maybe they are sick, maybe they are wicked. and yeah, maybe they do believe their own lies. maybe THEY are the smurfs.
it doesnt matter much...
when a friend with doubts made it clear she would hear things out but feared becoming one of "those bitter apostates,"
it sort of forced me into recognizing the hard work of groups like the silentlambs, reminding her and myself at the same time, that the witnesses harbor criminals. knowingly.
that makes them wicked and sick but mostly its ignorance on a grand scale.
knowledge is their enemy. the most profound yet simple thing i could share with her.
chrissy
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Are they more "wicked" or "sick?"
by Confession ini think, after we have "awakened" from our watchtower coma, we come to one of two conclusions.
either we.... a) recognize that the watchtower society is not what it claims to be.. or b) recognize the watchtower society is not what it claims to be, and believe those in charge to be thorough charlatans.. okay, i suppose there can be more than two conclusions.
probably a few fall somewhere in between a and b. there are a lot of things we can prove.. -that jerusalem was not destroyed in 607 bce, and therefore the entire basis of wts authority is unfounded.. -that the wts did indeed claim to be acting as god's prophet, and in so doing made an alarming number of end-time date prophecies that never came to pass.. -that the organization, which claims to be led by almighty god, has changed "present truth" teachings and then changed them back, and has taught a great number of horribly incorrect things as "god's truth.".
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law school
by John Doe inare there any lawyers here?
i'm a year from graduating with a double major in math and english, and am considering law school.
any ideas/pros/cons?
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The devil visited a lawyer's office and made him an offer. "I can arrange some things for you, " the devil said. "I'll increase your income five-fold. Your partners will love you; your clients will respect you; you'll have four months of vacation each year and live to be a hundred. All I require in return is that your wife's soul, your children's souls, and their children's souls rot in hell for eternity."
The lawyer thought for a moment. "What's the catch?" he asked.
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i say you've been working too hard. take a nice long vacation first.
someplace warm with sandy beaches...
how about carnival in rio? samba, beach, booze, brazilian babes.... (just one idea).
meet the girl from impanema and see if you wont come back a changed man.
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The "Infidelity" test
by JH inhttp://www.queendom.com/tests/minitests/fx/infidelity.html .
my result .
results of "the test" do you have a cheating heart?.
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Results of "The Test"
Do you have a cheating heart?
Your score = 95
When the cat is away the mice will play - and, in your case, the cat could even be in the next room. While you may never have actually two-timed anyone, you certainly show the attitudes and tendencies of a cheat. You don't think relationships should be, or even can be, monogamous. For you, variety is the spice of life. While the word "cheat" may have negative connotations, perhaps you are simply open-minded and more liberal than most. (Different strokes for different folks.) In this case, your attitude might not be a problem…if you can find a partner who shares your idea of commitment. Even couples that think they can handle infidelity, however, are often surprised by the strange mix of emotions that it creates. Jealousy and bitterness can destroy the most well-intentioned, open-minded couple, so weigh the pros and cons before exploring new horizons.
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What is a Good Human Being?
by anewme inall said and done, what do you think is required of human beings to qualify as "good"?
i want to be thought of as good.
i want to be remembered as good.
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i am curious about the "Baha'i World Faith" religion.
can you recommend a good source to read about the fundamentals?
did it originate in iran? is it a branch of islam?
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Make Tea Not War...
by ballistic in.
make tea not war.... it's 2006 folks, all the best.. just remember, make tea... not... war
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yay! thanks jeanniebeanz!!! its 1/4 though. oh well!! :o)
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Make Tea Not War...
by ballistic in.
make tea not war.... it's 2006 folks, all the best.. just remember, make tea... not... war
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starbucks green tea lemonade.....
oh yum. ...add a shot of flavored vodka and youve really got something special.
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unconditional love
by John Doe ini'm rather sick of hearing the term "unconditional love.
" there is no such thing.
love must be earned--it is not something given with no strings attached.
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lol, sorry to rain on your love parade, john doe.
yay for love! woot woot! (ha, was that convincing?)
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Anyone from Seattle Here?
by NiecyMe inwould love to meet some people in the area...or know were everyone is hanging out.
it would be nice to meet some people that share my past life as a jw.
i am enjoying hearing about all the stories.
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do you live in the sound, codeblue?
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unconditional love
by John Doe ini'm rather sick of hearing the term "unconditional love.
" there is no such thing.
love must be earned--it is not something given with no strings attached.
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love sucks....and then if you are "lucky" you realize its all a joke, and then you die.
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Anyone from Seattle Here?
by NiecyMe inwould love to meet some people in the area...or know were everyone is hanging out.
it would be nice to meet some people that share my past life as a jw.
i am enjoying hearing about all the stories.
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"Do you ever see the sun? "
ya, i saw it for about 15 minutes this morning. it was really strange... everything looked so different. i almost lost my way home. hehe.