I must say that a lot of elders didn't save for retirement as they really believed the end was coming. They are really suffering for that now. Mabye more do so nowadays. As to the second 2 points of course the societies information should be everyware if its that important. It just so happens its in the domain were its least open to criticism.
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26Simple Questions that Jehovah's Witnesses cannot readily answer...
by joenobody insome do not like to discuss doctrinal issues with elders etc.
when leaving the org or studying feeling inadequate.. .
i present for your consumption some very simple questions to ask that reveal motives and objectives to use in lieu of doctrinal debates.
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What are Americans taught about U.S and what do you really believe?
by sleepy injust wondering what exactly americans (u.s.a) are taught about their country in school .do you really salute a flag, do you swear allegiance to the country.
are you taught that you fought for freedom, and that america is the land of the free, etc etc?
do you actually believe what you are taught?
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This post is in good nature by the way.He.he. I?m not trying to categorize a nation but when such things as ?the land of the free?etc are so prominently promoted and flag saluting is commonplace you have to ask questions. For example proclaiming your country ?the land of the free? implies that most other countries are not, or that you enjoy freedoms that most do not or that other counties are some how inferior. Those beliefs can easily sink into people consciousness if constantly recited. This in the long run can cause people to form a false world view and to act apon it.
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What are Americans taught about U.S and what do you really believe?
by sleepy injust wondering what exactly americans (u.s.a) are taught about their country in school .do you really salute a flag, do you swear allegiance to the country.
are you taught that you fought for freedom, and that america is the land of the free, etc etc?
do you actually believe what you are taught?
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There seams to be a very obvious worldview that is found in American media that it somehow is a land of freedom. But what exactly do Americans think the majority of the rest of the world is? I?ve heard the viewpoint expressed that Americans fought for their freedom, freedom from what exactly? The saluting of the flag and swearing allegiance has very religious and cult like overtones. That doesn?t sound very free to me.
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What are Americans taught about U.S and what do you really believe?
by sleepy injust wondering what exactly americans (u.s.a) are taught about their country in school .do you really salute a flag, do you swear allegiance to the country.
are you taught that you fought for freedom, and that america is the land of the free, etc etc?
do you actually believe what you are taught?
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Just wondering what exactly Americans (U.S.A) are taught about their country in school .Do you really salute a flag, do you swear allegiance to the country. Are you taught that you fought for freedom, and that America is THE land of the free, etc etc? Do you actually believe what you are taught?
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We All Make Mistakes....
by Englishman in.
..don't we?.
can you tell that i have not got a new post in my head today?.
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I think its got something to do with the fact that square windows and planes don't mix.
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ENGLAND! Any other disfellowshipped males?
by altom in.
male (50's) seeking contact with other disfellowshipped males.
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Hi altom. How about Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland? Anyway I think you'll find quite a few friends round here, even English people.
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doesn't time fly
by sleepy injust noticed i've been registered here 3 years and 7 days, flippen 'ell , doesn't feel that long since i left.
just finished my first year in university at the grand old age of 30. .
nothing like a good head start in life!
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Hi Reboot,hows it going? Just looked at the pics of this years barbi to remind myself who everyone was, looked like fun. Hope I can make it next year. It must have been two years ago when I went...flipping 'ell.
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The higher up the org the more rap?
by sleepy indo you think that having a higher position in the org put more responsibility on you for helping others out?
most of us were just publishers, maybe elders or miniservants.but what if you were a circuit overseer , served as a bethel elder, were on special committees where high up in the org where you decisions effected other to a greater degree?
should those of high position who leave take a greater share of responsibility in exposing the truth?
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Do you think that having a higher position in the org put more responsibility on you for helping others out? Most of us were just publishers, maybe elders or miniservants.But what if you were a circuit overseer , served as a bethel elder, were on special committees where high up in the org where you decisions effected other to a greater degree? Should those of high position who leave take a greater share of responsibility in exposing the truth?
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doesn't time fly
by sleepy injust noticed i've been registered here 3 years and 7 days, flippen 'ell , doesn't feel that long since i left.
just finished my first year in university at the grand old age of 30. .
nothing like a good head start in life!
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Just noticed I've been registered here 3 years and 7 days, flippen 'ell , doesn't feel that long since I left.
Just finished my first year in university at the grand old age of 30.
Nothing like a good head start in life!
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Any one new from britian?
by sleepy inhi i haven't been on here for a year or two , any new people from britian?
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sleepy
Its quite an art to be able to spell like me. And hi everyone, good to see, er read from you again.