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  Run in with cousin over the letter I sent the family

  by dawg in

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  as many of you are aware, i've been writing letters to many in my family telling them where i disagree with the wt; imagine how surprised i was when my cousin invited me to his kid's graduation knowing that there were sure to be many witnesses there who i assumed whoud be in the mood for confrontation.

  of course i went, as i'm trying a new policy of not backing down from the witnesses; using reverse psycology to try and get them ashamed of being witnesses instead of them trying to make me feel bad about my disssent.

  after the graduation, my older cousin, who's much like a real brother to me said that we needed to talk.

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  Good job, Dawg, and I love your go for it attitude writing letters and everything!
  
  
  "the whole conversation all boiled down to him not having anywhere else to go; he said he couldn't go to Christendom... SO I asked him "Why do you need the WTBTS to become involved with your personal relationship with God as it is to him alone you should be worshipping"
  
  they are so screwed up in their thinking with the where will I go, you don't have to GO anywhere, you just need to get the poison out of your veins. If they remain believers if they leave the WT, as it sounds like you have, they don't need anywhere, if they believe in the bible, read it.
  
  That's sort of funny and sad about the point of the holidays. It's just a veneer way to "separate" themselves from evil Christendom. No substance really whatsoever.
  
  Good luck with your family, and keep doing what your doing. I wish you the best of success and love your attitude.
  
  
  sincerely
  
  
  smellsgood
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  Ganache, truffles, Wine? Anybody got a kiss for me?

  by Sparkplug in

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  tonight i made a most delightful ganache with my daughter.

  she and i had a lot of fun.

  at the end we started stuffing the truffles with blueberries.

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  puckers up *SMACK*,,,,,,now do I get a truffle? Thanks for the graphic truffle pics Sparkplug, now I have drool and fingerprints all over my computer screen.... how does one make truffles? And was it homemade ganache as well? I will be fuming with intense culinary jealousy if it is true. I must know your secrets, I'll winkle them out of you I will!
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  Getting biblically educated while going door to door.

  by R.F. in

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  i now recall that i've had an unusual amount of run ins with pastors, preachers, etc, when going door to door.

  when talking to others in the congregation they said they hadn't encountered the volume of these these guys as i had.

  the interesting thing is that i ran into them while working alone.

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  neverendingjourney,
  
  very good insight! Very observant and astute of you!
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  Why the Watchtower is NOT Christian

  by smellsgood in

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  watchtower, feb. 15, 1983, p. 12. .

  " john 6:40 watchtower style .

  the watchtower; "12/1/1981, p. 27. .

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  bernadette,
  
  Smellsgood for debate's sake, I still think JWs are christian cos they believe in all those verses you have mentioned and use them all the time, they just have a different way of interpreting them.
  
  
  smellsgood: good, I thought there would be some debate, and for debates sake bernadette
  
  Does the WT teach that Jesus is the mediator for all mankind? Do the Christian gospels?
  
  Does the WT teach that you need to be a member of their organization to survive the tribulation and be a part of the afterlife? Do the Christian gospels?
  
  Does the WT teach that there are OTHER requirements for "salvation" than believing on Christ and him crucified? Do the Christian gospels?
  
  I quoted Galatians 1:4,,,do you think that Pauls telling the earliest members of Christianity that "if though we or an angel from heaven should come to you proclaiming a different gospel, let him be accursed" ....do you think that the WT gospel differs from the Christian gospel? Why or why not?
  
  Can you define the Christian gospel for me, what is the "good news" of the gospel, using the New testament? Is the WT adding to it? Do they preach the "good news" of the Christian gospel like Paul and Peter?
  
  How does Jesus address "legalism" in his day? Do you think that the WT religion is legalistic?
  
  
  Is Jesus sacrifice applied to all JW's? Or is it taught to be for the 144k?
  
  If Jesus did sacrifice his life, and he is the saviour, then what if I were to tell you that I believed that, but you had to believe in ME to be "saved" ....if the apostles were around what would they say?
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  Why the Watchtower is NOT Christian

  by smellsgood in

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  watchtower, feb. 15, 1983, p. 12. .

  " john 6:40 watchtower style .

  the watchtower; "12/1/1981, p. 27. .

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  Why would a God who is suppose to be the creator of everything even care what you believe, or reward you with everlasting life because you have a better or more accurate understanding. If he is omniscient and knows everything, has no flaws, is perfect in everyway, seems to me he would not be too concerned about how much or how correct we humans understand things so as to punish us with death for lacking a correct understanding or rewarding us with life for a better understanding.
  
  Just like we don't get mad at ants because they don't recognize us humans. or understand or listen to us but do what is thier natural instinct make them do, why would a God who is infinately stronger and smarter than humans get mad at us when we follow our natural instincts or inclinations? It don't make sense if you really think about it, so why make such a big deal about some doctrine that must be beleived in order to be a christian?
  
