NewYork44M

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  stupid questions

  by road to nowhere in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  paragraph 4 today: "what are we gonna consider?

  " maybe that is the article title?

  the other is: "what will we consider next week?

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  NewYork44M

  next week we are gonna learn how to speak English without sounding like a moron.
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  stupid questions

  by road to nowhere in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  paragraph 4 today: "what are we gonna consider?

  " maybe that is the article title?

  the other is: "what will we consider next week?

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  NewYork44M

  What? Does the text in the Wt state: "What are we gonna consider?" Can you clarify? This is beyond dumbing down. I can see the R&F say this, but it couldn't possibly be in the text.
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  Bad experiences in waking someone up?

  by Fred Flintstone in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i mean, is it advisable to try to wake a friend up?

  what about the risk of he/she falling into depression?

  anger?

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  NewYork44M

  I have a general policy of not trying to prove to those embedded in the organization that they are living a lie.

  That being said, I have a very active presence on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. Anyone will see that I have a happy and productive life and career after leaving the cult. I think it is important for those considering an exit strategy to see that a person can be successful after leaving.
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  good article on how the Bible could have easily proven it's from God

  by defender of truth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/02/13/six-and-a-half-reasons-why-the-bible-is-not-divinely-inspired/.

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  Given that Jesus, the creator of the universe, came to earth. He could have easily provided scientific guidance or clues that may not have been understood then, but future generations could use these clues as definitive proof of being the all-knowing creator.
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  Poisonous chicken

  by zeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  last night my wife prepared dinner.

  chicken and veg.

  as she was cooking the chicken it gave off the most vile smell.

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  NewYork44M

  Sounds like someone was trying to terminate you. I suggest you review your enemies list.
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  discussion w/ Barbara G. Harrison today

  by Dogpatch in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just got off the phone with author barbara grizzuti harrison (visions of glory; italian days, etc.

  ) who is currently living in brooklyn and has serious health problems.

  she is now 67, but is very mentally alert and still has an excellent sense of humor!

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  NewYork44M

  Thank you for resurrecting this thread. I see our library has Barbara's book. I look forward to a good read.
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  Fasten Your Seatbelts - The Crazy Has Started (Also, bring the Koolaid)

  by berrygerry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from facebook:just saw my jw mother after not seeing her for more than 2 years.

  when i do see her, it is brief, she never asks about my life, doesn't ask about my 4 children her grandchildren, doesn't ask about my grandchildren...her great grandchildren, she doesn't ask about my other 2 brothers that she is also alienated from, she doesn't ask about my brothers family.

  she doesn't talk about the jw/org either.

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  NewYork44M

  This is crazy shit.
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  Did Being a JW Make You a Better Person?

  by Boredposter in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i heard many times when i was a witness how much "learning the truth" helped people.

  many have been said to have become much better people.

  addictions were given up.

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  NewYork44M

  I had to unlearn some very bad habits I acquired as a JW. They teach you not to think critically. Well, let me tell you, the ability to think critically takes a lot of practice. None of which, I had as a JW.
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  How can a dead chicken atone for your sins?

  by Fisherman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the article says that the dead chickens are given to the poor but i was told that the chickens are thrown into the garbage.

  (who could possibly eat a chicken full of sin?).

  https://www.google.com/amp/abc7ny.com/amp/religion/exclusive-dead-chickens-in-cages-as-part-of-jewish-ritual/2457387/.

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  NewYork44M

  This thread is making me hungry. Do you have any good chicken recipes?
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  Facebook warning

  by The Real Edward Gentry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  be very careful who you "friend" on facebook.people are facing judicial hearings for things they have posted online.so unless you are a real goody two shoes, be careful who you friend and beware of entrapment conversations designed to have you reveal your personal habits or even opinions.happy hollidays.

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  NewYork44M

  So is this why very few JWs are my Facebook friends? Are they afraid that being my friend puts them at risk?