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In terms of religion is less really more?
by nugget inwhen i was growing up as a witness i remember hearing news about the ever expanding preaching work.
the only number that went down was the number of annointed but over time the organisation seems to say they are growing whilst in fact they are shrinking.. district conventions were 4 days (fewer than the 7 days early on but still a challenge.
) these have been reduced to 3 days.
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So finally jws work our road
by nugget init has been years since i have seen any jws in this road but this morning when i returned home after buying a birthday gift i spotted two women walking slowly doing the door to door work.. i lamented the fact that they did not call here, my son informed me they had visited the neighbours but had missed us out.
hubby was in the kitchen and had missed them otherwise he would have gone outside and confronted them.
just as i was feeling we had missed an opportunity my neighbour called me to let me know the witnesses were about.
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As witnesses did we ever have a normal family life?
by nugget insomething i read about people born into cults and high control groups stuck with me.
this was that we have never known normal family relationships our family life has always been abnormal.
witnesses will argue that they spend time with their children and that they are constantly following bible based counsel on how to be good husbands, wives, parents and children.
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ICSA Workshop for JWs in Philidelphia 12th May 2012
by nugget ini've posted this on another thread but as this may be of interest it is listed on the icsa website so has all links for booking etc.. .
special event: jehovahs witnesses, former members and families may 12, 2012 philadelphia, pa. questions to explore attendees and facilitators will explore questions that are often central to the concerns of former members of cultic groups and families/friends troubled about a loved ones group involvement:.
about icsa exploring a psychological perspective.
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Report back from the International Cult Studies Association event in London
by nugget inthe icsa event in london was a day well spent although a little emotionally draining.
the event was well represented by ex jws who formed the biggest group there with representatives from both the uk and europe.
other cults discussed during the day were, exclusive bretheren, christian scientists, therapy cults, mystic cults, born again christian cults and some extremely scary mind control groups.
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ICSA Special One Day Event, Sharing Experiences to Assist Others,
by nugget ininternational cultic studuies association this is being held on 21st april 2012 in london at baden powell house, queens gate.
there is a charge to attend and i am going so would love to meet up with others who are going.
i will try to report back on the day and let you all know what it was like.
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I have a problem any suggestions would be appreciated
by nugget inthis year will be my parents 50th wedding anniversary.
my mum is a jw my father is not.
my husband and i hade been df'd and i have 3 sisters.
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The bible Cannon great article I found
by nugget inhttp://www.thebroadroad.com/m/articles/view/bible-canon-and-the-new-world-translation.
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not sure how to make this clickable but it is well worth a read and is nice and short..
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Secret Santa 2011
by nugget inlast year i coordinated secret santa for jwn and am happy to do so again.
however i would like to get organised sooner rather than later since international postage means that santas need to be allocated by the end of november to ensure that presents can be despatched in good time for christmas.
if you wish to participate please let me know and indicate whether you are happy to post internationally or whether you would prefer someone in the same country.
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Little sis got shunned today by big sis
by nugget ini called my sister today and they said "we were shunned today.
" normally this is a bit of a non event after all how many faders get shunned on a regular basis.
i asked who it was and they said "big sis" now this is a shock.