Posts by cypher50

I think that many times we have a tendency to make a situation more dramatic then need be...I am not being insensitive or making light of your situation but instead trying to maybe come out with another point-of-view:

It just seems that this girl at school just got too excited that she met another person even involved with JWs. I remember when I went to school that even finding an ex-witness who might be a potential friend was great because I didn't have anyone else at school to talk with. Also, remember that many younger JWs are sorta in a time warp regarding privacy & such...she might not of even thought that it is rude to look up someone's phone number and call them because she figured that a fellow JW wouldn't mind a call.

Remember, most of us here (as former witnesses) see the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society for what it is but the vast majority of actual JWs don't...including the younger teens most of all. If the girl calls again then be polite...don't make an enemy out of her because she isn't. She is just misdirected, that is all...now, make sure your own child knows about all the tricks that the Witnesses might use. But don't alienate the JW girl...who knows, if she sees that not all ex-JWs are evil "worldy" people then she might be more open to you then you would think.

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2004 District Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses

by jwnews in

2004 district conventions of jehovah's witnesses

this summer jehovah's witnesses will host 211 conventions in 63 cities in the contiguous united states.

the public is invited to attend any of these three-day events, which will feature free bible-based presentations under the theme "walk with god.

cypher50

Sorry, I have to masturbate that weekend. Maybe next year.

For some reason, that had me LFMAO when I read it...

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2004 District Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses

by jwnews in

2004 district conventions of jehovah's witnesses

this summer jehovah's witnesses will host 211 conventions in 63 cities in the contiguous united states.

the public is invited to attend any of these three-day events, which will feature free bible-based presentations under the theme "walk with god.

cypher50

Sorry, I have to masturbate that weekend. Maybe next year.

For some reason, that had me LFMAO when I read it...

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Did Morrissey go too far this time?

by Sirona in

i know we've mentioned morrissey's new cd on this forum before, but i don't recall anyone talking about the shocking lyrics of his new album.

i love morrissey and i own all his stuff, but this time i've found myself cringing!

here are some excerpts:.

cypher50

1) Morrissey going too far? Hmm, I think when the Smiths came out with Girlfriend In a Coma, that showed that you can never go too far if you are Morrissey ....

2) When this much gloom & degradation is on a CD, it somehow lessens the effect of even the most controversial lyrics. In fact, I almost found those lyrics comical they were so over the top; I think Morrissey would love this saying: I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally...

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"A Beautiful Mind"

by onacruse in

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just watched that movie again tonight...with a different perspective.. how much john nash's life is an analogy of our lives as jws!

the "real" things that weren't real, the almost "physical" delusionary convictions, and the post-"schizophrenic" struggles we've had?.

as john nash said in his nobel prize acceptance speech (according to the movie): "i've gone from the physical, to the metaphysical, to the delusional, and back to the physical...and to the ultimate realization that love is the only reason.".

cypher50

I was born Idio savant with gifted mental abilities.By the time I was 19 y.o. i was a hysterical hollow zombie with a vocabulary limited to obscenities.All because of Watchtower abuse and degradation.

I don't go that far in my situation...to my actual shock, I am still somehow above average as far as intelligence & book smarts go for my peers. However, I can only imagine what would of been if I hadn't been stifled by doing all those meetings, field service, talks...and the added mental pressure of trying to act "separate" from the rest of my fellow peers. It is unfair and wrong when I look back...I will learn from it though and ensure that my children aren't nearly treated in the same manner.

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JW Conventions now accept Mastercard, Visa etc

by caspian in

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i don't know if this has already been posted??.

according to the uk may kingdom ministry, there will now be facilities in place to accept donations by credit cards and debit cards at all english language conventions.

as far as i am aware this is the first time that this happened in the uk, although it have have been introduced in other countries at an earlier time.. i suppose that the gb are hoping that the dubs will be so overwhelmed by the "whole convention experience" that they will get themselves into debt, paying money they don't have into the society coffers.. i am also sure that at every break, an announcement will be made explaining exactly where these credit card machine facilities will be.. also another first, next to each contribution box will be a big wad of the gift aid forms, so the wt will get an additional 22% on top paid for by the goverment.

cypher50

Talk about an unbalanced view of credit card processing from the Society...nice that it was cautionary but it did nothing to show the good points of having a credit card. As far as the Society offering credit card donations, I actually do not have an ethical problem with this if their donation system was actually worldwide and not supporting a cult...but I don't really object to religious organizations providing more options to support them.

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Question

by Stefanie in

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what do you do about roaches?

cypher50

Re-package them and sell them to hobos!

People have such a backward perception of hobos...they don't like roaches although they do use them in their special hobo mating rituals. But don't get it twisted, it is only for the mating rituals!

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Why is it even ex JW's run scared when they hear the word apostate?

by happehanna in

i just told them where i work as a volunteer, that i am going to a workshop for those that have left a cult tomorrow.

they were all fascinated and wanted to know which cult i had belonged to.

i said jw's and this one guy said i he used to be one of them.

cypher50

He just said it was hypocritical religion but that they has most of the bible right in his opinion.

That is why he was shocked by hearing you say apostate...anyone who does real study of the JW doctrine can see that the WTS doesn't have many things that are biblically "right"...