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   From: Heywood@Phister.com   
      
   "Jabriol"  wrote in message   
   news:20040610141138.E649FB6FD@xprdmailfe20.nwk.excite.com...   
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   >    Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:05:06 -0000   
   >    From: "gymnast_chickk" <>   
   > Subject: Jabriol   
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   > > the Jehovah's Witnesses do not run a   
   > >CLEAN ship as they constantly claim they do.   
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   > Nonsense! We have (had) many children of Jehovah Witnesses at our   
   > school. In spite of their refusal to say the pledge of allegiance to   
   > the United States, salute the U.S. flag, or participate in other   
   > patriotic ceremonies, these kids are almost invariably polite, well-   
   > behaved, well dressed, well spoken, hard working, and remarkably   
   > honest. Jehovah Witnesses are usually honor students   
      
   But not in science, as it gets in the way of their loopy creationism   
   beliefs.   
      
      
   and, hence,   
   > could not possibly come from chaotic and unloving families. I've   
   > spoken with some of their parents -- they seem well-informed, and   
   > they have better than average parenting skills. The above qualities   
   > are more than commensurate for their (what appear to me as)   
   > farfetched religious beliefs and refusal to engage/cooperate in   
   > social events, extra-curricular activities, and competitive athletics.   
      
   There are more ex-JW websites than any other religion. These people are not   
   of the opinion that JW's are either well informed or good parents.   
      
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