was dumbfounded, but for the life of me i can't think of any solid examples of how the witnesses absolutely do gloat over the "baddies" dying at a. i no longer have any wt publications; does anyone know where such sick sentiments can be found?
the only example i could think of is the thunderous applaus at district assemblies when the bad guys bite the dust in one of their dramas, and that is not the evidence i am seeking.
while it certainly indicates their mindset, i'd rather have concrete, black and white examples of this disgusting attitude.. thanks,.
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See "You May Survive Armageddon Into God’s New Worl", chapter XXI, paragraphs 19-21. Also, the silver "Prince of Peace" book has a reference on how the flesh shall rotten on the bodies of those destroyed while they are still alive. And as to conclude that remark it is stated: Good riddance or something along that vein. Unfortonately I do not have the book at hand or a CD, but I remember it vividly, cause I conducted that book study at the time, and was somewhat horrified at the graphic description.
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Theft of Identity from the Borg
by Yizuman ini had a thought for most of the ex-jws who spent most of their lives in the borg.
for those who left the borg, has anyone stopped and think, "who am i really supposed to be apart from the borg?".
have you ever wondered what your life would have been like if you had never been a jw?
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I was also saddened to read your statement, Simon, especially since et echoes my own sentiments...
We’re right in the process of fading away, and it is a tough journey ahead.
Having been a lurker on this site for months have helped me tremendesly,
also realizing the struggles others are going through.
I have had many good times as a witness, had a good childhood,
nice parents who allowed me to make own choices
(the ones I regret now was mostly due to cong. indoctrination)
have met many nice friends in various countries, but
being honest to oneself outweighs these things.
Realizing that the WTBS is not as it was thought to be
(failed prophesy, dubious past, false quotations, the UN issue,
the pedophile issue, the shunning policy, gradually complex
and inconsistent blood doctrine etc,)
has made me setting out on a journey less predictable,
but still, more true.
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PLEASE Critique Letter to Editor
by Swan indear friends,.
i am thinking of sending in a letter to the editor of our local paper here in oregon.
i would really value your comments, suggestions, and ideas.
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Christmas?
by CBeMe ininfo please!.
i read somewhere that jw's celebrated christmas up until about the 1930's.
is this true, and where can i find more information about this?
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A Question for the Males on the Board
by teenyuck inas i went about my wifely duties today, i had a thought and would like the imput from some former brothers and/or elders, ms, po, co's.. since leaving the borg, has the way you view your wife/companion/daughter/sister/mother changed?
let me elaborate.
while being brought up a dub, i was taught that women were in subjection.
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many sisters I know, just let the subordinate talk go into one ear and out of the other.
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Things JWs don't say
by WildTurkey inlets post somethings as a dub you dont say:.
luck, you dont say party, its a get together.
you dont go to church, its a hall
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If I had been an American JW, Id be insane by now...
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Things JWs don't say
by WildTurkey inlets post somethings as a dub you dont say:.
luck, you dont say party, its a get together.
you dont go to church, its a hall
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Quite a few of the things mentioned above seems to apply to American witnesses. By and large, European, at least Northern European ones are less militant and more relaxed.
(We do say good luck, or at least the equivalent of it, on noe one raises an eyebrow to that. It is common to say Good luck in service!).
The fuss about R-rated movies is not as big either (they are rated differently, and people are simply not that obsessed with it as their american counterparts.)