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  I appreciate "our" free speech.

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  i had given serious consideration too leaving the board.

  i rationalised my views on " muslims" we're not held by the majority so i should leave.

  but this would have been wrong thinking, instead i should appreciate the platform i was given to debate with free speech.

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  Is it a miracle....

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  that people in communities .

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  The "How far have we come" thread

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  it took a while, but spiritually, emotionally and phycotically, i am now in a place where i can look at the stars and not see castles to be lived in.

  instead i simply see a star in the sky and admire that star.

  such thinking has made even my weekly grocery shopping an adventure.. in conclusion i wouldn't say i am in touch with your reality, nor need you be in touch with my reality.

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  The Milgram experiment.

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  the milligan experiment was an experiment on obidience to authoritive figures.

  it's worth checking out, for in my opinion the experiment showed how even before the conscience is desenthitized, people will go to any length to gain approval from their authoritive figure.

  this clarified to me why many become ministerial sevants, elders and company men, giving their life to an organisation they proudly refer to as mother..

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  Re-read Animal Farm.

  by The Rebel in

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  i was one of many witness children, who studied this book in english literature class.. having re-read it as an adult it addressed so many issues i have with the organisation.

  including maniputive control, the re-writing of history etc etc.

  so many of the characters in the book, resembled characters i have known in the organisation.. boxer- loyalty without questioning.. squeler- a character who doesn't care about truth, and uses rhetoric of language to twist truth.. clover-who silently questions decisions, but stays loyal.. if your young, or old i would suggest reading this small book, by george orwell.

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  The challenge of " truth" and " moral opinion"

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  when growing up in a "proper" j.ws household:-.

  a) our moral opinions are conditioned by this environment and upbringing.. b) to hold to jws belief and moral opinions gives our life purpose.. c) what we believe we hold it to be true.. d) in terms of approval it can be difficult for the mind to accept logical evidence if our life is based on "truth" and " moral opinions" that conflict with our conscience.. anyway i am not sure where i am going with this o.p?.

  i guess my point is that settling factual and logical disputes with jws has proven more challenging than i realized.

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  I have a big nose...

  by The Rebel in

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  surprisingly whilst hating being born with this over large nose, women have fallen in love with my nose.

  so with regards to look and charm, what i hated about my physical attributes, many women have found attractive.

  anyway i just wanted to say what we find unattractive about ourselfs, doesn't necessarily mean others do.

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  Are their " wishy, washy" congregations...

  by The Rebel in

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  it may be an amazing thought for many but i am sure " wishy, washy" congregations exist.

  i am referring to congregations where the elders are idle in enforcing the g.bs guidelines on control.. i mean let's face it the organisation is an authoritarian regime, that works only if the elders enforce complete obedience to watchtower policies.

  sadly in the congregations i was associated with the elders excelled at enforcing loyalty and obedience.. however with age, people mellow, elders can become more compassionate, even assume the voice of reason?

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  A purposeful life can conflict with "truth"

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  that life needs a purpose, in my opinion is why many remain witnesses.. yet it occurs to me, if only witnesses could simplify their life, they would regain their sight, look at themselves and see the " miraculous " organisation and the unforseeable future is not as important as enjoying the spring day of today.

  this is why i have simplified my life.

  my purpose in life today is simply to play a little football with my son, and appreciate the spring day.. but of this i am sure, today will be a good day, better than the " purposeful" days i spent in the " miraculous " organisation, living on the a hope of an unforseeable future..

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  Amazing News!!

  by The Rebel in

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  my boy is going to play for watford football club!

  and whilst i didn't take his revelation to seriously, i am was glad his " goal" isn't to pioneer.

  :-).

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