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  If "the Truth" is the truth, why are witnesses so scared of research?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  it is an often asked question i know, but it perplexes me.. if witnesses are so convinced that they have "the truth", why is the act of researching information from external sources so taboo?

  didn't the bible itself tell people to "use their powers of reason" and also praised ones like the boreans for researching things they were told??.

  seriously, if there is no doubt about the organization being "god's channel" on earth, and it alone having the "truth", surely researching would only enhance such 'facts'?.

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  The funny thing is that many of the org's beliefs can be discredited by using their own publications.
  
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  Inactive

  by ScottyRex in

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  inactive.......hmmm, what an interesting title (notice, not phrase) that's me.

  not a title i ascribe myself, one foisted on me.. jwd -yes.

  jw memorial, why of course too.. valid posts on here....yes.

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  I'm not sure what your point is ScottyRex. Do you want us to find some "good" in this religion? That might be a tall order for some of us.
  
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  2.16.2017 NJ Star-Ledger Ad: "Were you sexually abused by the Jehovahs Witnesses?"

  by breakfast of champions in

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  2. child-abuse

  my wife found this 1/4 page ad on page 2 of yesterday's nj star-ledger, probably the biggest newspaper in nj.

  pretty telling.. .

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  How long before the org has to sell off properties in Warwick to offset more claims?
  
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  Free Topic -Write What You Like

  by tepidpoultry in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  when i was exiting (clawing my way out) i read a tremendous amount of personal.

  accounts on the jw recovery page which sadly closed, .

  i would like to offer an opportunity for any who would like, to say a few words on .

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  My marriage is not doing too good. But at least I have my mental spiritual physical health.
  
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  2.16.2017 NJ Star-Ledger Ad: "Were you sexually abused by the Jehovahs Witnesses?"

  by breakfast of champions in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  my wife found this 1/4 page ad on page 2 of yesterday's nj star-ledger, probably the biggest newspaper in nj.

  pretty telling.. .

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  @ OrphanCrow and steve2:

  Fair points. It's never a bad thing to have differing viewpoints. Growing up, most of us weren't allowed to have any.
  
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  2.16.2017 NJ Star-Ledger Ad: "Were you sexually abused by the Jehovahs Witnesses?"

  by breakfast of champions in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  my wife found this 1/4 page ad on page 2 of yesterday's nj star-ledger, probably the biggest newspaper in nj.

  pretty telling.. .

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  Does anyone even read newspapers anymore? I hate to say it, but unless the media REALLY latches on to the evils of the org, not a whole lot is going to happen. Reporting on it every now and then or posting a few lawyer ads in newspapers isn't going to cut it. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm just being realistic.
  
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  Griffin Assembly Hall (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) now a Megachurch

  by Sanchy in

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  2. friends

  my mom, while pregnant with me, was one of thousands of jw volunteers to work on the construction of this once beautiful assembly hall in south florida circa 1984. it had a beautiful pond, waterfall, and even a resident alligator.

  many remember it as well for it's huge plaster murals on the walls showing scenes of paradises.. pics as it was before (sorry for the low quality, struggled to find good pics of the auditorium as it was, if you have any good ones, do share them):.

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  12M sounds like a nice little profit.
  
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  Griffin Assembly Hall (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) now a Megachurch

  by Sanchy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my mom, while pregnant with me, was one of thousands of jw volunteers to work on the construction of this once beautiful assembly hall in south florida circa 1984. it had a beautiful pond, waterfall, and even a resident alligator.

  many remember it as well for it's huge plaster murals on the walls showing scenes of paradises.. pics as it was before (sorry for the low quality, struggled to find good pics of the auditorium as it was, if you have any good ones, do share them):.

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  Does anyone know how much the org sold it for?
  
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  "Stumbling" and Wussification.

  by schnell in

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  this really annoyed me towards the end.

  the watchtower doesn't do its members any favors by frequently warning about stumbling and offending each other.

  it's no surprise that this becomes a cult control tactic where you can't even groom yourself the way you want because it might be "cause for stumbling".. with so much emphasis, it became wussification and contributed to the toxic environment of jehovah's witnesses.

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  It's always what you're NOT doing. Never mind that the other person might be a prick.
  
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  Giving money is thrilling?

  by punkofnice in

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  watchtower study edition nov 16 pg 19. classic............................ .

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  Giving money is only thrilling if it is not yours to give.