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Videos about Jehovah’s Witnesses

Videos about Jehovah’s Witnesses

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On the practices and policies of the Watchtower Society [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt47lPS_QEw[/youtube] Some background on early JW days – most contemporary JWs are unaware of their own history [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-40YmWfg9sQ[/youtube] One testimony of what it was like to leave the Jehovah’s Witnesses [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H-Y1mSf0xk[/youtube] On the Street with a Jehovah’s Witness – Gloats Gripes (and Damage Done) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-llW8QUM7g[/youtube] Jehovah’s Witnesses Should Not Look at this One [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biuJ74qu_pc[/youtube]

JW Blood Loss Death, Under 15 is Parental Abuse

JW Blood Loss Death, Under 15 is Parental Abuse

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A Japanese women has died for lack of a blood transfusion after a Caesarean birth. The hospital said it had agreed with the woman before the surgery that it would not administer a transfusion. Although she bled a great deal after delivering the child, doctors only took steps to arrest the hemorrhaging. She died several days later, the hospital said. “We briefed her about the danger (before the surgery) and we repeatedly urged her family to accept a blood transfusion….

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Major Religion Memes in 90 Seconds

Major Religion Memes in 90 Seconds

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Maps of War has a really interesting mapping of religion memes – spread and warfare: How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world’s most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? See full size

Avoid Disfellowshipping by Fading

Avoid Disfellowshipping by Fading

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Isaac J. Harris has written two great articles for About.com on the topic of “fading.” One is descriptive, and the other has some strategies for you. They are located in the atheism/agnosticism section, but of course not everyone leaves the Watchtower Society for those reasons. Here are a couple of snippets for you: From Jehovah’s Witness to Atheist: How & Why Witnesses Fade from Congregations For Jehovah’s Witnesses, the potential problems associated with being disfellowshipped and shunned lead to many…

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My Picks for Open-Minded Blogs in Religion and Politics

My Picks for Open-Minded Blogs in Religion and Politics

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Sorry for the delay in posting my five recommends for the Open Minded Blog award. It turns out that many of my favorite blogs are not terribly open-minded (grin). Politics – generally speaking – turned out to be a dud. I started exploring to see what I could find. Not much, I’m afraid. For one thing, I think it’s really a very difficult time in the United States for finding open-mindedness in politics. My personal disgust and depression about American…

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Open Minded Blog Award

Open Minded Blog Award

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I am deeply honored to have been awarded an Open Minded Blogger Award by Hell’s Handmaiden. According to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, an “Open Mind” is defined as: “A mind receptive to different opinions and ideas.” This award is given to Blogs that demonstrate respect towards others, research and consideration of opposing views, free-flowing conversation with commenters, and an overall spirit of civility and openness. It is time we recognize such commendable behavior on the internet. Open Mind…

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