Posts by Brother Apostate

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Original Sin
by cameo-d in
1. watchtower
2. bible
it seems to be generally assumed that the "original sin" was the act of disobedience.

so what's so bad about wanting to raise your intellect?

did our creators intend for us to just be like the dumb beasts?
Brother Apostate

Actually, it was Adam listening to Eve instead of to God:
True.
However, this is NOT the "original" sin.
Before Adam listened to Eve rather than God, Eve listened to Satan and decided for herself to eat the fruit, WITHOUT discussing this with her husband, Adam, first.
However, this is NOT the "original" sin, either.
Before Eve was deceived by Satan, Satan usurped God's headship, disobeying Him in order to be "like" Him, a god.
However, this is NOT the "original" sin, either.
Before Satan acted on his desire to be "like" God, He coveted what was not his- God's worship for Himself.
THAT was the original sin- covetousness.
BA
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Why many "conspiracy theories" can be written off within reason
by Dogpatch in
1. jw
2. friends
filters are an important part of life.

we filter what we choose to listen to.

we develop matrices that enable us to perform thought shortcuts, to get to the point of a matter, and not get lost in obfuscation.
Brother Apostate

Yes, indeed, many Conspiracy Theories are hard to believe when they are first developed. In time, these theories are either exposed as complete and utter nonsense, or they fill in the blanks as FOIA data becomes available, and become proof of a conspiracy, not just a theory.
All, or at least the majority, of conspirac(y)ies work in the following manner: the folks at the top of the pyramid know in detail what is to be accomplished, and how it is to be accomplished. As one travels from the peak to the base of the pyramidal structure, goals, strategies, objectives, etc, are less understood, decreasingly unknown, etc.
BA- "Conspiracy", I have learned, is a very misunderstood term.
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Zeitgeist: Addendum
by What-A-Coincidence in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7065205277695921912&hl=en.

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Brother Apostate

WAC,
Alright, I finally had the time to watch this very long video. I believe that (roughly) the first half was excellent. Very well researched, presented and produced. However, the second half of this video is such complete and utter nonsense that it is laughable. Technology is the answer. ROTFLMAO. Great first half, completely negated by the second half.
BA- WAC, I think you may recall what industry I work in.
PS- Total BS in the second half.
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Oh God she's dumb... LOL!
by dawg in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this election is over... no way that performance can't hurt the mccain cause... lol!

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bye bye republicans, at least she's "honest"... lol!
Brother Apostate

I must say that I'd never believe there would come a day when I would learn something on JWD.
But I stand corrected and humbled.
Here is proof that politicians lie.
I am utterly dumbfounded.
Why didn't someone alert me to this much earlier?
BA- /End of sarcasm./
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Oh God she's dumb... LOL!
by dawg in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this election is over... no way that performance can't hurt the mccain cause... lol!

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bye bye republicans, at least she's "honest"... lol!
Brother Apostate

Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies is smarter than Palin, and she has some shine in that jug.

It's always hilarious when stupid pothead drunks think they are smarter than their superiors.
BA- At least one of them lives in Georgia.
PS- It's name rhymes with "dog".
PPS- That lonely brain cell needs to believe it's smart, so keep on tokin'- it'll make ya smart.
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WHAT were nathan knorr's top ten mistakes?
by badboy in
1. jw
2. friends
any ideas?
Brother Apostate

1. Being born.
2. Breathing.
3. Drinking.
4. Eating.
5. Thinking.
6. Speaking.
7. Writing.
8. Joining a cult.
9. Becoming President of that cult.
10. Never taking his head out of his arse.
BA- Lol.
PS- Never thought I'd post on a badboy thread.
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Oh God she's dumb... LOL!
by dawg in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this election is over... no way that performance can't hurt the mccain cause... lol!

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bye bye republicans, at least she's "honest"... lol!
Brother Apostate

Hey buddy, do your research, Biden made that up in one of his speeches. His parents never were coal miners. Biden plagiarized a speech whole cloth.
BTS
I'll do my research.
Politicians lie? Who knew.
BA- Product of coal miners from the Scranton Area.
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Oh God she's dumb... LOL!
by dawg in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this election is over... no way that performance can't hurt the mccain cause... lol!

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bye bye republicans, at least she's "honest"... lol!
Brother Apostate

By the way, did I mention that I am from Scranton?
Oh and my parents were coal miners.
BTS
Is that supposed to elicit a guffaw or something?
What is wrong with stating where you come from?
Or what your ancestors did to care for you?
Seriously, I await your answer.
BA - Not surprised.
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Oh God she's dumb... LOL!
by dawg in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
this election is over... no way that performance can't hurt the mccain cause... lol!

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bye bye republicans, at least she's "honest"... lol!
Brother Apostate

BA- Sheesh. Dumbocrats, Republicons, try something entirely new- Think for yourself.
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In Your Experience, What's The #1 Biggest News Event In The Organization?
by minimus in
1. jw
2. friends
i think it was when it was announced that an elder arrangement would be practiced.. that shook the foundations of a lot of congregations..
Brother Apostate

When 1975 went by like a fart in a whirlwind.