i must admit, i have no idea who sparlock is.
can someone explain what the fuss is all about?.
thank you..
Kids play with dragons, talking animals and cartoon characters
Perhaps the WT's sequel will warn kiddies of the danger of watching cartoons/playing with 'talking animal' toys. It's an easy link to the 'talking serpent' - and we all know what happened to him, and those who listened to him. Come on WT, you can really steal ALL of childhood with a little more effort.
is this recent?
http://www.silentlambs.org/oaklandlawsuit.htm.
i havent seen anyone post about it, the link has a pdf on it of the court documents, and it looks like the stamp is from 5/12 but its blurry.. .
I'd like to think every victim will come forward - would it bankrupt the Society ?
.. the written policy of Watchtower New York, Inc., which instructed all Elders in Jehovah’s Witnesses
Congregations in the United States to keep reports of child sex abusers within Jehovah’s Witnesses secret to
avoid lawsuits.
So they KNOW they are breaking the Law..?
i have a lifelong buddy (g) who is now df'd ....doing great and happy.
he has a nice boat.
a while back he gets a call from a very well known elder who, of course, shuns him.. elder: "hi g. i know this is a little strange, but i don't know who else to call".
Absolutely shameful behaviour. Not even a 'thank you' card..?
Perhaps your friend should call 'elder' with an equally potentially life threatening scenario to see the response?
magic as a "force" has been debunked.
no sane person believes it is real.
(except of course jehoobie - and it makes him real sad an' mean mad!).
Judging by Blondie's post, JWs should steer well clear of museums then, as they are filled with relics of dubious background. Can't be too careful.
if i have never used the internet, i would probably return to the borg by now.
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The centenary of 1914. If many R&F JWs still think the generation of 1914 won't pass away its going to be a challenge to their confidence.
Cheers Cofty
...you've reminded me of where, in Genesis, it states/suggests that man will not live beyond 120 years. I've long expected 2034 to be (yet ANOTHER) significant date.
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It's a great shame that Child Protection (Social Services) doesn't monitor material aimed at kids. This stuff (along with other dub stuff) should be approved by childcare professionals.
if i have never used the internet, i would probably return to the borg by now.
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I think that is good news. It means 2014 will be all the more significant.
Remind me please Cofty..? So many 'significant' dates, sheesh, I can't keep up.
magic as a "force" has been debunked.
no sane person believes it is real.
(except of course jehoobie - and it makes him real sad an' mean mad!).
Yep. They crunch anti-depressants like there is no tomorrow.
Lol, you're not wrong. I recall reading somewhere of the high number of dubs on 'medication', and I totted up all the people I (personally)know/knew (both JW and non-JW) who are/were on long-term medication and the numbers were veryunbalanced. Bet you can guess which way..? lol
(A thread on this would be interesting.)
magic as a "force" has been debunked.
no sane person believes it is real.
(except of course jehoobie - and it makes him real sad an' mean mad!).
I knew a few people who swore they had demon attacks
Yes...but since leaving the bOrg, I haven't met anyone who has experienced demons. But then, I knew/know more JWs with mental issues than non-JWs. Any connection do you think..?
hello - i am new here .. just joined a couple of days ago, and have enjoyed the bit of lurking that i have done.
a breif history, i was raised as a jw, was active until i was 36, and was a regular pioneer for 7 years and a ministerial servant for 5 years, and was one when i left.
my reasons for leaving are not important at this point, but i have spent the last year or so researching the flood and more extensively the theory of evolution.. i have finally decided to broach the topic with my mother since after all this time, the last of my jw friends and my brother and sister have all decided that they should shun me now, and i want to make a last ditch effort to convey to my mother that i didn't leave the organization so i could do lines of coke off a cheap hooker, but because i actually believe that this is not the truth.. i'd love some feedback on the email and what you think the possibility of it actually breaking through the "permafrost" created by the society.
Because I live a fulfilling life and have great joy in teaching people about how to love, how to find happiness in life, and comfort in a world that is very cruel. What do you give to your fellow man? Hard, cold reality? The exposure to your intellectual prowess ? You are empty now. Your spiritual vacuum has been sucked dry of truth.
Your father has given me clear and specific instruction to tell you that staying here in the Fall is no longer an option.
They just can't see it, can they..? It makes me angry that they behave like victims.
