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Jehovah's Witnesses

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DisappointedOne · 25/12/2015 10:50

Our local JWs have a habit of knocking on doors on Xmas day. (We don't actually celebrate anything on Xmas day so have plenty of time to engage them in a scientific argument conversation that can potentially last for hours.)

I'm happy for anyone to believe anything they like, but don't come pushing it on my doorstep.

Not sure how friendly a welcome they get at other houses. TABU, aren't they?

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Unreasonablebetty · 27/12/2015 00:14

notrevealingmyidentity- just because you don't know about something doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

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DisappointedOne · 27/12/2015 00:15

Biology is my weakest science, but I think I'm reasonably up to date. I'm not aware of any genetically inherited disorder that could be passed on via a blood transfusion.

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Bunbaker · 27/12/2015 00:19

Stupid question - Do Jehovah's Witnesses eat black pudding?

Unreasonablebetty · 27/12/2015 00:28

It's a very rare illness that most Drs haven't even heard of. I won't put the illness name on the thread because I wouldn't want anyone who might know me to see, because it's something that has been discussed and it's something they would have only ever heard me speak about.

But no, doubtful you would be up to date enough to have much of an idea seeing as even the specialists have such a small idea themselves at this point...
But back to my point, the illness my mum has, has a chance of being passed on through blood. I know blood isn't checked thoroughly so I would choose not to have blood..

It's perfectly understandable that people want blood if they need it. It's all personal choice. I'm not trying to change anyone's. I just stated mine upper thread, and only to explain that it wasn't purely because of what I've read, but personal experiences make me wary of the thought. Before that point where my mum (who is not a jw) said that I was kind of on the fence but swaying towards but I'd rather not die.

Unreasonablebetty · 27/12/2015 00:32

Bunbaker- as far as I'm aware, no we're not supposed to.

I've got to ask, what does it taste like? I've never eaten it!!

TheoriginalLEM · 27/12/2015 00:37

my dog bit a jw on Christmas eve Blush

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DisappointedOne · 27/12/2015 00:40

Would you mind direct messaging me with the name of the illness, Betty? I'd love to research it.

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DisappointedOne · 27/12/2015 00:41

Can't help re black pudding - as a veggie I've never eaten it either.

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TheoriginalLEM · 27/12/2015 00:43

i have a PhD in genetics. you cannot be infected with a genetic disease .

Unreasonablebetty · 27/12/2015 00:52

Of course op- I wouldn't mind at all, tell me if you find anything interesting though! I've not looked it up because what I was told by my mum, all sounded a bit grave tbh! She is a bit of a drama queen though!

Len do you mind that I inbox you?

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 27/12/2015 00:52

Black pudding has a spicy, peppery taste. It doesn't taste of meat or iron and doesn't have the texture of meat or sausage. If you didn't know what it was made of you'd never guess.

Unreasonablebetty · 27/12/2015 00:58

Lass- that's shocking! I always imagined a kind of metallic taste with sausage texture!!

Thanks for letting me know!

Knowing what's in food is often the trouble. I love the taste of duck, can't eat it if it even comes to mind what it is as I'm eating, exactly the same with Lamb!

Mmmmcake123 · 27/12/2015 01:10

I once let some jws into my home when I was very young, they gave me a free copy of the watchtower and I offered them a cuppa. They must have asked me something but tbh I can't really remember what, they drank really quickly and left. I don't think they were expecting anyone to let them in and when it happened didn't quite know what to say!!!
I read the watchtower after they left.

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 27/12/2015 01:35

We used to be visited once every couple of months by a lovely, elderly JW spinster on a bicycle who stopped and chatted and had a cup of tea with my grandmother and latterly my mother. We lived on a farm 5 miles from the village and my grandma and maw welcomed the break and the company. This was in the mid 60s to mid 70s , middle of nowhere in rural Scotland.

She never talked about her religion except at the end when she would leave a copy of The Watchtower (which in my memory always had an illustration of the lamb lying down with the lion on the cover )

(and for anyone who tells me I can't use the word "spinster" in her case it was entirely appropriate - she was the epitome of what John Major had in mind when he talked about elderly spinsters cycling to evensong)

Bunbaker · 27/12/2015 10:31

"I love the taste of duck, can't eat it if it even comes to mind what it is as I'm eating, exactly the same with Lamb!"

Have I missed something here? Are you veggie or do you have dietary restrictions as a JW?

Crazybaglady · 27/12/2015 10:48

It was to be bled, so steak and anythinf bloodied would be out the question!

ivykaty44 · 27/12/2015 10:50

Just ask them why God created Lucifer if God is perfect?

Justbatteringon · 27/12/2015 11:13

Stupid question - Do Jehovah's Witnesses eat black pudding? No they don't because it's made with blood all meat would also have to be well done.
I'm surprised you don't know that for sure Unreasonablebetty it was usually a running joke at the assemblys I remember from being a child because most people would stay in b and b's they would order the full fry but minus the black pudding.
I also remember alot of anti blood propaganda saying things you have said about catching dieses from taking blood. I don't believe a word of it.

TenTinyTadpoles · 27/12/2015 11:16

Last time some JWs came calling I asked them about eating meat, it's personal preference just like it is for the rest of us apparently.

Bunbaker · 27/12/2015 11:18

So do JWs eat halal meat instead then?

I'm not being goady at all BTW, I genuinely didn't know about meat eating issues.

expatinscotland · 27/12/2015 11:20

What's with magnets and Mormons?

Justbatteringon · 27/12/2015 11:28

bunbaker no it just has to be cooked until the juices run clear.

They don't have meat eating issues I've been to quite a few bbqs with them I know of one vegetarian family in the local congregation.

They're all very nice people who should be treated respectfully when they come to your door. I understand it's an inconvenience but they genuinely think they are doing gods work.

I still would stop to have a chat with them they were my family growing up.

Bunbaker · 27/12/2015 11:31

"They're all very nice people who should be treated respectfully when they come to your door."

I agree. I used to work with a lovely guy who was a JW and am very friendly with a lovely woman who is one. I don't subscribe to religion bashing. I was merely asking some questions to clarify something.

So does this mean that rare steak is off the menu?

I am also puzzled by magnets an Mormons.

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DisappointedOne · 27/12/2015 11:36

They're all very nice people who should be treated respectfully when they come to your door

Well no, they can't all be nice actually. And Christmas morning would seem a pretty poor time to visit most houses unannounced with their agenda.

Their subject matter is always respectfully (but robustly) argued, and a copy of the New Scientist offered in return for the watchtower.

As with everyone else, we couldn't care less which sky fairy/charitable cause you're pushing: well do our own research and make our own minds up.

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expatinscotland · 27/12/2015 11:41

Then you just say, 'No, thanks, we're not entertaining visitors today,' and close the door.

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