Posts by Twitch

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Golden Rule: Pure Garbage?

by willmarite in

on another thread a poster made the comment that the golden rule was garbage.

she said it was arrogant and made assumptions.. i didn't want to derail that thread so i started another wondering if this is a common thought about this belief on this forum.

i guess i naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.. i understand people have different opinions of jesus as a person but i don't want to get into that here.

Twitch

Well, I'm bored, so what the hell.

I don't tell people how to think or behave, so basically... none.

Interesting. Well, that's a relief. So then, your comments were only editorial i.e. your opinion?

Or is it a fact that the golden rule is a selfish, horrible idea? Do you have evidence of this? Please be specific and provide references, lol.

I wasn't playing any game. I simply asked you to clarify something.

Which I did

No one asked you to respond to me.

Really? You're seriously playing that card?

Actually you did, by asking me to clarify something (see above). What a crock of shit statement.

If you didn't want to discuss, perhaps you should think before you enter a discussion.

I might have thought you would've asked me first if I wished to discuss it before telling me what to do. LOL

I made a comment, Perhaps I wish to discuss it, perhaps not. To be quite honest Viviane, I've no interest in discussing it with you, specifically. If you have a problem with my opinion, that's your problem. I've no need to debate the validity of the topic

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I'm my favorite type of JW - Double Life

by thedepressedsoul in

the borg's tactics on most jw work.

they put fear into their mind, they guilt trip them and basically make them scared to do anything when they are away from the kingdom hall.

it allows them to control every aspect of their life.

Twitch

I dunno, lotsa people live secret lives in a sense. Not so alarming or unusual methinks.

I realize many people here may "put on appearances" for the sake of family but that's a bit different IMO. I get the sense many don't enjoy it.

I couldn't do the dual life thing though. I got tired of the counter intelligence, lies, conflicting ideals and goals, etc. Life is so much better not living a lie.

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Is it common for old men to marry young JW?

by adjusted knowledge in

jw
friends

i left in the 90's and marriage partners were similar in age at my former congregation.

i ran into a former jw friend from my childhood.

i haven't seen him in 15 years.

Twitch

I've heard of a "formula" for dating younger women, take half your age and add 7. That's the minimum. Your mileage may vary...;)

But really, who cares? As long as both people are happy and/or getting what they want/need. Life is short.

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Three Types of Attention

by OnTheWayOut in

jw
friends

i am working on a theory here.

please add your thoughts.. when children seek attention from adults, they generally receive three types:.

no attention.

Twitch

......and I am not really seeking attention by resurrecting a 5 year old thread.

Right. Otherwise, you'd be the worst troll ever....;)

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Three elders show up "to encourage me" after 10 years!

by Wasanelder Once in

"hey brother wasa, come on back to the meetings.

" (after 10 years) so i respond that the situation with pedophiles is out of hand.

they tell me "we" elders have received tons of training on the subject, its not like it was 10 years ago.

Twitch

How would you react if three elders showed up to encourage you? Asshat clowns.

I'd shut the door on them. There are enough clowns around that I have to deal with, never mind inviting a conversation with ringleaders that have an agenda that suits their purpose, not mine.

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Golden Rule: Pure Garbage?

by willmarite in

on another thread a poster made the comment that the golden rule was garbage.

she said it was arrogant and made assumptions.. i didn't want to derail that thread so i started another wondering if this is a common thought about this belief on this forum.

i guess i naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.. i understand people have different opinions of jesus as a person but i don't want to get into that here.

Twitch

What part of that do you think is opinion?

eh, whatever. Not interested in playing this game with you.

99

Golden Rule: Pure Garbage?

by willmarite in

on another thread a poster made the comment that the golden rule was garbage.

she said it was arrogant and made assumptions.. i didn't want to derail that thread so i started another wondering if this is a common thought about this belief on this forum.

i guess i naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.. i understand people have different opinions of jesus as a person but i don't want to get into that here.

Twitch

Thanks for your opinion, Viviane.

I look forward to seeing you asking people here how they would like to be treated and you acting accordingly

lol

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Golden Rule: Pure Garbage?

by willmarite in

on another thread a poster made the comment that the golden rule was garbage.

she said it was arrogant and made assumptions.. i didn't want to derail that thread so i started another wondering if this is a common thought about this belief on this forum.

i guess i naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.. i understand people have different opinions of jesus as a person but i don't want to get into that here.

Twitch

I guess I naively thought the value of doing to others as you want them to do to you was generally accepted as positive.

It is generally accepted as positive and you are not naive for thinking so. Just because someone has a different opinion on it doesn't make you naive or the idea less valid.

As mentioned, it's the beginning of empathy and consideration for those beyond your immediate circle of people. It's general politeness and courtesy to others and doesn't need to be more complicated than that. Besides, the way some people act towards others and like to be treated is not something I am capable of or wish to be like. So I defer to just being me and do the best I can with respect to others. Somewhere along the line, common ground can hopefully be found, and if the effort is appreciated, it usually is.

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Having my stitches out....

by Louise in

jw
friends

and i'm a little scared.. yes they are ready to come out.

my thumb pad is tingly and burning.

the skin around the stitches is numb.. with the injury being so bad, it is going to take at least a year for my thumb to be 90% recovered.

Twitch

he feeling is like itchy, burny, tingly, pulling, sensitive, numbish - all in one. It's very irritating and my thumb can't 'rest' - like restless legs - if you've ever had that.

Yea, I got restless legs alright...

I recall the feeling of stitches most of all after an appendectomy at age 10. I vaguely recall waking up a few hours after the operation and feeling a stitchy itch which I promptly scratched, as one might do. Of course the haze of anaesthesia or whatever was still in effect and I, not knowing what I was doing, pulled most of them out. Not irie. Some noise ensued and I was soon attended by a blurred flurry of uniformed people who administered immediate sleep and a patch up job, naturally. The rest of my stay was uneventful and when the stitches finally came out, I'd say it tickled a bit, despite the soreness of the incision. Good thing it wasn't an operation that needed blood methinks.

But I hope you heal quickly. Hand injuries are limiting.

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Question for atheists and nonbelievers

by pressman in

i profess to teach the truth to you all and get you to all to think and believe.

believing in christ through his words and not through evil religious cults, like hoj and jw, can and will save you.

do you all realize that every time you are victorious and receive something of value through your hard work and sweat, it was our holy god who blessed you.

Twitch

This should be good...

So far, so good...lol