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  Socialism

  by Perry in

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  socialists think that money will solve all man's problems.

  everything is obsessively related to money in the socialist ideology.. they have an almost supernatural ability to blame others with more money.

  god calls this greed and envy.

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  Like any other healthy system, economics works best with a balance. The black-and-white thinking promoted by the West; ie, capitalism is GOOD and socialism is BAD; is a false projection. A mixed bag of a democratic nation, that has healthy competitive standards (not like nowadays, when big corps control the marketplace), can employ socialist values (ie, paid-for health care, assistance for the weak; ie, disabled and widows), and still maintain a healthy economy. Small businesses are supported, rather than giving millions to corps who use the 'loans', and bail out at the most opportune time.
  
  There is a lot to be said for the side-by-side socialist democracy. As others have said, it works in Scandanavian countries ... why not ours? Because greed, Randism,. and self-interest are the drivers of our economy. It's not just sad, it's criminal.
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  Socialism

  by Perry in

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  socialists think that money will solve all man's problems.

  everything is obsessively related to money in the socialist ideology.. they have an almost supernatural ability to blame others with more money.

  god calls this greed and envy.

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  coalize2 hours agoThe difference between socialism and capitalism is not the profit itself, but the way it's shared!

  
  

  Hi, coalize. You have made some excellent comments on this thread, and yes, this is the heart of the matter. Socialism and moderate capitalism can co-exist, and it works. Randism is on the fringe, and what I call 'rabid captalism'. It's not beneficial for the community as a whole. I've enjoyed your argument, and well said. x tal
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  What Are the Top JW Issues That Just Burn Your Buns the Most?

  by Wild_Thing in

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  2. friends

  which ones make you the maddest?

  covering up of abuse, shunning, failed end of world predictions?.

  my list is long and heavy, but the top 3 that set me off the most are:.

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  1. Child Sexual Abuse cover-up (and also child abuse that would fit emotional and religious abuse)

  2. Women and children are of no value. (see #1)

  3. Shunning.

  4. Blood issue.

  5. False prophecy and bible interpretation leading to mind control.

  6. Stealing from the 'flock'.
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  If jw.org had memes...

  by rebel8 in

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  ...what would they be?

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  An *actual* JW meme from JW Talk - gotsta love the crazy eyes, hehehe

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  What do Muslims Really Think - UK Documentary

  by cofty in

  1. social
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  channel 4 have commissioned a study into attitudes among british muslims.. the documentary starts in an hour from now at 10pm.

  if you watch it live or on 4od please share your thoughts.. unlike many other surveys of muslim opinion, which have predominantly been done by phone or online, icm used face-to-face, in-home research to question a representative sample of 1,000 muslims across great britain.

  icm also used a “control sample” to compare what british muslims thought with the rest of the british population.. at the top-line level, the survey suggests that a mainstream british muslim majority have similar values and attitudes to the wider british public on issues such as support for british institutions and a feeling of belonging to britain.. but looking deeper into the results, a chasm develops between those muslims surveyed and the wider population on attitudes to liberal values on issues such as gender equality, homosexuality and issues relating to freedom of expression.

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  Interesting ..there is not a single comment about the actual documentary.
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  My JW Articles

  by Salutaris in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  hey there, .

  i have an apologetics website, and i've recently posted three articles on jw doctrine.

  i was wondering if you all could make suggestions to improve them, or for new content.

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  I think that in the pursuit of truth and freedom, there is a tone of challenge to this OP that I neither understand nor appreciate.

  This is a person of faith, who has a website, that would like to write truthful articles about the JWS. Is it SO IMPORTANT to attack G-d delusions? Can you not see the bigger picture? A person who is needy, and seeking 'something', and studying with the JWS ... might read the OP's site. MIGHT get turned off from the JWS, and may NOT join the cult. I think that Van, you may agree.

  The Big Picture. *sighs*
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  My JW Articles

  by Salutaris in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  hey there, .

  i have an apologetics website, and i've recently posted three articles on jw doctrine.

  i was wondering if you all could make suggestions to improve them, or for new content.

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  Salutaris Greetings! We have some folk of the RCC faith on the board. I would suggest 'bumping' the topic later in the day, as it is an international forum, so time zones play into account. If your thread has not been commented on for a while, you can just post "BTT" (back to the top) as a comment, and the thread will be brought forward.

  Welcome to the forum, by the way. : ) I am not a believer myself.

  It's great that you are seeking to put truthful argument on your site, which is the opposite of the JWS. I haven't read the articles yet, but will. Through the years, I've had many RCC friends (my room mate is technically RCC, but because of his own experience with priest abuse, he hates the Church - you can understand that), and I may be able to give you constructive comments.
  
  Later! And I suggest you use the Search engine (located at the top of your screen) to locate older threads on the topic. It's great to see people of other faiths learning the real truth about the Jehovah's Witness organization. If your site steers ONE person away from the cult of JW, it is gold to me!

  Good hunting, and I'll read your links later today. x tal
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  My mom died at 96 (without a visit from her granddaughter)

  by BONEZZ in

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  don't get here much anymore.

  my mom, if you remember, really wanted to see her granddaughter before she died.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcpuj96a8lg.

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  I am so sorry, BONEZZ, and truly sad. Dear Gran is at peace now. Much love to you and family.
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  Kobe 60 points last game

  by James Mixon in

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  the old guy went out with a bang..l.a lakers.

  a great career

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  imho, Bryant went out with a 'bang' years ago ... an unfortunate choice of words.

  LOL @ Bonsai! You are SO WRONG .... :P
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  Friends of onacruise

  by Onacruise2NephewBoogaloo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was born into the elastic fact, tract & knock knock club, as it is known to some, but most often you will hear them referred to as "the worst thing i've ever been through.

  "i had the typical jw early life of forced compliance by sadistic joy killing narcissists.

  i learned early on that 'new light' doesn't come from stifled children and there was no suggestion box at my house.. when i was 6 my parents divorced and my mom quickly remarried and we moved from portland to the oregon coast.

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  PS. I see you have your uncle's wit! ahahaha!

  I was born into The Elastic Fact, Tract & Knock Knock Club,