Posts by Strangelove

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Recommend this movie.

by Hairtrigger in

gone girl.

i think it's good .

watch it and decide.. .

Just watched "It's a Wonderful Life." The Capra film. Couldn't all these years cause it was too "Christmas-esque." Finally saw the picture, and my oh my was it wonderful. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Even made me appreciate life more and the people around me. That's the best recomendation I can offer.

Other film I saw was "Pan's Laybrinth." My favorite Fantasy film. And from one of my favorite directors, Guillermo Del Toro. Sure it is surrounded in the rule of three and is a fairy tale based film. Don't let the violent images deter you though. It is a remarkably vivid and immaginative film. The design of the creatures, their movements, the sounds they make. It is all so glorious. The realistic aspects ground the film and contrast with the surprising brutality of both men and monsters. Even if you don't like foreign films, I seriously think, like Amelie, this is worth a watch.

"Apocalypse Now." No words. Just see it sometime. The greatest of all horror films. Even though it may look like a war film on the surface, it is so much deeper than that. The human quality to it. Just magnificent and terryfying in its implications. As much anti war as it is a glorification of it. Feel the exileration with the Flight of the Valkeries scene. Tell me you don't feel both entertained and remorsful. Such an abundence of emotion conflicting each other. I love it.

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I did see Gone Girl. Read it a few years ago too. (I was one of those.) I enjoyed it. Was uncomfortable with the ending. But I like a good dark ending that leaves me feeling sick now and again. (Night of the Living Dead from 1968 comes to mind)

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Not on JW.org : How does Prince get his Field Service time in?

by Balaamsass2 in

anthony anderson - anthony anderson befriends prince after jehovah's witness encounterby wenn | 21 september 2014. .

picture: anthony anderson - stars were photographed at showtime's mayhem: mayweather vs. maidana 2 fight held at mgm hotel & casino in las vegas, nevada, united.... .

actor anthony anderson has become close friends with prince after the pop superstar attempted to convert him to his jehovah's witness faith at a party.. the hustle & flow star was thrilled to be invited to a bash at the kiss singer's los angeles home many years ago, and couldn't believe his luck when prince insisted on chatting to him before he left.. anderson recalls, "he cornered me at the elevator in his house one day, trying to convert me to be a jehovah's witness.

Strangelove

This sounds so flipping similar to what happened to Kevin Smith. When they called him it was the same "Prince would like." And always at strange hours. I like some of Prince's music, and he seems interesting, but I think most of us would agree, not all is plugged in up there with him.

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Are they still teaching christ millinial 1000yrs then letting satan loose again????????? sheech

by dugout in

jw
friends

what are ur thoughts on this subject just wondering.

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Strangelove

Man, wasn't that such a let down when we were all still in. The idea you have survived Armageddon, And now, after 1,000 years, have to do it again. In studies, you could see the dissapointment on their faces when getting to that point.

Thank God it's all rubbish. (Now that I think about it, it just hit me, maybe it should have sooner, but the time I wasted worrying about trivial, fruitless, vain things. It's really kind of awful to think about how much we all lost. I know it's not something to focus on, but that's not always easy to do in practice. I'm like a proffesional brooder now.)

As one commenter already made mention, the main changes and tinkering is done with the "This Generation" thing. Which, should really be a red flag to anyone still in. It was for me. And if I were in charge, I'd want to tinker with it as well, and pronto. Considering how based around time it is. It's kind of brilliant in a sick depraived way. The generation thing kept people in, assuring all a hope that would come within their lifetime. I am sometimes really surprised how this thing is still going. Like, wow. Cult Mentality or not, False Prediction after False prediction. At some point some stand back and analyze the picture. Wish it didn't take so long.

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How Often Do You Come To JWN? How Often Do You Post?

by minimus in

jw
friends

do you check this site, daily?.

do you post very much?.

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Strangelove

I came here once, many years ago. Thinking it was a website for Still In Jehovah's Wittnesses. I was so silly, I thought the member Terry was just being sarcastic about dates and prophecies. But just to be safe, I left and never came back till I came to my own conclusions and awakenings, again, many years later.

At that point it became one of my sources of comfort. I checked it every single day, and posted where I could. When I thought it was necessary, not absolutely, but somewhat. (I remember one time staying up almost all night, consuming all the knowledge I could. It tasted wonderful. I think we all had that moment. Just this blast of realization. You're not sure if you feel good or not, but you feel like you are understood for once. )

It has helped in so many ways. But after awhile, there is only so much to decipher, and it seems the same topics crop up over and over, just with new members. But every once in a while something spectacular happens. You read a personal story that touched you. You hear of reports, arguments, despair, hope. Just Outsiders being there for one another.

I'm grateful to this site, and wish it continued success. I visit frequently, I just don't post all that much.

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Question for the nonbelievers and atheists

by nykid in

what specifically made you stop believing in god and the bible?

was it a steady road of doubts or it was reading one book or one major event that made you realize the bible was not what it's claimed to be?.

