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  Well what do you know gb finally understanding social isolation or shunning.

  by Yomama in

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  update some upstanding jw are experiencing social isolation isnt that what df and da people feel?reap sow karma..

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  Who the bloody hell is Kenneth Cooky ?
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  Biblical Anachronisms in JW Literature

  by neat blue dog in

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  2. beliefs

  in a recent post ffghost made a comment about how they're always inserting modern concepts into biblical narratives to make it relatable to jw's organization.

  here are some that come to mind:.

  - the capitalized term "governing body" when referring to the older men in jerusalem (really just another group of christians that paul outspokenly disagreed with and didn't look to for approval).

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  Yes I too remember the beardless Jesus picture , it really goes to show you how dishonest and what means they will go to and deceive you.
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  The Governing Body KNEW CSA was happening at Bethel

  by Newly Enlightened in

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  2. scandals

  https://youtu.be/btryr_z7elg.

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  Download the videos of CSA (child sexual abuse ) cases in Australia case 29 and 30 something ? sorry can`t recall off hand the second case Number ,dealing with Jehovah`s Witnesses .

  Very Illuminating./ Eye opening into JW`s handling of JW`s child sex abuse cases against minors .
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  What is your IQ? Does it Matter?

  by Sea Breeze in

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  i had an aunt that had rheumatic fever as a child and only had an iq the high 70's.

  but, absolutely no one was able to bs her on an emotional level.

  she had an uncanny ability to see through people's bs.

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  Having a high IQ doesn`t equate with having common sense or critical thinking skills.
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  What are some of the weird teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, past and present?

  by Vanderhoven7 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i just picked up a few from mark jones as follows:.

  i see is that the vast majority of jws don't seem to understand what their religion actually teaches.. the more controversial or embarrassing doctrine - although still official doctrine that has never been rescinded - is just not talked about anymore in the magazines.

  there are dinosaurs living on venus.https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/2fowhx/dinosaurs_on_venus/.

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  Are ex JW`s here aware that 6000 years of human existance on earth ending in 1975 was preceded by an earlier timeframe of 6000 years ending in the late 1800`s ?

  Something to do with a calculation error of some prior bible scholar ? or some such thing ?

  It is recorded in one of their publications somewhere .
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  Coercion at its worst: religious mandated shunning

  by Yomama in

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  by patrick haeck any comments on article?.

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  I too would like a follow up on this outcome

  Religion gets too many "free" out of jail cards for my liking simply because they are a religion.
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  Merry Christmas Everyone

  by jhine in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i don't think that it's too early to start this thread so .

  merry christmas everyone.

  maybe people could share christmas music or clips to get us all in the mood.

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  I am pleased to inform you I have received 2 cards in response to my cards I sent thank you guys. One a week or two ago and the other one arrived today. G.N.,and H.G.

  Thank you.
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  1988 Devine Justice convention

  by Dwnundah in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i would like to confirm when (month?

  ) and where the 1988 devine justice assembly (lang park?

  ) was held in brisbane, queensland.

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  Welcome Dwnundah ,I remember being at many Conventions at Lang Park and I was present at the one where a bomb scare took place.But I can`t remember what year or month it was .I also attended some conventions in Melbourne ,Sydney , Adelaide and Hobart over the years. 1960- 1993

  But don`t ask me what names and dates they were .LOL
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  Merry Christmas Everyone

  by jhine in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i don't think that it's too early to start this thread so .

  merry christmas everyone.

  maybe people could share christmas music or clips to get us all in the mood.

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  I sent about 8 Xmas cards to one`s I shared with a couple of years ago when we last did it .This was in early December ,all went to overseas and I`m just wondering because of Covid whether or not they got there or if they are still in transit ?

  Otherwise I`m going into deep depression because I haven`t yet had one response from anyone I sent them to and certainly not one card back yet.

  My ego has taken a real dive right now.

  However for the rest of you guys ,I hope it`s not too late to wish you all a very Happy and prosperous New Year , and i `m sorry I couldn`t send you all a Xmas card.

  Take care
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  Shill forum. Goodbye folks

  by UnshackleTheChains in

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  2. beliefs

  goodbye.

  i'm off 🖐️.

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  I`m sorry to see you go USTC ,I know your not pro JW and maybe have had enough and need to leave all JW ex as well behind .

  I wish you well in the next chapter of your life .

  Take care

  smiddy3