the articles and meeting parts have been missing something all along, as far as i can see.. jws are taught to demonize all 'worldly' ( not jws) organizations, individuals and religions as having no value only to be destroyed by god at 'harm-you-gettin'-( armageddon ).. why do they not mention islam?no scathing denouncements?.
the only publication i really remember, was the "mankind's search for god" book that touched on the beliefs and practices of muslims.. why do you think this is the case?.
JWs are taught to demonize all 'worldly' ( not JWs) organizations, individuals and religions as having no value only to be destroyed by God at 'Harm-you-gettin'-
( Armageddon ).Why do they not mention Islam?
No scathing denouncements?
.......I Can`t Wait to Meet You Tony!.......................................Ohhhhhhhhh shit.......
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we were always told that as witnesses we were "sincere bible students".... carefully examining the scriptures.. yes, we were indeed taught much about the content of the bible, it's history, prophecies etc..... but it was always from one perspective....that of the society.
when the society changed its interpretations, we had to do the same..... so were we really "bible students", or "society students"?.
just a thought.....
Are Witnesses really "Bible Students"?
When JWs knock on my door and I ask who they are..
JWs claim they`re "Bible Students",there`s No Mention of being JWs..
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i haven't seen anyone stopped for speeding on our freeways in some time.. wth it's dangerous out there, i'm driving 69-72 mph and someone pass me at 80-85 mph.. here in southern ca it,s crazy.
the speed limits are 65-70 mph.
i'am nervous as hell when i'am on the.
Are speeding tickets issused in your area???
If you speed where I live..
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The Police Give You a Giant Ice Cream Cone..
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.............THEN THEY MAKE YOU EAT IT..
i have no interest whatsoever in stirring up controversy.. in fact, i find clashes of opinion to be debilitatingly negative.. so, i'd simply like to request that we narrow this discussion to evidence.. please watch this video which is tantalizingly titled :.
"there's no such thing as mental illness".. consider this data and listen to the presentation of cause vs. effects and give me your analysis and any evidence for conclusions you may draw.
we all have anecdotal tendencies, but i should remind you, anecdotal testimony isn't evidence, only opinion.________________________________________.
The man presenting this video is a Libertarian blogger/ podcast Philosopher named Stephen Molyneux.....Terry
More Intellectual Gems from Stephen Molyneux
To DeFOO simply means to disassociate from, and ostracize, your family of origin. FOO is an acronym used in the psychological community.
In most DeFOO cases, the entire family must be ostracized. This is because the family is a system of abuse. If your grandparents or aunts and uncles support your parents, they are also corrupt. If your siblings dismiss your feelings, defend your parents, or were abusive to you themselves, they too are corrupt. Should you wish to be consistent you will cast all corrupt FOO relationships from your life......Stephen Molyneux
Was this guy ever a FOO-kin JW?
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i have no interest whatsoever in stirring up controversy.. in fact, i find clashes of opinion to be debilitatingly negative.. so, i'd simply like to request that we narrow this discussion to evidence.. please watch this video which is tantalizingly titled :.
"there's no such thing as mental illness".. consider this data and listen to the presentation of cause vs. effects and give me your analysis and any evidence for conclusions you may draw.
we all have anecdotal tendencies, but i should remind you, anecdotal testimony isn't evidence, only opinion.________________________________________.
Where and What. . . IS THE EVIDENCE for "Mental ILLNESS"? ? ?
...Where was the Evidence for the Claim..
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"There's No Such Thing as Mental Illness".
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so the wt today had some paragraphs that told young people they could make their own stand for da troof.... 2 since we live in a fierce, loveless world, it is no surprise that many children have to grow up without the benefit of loving, protective parents.
(2 tim.
3:1-5) many christians today come from painful family backgrounds, but they have built close friendships with jehovah.
Outlaw....love your comment and pic. it is breaking up my family.....goingthroughthemotions
Thanks!..
Your not alone..WatchTower/JWs broke up my family..
People show up on this forum,day after day,year after year..
With stories of broken famlys as a direct result of Watchtower/JW Interference..
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....................."Mother" WatchTowers Story of..
..........Destroying Familys with her JW Cult Religion..
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seems as though the number of baptisms even for the young ones is down from what people report here.
at my former hall the young ones are all in totally sheltered even while going to school.
expressing thier desires to pioneer etc.
what do you think is the main reason why so many young ones are waking up?
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so the wt today had some paragraphs that told young people they could make their own stand for da troof.... 2 since we live in a fierce, loveless world, it is no surprise that many children have to grow up without the benefit of loving, protective parents.
(2 tim.
3:1-5) many christians today come from painful family backgrounds, but they have built close friendships with jehovah.
2 Since we live in a fierce, loveless world, it is no surprise that many children have to grow up without the benefit of loving, protective parents.
Many Christians today come from painful family backgrounds..
Considering how many familys the WBT$ /JWs have broken up..
You would think the WBT$ /JWs would have the common sense to STFU..
......................Welcome to WatchTower World..
.................THIS IS WHAT THEY DO TO FAMILY`s..
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why do so many witnesses end up coming to forums like this?.
no doubt it is because of the fact that the society disallows any form of sincere questioning of teachings or doctrines or history etc.... if there was open discussion allowed - free of repercussions and punishment, then no one would feel stifled.
if genuine concerns could be raised, then no one would feel smothered or unable to share thoughts... then in turn many would not leave.... but due to the high control, authoritarian culture the society has created, many feel trapped, and end up searching outside of official channels...and leaving the society.....
The real reason so many witnesses end up here....
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has anyone by chance read the latest issue of pshychology today?
april issue, article title' moment of impact'.. i havent fiished reading it yet, but it got me thinking, how likely is it that many born in jws [ teens in particular since thats the age these issues start to appear] will end up with these problems mentioned in the article?
i know of a few adults that have this problem, schizophrenia, bi polar, ect.
Im wondering...maybe the GB are truly mentally damaged
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