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  OSCE (The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

  by Paul Bonanno in

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  i have noticed that the jws are participating in meetings organized by the osce.

  they are registered or participate under the "european association of jehovah's christian witnesses".

  one point highlighted in this organization is tolerance.

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  TheWonderofYou

  Just a question. Is being a member of the OSCE related to "sort of" membership or alliance with the UN. Do you know the requirements in regard to attending such meetings?
  I understand that the OSCE is also about the security of those member countries...Hence the S and the co-operation bit being the C. However, religious persecutions aside, is there not a very "military" application to the OSCE?

  I have read a small amount on the subject and wonder if you could fill me in or direct me to the relevant sites or pages that may supply the answer. Not lazy, not at all, but you seem to know more about this .........
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  Hysterically tragic - the west stuffs up in Syria

  by fulltimestudent in

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  a former lebanese (christian) terrorist once told me a story (meant to be funny) about west asian politics.. a turtle was swimming past the shoreline of the red sea.

  on the shore a scorpion calls out,"hey!

  give me a lift over to the other side.

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  I have been following this too fulltimestuden. I can hardly believe Abbot is about to do what he said he would not!.

  This so convoluted and incredibly dangerous...
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  JW Elder Lawsuit Update: AAWA Fliers are Illegal and Uncle claims he is "Going to Kill us in Court"!

  by ReligionOfHatred in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hi, my uncle made the first move by taking my mom, dad, grandma and grandpa(all in good jws in standing and non have put out anti-jw fliers or speech), that's who he is taking to court.

  i have left the organization but than again, i was only a unbaptized publisher.

  my grandma (whom i love so dearly was shocked to learn "i am not going to marry a pioneer and i don't want anything to do with any pro-jw females, i feel this religion is one of the most hateful religions mankind has seen).

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  Perhaps edit it to key points. When there is a lot to say, bullet points do help. I have sometimes posted and re read it. Only to discover that it was not going to make sense. Then I would go back and make some changes or wipe it out until I was able to make a relevant statement of facts in some sort of order.....Don't feel too bad, you are very upset and need a little time to calm your' thoughts then reorder the post..
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  Trying to get John Olver's attention, re: Australian Royal Commission

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  2. friends

  knowing that last week, tonight, is becoming the hottest topical show in the us, i thought i would try to point his show's attention toward the royal commision.the only way i could figure out how was to post to the hbo discussion board that is specific to the show.

  here is the link to my comments:http://talk.hbo.com/t5/last-week-tonight-with-john/australian-royal-commission-on-child-abuse/td-p/499504.

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  Good move Captain. I went to the site and read your' post, gave it the thumbs up and will return there later.
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  Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

  by Stumpy in

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  2. friends

  i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

  you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

  what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

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  Stumpy, welcome from Australia, I am in the West. Glad you are here and I truly hope your wife and best friend manages to wake up, once and for all time. I think your' approach was pretty good and it sounds as if your' wife has some sense of right and wrong in her...No doctrine can improve our ethics. Religion has destroyed my family and split us apart. It is a lonely journey at times..........Courage..Stay online and be strong. You will find the silence in your' prayer, to be the exact answer to your' question...Wait, wait a little........perhaps a few days, then realise that you have your' answer.
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  interesting stuff re the RC in my local area

  by umbertoecho in

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  2. child-abuse

  i was sent a list of places i could contact in my part of wa.

  i was cautious.

  i always ask if they are jws.

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  smiddy, Of course, how silly of me to hold back. I will do better next time....hugs and all that stuff, Juliette
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  Email to Royal Commission on Lies

  by LevelThePlayingField in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i wrote this email today to the royal commission:.

  dear royal commission:.

  i am writing you to tell you that many of the jehovah's witnesses who have testified have lied to the commission under oath, and they have done so with ease because of what they have been taught through their publications.

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  It's okay to post material to them. It enhances the problems, it does not allow the issue to die the death of time and distance. Most of the changes we have wanted came about through perseverance. I know for myself I unashamedly post things that prove G Jackson was lying. They are then overwhelmed with this human "outrage". Look at the example of those who have sought refuge in Germany. This is not a new situation, it just got bigger because so many feel safer getting out while they can.
  What shamed the British Government into action?

  Public concern, love? How about a bit of good old compassion? If something is wrong.........phone, write, post, yell...No amount of protest over a wrong thing is bad. We are connected now. In spite of that simon idiot who has no clue as to what we are doing to help.............arhhggg, different topic sorry...Do come out from under your' rock little simon..........
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  Is it worth making a JW Talk profile?

  by Lemonp in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i have looked at the jw talk forums every now and again.

  is it any use making a profile to get in?

  mainly just to laugh at the pathetic discussion that they carry on with.

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  He really looks like he's dead, but reanimated for the session...A puppet of prophecy and whatever else spews forth...I can hardly believe that these idiots went public. They were terrifically delusional the day they decided to grab the "public forum"...It has been awesomely funny to watch these idiots "not remember" the script. They have gone downhill and made fools of themselves...Keep it coming you idiots!! It's entertaining to make notes on your dreadful performances....
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  Is it worth making a JW Talk profile?

  by Lemonp in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i have looked at the jw talk forums every now and again.

  is it any use making a profile to get in?

  mainly just to laugh at the pathetic discussion that they carry on with.

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  I went there too. The thing is, that they are so very pro...JW. They would glean any information you gave and whether true or false, they may let you in. You would have to give details that would make you appear to be someone who want's to lurk or if you gave accurate information..you would be tracked...I wanted to have a look and realised they were so pro that they could not allow one second of dissension amongst the ranks..I don't think it is worth the effort.
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  London Bethelites Are Agitated!

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a source has informed me that a relative who's in london bethel has said that a number of bethelites there are very uncomfortable and embarrassed because the branch has received "quite a few letters" querying why members of the governing body were wearing flashy rings and jewellery on some of the monthly broadcasts, but on the broadcast when the g.b.

  asked for more money from the congregations - their gold and jewellery was not on display!.

  will probably emerge one day wearing sackcloth, begging for yet more donations..

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  What next? Will they be asking for the lowlife to kiss their rings?