Topics Started by lrkr
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WT moves into Suffern
by lrkr inhttp://www.lohud.com/article/20130531/news03/305310128/suffern-tenants-told-leave-complex-before-mystery-sale.
this was front page today.
the online article seems to be a little glichy (the article is more than just the few lines i see in the online version).
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I think we have it backwards
by lrkr inyou know how when people come out of being a jw they say things like- but the bible is a good book- its just the religion that is bad.
or when describing muslim extremists commit some atrocity, people say- the religion is bad- but the koran is a good book.
or when you observe orthodox jews abusing members of their family- it is said- its the religion that is confining and doent allow leaders to be held accoutable- but the torah is a good book.. i think we have it backwards!!
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Its going to be OK...
by lrkr incheck out this book.
its by a former witness couple- its not about the witnesses- but it uses the lessons they learned and applies them to the rest of life.
im still reading it- but so far- its great.
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JW- Out of brooklyn by 1/1/14???
by lrkr init appears that the residents of brooklyn heights have figured out a win-win.
wt moves out.
wt buildings are converted to residences.
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"Athiests on the March"
by lrkr inover the christmas holidays, a witness dropped off a whole bag full of magizines, etc for me (like they had been saving up my order for the last 3 years at the hall).
i briefly perused them and then dumped them in the recycling bin.
one of the issues that caught my eye and offended me was a magazine that showed a bunch of angry white guys (they looked like labor union leaders) carrying signs- the headline was "athiests on the march".
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Must read- New Yorker article on Scientology
by lrkr inthis article caught my eye- and held my attention through a very long plane ride.
the similarities in thought control methods between the witnesses and the scientologists are amazing.
although they are very different doctrinally- the control, guilt, isolationism, and leader-worship are very similar.
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Due diligence- JWs vs Big Brother, Big Sister
by lrkr ini met this evening with the director of our local big brothers, big sisters chapter.
this organization pairs at risk minors with volunteer adult mentors.
she said that this is possibly the highest risk thing that any organization can do- introducing a stranger into a position of trust with a vulnerable youth.
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10 page book reports
by lrkr injust a memory.
when i was growing up- i was in the school band- played the trumpet.
our band marched in 2 parades a year- thanksgiving day and st. patricks day.
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Crazy GB Rants from Bethel- All former B-lites please participate
by lrkr injust remember a few crazy gb rants- the topic on no smooching during the prayer got me to remembering a few:.
losch- morning worship- roommates should pray together (inferred kneeling on the floor together).
losch- morning worship- women have a natural craving for men that has to be managed and controlled by men.