The Oracle
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If you are reading this title, everything you know needs to be questioned
by King Solomon inthe title of this thread is like one of those bumper stickers, "if you can read this, you are too close".
it's true: if you are reading this, you accepted certain assumptions in the past, or need to do so.. the jws deliver a well-honed message that is targeted to individuals who's prior experiences and psyche makes them pre-disposed to accept their version of reality; attending meetings is really just a way for individuals to correct their thinking so as to be more in accord with the beliefs of the group.
btw, the process of aligning one's thinking to a group is not inherent evil, eg doctors attend continuing education courses so they can stay abreast with their colleagues in new findings of research, thus enabling them to deliver the best possible care to their patients, not practicing using turn-of-the-century ideas (blood-sucking leeches, etc).. however, when it comes to religion and faith, accepting assumptions into one's world view without critically-analysis leads one to a conclusion that may be flawed.
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New YouTube video - the Governing Body uses the media (even though it's under Satan's influence)!
by cedars ini've just uploaded a new video in my series of short films that examine some of the more outlandish remarks of governing body member anthony morris iii from the platform.
(before you ask, yes i do intend to move on to another governing body eventually, but i'm not done just yet!).
this latest video looks at the society's relationship with the media.
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I left the Witnesses over 10 years ago, but finally went back
by JakeMarley inthe entire time i was gone it was nagging at me.
i hadn't been previously baptized, so leaving wasn't that big a deal.
now i'm back in the swing of it, going to all meetings and field service.
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Who on this site would you not like to meet?
by sooner7nc inwhere's the damn "little yellow smiley face guy eating popcorn emoticon"?.
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses feed the starving in third world countries
by Gnosis in.
or do they only help their own members ?.
is there anything in their publications that seems to cast a negative view on feeding the poor ?.
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Haha! This Is Awesome. How To Suck At Your Religion:
by Low-Key Lysmith inhttp://theoatmeal.com/comics/religion.
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I watched my first demonic movie today...
by serenitynow! inand nothing happened.
there aren't any voices, nothing is moving around on its own.
i watched insidious, the first, without a doubt, demonic movie.
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Why is Jesus never mentioned in the OT ?
by mP inlots of people seem to love jesus because they think hes somebody special.
if he was the son of god, how come in over a thousand pages of holy writings and almost millions of words he is never mentioned by name or position.
i know the jw pretend he is by way of poor word play, however it just seems weird that someone so important is not mentioned at all directly.
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Wedding photos
by JeffT inalex, our youngest, married monika fischer on july 1. i thought i'd toss out a few pictures as everyone involved was making an effort to look presentable.
the groom.
the bride.
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Rebound religions
by rebel8 ini'm curious how many people here joined the dubs after becoming disillusioned with, or having recently left another religion.. same question for how many joined another church soon after leaving dubbery (and prior to going through a thorough healing process first).. thanks.