Posts by Fleshybirdfodder

19

Did the Watchtower Destroy your Faith in Humanity?

by The wanderer in

jw
friends

did the watchtower destroy your faith in humanity?

now that you are aware of the watchtower society and the tactics.

that it employs, what is your attitude toward god, religion, governments, .

Fleshybirdfodder

Nah... people are too good for that.

FBF

31

What the **** is this???

by drew sagan in

jw
friends

strange video.

.

don't know if i'm late to this thing, but it is just has me totally confused!

Fleshybirdfodder

Weird. I was surprised they actually showed someone filling out a "not at home sheet" (or whatever the hell they are officially called). We were always told to never to fill them out on the street because the householders might see us and think we are writing reports on them (which is exactly what we were doing). I'm also surprised they had enough free time to do this. It smacks of a creepy Pat Boonish Witness spin in the traditon of Edward Gorey/Tim Burton. Just weird.

FBF

36

Where exactly is Satan?

by IronClaw in

since leaving the jw's most of us have also left most of their doctrine.

so that being the case, most of us have left the wt understanding of 1914. now you know that the wt claims that satan was hurled out of heaven in that year down to the vicinity of the earth.

so the question is: if 1914 is just another year to us, then what are your thoughts as to the whereabouts of satan and his followers?.

Fleshybirdfodder

When I wake in the middle of the night having a panic attack, it's not Satan I'm freaking out about, it's Jehovah.

FBF

27

If you could turn back time, how far would you crank the hands of time?

by avidbiblereader in

how far in your life would you turn back time and why?

what would you hope to change?.

abr.

Fleshybirdfodder

Great question.

I've often thought about that. So many mistakes, so many missed opportunities. I look at it this way: if I'd changed some aspect of my life even one iota, would I have met my wife? Would I have met the friends I so dearly cherish? Would I have written the songs and stories I have shared with those I love? I don't believe in fatalism, but I do believe in the reality that I've created with the people I love. If I want to change something now, I will. I don't want to be in charge of the unknowable. That would take all the fun, mystery, excitement, and challenge out of life. Sure I spend a lot of time on this forum bitching about my upbringing... but to be in control of the past would destroy the one thing I am: Me. I am the sum of my own good and bad decisions. I can't turn back time, and that makes me excited about now.

FBF

13

What should I rent?

by Fleshybirdfodder in

jw
friends

my wife works this evening and i don't really feel like working on music.

can anyone recommend a dvd to rent?

i like comedy, drama, or documentaries.

Fleshybirdfodder

You sure you're in Blockbuster and didn't wander into the Kingdom Hall by mistake?

LOL!

I've seen all their videos. The production quality sucks. Have you ever seen "Respect Jehovah's Authority"? I have it on VHS. I remember how proud they were of the CGI "special effects." The acting was akin to the arm flailing you would see at any D.C. drama.

FBF

13

What should I rent?

by Fleshybirdfodder in

jw
friends

my wife works this evening and i don't really feel like working on music.

can anyone recommend a dvd to rent?

i like comedy, drama, or documentaries.

Fleshybirdfodder

Hi Tall Penguin,

Little Miss Sunshine was the last movie I rented. I found it really refreshing... It was great. I'm asking for advice because it feels when I go into a rental place my brain gets sucked out of my head. I just wander about aimlessly and nothing looks good.

FBF

40

How did the "Truth" set YOU free ?

by JH in

the bible says that the truth will liberate you or set you free.. the watchtower applies this to their religion as if their "truth" sets people free.. if that's the case, how were you set free when you became a jw?.

Fleshybirdfodder

It freed me of a lot of my time and money.

FBF

13

What should I rent?

by Fleshybirdfodder in

jw
friends

my wife works this evening and i don't really feel like working on music.

can anyone recommend a dvd to rent?

i like comedy, drama, or documentaries.

Fleshybirdfodder

My wife works this evening and I don't really feel like working on music. Can anyone recommend a DVD to rent? I like comedy, drama, or documentaries. I'm not really into action or horror, though I don't mind a good suspense film. I'm looking forward to an evening all by myself next to the fireplace in pyjamas with a big bowl of popcorn and a stiff drink! Thanks!

FBF

p.s. I also don't really need porn recommendations.

17