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Subtle Control Methods
by James2300 inthere have been a few threads on the subject of whether witnesses are a high control group or a cult.
some of the more overt methods of control have been mentioned, such as direct statements in the watchtower, the practice of disfellowshipping, the power elders have, and so on.
the results of these control techniques have also been mentioned; for example, many mention the intimidation, humiliation, fear, and powerlessness they felt either as a witness or while trying to leave.
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How to help a JW using 607, 1914 stuff.
by apocalypse inthe following information was prepared for the benefit of those who are endeavoring to assist a close friend or relative who is a jehovahs witness.
it is intended to aid a person who wishes to, in a non-confrontational manner, approach the vital foundational issue with respect to the primary doctrine of jehovahs witnesses.
it can be done without the recipient of the information even becoming aware of your intentions.
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JW Rules That Are Just "Too Much"!
by Ephanyminitas ini'm curious: what rules have you dealt with that were just "too much" -- whether they were "official" (i.e.
in print) or not?.
i think a good, general one is r-rated movies.
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Military and Scripture
by simplesally inok, i was reading on another thread and the poster brought up a side point that made me go "omg"!!!.
here's the quote:i would serve in the military as did cornelius, a roman army officer who converted to christianity ... and who was never required to leave the military, nor is there in record that he left the roman army.
it never dawned on me that cornelius was 1)an army officer and 2)no scripture demands his resignation of said position.. any thoughts?
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Out with a bang....plus Elders (Gestapo) visit....
by TheApostleAK injust da'd myself the other day...announcement tonight.. -------------------------------.
alan xxxxxxxxxx.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
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Memorial Supper - A child's perspective
by Atreyu inat the memorial supper, i took along my little daughter, nearly 6. she's not familiar with kingdom halls and what's going on there.
to make her comfortable, i let her bring a favourite "teddy bear", actuallay a cow.. she found it very peculiar that the bread and wine was passed from hand to hand without anyone eating or drinking.
she asked a lot and i tried to explain.
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A *MUST WATCH* Short Film
by AvailableLight infor everyone w/ high-speed connections:.
check this out:.
http://64.152.216.82:80/7/1275/6955/3c8cf24a/rshort.download.akamai.com/1589/windows/t/the_parlor_l_dsl.wmv.
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From the Archives of JT #1
by JT inover the years of being on the net there are always some post that just stand out more than others.
there is a guy not sure where he is from but his name is norm, - this guy has no idea the role he played in my leaving wt.
according to the watchtower, when has there not been "a time of urgency.
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I didn't go!
by artful inwell, for the first time in 30 years i didn't go to the memorial.. it's actually a given me a great sense of relief!.
i hope that this is beginning of a long and happy relationship with god!
up until this past year i wasn't even sure if he existed.
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REUNION WITH JW SIS AFTER 20 YRS OF SHUNNING
by California Sunshine intoday is mar 25th.
ive decided to write about this and post it when im done.
dont know when that will be.