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Freedomrules
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IQ and JWs
by Freedomrules indo you think there is any correlation between intelligence and membership?
most jws i've known aren't that bright, and it seems that most that leave are really intelligent.. just an observation.
any thoughts?.
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IQ and JWs
by Freedomrules indo you think there is any correlation between intelligence and membership?
most jws i've known aren't that bright, and it seems that most that leave are really intelligent.. just an observation.
any thoughts?.
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Freedomrules
That's kind of why I asked the question. At risk of sounding immodest, when I was young, everyone always complimented me on my intellect. I was (and still am) a voracious reader and always asked questions, some questions that obviously made people uncomfortable. I'm generally considered more intelligent that my family members (again, please take what I'm saying the way I mean it. I'm not trying to be arrogant) and I knew from a very early age that this was all a bunch of bullshit and struggled to make myself believe. I really did want to be spiritual, I read the bible cover to cover and devoured the Society's writing. But in the end, I never could develop faith (I guess). I wanted to know. I was always told, you can't see the wind but you believe it's there because you see it's effects. It's the same with God. Or something like that. But I want proof. I never had and never will just take someone's word for it. Okay, so I'm rambling...but most witnesses I knew didnt like to read or expand their minds in any way. Just the society's literature. It even got to the point where the Elders cautioned my parents that I should not study as much...anyway, done rambling for now...
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IQ and JWs
by Freedomrules indo you think there is any correlation between intelligence and membership?
most jws i've known aren't that bright, and it seems that most that leave are really intelligent.. just an observation.
any thoughts?.
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Freedomrules
I'm answering myself because my topic looks all lonely.
Freedomrules, what a great question!
Your friend,
Freedomrules (of the "I'm so pathetic" group)
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Book on Ebay re: JW and mental illness
by Freedomrules inis anyone familiar with this book?
i have noticed many wits have problems with depression and bipolar disorder.
i have a condition known as panic disorder, which is classified as a mental illness, no one else in my family has this condition.
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Freedomrules
I'd have to concur with that. Where did you find the site?
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Book on Ebay re: JW and mental illness
by Freedomrules inis anyone familiar with this book?
i have noticed many wits have problems with depression and bipolar disorder.
i have a condition known as panic disorder, which is classified as a mental illness, no one else in my family has this condition.
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Freedomrules
It's called Jehovah's Witnesses and the Problem of Mental Illness by Jerry R. Bergman, Ph.D 342 pages, softcover. I think it's a sociology research paper of some sort.
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Book on Ebay re: JW and mental illness
by Freedomrules inis anyone familiar with this book?
i have noticed many wits have problems with depression and bipolar disorder.
i have a condition known as panic disorder, which is classified as a mental illness, no one else in my family has this condition.
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Freedomrules
Is anyone familiar with this book? I have noticed many wits have problems with depression and bipolar disorder. I have a condition known as panic disorder, which is classified as a mental illness, no one else in my family has this condition. Sometimes I wonder if I would have it if I hadn't been raised as a JW.
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To The Folks
by Farkel inthose of you that know me well know that i'm not going to say anything or much of anything anymore in this forum.. .
however, i will be offering much of my music instead.
i won't be posting it here anymore.
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Freedomrules
Syn,
I'll shoot you an e-mail, I'm moving there for work.
Lucia
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IQ and JWs
by Freedomrules indo you think there is any correlation between intelligence and membership?
most jws i've known aren't that bright, and it seems that most that leave are really intelligent.. just an observation.
any thoughts?.
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Freedomrules
Do you think there is any correlation between intelligence and membership? Most JWs I've known aren't that bright, and it seems that most that leave are really intelligent.
Just an observation. Any thoughts?
Freedomrules
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To The Folks
by Farkel inthose of you that know me well know that i'm not going to say anything or much of anything anymore in this forum.. .
however, i will be offering much of my music instead.
i won't be posting it here anymore.
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Freedomrules
Hey SYN,
I've been trying to speak to you for a while. I'm moving to Togo,but I understand you are in RSA. If you have time, can we talk about Togo?
Thanks,
Lucia aka Freedomrules
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Did you take down notes at the meetings?
by JH inwere you the type to always jot down every little detail the brothers said from the podium?.
i found it amusing when especially sisters were always writting notes in their pads when the brother was giving a talk in the front.. i wonder if it was because they found the topic interesting, or because they wanted to look as if they were learning something.. i was all ears, but never took down notes.
that's odd, coming from a person who is "visual".
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Freedomrules
for SYN:
Off topic, I just noticed you are in Togo. I'm moving there this summer for two years. I wanted to send you a PM but was unable to. Am interested in talking if you are available.
Freedomrules
And yes, I took notes, so I'd look spiritual and could make out with cute brothers. Ewww....