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  What about the poisitve things learned?

  by aud8 in

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  what about the biblical truths explined by the witnesses?

  yes there are many things wrong with the organisation, but they did get a lot right - trinity, hell etc etc is anyone grateful for some of the teachings they received whilst being a witness?.

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  I'm OK -- Don't Worry

  by troubled in

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  i just wanted to apologize if i scared anyone with my suicide question.

  don't worry about me.

  i'm not going to do anything rash.

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  Suicide

  by troubled in

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  serious question (last one for awhile.

  i promise!).

  let's say a person has a good heart.

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  higher education

  by tigerlily in

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  first post.. i am in college studying engineering.

  does anyone else here in college feel like they have to work twice as hard as everyone else in the cong.

  to avoid the assumption that higher ed.

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  Two Different Views/Hypocrisy

  by troubled in

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  what's hard is seeing things 2 different ways.. in other words, sometimes when i realistically look at things in the organization (without pushing away the uncomfortable thoughts or feeling guilty), i come to the conclusion that "yes, something is definitely wrong in this organization.".

  but then when i go to the meetings, service, etc., i think differently (i.e., "this is the truth, and i'm just spiritually weak and need to study more).

  since i seem to be influenced both directions, how can i be sure which viewpoint is right?

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  So Confused

  by troubled in

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  hi.. i've been a jw for 15 years, have pioneered, been where the need is great, etc.

  up until a couple of years ago, i was considered strong in the truth.

  but then i had my first and only episode of major depression.

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  To Active COs/DOs

  by Maximus in

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  a major news organization is in final process of preparing a tv program addressing the issues raised by silentlambs.

  its producers and investigator reporters wish to be fair and unbiased, and are seeking broad input and insight.. another such organization has been attracted to the child abuse issue but does not wish to duplicate what's covered.

  they are in the initial stages of examining the blood issue and that of enforced shunning and its consequences, in the light of human rights issues globally.

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  Can anyone help me?

  by aud8 in

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  can anyone out there ease my mind?

  i am about to disassociate myself and feel so scared.

  what if i'm making the wrong decision?

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  How Many States / Countrys Are Represented Here?

  by Big Jim in

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  i am from houston texas myself.

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  Why Are You Here?

  by larc in

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  the question, "why are you here?

  " is simple enough, and your answer may be straightforward.

  however, when i asked that of myself, i find that my answer is pretty complicated.

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