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Strangelove

My doubts start with Religon. So many interpretations and dismissle of other views. It was enough to convince me that a search for a true religon was futile. Maybe I believe in a Higher Power, Maybe Not. I'll never truly make up my mind. But Religon is poison through and through. And with all the different sects basing their beliefs around the Bible, it's enough to make me avoid it. Take the good from the bad. I realized I didn't need an organization to be my moral compass. Einstein said it best already. You know, Education, Sympathy, Social Ties. That's all you should need to figure out the rest. Religon not necessary.

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Baptized in a WBT$ Bible?!..2014 WBT$ JW Convention..South Korea..

by OUTLAW in

.. .........................if you`ve ever wanted to get baptized in a wbt$ bible... ...............................................just like jesus did!!...

................the 2014 south korean wbt$ jw convention was the place to do it... .

.. how would you feel about getting baptised in a wbt$ bible?!...

Strangelove

When I read the title to the topic, I had something completely different in mind. Didn't know how literal Outlaw was being. Now that I see it though, Holy Jumping Jahosaphat! (Not even going to check Google to see if I spelled Jehosaphat right)

That's just too far. And yes, I am aware someone will probably respond with, "Out of all the things the GB has done, this surprises you?"

Yes, it really does. I mean look at those things, that is simply ridiculous! Absurd, and really shocks me, because I have to wonder if Bethel Manufactured those things. Hell, someone had to approve them. My doubts surfaced initially from all the "Take this Literal, this Is Symblic" Talk in the Bible and their interpretation. Guys, it's not that literal. Yeesh.

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On Tattoos

by tim hooper in

jw
friends

tattoos may look great for a while on a young person, but as you get older they'll just look plain stupid.

your credibility will fade as you and your tattoo age together.

your skin will be permanently stuck in a timewarp, like some old newspaper headline that once meant something but later becomes meaningless.

Strangelove

Well, thank you for the... Well, advice I guess.

I have no Tattoos, have expressed interest but will ultimetly probably not go through with it.

I like to think that even the Mistake Tattoos can be reminders of a different period of your life. You can look at it as a positive or negative. But then again, maybe that's just an excuse. Regardless, I presume most are knowledgable that Tattoo's fade with time, and sometimes reak of adolesents.

Still, your post gave me something to think about. So that's cool.

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Come on! Tell it like it is. People are LYING when they tell you, "I've read the Bible."

by Terry in

go ahead.

tell me.. "i've read the bible cover to cover.

i don't believe you.. it is damned near impossible!.

Strangelove

I started when I was 16. A chapter a day. (They have this cute little saying that makes me throw up a litte, a Chapter a day, keeps the Devil away) Was guilted into it. 4 years later I finished the book, word for word, cover to cover. Had some faith when I started, virtually none when I finished. If it wasn't for reading the damn thing, It may have taken a little longer to wake up from the WT nightmare.

But I sympathize with the OP. Terry. When people tell me they've read the Bible, I instantly assume it is an exageration. Not an actual "I started and finished it."

Because you couldn't pay me to re-read it. Oh, God no.

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A must to be MS?

by crazyhorse in

so is it a must and an absolute requirement to be a ministerial servant in the org?.

i was told that if i refuse an appointment as an ms then it means i'm opposing "jehovah's call to service".

Strangelove

I do not believe it is a "Must." But I know they pressure it greatly upon single "spiritual" young men. And that there seems to be this stigma against any who do not wish to take the lead. (Just from what I've seen)

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I'm meeting with my congregation Elders Today HELP PLEASE

by LennaB in

meeting with my congregation elders today.. going to tell them about the things i discovered about c.t russell.

(astrology, racism, ect.

) i don't know how to present this information or what to say.

Strangelove

Lenna, I am not going to try and tell you what to do, or what you should do. Because not only is that not my responsibility, but it is our own to choose where we go from here.

I am currently 19, and stopped going back in May 2014. (Will not look back)

It's never going to be an easy situation, but yes, there is some light to it. (Not that I like using that analogy. Light has a bad taste in my mouth)

I was raised in it from my inception. It was my whole life. Everything, my future was built for me. When I was 16, I doubted the existance of God. It was a feeling that left me feeling empty and afraid. Mostly of dying. So I read the Bible in it's entirety. Took 4 years. And it left me feeling less faith than ever before. I simply could not agree with all the teachings present. And yes, I was and am still scared. I am not sure if that ever goes away. But the feeling is more numb with time.

Mind conditioning at this early of an age, it will leave effects, and scars. It's worse when many of your friends were only their if you shared the same belief. While this is a disadvantage, and as many have already pointed out, there is a way to turn your pain into triumph. I've thought of self termination a few too many times, asking what the point of it all is, but I hold out because I know there is something to live for. I've been searching and making my own mind over. Being a critical thinker and enjoying life the best I can.

It sounds selfish when you're still in, but believe it or not, you can help yourself. You can stand on your own despite the efforts of the Governing Body's attempts to remind you that you're nothing without them. (Think about that, they need you and millions of others to function. You do not need them to function. You can do this.)

There is no crime in doing something nice for yourself. (I myself find it hard to do sometimes, but it's necessary sometimes)

You've made a decision in your best interest. I wish you clean mental health.

And if there is one thing I extend to you besides an air hug, it is to believe in yourself. (Sounds cheesy, but it hasn't stuck around this long to not have any meaning)

Remember all the good times you had while not in field service or at a meeting. They are still there.

Your Journey begins now.