Topics Started by LucyA
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Resistance to WT
by snowbird inafter reading the threads on fading vs speaking out openly against wt policies, i was struck by how similar this is to the underground railroad during slavery, and later, resistance to jim crow.. in both situations, some jumped at the opportunity to escape bondage or oppression.
others chose a more indirect approach and were often reproached for doing so.. in the case of the underground railroad, several factors kept slaves rooted to the plantation - fear of the unknown, concern for families left behind, a sense of loyalty and indebtedness to their masters, a deep hope that things would, must, get better.. resistance to jim crow operated along similar lines.
those who had the least to lose were at the front of the battle.
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Response to the Argument that Jehovah's Witnesses are not Cult Members
by bluecanary inthis is in response to the ezine article the argument that jehovah's witnesses are not cult members:.
this article is dangerously misinformed about (a) what constitutes a cult and (b) that the jws do in fact fit this category.
there is ample evidence of mind control, manipulation and cult tactics in this group, but you will not see it by casually chatting with a witness.
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I think I've reached that point in life where I hate my job and will always hate my job
by Elsewhere inremember when you were a kid and you saw the funny bits in shows about how someone hates their job and just goes to work to pay the bills.
i think i've reached that point in my life.. i hate my job.. i used to love the work i do... but the way a corporation crushes your soul and leaves you as an empty husk of your former self has finally taken its toll on me.. i used to look forward to the challenges of work... now i wake up, go to work, do what i have to do to get through the day and then go home.. .
it's totally absurd but i find myself literally fantasizing about winning the lottery so i can get my soul back..
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Won Ton Soup
by beksbks inhas anyone ever done a home made won ton soup?
made won tons?
looking for suggestions and tips.
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Do YOU donate blood?
by Quillsky inif you do, what are your motivations?.
if you don't, why not?.
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How miserable are Witless Kids REALLY?
by hamsterbait in25 years ago i lived in an apartment overlooking the grounds of the local high school.. at the time i still totally believed the lie.
a lot of the dub students went to my hell.. i noticed looking out my window, that the witless kids always looked miserable and isolated.
yet in the kingdumb hell they would behave almost euphorically.. what was going on?.
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Taking my JW parents to a worldly relative's funeral
by boyzone inon wednesday this week, my wonderful cousin james died of cancer.
he was only 38 and had a beautiful wife and young family.
his parents (my aunt and uncle) are naturally devastated and want all the extended family to attend his funeral which will be held in a church this coming thursday 25th feb.. as you can imagine, my jw parents have refused to go to the church service even though they will be at the gathering afterwards.
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How many of you have tried "Vegemite"????? Whatdoya think?
by Witness 007 ina black aussie spread that is made from yeast and has a very strange yet nice flavour.
hard to discribe....alittle salty and bitter.....tried it?.
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Watchtower Recruitment Ad That Tells the Truth
by Farkel inwanted:.
not-so-bright men wanted for positions in religious printing and marketing corporation.. bags of bones and hanks of hair people are also welcome to apply, but must furnish own head covering.. must be willing to multi-task and work at home to stay current on corporate policies and marketing techniques.. no experience needed.
will train.. some travel required, including possible out-of-state trips annually.
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Jehovah's Witness warning: "Watch out for the movie Avatar".
by Cindi_67 inthis is an email i received from my brother in law:.
after discussing with our family and several friends about the popular movie avatar, and the prevalence of "avatars" on the internet, we thought that other friends might be interested in what we found in our family worship research, tell us what you think:.
merriam-websterdictionary - avatar: the incarnation of a hindu deity (as vishnu).