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Bad Associations spoil useful habits. Are the JWs right? Scripturally?
by Open mind init has been interesting for me to learn the various ways that the jws twist the scriptures to fit their own dogma.
(of course jws aren't alone in that, but that's another topic.
) two quick examples of jws not following or going beyond the bible are blood and birthdays.
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Exercise and meditation. (An unknowing JW compromise?)
by Open mind inas i was participating in some very strenuous aerobic exercise recently, it occurred to me that some of what i experience during exercise has some similarities to what i've been experiencing during meditation.
the similarity is being very aware of my body during exercise.
the difference is that in the meditation i've been trying, after becoming aware of my body, i then move away from awareness of my body.
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For Active JW Men: Ideas on Awakening Your JW Spouse (Long post)
by Open mind indisclaimer: your mileage may vary.
if you are a married, "active, in good standing" (tm), jw male who has recently discovered that the .
watchtower is not what it claims to be, this thread is for you.
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Current/recent Elders: WT Legal phone hours?
by Open mind inwhen i was serving as an elder about 10 years ago, the wt legal department's main number could not be reached on the weekends.
does anyone know if they have since made themselves available to elders 24/7?.
the most recent instructions i could find (october 1, 2012 letter to boe) still say the first thing elders are to do when becoming aware of an accusation of child sexual abuse is to "immediately" call watchtower legal.
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Changing meanings of words: "Brother" and "Sister".
by Open mind inever notice how most jws use the titles "brother" and "sister"?
in my experience, 99% of the time it was not a term of endearment.
it was actually a term of formality very much like "mister", "mrs.", "miss" or "ms.".
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Once-in-a-lifetime relationships: despite the decades
by Open mind inmy wife and several friends recently hiked to the top of half dome in yosemite.. it brought back memories of my very good friend (now deceased) clarise.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/142423/memory-clarice-musings-from-hills?size=10&page=1.
life is short.
make as many moments precious as you can.. om.
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In Memory of Clarice. Musings from the Hills.
by Open mind inthis weekend i went for a spectacular, solo, saunter in the hills and woods where i live.
if you keep reading, you'll be heading down the rabbit hole of where my mind went.
you've been warned!
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Shunning Styles 101. Any I missed? Care to elaborate?
by Open mind inmy oldest brother got baptized at 12 and realized he was 100% gay at 12 1/2.
sucky timing huh?
he fought the fine fight of the abstinent until his mid-twenties and then decided he couldn't live like that anymore.
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Faders: did local JWs give you a going away party?
by Open mind infor those who choose to fade, leaving your old congregation is often a first step.
did you switch congos while stll in "good standing" (tm)?
if so, did the local jws try to give you a going away party?
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Ever tried "Dry January"? Join Ms. OM & me for a 30 day liver vacation!
by Open mind inthere are a few things i picked up from watchtowerism that i still find value in.
(although, i could have easily picked them up elsewhere.).
one of these is the 30-day test to abstain from all booze.. .