I agree Vidiot that Fundamentalists like to make issues of things. But being Liberal doesn't automatically qualify a Christian either. I personally don't trust anyone who claims to be Christian, whether they support Gay rights or not. But i agree that fundamentalists blow their horns the loudest. And liberals would like to convert and control you too. But maybe i'm drifting.
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Another Kim Davis inspired self-invented "gay issue"
by Simon inwhat is it about some of these self proclaimed "christians" who go seeking persecution when it don't exist?.
we've had a case locally in calgary where the initial reports sounded like the person had a legitimate claim: a bus driver didn't want to drive the bus in a gay pride parade and said he'd resign if they made him and that the local transit company was threatening him to force him to do it.. except it was all invented ... by him !.
they already proactively told him that there was no danger that he would be asked to drive that bus in the parade (i.e.
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Another Kim Davis inspired self-invented "gay issue"
by Simon inwhat is it about some of these self proclaimed "christians" who go seeking persecution when it don't exist?.
we've had a case locally in calgary where the initial reports sounded like the person had a legitimate claim: a bus driver didn't want to drive the bus in a gay pride parade and said he'd resign if they made him and that the local transit company was threatening him to force him to do it.. except it was all invented ... by him !.
they already proactively told him that there was no danger that he would be asked to drive that bus in the parade (i.e.
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Dumplin
Simon,
I don't know if you saw HBOs Bill Maher this week, but quite a lively discussion ensued when the subject of Kim Davis was brought up.
I especially liked what Salman Rushdie had to say (at about 3:00) about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=156&v=EmMyrt_Vbew
He said: "it's religious bigotry. While they are persecuting others, they claim to be persecuted. While they're behaving colossally offensively, they claim to be the offended party. It's an upside down world....everybody does this"
WT does this too.
I believe Christians (and others) draw attention to themselves as a tactic to gain control over others. It's all bullshit.
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I've decided to make a difference that REALLY matters
by Mrs. Eden inhello friends!today is a sad day for me, as seven months have gone by since my mother passed away after a decades-long fight with breast cancer..
because the witnessing/preaching/teaching work doesn't make any sense to me anymore; because it's not about any "truth"; and because it's basically useless, i've decided to quit doing it.
instead, i've decided to do something that actually can make a real difference in other people's lives.
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Mrs. Eden 3 days ago
Hello again.
It was great to read your replies, thank you! Your experiences have been eye-openers to me. Perhaps fading for too long and too gently ends up being counter-productive, because that way I'll never get rid of them. So I'll be getting more straightforward soon.
After all, wasn't it Jesus who said: "What you are about to do, do it quickly" ? - John 13:27
Mrs. Eden
Wow! You posted that only 3 short days ago. that was certainly "quickly" Mrs Eden.
Hmmmm......that reminds me of fast cake. Ever hear of that? That's the kind of cake that tastes better the faster you eat it. mmmmmm.....i'm getting hungry now....be back in a minute.
" and I know I'll feel incomparably more accomplished than by recruiting others to the JW cult."
and you'll get more appreciation for your efforts too!
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Congrats! You made it to X amount of years! Here's wishing you another X amount of years! :))
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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Need clarification from someone who speaks JW: What is an "apostate" ...or... an "apostate website?"
by Faithful Witness inhttp://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jul/27/jehovahs-witnesses-destroyed-notes-about-child-sex-abuse-inquiry-told.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/27/us-australia-religion-sexcrimes-iduskcn0q10ih20150727.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/07/28/australia-jehovah-witness-sex-abuse-hannigan-lklv.cnn.
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We're the one on the right side:
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I JUST FOUND out that my husband was in one of the Dramas at the RC
by PaintedToeNail ini just learned that my husband was in one of the dramas at this year's rc.
i have no idea which one.
the way that i found out is: while looking for a confirmation email for a plane trip we are making, i opened his account.
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Jehovah's Witnesses want to invite you to their newly refurbished hall!
by username ini just seen this on goggle news.
a report into a hall actually being refurbished!.
http://www.thecomet.net/news/stevenage_s_jehovah_s_witnesses_celebrate_worship_hall_s_makeover_and_invite_public_to_come_along_1_4228859.
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For Those of You Who Still Serve... How Do You Do It?
by Kingdom Evader innew here... been lurking for some time now.... i still serve... but with each passing day, it gets harder and harder.
i'm slowly... slowly working on my wife (i call her mrs. hardcore) and even my m-i-l (who taught my wife how to be hardcore).
making some amazing progress... they are still hardcore... but unrecognizable from a couple years ago!.
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Dumplin
If you've been lurking for some time now, then you may have noticed that folks here are genuine, caring, and supportive. They are quick to put a human rainbow over a cloudy heart. I personally approve of that and need it myself from time to time.
The Searcher has been here 4 yrs now and IMO has some of the best wisdom I've ever heard on this board. (there are many others too Searcher...so don't go & start showin' off).
here's the comment:
"How can you sit at an elders' meeting discussing Org letters such as the 4 page money rip-off one, and be complicit in fleecing and abusing the blinded sheep?" It's unconscionable!!!Standing down as an elder is the only decent and honourable course to take.
(but you also noticed the big, hearty welcome you got too, didn't you?...that's how we are here)
I too am curious about you and hope you're not just here gathering advice on how to spot an apostate in your KH. You say things like: "If I were to listen to one of your public talks... would I know you were an apostate? Do you "lie" and say "support the GB" to avoid suspicion? Or do you make the talk as general and mainstream as possible and eliminate most of the cult speak?... I wonder how many are awake and we don't even know it yet..."
I hope I'm wrong and you are legit... I'm of a cautious nature now when it comes to JWs and especially elders...... i've been burned one too many times. I wouldn't give you the time of day if i thought you were going to do that.
If my concerns are unwarranted, please accept my apologies and WELCOME! You'll find your stay here pleasant!
