the cow palace, havn't been there since ummm 1996 i think was the last time i went to that assembly. well, two years later i became someone else, and have been since then. ^-^ but hey, we follow our hearts, right. but honestly, its a waste to be jehova, out of 8 kids in the congregation i was in, only 1 is still there. but who cares, follow your own heart
The Cow Palace has been the gathering place of many great pagan festivals where the demons played. The Greatful Dead has played here many times. I'm suprised the Watchtower would hold the conventions here.
1. ENVIRONMENT CONTROL. Limitation of many/all forms of communication with those outside the group. Books, magazines, letters and visits with friends and family are taboo. "Come out and be separate!"
2. MYSTICAL MANIPULATION. The potential convert to the group becomes convinced of the higher purpose and special calling of the
group through a profound encounter / experience, for example, through an alleged miracle or prophetic word of those in the group.
3. DEMAND FOR PURITY. An explicit goal of the group is to bring about some kind of change, whether it be on a global, social, or
personal level. "Perfection is possible if one stays with the group and is committed."
4. CULT OF CONFESSION. The unhealthy practice of self disclosure to members in the group. Often in the context of a public gathering in the group, admitting past sins and imperfections, even doubts about the group and critical thoughts about the integrity of the leaders.
5.SACRED SCIENCE. The group's perspective is absolutely true and completely adequate to explain EVERYTHING. The doctrine is not subject to amendments or question. ABSOLUTE conformity to the doctrine is required.
7. DOCTRINE OVER PERSON. Pre-group experience and group experience are narrowly and decisively interpreted through the absolute doctrine, even when experience contradicts the doctrine.
8. DISPENSING OF EXISTENCE. Salvation is possible only in the group. Those who leave the group are doomed.
6. LOADED LANGUAGE. A new vocabulary emerges within the context of the group. Group members "think" within the very abstract
and narrow parameters of the group's doctrine. The terminology sufficiently stops members from thinking critically by reinforcing a "black and white" mentality. Loaded terms and clichés prejudice thinking.
If you look at some ot the objective definitions and factors that define a cult as described by expert psychologists who specialize in cults and mind control, you will find the the JW's meet almost every single factor. There is no denying they are 100 percent cult through and through.
And I also have a great deal of personal experience with the witnesses; some are nice, some are not. They can be exceptionally ruthless when they want to be.
No worries, I don't take it as such. Here is one list from a leading psychologist with SOME of the factors that define cult/mind control systems. It's not directed at the witnesses, but you can judge for yourself:
Robert Jay Lifton's Eight Point Model of Thought Reform
lol Yes, so exciting, you can just feel the excitement from all those taking naps
Newagegamer3018 2 years ago
i used to live in turlock california...
i went to cow palace in 2003 to an assembly, that was my last assembly since then i haven't gone to one..
i started studying about three moths ago, and i am so upset because i stopped going to meetings...
now i live in ensenada Baja California Mexico....
i am plannig to get baptized already...
Jehovah Blesses you all.....
tomuolmos 3 years ago
*Snore* Why do people need this shit? They could be outside breathing the fresh air.
AmusedChild 3 years ago
it was not "lack of humility" that was Gahazi's demise but GREED.
sasukeluvin 3 years ago
the cow palace, havn't been there since ummm 1996 i think was the last time i went to that assembly. well, two years later i became someone else, and have been since then. ^-^ but hey, we follow our hearts, right. but honestly, its a waste to be jehova, out of 8 kids in the congregation i was in, only 1 is still there. but who cares, follow your own heart
soulofblackcrow 3 years ago
The Cow Palace has been the gathering place of many great pagan festivals where the demons played. The Greatful Dead has played here many times. I'm suprised the Watchtower would hold the conventions here.
melvyd2 3 years ago
1. ENVIRONMENT CONTROL. Limitation of many/all forms of communication with those outside the group. Books, magazines, letters and visits with friends and family are taboo. "Come out and be separate!"
2. MYSTICAL MANIPULATION. The potential convert to the group becomes convinced of the higher purpose and special calling of the
group through a profound encounter / experience, for example, through an alleged miracle or prophetic word of those in the group.
larry3349 3 years ago
3. DEMAND FOR PURITY. An explicit goal of the group is to bring about some kind of change, whether it be on a global, social, or
personal level. "Perfection is possible if one stays with the group and is committed."
4. CULT OF CONFESSION. The unhealthy practice of self disclosure to members in the group. Often in the context of a public gathering in the group, admitting past sins and imperfections, even doubts about the group and critical thoughts about the integrity of the leaders.
larry3349 3 years ago
5.SACRED SCIENCE. The group's perspective is absolutely true and completely adequate to explain EVERYTHING. The doctrine is not subject to amendments or question. ABSOLUTE conformity to the doctrine is required.
larry3349 3 years ago
7. DOCTRINE OVER PERSON. Pre-group experience and group experience are narrowly and decisively interpreted through the absolute doctrine, even when experience contradicts the doctrine.
8. DISPENSING OF EXISTENCE. Salvation is possible only in the group. Those who leave the group are doomed.
larry3349 3 years ago
6. LOADED LANGUAGE. A new vocabulary emerges within the context of the group. Group members "think" within the very abstract
and narrow parameters of the group's doctrine. The terminology sufficiently stops members from thinking critically by reinforcing a "black and white" mentality. Loaded terms and clichés prejudice thinking.
larry3349 3 years ago
Mind control....
Makes me sick to watch all of that human potential being re-shaped into Jehovah-Bots.
It's a good thing to know that statistically speaking, a large amount of the people in this video will eventually leave the cult.
Best wishes on your journey through life.
larry3349 3 years ago
i left... it's not a cult.. theyre sweet,niave and sheltered people. not a cult though.
jazzle34 3 years ago
It's absolutely a cult.
If you look at some ot the objective definitions and factors that define a cult as described by expert psychologists who specialize in cults and mind control, you will find the the JW's meet almost every single factor. There is no denying they are 100 percent cult through and through.
And I also have a great deal of personal experience with the witnesses; some are nice, some are not. They can be exceptionally ruthless when they want to be.
larry3349 3 years ago
i agree with ruthless, damn!! lol.
not being argumentative at all, but what is the definition of a cult? just out of interest.
jazzle34 3 years ago
No worries, I don't take it as such. Here is one list from a leading psychologist with SOME of the factors that define cult/mind control systems. It's not directed at the witnesses, but you can judge for yourself:
Robert Jay Lifton's Eight Point Model of Thought Reform
larry3349 3 years ago
yaynesss! im going to cow palace, on july 11-13! for my assembly! CANT WAIT!!
sulli209 3 years ago
thank for the video of the cow palace
was the from last years convention
my Covention is at the end of this month
at the cow palace
jwsrt 3 years ago