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  Do JW Children Still Call Adults "Aunt" and "Uncle"?

  by cofty in

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  when i was young we were taught to refer to other adult jws as aunt or uncle.. was this also the case in other countries and does it still happen?.

  was it just a custom or has the literature ever commented on it?.

  thanks.

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  Laika

  They were still doing this when I was in 2 years ago. I think it's a British thing, in the JW videos and dramas young JWs always refer to older ones as 'Brother' and 'Sister'
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  Jehovahs Witness Shunning & the Crusades

  by freemindfade in

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  while discussing being mistreated by my own jw family last night with my wife, i wanted to try to make her think critically about what shunning really is, and at its root what how beneficial it is.

  earlier in the day i sent her non-apostate scholarly article on religious shunning being tantamount to psychological torture.

  and most witnesses don't think into much about why they do things, its more of a "this is the way we do it, don't over think it" process.

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  Laika

  I think you're thinking more of the inquisition then the crusades but I see your point generally.
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  new bethel application question are you a racist?

  by poopie in

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  will the gb finally admit there is systemic racism at the highest levels of the organization.

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  Laika

  Great post Son, shows why the upper echelons of Watchtower world is dominated by white people.
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  How do you respond to JW family?

  by Laika in

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  for those who have left and are still in contact with jw family, how do you usually respond when they bring up jw stuff, i.e.

  start talking about the nearness of armageddon or things like that.. i usually say nothing and just let it pass but i'm considering changing tact to something more confrontational, less because i want to change their mind and more because i find it tiresome.

  thoughts?

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  Laika

  Thank you Steve, very wise, you are a cool guy! :)
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  March JW Broadcast: Once again disparaging Higher Education - this time in the Music Video.

  by cappytan in

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  i will have the music video separated shortly.

  will post the link once it's done..

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  Laika

  I guess giving Jehovah your best doesn't involve writing good music.
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  How do you respond to JW family?

  by Laika in

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  for those who have left and are still in contact with jw family, how do you usually respond when they bring up jw stuff, i.e.

  start talking about the nearness of armageddon or things like that.. i usually say nothing and just let it pass but i'm considering changing tact to something more confrontational, less because i want to change their mind and more because i find it tiresome.

  thoughts?

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  Laika

  Thank you for your responses all, sorry I took so long to return, bad form :/

  It bothers me that I think my parents take my silence as proof I can't argue with them. I suppose I should care less what they think of me, I am happy now after all.
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  Rethinking "this world", "the world", and "worldly"

  by Fernando in

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  if all religion is a snare and a racket as per judge rutherford, then has religion maybe lied to us on this score too?.

  could jesus have meant: "if you belonged to the (religious) world, it would love you as its own.

  as it is, you do not belong to the (religious) world, but i have chosen you out of the (religious) world.

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  Laika

  Hoser, most religious leaders work very hard for low pay.
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  Rational Buddhism?

  by cappytan in

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  does a type of buddhism exist that doesn't include the metaphysical aspects of traditional buddhism?

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  Laika

  Do you just want to start meditating? Go for it, it's good for you and I promise the demons won't take the opportunity to invade your head! :P
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  How do you respond to JW family?

  by Laika in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  for those who have left and are still in contact with jw family, how do you usually respond when they bring up jw stuff, i.e.

  start talking about the nearness of armageddon or things like that.. i usually say nothing and just let it pass but i'm considering changing tact to something more confrontational, less because i want to change their mind and more because i find it tiresome.

  thoughts?

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  Laika

  Hi all

  For those who have left and are still in contact with JW family, how do you usually respond when they bring up JW stuff, I.e. Start talking about the nearness of Armageddon or things like that.
  

  I usually say nothing and just let it pass but I'm considering changing tact to something more confrontational, less because I want to change their mind and more because I find it tiresome. Thoughts?
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  Wife just found out I won't be attending the Memorial this year!

  by FadeToBlack in

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  my wife is staying with 'friends' out of town recovering from surgery on her foot.

  i called to see how she was healing up and mentioned that i hope she gets back on her feet before i leave for the states to visit family (all non-witness) in april.

  i begged her to postpone this surgery until i got back, but she did not forsee any problems.we will see.. anyway, it dawned on her that i won't be here to attend the memorial and she said: you are probably happy about that.

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  Laika

  Good for you, me neither! Will be the first I've ever missed in my life, I don't even know when it is, and I don't care.