Posts by sparky1

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More fear-mongering in Nov. 2019 WT

by neat blue dog in

first of all, there's a new imaginary picture of jws during the great tribulation:.

then there's a picture of a jw family refusing to listen to "apostate lies" via pre-programed, self imposed information control:.

the description says:.

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"where do they go to the toilet? In a bucket?"- pale.emperor

Why of course! Jehovah and Wal-Mart will provide!

Imagine the stench in the 110 degree attic when some poor slobs have to take a shit into the same bucket one right after the other. I'd rather take my chances in a prison cell. At least I might have a little more privacy and would be able to maintain a modicum of human dignity.

Also, who will be assigned to sneak out to the nearest drug store to fill all the Witness prescriptions for Prozac, Valium, Lithium, Effexor and on and on....And the liquor store runs for the Elders will make Tony's shopping spree look like child's play.

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How did Adam and Eve survive when kicked out of the Garden of Eden?

by I believe in overlapping in

it’s funny how a simple question like this is something that the dubs never even consider.

my dad asked this question to a couple of witnesses and they wondered for a minute and said; .

“i never thought about it, i’ll have to ask the elders”.

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Adam: 'Hey Eve, what's for supper?'

Eve: 'Corn on the cob.'

Adam: 'Again? Jesus Christ Eve...we've had corn on the cob for the last 1,914 meals'

Eve: 'If it's good enough for the Aztec's, it's good enough for you.'

Adam: 'I die a little every day eating this crap!'

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Once Upon A Time In ... Hollywood (My review)

by Terry in

jw
friends

once upon a time in... hollywood my review.

i rode my bike through 3-digit temperature and watched quentin tarentino’s new film.the title harkens back to sergio leone’s trilogy titles.. i wanted to see it for personal reasons.

the time span covered is the background to much of my life.

sparky1

Actually, I found the movie to be a great homage to the time period. As a watch collector, I always look to see what the main characters in a movie are wearing. I was not disappointed! The Brad Pitt character was wearing a 'Bulls Head' chronograph which would have made him ultra cool at the time. It was no 'Paul Newman' Rolex but still in line with what a Cliff Booth of that time period could afford.

And for you Sharon Tate fans, this was probably her best work:

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How did Adam and Eve survive when kicked out of the Garden of Eden?

by I believe in overlapping in

it’s funny how a simple question like this is something that the dubs never even consider.

my dad asked this question to a couple of witnesses and they wondered for a minute and said; .

“i never thought about it, i’ll have to ask the elders”.

sparky1

Don't be silly! The dinosaurs helped them.

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Upset and Concerned!

by The Bethelite in

jw
friends

i'm very worried.

i just took out two slices of dave's killer bread out of the bag this morning, to make some toast.

i bought the bread almost 2 weeks ago.

sparky1

Thanks for the clarification, peacefulpete. As one who suffers from Gluten Sensitivity ( Not to be confused with Celiac Disease) I find that misinformation on the subject is rampant. Just because fad dieticians and Hollywood influencers have 'picked up the cause' and pontificate on the 'evils' of gluten doesn't mean that gluten containing products are harmful for the average human being. In fact, a person that removes grains from their diet is missing out on nutrients and fiber that helps keep them healthy. People shouldn't assume that just because they have digestive issues that gluten is to blame. The only way to know if you have Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity is to have your doctor perform an antiendomysial antibody blood test and or a biopsy on your small intestine.

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Introductions

by Lobsto in

well, i finally made an account.

i’ve been lurking on here for four or so years, enjoying the debates and experiences of all of you.

it really helped in that initial year after i woke up, when the frustration and betrayal felt strongest.

sparky1

Thank you for sharing your story and WELCOME to the forum. Many fine people post here and there is a lot to learn. I hope your stay here is informative and productive.

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If You Could Pick Just One Title Of A Song That Would Describe Your Life

by The Bethelite in

jw
friends

what would it be?.

mine would be "rocket man" by elton john.

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sparky1

https//youtu.be/GFW-WfuX2Dk

YOU LEARN - Alanis Morissette

You live you learn, you love you learn

You cry you learn, you lose you learn

You bleed you learn, you scream you learn

You grieve you learn, you choke you learn

You laugh you learn, you choose you learn

You pray you learn, you ask you learn

You live you learn.

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Blew it this morning with 4 JWs

by Vanderhoven7 in

so i decided to go hunting for jws this morning.

walked to the end of my driveway and who should be approaching...but 2 ladies, one old (dianne) and one younger both with watchtower mags in hand.

dianne shared how the world was under the control of satan etc.

sparky1

Don't be too hard on yourself, Van. Perhaps your enthusiasm to show them the error of their ways mutated into anger when you found them to be not even the slightest bit receptive? Although I don't share your 'Christian/religious worldview' , I have always found you to be dignified and kind when sharing your ideas here and I respect you very much. Forgive yourself for an indiscretion, learn from your son and move on. "In any given moment, there is more right with you than wrong with you" - Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Child Abuse

by AshleyCollins in

i am totally lost.

can someone explain what is happening with this issue, please?i read online that gb is trying to coverup or defend themselves and their organization... like what happened?

isn't this horrible thing happening in all of the religions over the world...for example catholic church has got multiple scandals...but i just don't get it.

sparky1

"Of course child abusers are not true jws, because I think those would never do this." - AshleyCollins

Say this out loud a few times and then think about it:

"Of course child abusers are not true Catholics, because I think those would never do this."

The Catholic Church has a child abuse issue and Jehovah's Witnesses have a child abuse issue. Both are equally culpable before their god and the state.

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WT Article on Gambling completely dishonost

by Lore in

http://download.jw.org/files/media_magazines/wp_e_20110301.pdf.

in fact, the new catholic encyclopedia.

says that gambling is not considered sinful.

sparky1

I spend between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 a year gambling. All my bills are current and some are even prepaid. No religious council has the right to tell me how to spend my discretionary funds. Anyway, I do it for fun but view it as an investment.