Julia Orwell

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  8TH KING RISING

  by CharlieSmith1975 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  per jws the un is the scarlet-colored wild beast that becomes the 8th king just before armageddon.

  it is interesting to see how the un is becoming more and more an authority in the world with obama clearly the leader and supporter of globalism.

  plus obama is always saying "peace and security.

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  Julia Orwell

  JWFacts and Sir82, I so wish the forum had a big fat "Like" buttons for your posts!
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  The org uses "Emotional entrapment and manipulation" rather than factual substance....

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  have you noticed just how much the org is now appealing to "emotions" rather than facts?.

  we used to be told that worshiping god has an element of emotion involved of course, but that the primary motivation should be logical truth.

  now though, they seem to be highlighting the "fluff" rather than the substance!.

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  This is what the Soviet Union did in their propaganda too.
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  CONGREGATION FLEECING RESULTS?

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  how much did your congregation and its bank account get taken for?

  share your horror story!.

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  Any updates?
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  ok done and done...i called my current school and said i'm back on board.
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  That is true. Like I say, most Muslims are just normal people living normal lives without intent to harm or condemn anyone. I just don't feel able to engage in a highly religious environment yet, so I will keep working at non- religious government schools for now. There will always be other opportunities.
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  Julia Orwell

  Feeling better already. Gotta stick with what I believe in.
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  Julia Orwell

  Thanks guys. It's been a real rollercoaster.
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  True. After so many years in the jw cult where i made decisions that WEREN'T in my best interests I suppose I sometimes find it hard to identify decisions that are best for me. My gut tells me to keep doing what i'm doing even though the Islamic school would have been a solid opportunity for professional advancement. And while I have no problem with Muslims as all the Muslims I've met have been good people, I much prefer the government schools the students there are given religious freedom. As a teacher I have to respect diversity and be flexible for certain kids and respect their diverse viewpoints and cultures, it is different to having all one culture that is very different to mine. They would be better off with a Muslim teacher if they want to segregate the boys and girls, do prayers and ablutions and observe their traditions.

  There are Muslim students in my current government schools of employment and they are free to do their prayers and eat halal. There are Mormons, Catholics and Buddhists too, and as a teacher I respect their views but the majority of students are not religous. Maybe 90% of kids don't care about religion in government schools. 80% probably don't care about it in Christian schools because like i said, Australians are not religious people. I prefer to be in an enviroment of religious freedom.

  I feel less anxious now so I know it's the right decision. The last few years have been so topsy-turvy and I've not even been out of the cult two years. It's been only 19 months since my last jw meeting. I've also had many jobs in that time and I've finally gotten into the groove of my current one so I feel it's best to settle into it for now as I'm just not ready for another change.
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  ive had a complete freak out and decided to stay in my current job...i have anxiety issues thanks to the borg and other things. It's not because of the Islamic thing though that does compound it. I was on the verge of a tearful breakdown ( the sort I used to have all the time at the kingdom hall when i was a devout jw) so my husband said to not to sign the contract and call them up and say something urgent has come up.
  I feel like a chicken for not pursuing this opportunity that has landed in my lap but my health will be better if i stay at my current schools in my current teaching role (i work across two state-run, non religious schools in a role which suits me well and the kids are great).
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  Up yours!!! Jw religion!!

  by Julia Orwell in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got a job teaching in a school run by moderate muslims.

  the students are muslim and do their prayers at school and have daily quran lessons.

  my job is to teach art, english literacy and literature, and history.

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  Julia Orwell

  Thanks guys. My mum is worried i will cop judgement from the non muslim community for teaching in a very unpopular place (although she herself is happy I'm doing it) but after what I've been through with the jws I don't care what people think anymore. Besides, good education is the best weapon against extremism.