  
  
  
  
  I am merely defining Christianity, and in that definition lies the evidence that regardless of what God will or will not do, what will happen to various believers, that the Watchtower organization cannot be considered Christian, based on the fact they take the place of Christ. Would you say having been a Jehovah's Witness that you would have understood your saviour, as is the point of Christianity, to be more in Christ, or more in the fact that you were a part of their organization? What does the WT organization teach? It's not about doctrine and who's right and wrong. It's merely about defining Christianity and seeing if whether or not the WT falls withing the most pivotal point. And it doesn't.
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  Why the Watchtower is NOT Christian

  by smellsgood in

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  watchtower, feb. 15, 1983, p. 12. .

  " john 6:40 watchtower style .

  the watchtower; "12/1/1981, p. 27. .

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  of course the WTS is ***Christian***....
  
  "christians" shouldn't be so offended by that when they should be striving to be Christ, not just "Christian".
  
  christians saying that other christians are not really christian, is so typically christian. thanks alot Irenaeus!
  
  
  
  
  
  Let's look at things objectively, I understand the point of Christianity, and the Watchtower is Anti-Christ to use that term in a non-religious way, in the way they take his place. So please, back up what you say. That is your opinion, now the evidence if you don't mind.
  
  If I called myself a environmentalist, and others observed me dumping my shit in the river, would there be perhaps an objective criteria for what an "environmentalist" ought to do, wherein I could be observed dumping my shit and my claims be challenged?
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  How to Get a JW to think about Field Service

  by mavie in

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  i was having dinner and good conversation tonight.

  i was relating some of my past to a close friend.

  i was describing the field service arrangement and in particular how field service is reported.

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  That's a brilliant suggestion! I hope someone stops by soon, maybe I should go requestion a visit from watchtower.org or something.
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  Did you like Pirates 3 : At Worlds End (Spoilers possible)

  by free2beme in

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  i went and saw this movie sunday and i admit, i was not expecting much.

  i liked the first one, a ton.

  i thought the second one was too long and boring, with all sorts of new information that was so off the plot of the original, that you felt like it sort of ruined the original.

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  You are much too logical for this movie free2beme! lol, you have a very good eye for inconsistencies,,,now where did you get that ;)
  
  I love those movies, and I loved this one. Half of the movie is let's face, how hot Johnny is (oh my gooood looking!) how hot Orlando is, he looked soo fine in that movie, and how gorgeous Keira is (she's almost as hot as me).
  
  So, in that respect I was very satisfied, and I just thought it was good fun, loved the part where it first showed Johnny in Davie Jones locker, with that half a peanut on his plate.
  
  
  I plan to go see it again, compared to 90% of the movies, it's far and away more interesting to the eye and more entertaining for sure. I want more Pirates movies,,,,pleeeeeaaaase!
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  Would Any of You be Interested in going Door to Door?

  by smellsgood in

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  as part of a cult awareness campaign of sorts???

  to de-ignorize (new word) householders and give them tools for engaging a cult member on their door step?

  i had that idea and got some positive feedback...so, any of you would find that something you would want to participate in ?

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  Tigerman, roooowr. er. Yes, I am smellsgood most foxy. Don't believe elseways, it is all lies spun by frumpy old spinsters who can't accept that one person can be endowed with such incredible sex appeal. Oh, hang on Johnny Depp is IM-ing me again *sigh* Alas, you live on the other side of the country!
  
  Ok.....
  
  I see too many people getting hung up on the suggestion that one should follow JW's door to door, and whilst it is amusing to talk about of course it wouldn't be practical! If one were to feel that they would benefit and have a good ole time talking about the WT, cults in general, getting some messages out there, in whatever capacity they wanted, not on the heels of anyone else, I say go for it.
  
  I also like ideas for banners, but let's not get to thinking that we have to give up one method to pursue another. It can be doing the banners, and giving speeches, and if one wants, going door to door. If it's agreeable to you.
  
  Honesty, I think that is great, do you do that? It is admittedly a much more effective way of getting out the message to a greater number of people at one time. I think the interaction of person to person is something that cannot be underestimated however. ;)
  
  I think the cool part of getting people educated, would be that hopefully we could get more people to the point where they will engage a JW when they come to their door, not just hide. I think that would be stupendous.
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  Paris Jailed

  by frozen one in

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  i hope everyone is happy now.

  the evil paris hilton is behind bars and society is safe.

  for those of you who believe as i do that this is an unspeakable injustice, i ask that you join me in a hunger strike until paris is freed.

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  smellsgood

  It warms your heart doesn't it?