Posts by sparrowdown

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses a cult just as evil and dangerous as Islam?

by cookiemaster in

i know you might think i'm exaggerating but if you really think about it, maybe i'm not.

these two religions originate with the same ancient belief system.

islam is a dangerous middle eastern cult that seeks to control every aspect of its members' lives.

sparrowdown

The majority of muslims are peaceful? In Hitler's Germany the majority of germans were peaceful the same can be said of other countries where genocidal atrocoties have been committed, the majority of the people were peaceful. All that was needed for these things to happen was a murderous minority on a power trip the peaceful majority were irrelevent.

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I asked an elder how is the witnessing going in Bangladesh?

by Chook in

i said god is not giving them much of a chance to hear his message, i think it's one to 3 million ratio.

i said if wt paid prime internet space they could beam their propaganda to everyone instantly, then you could show the world mr lett live , and explain how he is to rule the world from heaven.

then i asked that god seems to like the anglo nations , i should of asked how many chinese and indian are on the gb..

sparrowdown

As eyeuse2beadub said, God isn't just white he's American.

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Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie

by greenhornet in

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.

sparrowdown

You're right smiddy, a priest is holding it which makes it even more strange as a choice of bible versions to hold up in a lethal injection scene. It's not like you can walk into a bible or book store and purchase a new world translation.

My best guess for an explanation would be a jw in the prop department, but who knows.

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Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie

by greenhornet in

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.

sparrowdown

It was the black New World Translation and it was very distinguishable as the pre silver sword black new world translation.

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Are JWs "mind trained" to be habitual liars?

by nonjwspouse in

i don't mean overly obvious, or otherwise meaning to cause harm, but taught to lie for the purpose of avoidance.

this type of lying can be pervasive in areas of life that are not just to avoid discussions with people who have questions about the jw, etc.

my husband will lie/be deceitful about the silliest, simple things.

sparrowdown

Yes, they are trained to re-frame situations, articles, rules, bible accounts, their own motives and intentions to the point that to a non-indoctrinated mind it would appear they are either very stupid or very dishonest, when they are actually programmed, programmed to re-frame.

Freedom to have and express thoughts and feelings are not allowed as a witness so what do you do with those normal human functions? You pretend they don't exist and lie if someone catches you with an unapproved thought or feeling.

So much so, that it eventually becomes natural to do so even about stuff that doesn't matter.

Survival as a JW relies upon your ability to suppress and/or reframe any undersirable unapproved thought such as doubt

Because as we all know doubt is the gateway sin to the worst sin ever -apostatsy!

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Caption Comp

by Tallon in

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.. .

sparrowdown

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

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.

sparrowdown

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

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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sparrowdown

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

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?

sparrowdown

Sofia's reaction to "freewill donation"

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Evolutionist on their deathbed.

by Nimble duck in

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

their "honest to nogod" thoughts.

their terrors.

sparrowdown

Nimble duck, nucking futs, whatever.

What the f is the matter with you?