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  Caption Comp 

  by Tallon in

  1. social
  2. humour

  well now; filming on the set of 'planet of the apes' was a blast.

  being the 'muscle' in general aldo's militia was a great opportunity for kicking some serious butt.

  i'm looking forward to having another crack at it.. .

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  Yeah, it was me in the commercial, yes, I can really play the drums, no, I didn't get to meet Phil Collins.

  Does anyone have any questions not related to that damn commercial?
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  Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie

  by greenhornet in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  it was a wtf moment .

  the movie is on netflix called american violence.. it was a non block buster hit.

  any way the time stamp is 1: 38: 42. if anyone is interested.

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  I spotted it too greenhornet, real WTF moment.

  Felt it was a strange gratuitious close up of a new world translation when normally a KJ version would be used as the most commonly recognized bible. Wondered if there was a JW in the production crew? Very odd.
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  What does it take to qualify for cart/trolley work?

  by Londo111 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if memory serves me, when it was first introduced elders had to fill out a form to grade a jw, and only those who made the grade could do the carts.. i didn’t realize until sir82 said something on another discussion that the process had changed.. what is the process nowadays?

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  In my area the qualifications appear to be

  * old

  *needs walking aid

  *bored

  *don't know, don't care attitude a must

  *can supply your own lawn chair

  *knee blankie a must

  *creepy as...
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  Convention In The News "...all questions regarding Jehovah's Witnesses are welcome"

  by pale.emperor in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.wday.com/news/4291635-thousands-plan-gather-jehovahs-witness-dont-give-convention.

  this weekend thousands of people are gathering at the scheels arena in celebration of their faith.. jehovah's witnesses from around the world are assembling for the "don't give up" convention.. .

  the morning starts with a music presentation and then continues on through the day with prayer, song, and speeches.. the theme centers around supporting each other and including everyone in the good will.. everyone is invited and all questions regarding jehovah's witnesses are welcome.. really?

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  Sofia's reaction to "freewill donation"

  
  
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  Evolutionist on their deathbed.

  by Nimble duck in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i would really like to read the thoughts of an evolutionist as they lie on their deathbed.

  their "honest to nogod" thoughts.

  their terrors.

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  Nimble duck, nucking futs, whatever.

  What the f is the matter with you?
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  Is there truth in religion

  by bola in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i am asking this questions due to the teachings, beliefs and practices of different religions..

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  Yes, religion "socially controls" by way of rules and punishments and reinforces those rules with manipulative words and imagery.
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  Doing your own research

  by Reazon22 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know watchtower doesn't encourage their members do research for themselves.

  can anyone point out any articles where it mentions this?

  any help would be appreciated.

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  Sorry scratchme, I was writing while you were.

  Great minds...
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  Doing your own research

  by Reazon22 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know watchtower doesn't encourage their members do research for themselves.

  can anyone point out any articles where it mentions this?

  any help would be appreciated.

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  If you want to prove the point to someone just ask them to accompany you as you take some outside research on any subject that JWs believe to any JW and ask them about it. Better yet take outside research to the hall and watch what happens when you try to use it in a comment.

  Wt are smart enough to to never say "never do this" or "don't ever do that" so newer literature will be ambiguous and general, making it difficult to prove outright.
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  Subliminal images - why and who are the individuals behind it?

  by UnshackleTheChains in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.

  i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.

  i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?

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  WT are not smart enough to employ manipulative psychological tactics in their literature via overt and covert images and text ???

  Hmmm, let's see now.

  7mil+ multi generational membership.

  Multibillion dollar publishing house/real estate business/pseudo charity/"christian" religion and assorted side businesses.

  All this ^^^ in spite of

  over a century of numerous failed prohecies

  rules so harsh that people at best waste their lives at worst die or let their child die, or go to jail for this religion

  WT like any successful business that has longevity IS that smart.
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  Is there truth in religion

  by bola in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i am asking this questions due to the teachings, beliefs and practices of different religions..

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  Is there religion in truth?