Posts by scotsman

those in this forum who cheer the russian ban on jw's are letting their personal feelings get in the way of seeing the significance of undemocratic behavior.

i submit the following brief article from washington post june 18, 2004. .

veering from reagan.

Nice comparison. But shunning and dfing will continue whether the religion is state recognized or not, and the Russian state's record of human rights abuses is, in my opinion, more dangerous than the presence of Witnesses. While my family shun me, I have no desire to have them prosecuted by the state for it, or for the state to allow their persecution.

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Real Meaning fo Moscow Ban on JW's

by proplog2 in

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those in this forum who cheer the russian ban on jw's are letting their personal feelings get in the way of seeing the significance of undemocratic behavior.

i submit the following brief article from washington post june 18, 2004. .

veering from reagan.

scotsman

While I'm afraid of "locking horns" with the big boys, I have to ask:

Is it accurate to describe JWs as a danger to society? They compromise the lunatic fringe of society in such a small quantity that I don't think they can truly be described as such. While they may have divided some of our families, I don't foresee a time when society will be eroded by the presence of JWs.

Hopefully I've avoided straw dogs on slippery slopes.

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Real Meaning fo Moscow Ban on JW's

by proplog2 in

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those in this forum who cheer the russian ban on jw's are letting their personal feelings get in the way of seeing the significance of undemocratic behavior.

i submit the following brief article from washington post june 18, 2004. .

veering from reagan.

scotsman

eh, you don't have to be a JW to refuse blood. They can refuse it for any reason they choose to cook up, or for no apparent reason at all. The ban won't save lives, children are invariably taken in to state care over such issues anyway.

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US Hostage, Paul Johnson, Beheaded

by DevonMcBride in

http://www.cnn.com/2004/world/meast/06/18/saudi.kidnap/index.html report: u.s. hostage beheaded al arabiya says new video shows killing

friday, june 18, 2004 posted: 1:38 pm edt (1738 gmt) .

(cnn) -- an arabic tv news network said friday that american hostage paul johnson jr. has been beheaded by his saudi captors.

scotsman

Why do these threads become so ugly with allegations of terrorist support made against those who aren't baying for blood? It's so depressing.

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The history of Islam

by Elsewhere in

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http://www.islamicweb.com/history/chronology.htm

according to a pro-islam website... islam?s history is filled with conquest and violence.

i was intrigued by another posters post about how the crusades were in response to the muslims invading the western world... so i had to do my own research to see if this was actually true.. as it turns out, the muslims have a habit of trying to take over the world.

scotsman

We're getting no where, fast Thi Chi. I'll bow out. Good luck.

Mary. I'm glad you understood my question, thanks for answering it.

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The history of Islam

by Elsewhere in

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http://www.islamicweb.com/history/chronology.htm

according to a pro-islam website... islam?s history is filled with conquest and violence.

i was intrigued by another posters post about how the crusades were in response to the muslims invading the western world... so i had to do my own research to see if this was actually true.. as it turns out, the muslims have a habit of trying to take over the world.

scotsman

To answer your two questions:

The bigger question is would the Muslims use Nukes on us if they could?

Islamist extremists may but the Muslims in my apartment building are all opposed to terrorism. Which one qualifies as a Muslim?

Would the Muslims destroy us by any means, if they could?

Some would want to, some wouldn't. A bit like there are some Christians would want to destry Islam, and some wouldn't.

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The history of Islam

by Elsewhere in

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friends

http://www.islamicweb.com/history/chronology.htm

according to a pro-islam website... islam?s history is filled with conquest and violence.

i was intrigued by another posters post about how the crusades were in response to the muslims invading the western world... so i had to do my own research to see if this was actually true.. as it turns out, the muslims have a habit of trying to take over the world.

scotsman

My question was whether or not you agreed with Crazy. Do you?

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The history of Islam

by Elsewhere in

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friends

http://www.islamicweb.com/history/chronology.htm

according to a pro-islam website... islam?s history is filled with conquest and violence.

i was intrigued by another posters post about how the crusades were in response to the muslims invading the western world... so i had to do my own research to see if this was actually true.. as it turns out, the muslims have a habit of trying to take over the world.

scotsman

Thi Chi

I'm unclear as to what your answer to my question was. Is the annhilation of Muslim nations something you are in favour of?

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Does Anyone Else Ever Encounter This???

by ohiocowboy in

i have been in a relationship for about 2-1/2 years now, and it seems that every time we have an argument or disagreement, it usually turns out to be my fault according to the other person, and my upbringing as a jw is always brought into the light, and also my depressive moods, this person knowing background of my exit from the org.

and the feelings it has caused me.

it feels as though they are using this as a "scapegoat", because even if that person comes home in a bad mood, or has to do something that they don't like, and an argument insues, i automatically am made the "bad guy", even though i was previously in a good mood before things started, and am reminded by this person how i must not be taking my antidepressants, or am thinking too much about my past, etc.

scotsman

Ditto what Ray says.

The dubs didn't eat me with guilt, and I won't let any partner either. I'd rather be alone.

Good luck.