In that case, I may go back. I've always wanted to be a superhero.
Posts by rebel8
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38Watchtower says in Paradise we will fly like Superman and so avoid accidents???!!
by Witness 007 ingolden age aug 25 1926 p.751.
"negative gravitation.
you may have wondered how accidents will be avoided in jesus kingdom since we are told nothing will hurt or destroy.
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Bloodless surgery is the standard today because of medical progress. Or NOT?
by Nathan Natas init appears diogenesister feels a need for a proper ass-kicking.. ok, if you insist.
i'm a dub proctologist.... attempting to hijack greatteacher's thread "jw parents in severe car accident,".
diogenesister seized my observation that "bloodless surgery is the standard today, not because of the wtb&ts but because of medical progress" with he carefully-crafted argument "bull crap.".
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rebel8
Of course it was not only because of j-dubs. Battlefield injuries and hemophiliacs (you're welcome) also continue to spurn research and development.
But I hear ya on the jw claptrap that they invented everything.
They claim they caused the entire civil rights movement in the US. Except they're racists and misogynists.
They invented language translation technology. Not.
etc.
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"High" education
by Esmeralda001 indid any of you guys disregard the wt recommendations and pursue a career.
if you answer "yes": was your journey easy?
are you happy with the end result?
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rebel8
Everyone in the world does not have to go to college to be successful. Some people only want, and do well with, entry level jobs that require only a high school diploma. Others do well with trade or vocational training.
The reason I was wanting a college degree so much is because I have physical limitations impacting my ability to succeed in the types of jobs I mentioned.
I did not disregard their advice because I was physically prevented from going to college as a dub. Eventually after escaping, I did go to college. Took me a damn long time.
My career lagged behind everyone else for a while, and now I've surpassed what most people achieve, out of sheer will.
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CANCER - AND THE DANGERS OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE!
by Dansk indear all,.
i've thought long and hard before writing this - which came about after linda (fullofdoubtnow), who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, was recommended alternative treatments to mainstream medicine.
i believe i am in a strong position to know just how effective many (most/all?
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rebel8
I believe the "Linda" he was referring to turned out to be a nonexistent person, an elaborate hoax perpetrated on us by a male poster. -
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A 'Paradise' for mice turned out not to be so
by Petraglyph inin this experiment, mice were given a perfect environment in which to live.
for the mice you would think this was 'paradise'.
but due to their nature it did not take long for this to become a horrible place to live.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z760xny4vm.
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rebel8
I would love to live forever in paradise with no crime, hunger, illness, etc.
As long as there were only ~50 individuals of my choosing who mostly left me alone, unlimited books, music and diversions. ;)
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Any thought on Business Territory
by Sabin ini was working one day, had a couple of male customers to serve when this lady walks in & offers me a track on her religion, my answer without thinking " i already know what the bible say's, i'm one of jw's".
she just threw me a dirty look & the two guy's just looked down & said nothing.
i just carried on, served them as nothing had happened.
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rebel8
^Yep.
They even had a manipulative tactic to stroke the ego of the staff first. You were supposed to pick out 1 person who looked like he was a line staff member and ask, "Are you the manager?"
That was supposed to make that person think, "Oooh la la, he thinks I'm the manager. I must look important. Go me." And then that would soften the person up to the preaching as soon as the real manager ok'd you talking to them.
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Obama to speak from the Oval Office tonight (8:00 eastern)
by Coded Logic inthis will be only the 3rd time he's spoken from the oval office in his seven years so it's probably going to be something pretty big.
combat troops being sent into syria?
unilateral movement on gun control?.
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rebel8
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"Why don't you just call yourself an atheist?"
by slimboyfat inthe best answer to this question ever.
i don't tire listening to it.
"i am not, i am not simply the one who says 'i'" .
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rebel8
In other news, slim has now proven himself to be a prophet!!!
(Warning: this is the sort of clip Cofty or nicolou will switch off in under 30 seconds)
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Please i need guidance
by alex_Am ini know im young.
i know i still have so much to learn i mean im only 14 but but even at a young age i have learned and i know what love is.
this is where the problem comes in.
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rebel8
You will get lots of replies, sweetie. :)
Read up on cults. This is not a normal, mainstream religion. It's a high control group that's dangerous, tears apart relationships, brings a lot of sadness and even deaths.
Here's some things you can't do if you're a jw. She will have to follow these, and if she doesn't, she'll get in trouble. http://thejehovahswitnesses.org/things-jehovahs-witnesses-cant-do.php
Here's some more important info.
http://ajwrb.org/science/the-watchtower-on-science-and-medicine
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The Elders are Coming Help!
by LaurenM inso the elders keep bugging me and pestering me about having a meeting with them to "introduce me to my new congregation" for some reason (do any ex elders know what that even means??).
i keep postponing and making excuses and they are getting more and more aggressive.
i finally agreed for them to come over today, but really don't want to..should i hide from them again?
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rebel8
Oh boundaries, just say no...blah, blah, blah.
You guys are no fun. You're suggesting she take the easy and sane way out of it!
Invite them over for tea. If they do not immediately say yes, text them once per hour, following up by email and voicemails, to ensure they got your first message.
When they come, act batshit insane.
Make the weirdest smelling tea you can find. Add cumin so it smells like dirty feet. Serve some really weird /smelly snack with it, like peanut butter and onion sandwiches on ladyfingers.
Start by saying you are so excited because you can start attending meetings if they help you with 2 problems--you have been praying to Jehovah for help and then the elders called. Pause and let them feel self-satisfied in this victory.
Talk incessantly about Satan causing you extreme diarrhea so you can't attend the meetings, and ask if the brothers can loan you some money for colon surgery.
If you're female, then talk about horrible menstrual flow issues and be sure to share the graphic details of this as well. You know this Eve's curse and you need their spiritual advice on how to decrease your womanly suffering from Jehovah.
Speak without pausing so they can't get a word in edgewise.
When they start trying to leave, try to close the sale by asking when you can expect to hear back from them about the $ for surgery and advice on your period. If they don't commit, say you will follow up with a text in 1 hour to remind them.
Let out a long, maniacal cackle as they leave, savoring the last time you will ever see or hear from them in your entire life.