"Widen out" refering to association with the brothers, always hated that term.
Free
Oops, I meant the congregation members, not the "brothers."
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The friends, the truth and loaded language
by detective inas many people already know, using the term "the truth" to describe an organization's teachings is a brilliant way to constantly reaffirm it's validity subconsciously.
it's a great use of repetition to establish as fact that which is only opinion.. i keep hearing the phrase "the friends".
aside from the fact that i really don't like the terminology, i couldn't help but wonder if this isn't just another use of repetition and loaded language to enforce the belief that all of the people who share the same religion actually are your friends.. in some ways, i think it would be beneficial for some folks to drop "the truth" and "the friends" from their vocabulary so that they aren't continuing to immerse themselves in group-lingo that's intended to elicit certain emotional responses and associations.. what other loaded language can you come up with that is quasi-specific to jehovah's witnesses?
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Shaking Hands with Death - Part 3
by Amazing inshaking hands with death part 3: .
the angioplasty begins: the cardiologist arrived from the other hospital, and started telling everyone what he needed.
more medical staff showed up soon after, and the room was insane ... just like on tv ... short tempers demanding this or that device or assistance, people yelling out my vital readings, and i got a brief glance of the operating room door with people in green outfits, head caps, and face masks bopping in and out.
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((((((((((AMAZING)))))))))))))
So glad you're better!!
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what is your favorite movie?
by airwlk149 inwhat is everyone's favorite movie?.
and why?.
mine is 'never been kissed' with drew barrymore because that was me in high school!!!!
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Silence of the Lambs
BraveheartStrong people doing what has to be done.
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making meetings more interesting
by openminded indo you keep falling asleep during meetings and assemblies?
long and boring home studies?
> here's a way to change all of that.. > > .
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You made my day, hell, maybe even my week!
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The Opposite of Social
by metatron ini argued with an elder that the organization was.
decaying and needed new programs to help its young.
people.. "but that would be social!
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----------------------------------------------------------------------And this should surprise no one. The organization of JWs is, pure and simple, a cult. And cults attract in the main the disaffected, the marginalized, the ignored, the poor, the anti-social, the angry, the depressed, the lost, all seeking something; seeking stability, meaning, answers. And the Society, seeing this parade of the walking wounded, gets out in front and assumes leadership. But this leadership comes at the price of the spiritual freedom of its followers, a price so many of them seem willing to pay.
----------------------------------------------------------------------Some of the truest words ever written....and I thought we were just "honest hearted."
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He Loves Me After All!
by COMF inthis is a story about the heart-pounding rollercoaster ride of buying a house and how i saw the proof that god really does love me.. some of you, especially newer ones, probably don't know that when i left the organization in 1987, i left still believing that the organization was the true religion, which meant, since i couldn't stay in it and keep my sanity, that jehovah didn't want me.
after 12 years of trying as sincerely as is possible to get his help with what was wrong, i gave up and quit, and literally prayed to jehovah saying, "it's obvious that you don't intend to help me; therefore i can only assume you don't want me.
fine; have it your way.
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Comf
What a beautiful home..and a wonderful success story.
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Thanks to Everyone!
by Amazing inright now my body is half shaven with needle marks and bruises everywhere.
if i were stopped on the streets of chicago looking like this, staggering with fatigue, i would be arrested.
something we men have a hard time getting through our thick heads is that just because we feel basically okay, does not mean that we can or should do a lot physically after a traumatic event ... and i found this out by doing a little too much walking at the hospital chest tightened, became out of breath, and got dizzy.
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(((((((((Amazing))))))))))
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Dateline Justifications by Dubs
by SYN in...and why they are wrong.
post your favourite dateline justification/dodge/attack by a dub here!
we should have a sizeable collection going in no time guys!
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FreeFallin
One I heard this morning....
"The Society can't be responsible for what a few elders do, after all, they're imperfect men."
Makes me want to puke.
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Amazing Survived Major Heart Attack
by AlanF ini just spoke on the phone to amazing (jim whitney) who is in intensive care in a chicago hospital.
on monday he had a major heart attack, had a stint put in an artery to unblock things and may have bypass surgery.
he's comfortable enough right now, but of course will have to make some big lifestyle changes.
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AMAZING
PLEASE GET WELL SOON.
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Dateline and My Mother-Part 2
by teenyuck ini started this thread yesterday afternoon..... http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=28727&site=3.
i watched dateline and within minutes of the jw section being completed, i called my mother.
i could tell she had been crying.
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Puffs
Congratulations on your Mom. Here's hoping she continues to read and reason.
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