Posts by Still Totally ADD

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Are there any doctrines which all Christian religions follow.

by jwfacts in

i cannot think of a single doctrine that is so clearly laid out in the bible that every christian sect teaches the same point.

are there any doctrine where there is total consensus amongst all christian religions, including jehovah's witnesses?.

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Slimboyfat that is a good question you brought out about what Unitarian Universalist believe. Since UU's is mostly a mix of many beliefs they follow what they call "Seven Principals". Which are "The inherent worth and dignity of every person, Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and use of democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we all a part. For me I wish most of the Christian religions would follow these Principals over there doctrines. Still Totally ADD

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How long did people like Methuselah really live?

by dubstepped in

i was working today and my brain was working in circles like it often does and i started wondering about what i was always told about people like methuselah in bible times, and their incredibly claims of longevity.

i've tried researching things but have a hard time getting through all of the bible thumpers to some real evidence, and figured that some here may be more informed or have done the research previously.

so, did people really live longer way back when?

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I wonder about this for a long time then one day I was watching something on TV were some tribe measured time by the number of moons they saw. That turned on a light bulb in my head and i started to divide 12 into those large numbers the Bible brought out. It did make a little more sense to me. I am not saying this idea is exact but it does put a little perspective to the subject. Still Totally ADD

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Random Thoughts on Getting Older

by Lee Elder in

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the reality that all of us ultimately must face is that we get older and our bodies, and our minds eventually fail us.

i have seen this first hand in my family, in the jw community, and in the ex-jw community.

it is simply a sad part of the human condition, as is physical, emotional, and mental illness.

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I am now 62 and I was told back in the late 1950's I would never go to school, then when I did, I was told I would not graduate from school. I do not considered myself old but I do know I am getting older. I am working hard making better life changes and taking care of myself. Something I did not do in the Borg because the big Arm. Was coming and it will take care of everything. I must say the biggest thing I have a hard time wrapping my mind around is when I die my thoughts cease to existence. I am no more. Other than that I am looking forward to making a better life for my wife and me. I will just have to do it a little slower. LOL. My dad always told me towards the end of his life ( Old age is not for sissy's ). Still Totally ADD

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You know it's the Truth, because it attracts crazy people.

by schnell in

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i wish i was kidding, but i have heard this idea suggested lately as a defense of the wts.

this is god's organization, even though it attracts crazy people, and because it attracts crazy people.

"unlettered and ordinary," et cetera.. i don't get it.

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I was always amazed how many people came from really bad backgrounds. There was always crazy ones in all the congregation I was with. Some more so than others. But think about it everyone in the Borg has to be crazy because they all look forward to everybody who is not a jw will be destroyed. That is sociopathic as you can get. So one sociopathic to another is yes the so called truth does attracts crazy people. LOL. Still Totally ADD

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Mom died, How and When I found out

by 3rdgen in

hi friends,.

it's been awhile since i've been talkative.

thought i'd give you an account of my latest family dysfunction.. a brief backstory is that i am an only child whose parents were born in jw's.

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3rdgen I completely understand where you are coming from. You are free from her now, learn to be everything your mother was not. That is what I have been working on now for 5 years now and my mother is still alive soon to be 94 years old. I am going to stop now for I do not want to say something that makes me sound like my mother. Be happy and fell good about your self. Still Totally ADD

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Will Donald Trump Be Impeached Before His Term Ends?

by Brokeback Watchtower in

i'm thinking his willful failure to be briefed by the cia about russian election tampering and not understanding diplomatic protocall.

making off handed statements without proper research about the mater.

he's an outsider when it comes to running the government that will make big mistakes at every turn because he seems clueless when it comes to running a government.. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/michael-moore-predicts-trump-impeach-resign_us_58261464e4b0c4b63b0c6dee.

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I hope not because Mike Pence is worse. Besides think of all the good Saturday Night routines we would miss if Trump is impeached. LOL. Still Totally ADD

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Scientific American: How Do You Distinguish Between Religious Fervor and Mental Illness?

by AndersonsInfo in

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https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/how-do-you-distinguish-between-religious-fervor-and-mental-illness/.

how do you distinguish between religious fervor and mental illness?.

it's not meant as insult to believers; the two states of mind can share many similar characteristics.

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Scientific American is one of our favorite maz. we get. Thank you for bringing this point out. Still Totally ADD

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Do they still do the Written Review?

by Funchback in

i left in 2006. i seem to vaguely recall that the written review was no more but i can't say for sure.. so, do they still do it?

was (is) it a waste of time?

i used to hate it..

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I always hated the written review. To me it was another test and I was horrible at taking tests. I seem to remember back in the 60's we would hand the review to the person behind us to grade our paper as we went over the questions. I always felt guilty because I never knew the answers. My parents would get so upset with me. Still Totally ADD

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I feel really, really sorry for those born into the Jehovah's Witness religion

by jambon1 in

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some facts that make the difference between you and me:.

1 - as a person raised by non jw family, my parents have never loved me based on conditions set out by a group of old men who they don't even know.

how does it feel to know that you are in the unique situation where your parents brought you into the world and said 'i'll show love to you.

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As a born-in well said jambon 1. You hit the nail right on the head. Still Totally ADD

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The Great Watchtower Guilt Trip

by pale.emperor in

as im sure almost all of us on here are ex-jw, we all know first hand how well the watchtower used the power of guilt to manipulate our thoughts and actions for the entire time we were active witnesses.

guilty for not going on the ministry enough.. guilty for not trying harder while on the ministry.. guilty for not turning up for hall cleaning that time.. guilty for saying a swearword.. guilty for looking at a porno mag.. guilty for masturbating through my teens (i thought i was the only one who did!).

guilty for thinking the gb is wrong on a certain thing.. guilty for touching my girlfriend there... even though we've been dating for 3 freakin years and not had sex (thats not natural imo).. guilty for not following along in the watchtower magazine on sunday.. guilty for not studying.. guilty for nodding off during the 8 hour convention.. guilty for my mind wandering during the talks.. guilty for thinking of sister so-and-so.. the list goes on.

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Many years ago when I was a elder a CO told me you can not trust the friends to do what's right. This is why we have so many rules. Guilt is a very powerful tool. Still Totally ADD