DevonMcBride

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  What does the WT fear the most?

  by Gerard in

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  i think it is wmi: weapons of mass instruction, such as the internet.

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  Their biggest fear is allowing negative people to affect the "good ones".

  That's because it works. The easiest way is on the internet, where they can research it in the safety of their own home.
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  You think JWs are pushy?

  by Ed in

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  just be glad they're not usually like this -.

  i was walking home from shopping one day when i saw a guy standing casually at the side of the footpath with his hands behind his back, watching the passers-by.

  he didnt look like he was about to do anything weird.

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  Ah yes, the Hare Krishnas. I remember seeing them at the airport as a kid. They recently filed for bankruptcy so they wouldn't have to pay out court settlements on their child abuse law suits.

  From what I've read about them on the Freedom of Mind web site (www.freedomofmind.com) they make the JW's seem very normal
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  Bad Weather Again

  by Undecided in

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  we have had snow and ice every week for a month here in nc.

  this is not normal for this area.

  i'm getting a little tired of it but it's not like tornadoes, or floods.

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  We are getting 20-25 inches of snow and blizzard like conditions.
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  Husband puts off wifes funeral for Elders meeting

  by Sangdigger in

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  2. beliefs

  while reading minimuses post under "friends" about a sister who kept up auxillary pioneering even though her 5 year old daughter died, it brought to mind a similar story that happened just 2 months ago in a large cong.

  an elder serving in that cong.

  for many years now, lost his wife to heart complications.

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  DevonMcBride

  Here's a story an ex-witness told me.

  A speaker at one of the conventions fell to the ground and died during his speech. Another elder went up on stage and continued where the the man left off. Not one person acknowledged the man falling down.

  At another convention a Presiding Overseer, his wife and 8 year old daughter were out one night. The daughter fell in a lake and drowned. The next day the PO and his wife went to the convention as if nothing had happened. He even gave a talk. There excuse for doing this was that Jehovah was testing their loyalty to him.

  Sick, isn't it?
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  5 Yr. Old Daughter Dies But Mom Still Aux. Pioneer

  by minimus in

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  a recent experience was given at the meeting about how a faithful sister deemed her commitment to auxillary pioneer as being so important, that even after her 5 year old daughter rather suddenly died, she kept her promise to auxillary pioneer, just 2 weeks after the child's death.

  the congregation generally was impressed with this sister's experience and many expressed their admiration for this sister, who has since become a regular pioneer ( for over 20 years).

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  DevonMcBride

  That's unfortunate this sister is not allowing herself time to grieve. Pioneering is only putting it off.

  Devon
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  The Bruderhofs - a lot like JW's

  by DanTheMan in

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  i just stumbled across this - very fascinating reading.

  i had never heard of this group, but just another example of how fundy/world-renouncing religions have the same core spirit.

  my comments are in red.

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  DevonMcBride

  These traits are similar in many cults. What amazed me was the similarity between the Amish and the JW's.
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  Uzbek Court turns down JW Appeal

  by DevonMcBride in

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  uzbek court turns down appeal of jehovah's witness conviction.

  associated press, feb. 7, 2003. http://infobrix.yellowbrix.com/.

  tashkent, uzbekistan (ap) -- an uzbek appeals court on friday let stand the conviction of a jehovah's witness for inciting hatred in the first criminal proceeding against the christian group in this central asian nation.. marat mudarisov, 26, a road worker, was given a three-year suspended sentence in november for stirring up religious hatred.

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  UZBEK COURT TURNS DOWN APPEAL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESS CONVICTION

  Associated Press, Feb. 7, 2003
  http://infobrix.yellowbrix.com/

  TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AP) -- An Uzbek appeals court on Friday let stand the conviction of a Jehovah's Witness for inciting hatred in the first criminal proceeding against the Christian group in this Central Asian nation.

  Marat Mudarisov, 26, a road worker, was given a three-year suspended sentence in November for stirring up religious hatred. Mudarisov maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

  Human rights advocates fear that the conviction heralds a crackdown on Christian groups. Previously, the Uzbek government has targeted independent Muslims in a harsh campaign to stem extremism, drawing international criticism.

  Mudarisov's lawyers asked a panel of judges Friday to reverse the sentence and acquit their client for lack of evidence, saying Mudarisov was targeted simply for being a Jehovah's Witness.

  John Burns, a Canadian lawyer working on Mudarisov's defense, argued in court that the case was about whether freedom of religious expression is protected in Uzbekistan.

  ``This appeal goes to the very foundation of Uzbekistan's claim to be a democracy,'' he said. ``We ask this court to show courage and do justice.''

  However, the judges said they agreed with the trial court's verdict and upheld it. Defense lawyers said they would appeal again.

  The case against Mudarisov was based on allegations that at the time of his arrest he had a pamphlet titled, ``Truth, The Only Truth,'' that argues the superiority of the Bible over the Quran, the Muslim holy book. Defense attorneys maintained the pamphlet was planted on their client.

  Judge Furkat Khasanov denied Friday that Mudarisov's conviction was connected to his being a Jehovah's Witness, but added: ``He got this pamphlet from somewhere and by doing that he has dealt a blow to the whole organization (Jehovah's Witnesses).''

  Human rights advocates fear that Mudarisov's conviction heralds a crackdown on Christian groups, and the case has also drawn the attention of U.S. and British diplomats. The Uzbek government has drawn strong international criticism for its ongoing harsh campaign against independent Muslims, which it says is aimed at stemming extremism.

  Similar prosecutions against Jehovah's Witnesses were in progress in at least two other cities in Uzbekistan at the time of Mudarisov's trial last November. Those cases on charges of illegal missionary activity and proselytizing were later dropped.

  The group says it has at least 3,000 members in this former Soviet republic.
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  What if the US loses?

  by Robdar in

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  2. friends

  what if we lose the war with iraq?

  i watch the news and all commentators act as if our winning is a given.

  yes, we are the biggest, baddest nation; we have the nukes, but what if?

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  According to the media, Iraq's army is a fraction of what it was during the Gulf War. Saddam's military is poorly trained and they are using outdated machinery and weapons. The aircraft he is using is so old, they can't even get replacement parts. A few weeks ago Saddam recruited many young boys to fight in his army and didn't even train them. All they know how to use is a gun. During the Gulf War a large percentage of his army gave up and surrendered. This will probably happen again.
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  Fatties won't pony up cash for two seats

  by ashitaka in

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  2. friends

  frankly, if you are that overweight, you should pay for two seats, pure and simple.

  why should someone have to be crushed by someone obese?

  skinny people have rights, too

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  A few years ago I was stuck next to a fat person on a flight. It was on American Airlines and was a sold out flight. I demanded half of my money back since I only got half a seat. They gave me a $100 credit toward another flight. The wheel that squeaks the loudest gets the most oil.
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  CO Came Over Yesterday

  by ColdRedRain in

  1. jw
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  not even a day after i came out of the closet, the co with an elder and his preachy miserial servant nephew (you know, the kind that's supposed to make good husbands and are supposed to be brainwashed beyond belief very spiritual and who believes the bible has the truth on everything from diet to nuclear physics?

  ) came over to visit me and my dad.

  they wanted to know why i felt the way i felt about their cult god's organization.

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  DevonMcBride

  ColdRed Rain,

  Can you or someone else tell me which WT articles promote Socialism?

  Thanks,

  Devon