Why is happiness a competition? Happiness is not a zero-sum game. The Watchtower seems to think that they are "the happiest people on earth." Even if that might be true, their happiness has nothing to do with my happiness. Guess what - we both can be happy!
NewYork44M
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Today's W.T when it mentioned Depression and Anxiety
by Isambard Crater inour co-ordinator put his hand up and commented saying that people who go on about how depressed or anxious they are just need to stop giving in to impulses and show more self control without letting their emotions rule their lives.. if anyone from the media, a government agency or some other public body heard a comment like that, they'd have a hard time exercising self control over the rubbish this elder spouted, which my friends and family with genuine depression found insulting..
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Is There Any Thing That Would Make A JW SERIOUSLY Question Their Religion?
by minimus ini realize that jehovah’s witnesses have been dumbed down for long time now.
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still, i think there must be something that would make them really question their beliefs, even their life.. i think that if witnesses were told they could take blood or that disfellowshipping was unloving, they might stop and take a hard look at everything they have sacrificed their lives for.. i know the organization has muddled these subjects before but the i think even die hard witnesses might start to second guess the governing body..
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NewYork44M
I am convinced that there is absolutely nothing I could say that would convince a JW that they are following a dead end. However, I am also just as convinced that I can show some that live after the cult can be very successful. I am active in Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. While I do not engage in debates, those that know my past history in the cult will see a very successful (and happy) future after the cult.
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Warwick Protest 11-5-2017 - Who's all going?
by Acluetofindtheuser inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64xhcoowr6y.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhuvmvbjk-q.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bejhmfrzl0.
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NewYork44M
These were far more interesting when they occurred in Brooklyn Heights.
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No Wonder That the WT Bean-Counters are Scared
by berrygerry inhttps://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=exjw.
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https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=jw.org.
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NewYork44M
I don't quite understand the statistics. if this is "searches," the statistics do not show the number of "hits." If I am wrong, please clarify.
One would assume that once you have identified your site, you will no longer search the site. Also, a site as simple as jw.org does not require a search unless you are really stupid.
I am encouraged with the increase in exjw searches. This implies that these are original searches. That is a good thing.
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Today's W.T when it mentioned Depression and Anxiety
by Isambard Crater inour co-ordinator put his hand up and commented saying that people who go on about how depressed or anxious they are just need to stop giving in to impulses and show more self control without letting their emotions rule their lives.. if anyone from the media, a government agency or some other public body heard a comment like that, they'd have a hard time exercising self control over the rubbish this elder spouted, which my friends and family with genuine depression found insulting..
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NewYork44M
people who go on about how depressed or anxious they just need to stop giving in to impulses and show more self-control
Wow. Comforting words for those in need of comfort.
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In Honor of Jimmy Olson October 31, 1973
by sparky1 inin memory of jimmy olson, i have provided a link to his story below.
many who now post here are new to the forum and i felt it was necessary to honor his memory.
although i never knew him, his brother was my roommate for a time at watchtower farms.
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NewYork44M
Thanks for sharing.
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Outside JW World They Barely Exist
by Farmer Jim1 inis anyone else staggered by the fact that outside of the organization most of the general public seem to know very little or nothing about jw’s?
when i was in i was led to believe that 99% of the worlds population had been giving sufficient warning, knew what it was all about and were stubbornly sticking to their immoral ways.
the reality seems to be that the entire jw universe is barely noticeable to the masses.
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NewYork44M
Due to an unbelievably ineffective preaching campaign, the Watchtower remains irrelevant.
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Great music video from Apostate chick
by ToesUp inhttps://youtu.be/cafygzb1geo.
maybe she can help out watchtower with their monthly videos.. great job.
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NewYork44M
It has been a while since I have seen her videos. I hope she appreciates your shout out. She is funny and has a unique style. I hope she is doing well.
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Today's Text: Education Is Important... Not You, Higher Education!
by Divergent intuesday, october 24. wisdom is good for you.
if you find it, you will have a future.—prov.
24:14.. as parents, you want your teenage children to remain spiritually healthy.
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NewYork44M
This is the kind of writing that always drove me crazy when I was in. The article makes no sense. Your highlighted sentence is followed with a sentence that includes the word "likewise." So, what does that mean? Are we talking about maintaining a spiritual life as they go to school? That is the way I read it, but I can see that this is open to interpretation.
So, are they for or against college education? It is hard to tell from this article. The "open to interpretation" comments will leave all confused.
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Random thought: Today is the 45 anniversary of my baptism
by NewYork44M ini was on the bus this morning and this thought came up while i was playing candy crush.
happy baptism birthday to me.
i was a mere child when baptized.
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I was on the bus this morning and this thought came up while I was playing Candy Crush. Happy baptism birthday to me. I was a mere child when baptized. If I could only go back to talk to my 12 yo self...