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  Richard Dawkins espouses Militant Atheism: "Mock them, Ridicule them." Attack Religious People with Insults!

  by MagicMItchJensen in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  richard dawkins has said frequently if we don't agree with religious or spiritual people we need to "insult them!

  " tell their their out of their "fucking gourds!

  " and make sure you really show them how stupid they are for believing in something they can't prove!".

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  As unpalatable and perhaps morally wrong as it may be, shame is effective.

  Dawkins wants to see social change happen and advocates use of an evidence-based technique to do so.

  Me, I no longer find any reason whatsoever to respect religious beliefs. However, I have little responsibility to repair others' erroneous beliefs, and have little desire to engage in debates about every single thing that's wrong in the world.

  Pseudoscience and religion hurt the entire planet and always will. I speak up when I believe it will accomplish something. Changing individuals' minds is a waste of my energy--I typically only speak out when I have the opportunity to affect more than just one individual.
  
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  The incredibly white NAACP leader

  by Simon in

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  2. current

  this is a bizarre story.. there is a woman who is the local leader of the naacp who is obviously trying to mislead people into believing she is black who is actually white.

  very white.. she obviously gets a tan regularly but looks more orange.

  yes, orange really is the new black!.

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  There is a lot more to the story than has been posted in this thread.

  She made up a story about receiving a threatening package due to her race, and claims she's had other threats due to her being black.
  

  She had a photo taken with 2 black men and lied about them being her dad and brother, even after being confronted.

  etc.
  
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  The incredibly white NAACP leader

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  this is a bizarre story.. there is a woman who is the local leader of the naacp who is obviously trying to mislead people into believing she is black who is actually white.

  very white.. she obviously gets a tan regularly but looks more orange.

  yes, orange really is the new black!.

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  In some circles ( Native American for instance) the person can claim to be part of the identity if they are as little as 1/16 of that ethnicity.
  

  Her small American Indian heritage is not being disputed. What is being debated is she is lying about being part of other ethnic groups that she is 0% a part of.

  Have you seen her rants about white people?
  

  Where is the crime here?
  

  
  She lied on a government document, for starters. More importantly, her deceit has hurt the people and the causes she claims to be supporting. She deserves ridicule.
  
  She could have said, "I have black siblings and children. I studied these issues because I'm interested in them," and then continued to pursue the same jobs and volunteer positions. It would have actually been interesting--maybe even unusual/refreshing--to have someone with her perspective be an outspoken advocate. It would have helped racial harmony, I think. Instead she harmed all of that by lying.
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  The incredibly white NAACP leader

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  this is a bizarre story.. there is a woman who is the local leader of the naacp who is obviously trying to mislead people into believing she is black who is actually white.

  very white.. she obviously gets a tan regularly but looks more orange.

  yes, orange really is the new black!.

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  How is this any different than the Caitlyn Jenner situation?

  1. Black Pretender is lying to gain sympathy. Jenner knows she will not get sympathy from most people and has always understood revealing the truth will cause a wave of hatred --a change from being America's hero.
  2. Black Pretender is lying to get things she is not entitled to, such as jobs, prestigious volunteer posts, and access to powerful people. Jenner is telling the truth to find relief from the stress caused by concealing it, and understands it will distance her from jobs, prestigious volunteer posts, and access to powerful people.
  3. Black Pretender is lying. Jenner is telling the truth.
  4. Jenner suffers from a documented medical condition. Black Pretender suffers from being a liar, liar, pants on fire.
  5. Black Pretender is adopting someone else's identity, culture and characteristics for personal gain. Jenner is being herself.
     

  I will stop now...
  
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  New David Splane Video: No 1900 Year Faithful Slave

  by FusionTheism in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  governing body member david splane has a new video on tv.jw.org where he talks about all the horrible things committed by martin luther and the protestant reformers.. his conclusion is that there has been no faithful and discreet slave on the earth during the past 1900 years (before 1919 i guess.).

  he also says that maybe there were a few anointed on earth, maybe not.. he did add an interesting statement that he doesn't condemn the other churches just for misunderstanding the bible because the society has done that.. another odd point, was that he actually mentioned catholic missionary work in a somewhat positive light, while totally condemning the reformation views on predestination..

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  omg--this is huge!

  So now they can both explain the increase in partakers and distance themselves from their wackadoodle Miracle Wheat roots.

  Crazy like a fox.

  I guess I have my question answered now.
  

  why report more partakers?
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  Disfellowshipping Image

  by naazira in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this photo can be found in the april 15 , study edition article titled:.

  why disfellowshipping is a loving provision.

  just by looking at this image we can see how quickly the barrier between the congregation and former member is put up, after the announcement that this sister is no longer one of jehovah's witneses.

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  It's funny she's carrying a bookbag.

  I have never understood why people attend the meeting when they announce the DFing. It's like the bullies telling you to meet them after school so they can shove your face into yellow snow. How about no.

  But I digress. Why carry a bookbag? The only reason to do that is to impress others, as far as I know. It's not like people are going to be like, "Well, she might be unworthy of a greeting and destined for death, but she carried 3 Awakes with her, so that's a good sign."
  
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  Disfellowshipping Image

  by naazira in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this photo can be found in the april 15 , study edition article titled:.

  why disfellowshipping is a loving provision.

  just by looking at this image we can see how quickly the barrier between the congregation and former member is put up, after the announcement that this sister is no longer one of jehovah's witneses.

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  It almost makes me want to orchestrate a giant, multi-national, simultaneous protest by mass amounts of ex-jws wearing a tailored turquoise dress and pumps. And then post selfies on Facebook.

  Think about it. It could be our Project Chanology. We could do it on the 101st anniversary of Not Armageddon, 10/1/15.

  I will hold the sign only with my middle fingers, and my sign will say, "<----SHUN THIS---->".
  

  
  
  
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  I need help with this one. What do you think I should do?

  by Quarterback in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my wife is pleasant and easy to get along with.

  she is also helpful to many.

  lately, however, there is a jw sister who some are curious about has befreinded my wife.

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  rebel8

  I'm stopping now. To self: Stop and back away slowly.
  
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  I need help with this one. What do you think I should do?

  by Quarterback in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my wife is pleasant and easy to get along with.

  she is also helpful to many.

  lately, however, there is a jw sister who some are curious about has befreinded my wife.

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  rebel8

  Start French kissing your wife with the other sista's arm still around her. Moan gently.
  

  Have your wife slip some fake bugs onto her shoulder where the other sista's hand usually lands.

  Have your wife place some dried milk flakes on her scalp. When the sista touches her, she should shake her head vigorously. It will rain "dandruff".
  
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  I need help with this one. What do you think I should do?

  by Quarterback in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my wife is pleasant and easy to get along with.

  she is also helpful to many.

  lately, however, there is a jw sister who some are curious about has befreinded my wife.

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  rebel8

  Funny, I've recently noticed on another forum multiple threads on what to do if your neighbor is bothering you. It doesn't seem to occur to people to just politely discuss it.
  

  If you're having that much difficulty, use your sense of humor.

  Make a fake ragazine with an article about how PDA is not appropriate in some cultures and could lead to stumbling. Highlight it and pull it out during the meeting.

  Put your arm around her other shoulder, weave your fingers with Sister Touchtoomuch's fingers, and gently stroke her hand with your thumb. Bonus points if you first use that hand to pick your nose vigorously.

  I can think of approximately 1000 more.