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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Conversation with a Jehovah’s Witness

Conversation with a Jehovah’s Witness

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A brave Jehovah’s Witness has engaged with me in the comments of the Following the Christ post. Snowhoney expresses the usual views in the usual ways, so it’s a good example of the trained mindflow of a practicing Jehovah’s Witness. Sometimes JW comments are so emotive or hateful that I hesitate to claim that they really represent the views or practices of JWs in general, but this is good example of someone who is devout in the JW way. I…

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Dragons, Gods, Goddesses, and Nymphs

Dragons, Gods, Goddesses, and Nymphs

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What dragon species are you? (Stunning pics) Fire DragonRage, passion, you burn with the essence of a powerful flame. You are powerful and majestic and dont let anyone stand in your way without a fight. Take The Quiz Now! Quizzes by myYearbook.com What is your Inner Dragon (neat pictures) Gold DragonYour Inner Dragon is the most honorable of all. You are what one might call a Draconic Knight. Golds live by a strict code of chivalry and commitment.You like to…

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Human Body Hacks

Human Body Hacks

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Tips and tricks for those moments when your body is bugging you. Sinus Congestion? – Relieve sinus pressure by alternately thrusting your tongue against the roof of your mouth, then pressing between your eyebrows with one finger. You may look like Felix Unger, but the motion loosens congestion by making the vomer bone rock back and forth. This bone runs from the nasal passages to the mouth. After about 20 seconds, you’ll feel your sinuses start to drain. (Here’s another…

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