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  Atheist Church in UK? Fun or a new type of cult?

  by artemis.design in

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  i have not commented for a while, but i found this really interesting.

  im in the uk, and atheists are becoming more outspoke in their (lack of) beliefs.. you may find this article interesting.

  it is bbc so a reliable source.. what happens at an atheist church?

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  Well it was founded by two stand-up comedians. I think thats the point.
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  Atheist Church in UK? Fun or a new type of cult?

  by artemis.design in

  1. social
  2. current

  i have not commented for a while, but i found this really interesting.

  im in the uk, and atheists are becoming more outspoke in their (lack of) beliefs.. you may find this article interesting.

  it is bbc so a reliable source.. what happens at an atheist church?

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  I have not commented for a while, but I found this really interesting. Im in the UK, and Atheists are becoming more outspoke in their (lack of) beliefs.

  You may find this article interesting. It is BBC so a reliable source.

  What happens at an atheist church? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21319945

  I think if it does spread to my area, I would quite like to join in. It sounds fun, as long as it doesn't become too serious.

  Arte :-)
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  Those of us who left the WT for less than noble reasons

  by Aussie Oz in

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  2. friends

  sometimes i feel like a second class apostate...not that anyone has ever said anything to make me feel that way, i just do, you know what i mean?.

  i left the jws because i just couldn't fight my flesh anymore.

  the battle inside was going to kill me literally.

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  I did not have a noble reason. I just found the meetings too boring. I was only 17 though and never really "in".
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  GTA V trailer

  by glenster in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  http://www.rockstargames.com/videos/video/8001.

  http://www.grandtheftwiki.com/grand_theft_auto_v.

  http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showforum=239.

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  Yep, think I will be loosing hubby for 3 months or so :(
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  Birthday V Anniversary -I don't send JW family an Anniversary card

  by artemis.design in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when i was growing up in a jw family, i always resented the fact that i had to save up my hard earned pocket money to buy my parents a wedding anniversary gifts, when we, as kids, never, ever had a special day.

  i don't mean the usual, not celebrating birthdays or christmas, but we had no special day at all.

  we didn't lack for toys, but that idea of looking forward to a certain day and have a wrapped gift, is something i don't ever remember experiencing as a kid/teenager.. forward fast to 16 and leaving home, i decided i didn't want to celebrate anniversaries.

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  Some of my JW friends as kids used to get wrapped gifts on their parents anniversaries, or other special days like assembly days. But I honestly can't ever remember getting a wrapped gift. We weren't materially deprived- we used to get toys , but t would be like, we are in the supermarket, and we could all choose a toy. My hubby has a whole cupboard full of nick-nacks from his childhood, but I do not have a single item of sentimentality, nothing I can say "Dad bought me that".

  I don't think it is out of retaliation, but I absolutely can't bring myself to send and anniversary card.
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  Birthday V Anniversary -I don't send JW family an Anniversary card

  by artemis.design in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when i was growing up in a jw family, i always resented the fact that i had to save up my hard earned pocket money to buy my parents a wedding anniversary gifts, when we, as kids, never, ever had a special day.

  i don't mean the usual, not celebrating birthdays or christmas, but we had no special day at all.

  we didn't lack for toys, but that idea of looking forward to a certain day and have a wrapped gift, is something i don't ever remember experiencing as a kid/teenager.. forward fast to 16 and leaving home, i decided i didn't want to celebrate anniversaries.

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  When I was growing up in a JW family, I always resented the fact that I had to save up my hard earned pocket money to buy my parents a wedding anniversary gifts, when we, as kids, never, ever had a special day. I don't mean the usual, not celebrating birthdays or Christmas, but we had no special day at all. We didn't lack for toys, but that idea of looking forward to a certain day and have a wrapped gift, is something I don't ever remember experiencing as a kid/teenager.

  Forward fast to 16 and leaving home, I decided I didn't want to celebrate Anniversaries. My parents weren't that bothered. It was never even mentioned. But now myself and my siblings are all Wed, they see it as a snub that I don't send them gifts and cards on their Anniversary. It isn't, I just see it as a special day between a husband and wife, I just don't celebrate other peoples. They just can't get it.

  Having just read the other recent post regarding birthday's, this has just reminded me how difficult it is to make sence of their rules, Anniversaries - ok, birthdays - not ok. No don't think so! Arte :)
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  When Did You Stop Saying Amen

  by BroMac in

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  2. friends

  for prayers from the platform.. i've "said my own" for a few years now if i find i cant agree with what the brother is praying about.

  i'm constantly amazed by the same old repetitive ramblings and just nonsense that some brothers feel is an acceptable way to pray for a congregation.. once i've finished saying my own i'll listen again to what they are going on about, and round and round they go.

  the worse ones are those who can hardly speak english and i cant understand a word thats said apart from the "...feffull slive... bless bruders sis not here..." blah blah.. and everyone has gone through the public talk prayer.

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  I was never "in", but I played along even as a young teen, going so far as to answer up at meetings and even going door to door. I knew I would never truly in, and of all the playing along, I found saying Amen the end of the prayer the hardest. Arte :)
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  Zen Living part 23 (summarized): Loving Kindness: What the World Needs Now

  by JimmyPage in

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  love really is the answer.

  zen living reveals that loving kindness, compassion, and the desire to relieve the suffering of others emerge naturally from a zen practice.. as the world experiences struggle, conflict, and pain, zen living can teach those who practice it how to release fear, hate, and the delusion of difference.. loving kindness can heal emotional, political, social, and spiritual separation.. we can help spread strength, power, and unity through loving kindness by practicing mindfulness every day.. .

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  I'm all for Zen, but the philosophy of Buddism and the reality of it as a practising religion are 2 different things.
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  PART 2 - PESTILENCE - How The Watchtower Distorts Facts and Builds Fear

  by KingDavidwasframed in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  wt quotes are taken from their own website so as not to be out of context as the jdub apologists will cry out.

  http://www.watchtower.org/e/20060915/article_02.htm.

  watchtower writes there will be .

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  Absolutely spot on. They now predict the younger generation to have a life expectancy way into the 90's. Even in countries like Africa, although life can be grim in some parts, mostly due to being war ravaged, the vaccines are available to cure most diseases.

  WT apply this to all the "signs of the end of the conclusion of the system of things". The one that gets me is "earth quakes in one place after another". But there is no indication that there has been an increase in sizemic activity since 1914 (If that’s the date they still go on).

  Also studying history, one realises this is probably the most peaceful period of time in human existence. But then maybe that is another sign when we cry "peace and security". So its end times when there is war, and end times when it is peace?
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  "Mentally diseased" article to be published in The Independent tomorrow

  by cedars in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  hi everyone.

  as a parting gift to you all before i take a much needed break from this forum, i thought you would be pleased to know that the independent, a leading uk newspaper, will be publishing a piece on the "mentally diseased" watchtower article in tomorrow's edition.. i would like to thank everybody who has assisted the journalist, jerome taylor, in his investigation.. best wishes to all of you,.

  cedars.

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  Ups sorry, must have pasted twice. Never mind, repitition for emphasis!