I think Dr. Smith watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esfKfTBGadg
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Cannabis And the Brain (The risk factors)
by Brokeback Watchtower inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzt3qph5dpy
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JW Expressions We Hate
by Socrateswannabe ini was browsing through stuff on jw.org recently and ran across some expressions that really grate on my nerves: loyal love, loving-care, and loving-kindness, as in: "please exercise loving-kindness toward your servant.
" who talks like that?
they must be relics of the fred franz era.
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talesin
"The Truth"
"waiting on Jehovah"
"self-righteousness"
.. well, that's a start.
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Types attracted to the sect known as jehovahs witnesses.
by atomant inl have observed the types of people attracted to the sect are many times unbalanced,unstable,emotionally insecure types.the jdubs seem to home in like vulchers circling the prey ,preying on the vulnerables.they tried it on me when my father who was an elder died.promising that if you become a dub you will one day see him again.l said how can you promise that when you keep making false misleading predictions.l was wondering if others have observed this phenomenon.
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talesin
Yes. The converts I knew were single parents, and addicts who were looking for something to hold onto. You're so right. They prey on people who are looking for hope, and salvation (whatever that is).
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Most Poorly Written JW Book
by JW_Rogue inso i was thinking the other day that the wt corp has produced thousands of books over the years.
although the writers have changed the style is almost always the same.
however, some books are just worse than others.
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Yes, that thick red book. Ack, one of my worst teen memories. Nothing, Marvin. Take care, okay? xo tal -
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Is proselytizing less condescending when evolutionists do it?
by paul from cleveland inis it just me?
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Would it be useful to have a short series of evolution 'postcards'? Just the main bullet points in a short word, pig picture format?
Nic, I think that's a good idea. Stuff that doesn't make folks feel defensive,,, perhaps easy facts that can be googled and researched? Now, that's what I'm talking about ... brainstorming. : ))
EDIT: Earnest, yes, that's the ticket. : D
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Congrats to Kim Mikey!
by awake!watcher incongrats to kim mikey, mike and kim reached 3000 subscribers on their youtube channel!
go check em out!
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talesin
I think if a member wishes to feature a video in a thread, that's great! As for fomenting loyalties to 'this or that' youtube channel ... well, it's always felt safe here, because the forum is a neutral place.
We used to have an expression, back in the day "Let's NOT, and say we did." So let's NOT discuss the virtues of any youtube people vs another. Rather, let's celebrate the enjoyable, instructional and FUNNY vids.
Let's celebrate our differences - y'all! Don't you see how important that is? So WHAT if we disagree? We now have the right!
Enough with the drama, already! *grins* . xo tal -
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Evolution is a Fact #8 - Jumping Genes
by cofty inwe have all become familiar with the use of dna in forensics and paternity disputes.
all humans share 99.9% of their genome in common, but that still leaves plenty room for variation.. geneticists are able to study sections of dna that identify an individual and their closest relatives.
mostly these genetic markers are found in our non-coding dna such as the sections of code known as transposons.. one type of transposon is known as the alu element.
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talesin
Very cool, interesting! Nice work, C.
Now, if we could just make the editorializing disappear, less people would be 'scared off' by the science lesson. It's a thought (come one guys, let's win people over! I'm enjoying this, and I think that even 'believers' can, too!) That is to say, ignore trolling, stay focussed, and have fun with the subject. Throw no arrows. xx
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JW's Funerals, Forget About The Person! Let's Preach.
by new boy ingod forbid you would talk about the dead person at his funeral.
so what do most people get after living 70-80 years?.
a 5-10 minutes eulogy.
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lol @ OUTLAW !
I love old graveyards (we have some old ones here), and have some pics of interesting tombstones. I have one pic, of me, leaning on a gravestone with my name on it (my great-grandma, who was NOT a JW, but considered a WITCH *huge grin*).
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JW's Funerals, Forget About The Person! Let's Preach.
by new boy ingod forbid you would talk about the dead person at his funeral.
so what do most people get after living 70-80 years?.
a 5-10 minutes eulogy.
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I have to say, I never heard of an "eulogy" being given at a JW memorial service. That is, people who were friends or family, relating something about the person. A few sentences, by the elder giving the 'service'. is not considered an eulogy,. in the common sense.
I've decided, many years ago, that I will never participate in any JW-related death rituals, from the 'visitation' at the funeral home, to the memorial service. I honour people in life; the rituals after death are for the survivors. That group will only punish and exclude me, so sharing their rituals will only bring more pain. Better to experience that alone, than suffer their neglect / abuse. xx tal
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Snow fall in Jan 2015
by Lostandfound inwill the expected heavy snow isolate warwick ny, or brooklyn.
i hope the snow traps the gb showing clearly jehovah's favour and blessing.
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Marina, stay safe, and off the roads. I've been to Atlanta, and holy smoke, it's like Fla. People are NOT equipped for snow, including the cops and other emergency services. Also, I know some folks don't have sufficient heating systems. : (
It's hard for me to imagine Great Stone Mountain Park, with snow, although it would be beautiful! Be safe, and everyone else, especially if you're not accustomed to this weather and driving conditions. xo tal