Posts by smiddy

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2017 International Regional Convention, Toronto – Entertainment at Sony Centre

by SAHS in

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i’ve been hearing from several very reliable sources that there will be an exclusive elite gala entertainment event hosted by the watch tower organization, featuring specially chosen jehovah’s witnesses of outstanding talent as well as spiritual reputation, at the sony centre (formerly called the o’keefe centre) in toronto, ontario (canada) as a special “after hours” addition to the 2017 special international convention.. those chosen have to meet very strict criteria, including, not so much technical and popular talents, but, rather, their spiritual maturity which can be easily and practically related to by the audience (i.e., degree of conformity – you know what i mean!).

a notable and very well-known professional “super star” from some other country (i don’t know which one) who has achieved highly recognized and popular talent was surprisingly not chosen to participate in the extra entertainment program, whereas other performers with rather ho-hum musical abilities ended up being selected, ostensibly for their altruistic and “theocratic” qualities.

(something tells me that there is going to be some jealousy and indignant, hard feelings over this rather authoritarian, arbitrary selection process.

smiddy

This topic is a joke right ? worse still its an apostate lie right ?surely it cant be true right ?

Or

The longer armageddon is delayed the more bizarre this religion gets.

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I started a new podcast about my life as a JW today

by dubstepped in

so, i did a thing today.

i officially launched a podcast called "this jw life".

people keep saying that i should write a book, but i don't even read books, unless in audio format.

smiddy

Thanks for the link Well done

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Who is benefiting from Watchtower Corporation financially

by John Davis in

who do you believe is financially benefiting from watchtower business dealings.

i know about the gold apple watch, but that is only a small percentage of the billions that they have.

so who do you think is keeping all of this money.

smiddy

the lawyers....

And those GB members who know without doubt they are on a good wicket and have siphoned off money to offshore accounts.

As their former president J.F.Rutherford said "religion is a snare and a racket "

Never was a truer word spoken by anybody associated with the WTB&TS

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White clean shaven man runs over muslims

by silentbuddha in

so in england they report a "white clean-shaven man" mowed down worshippers at a mosque.

why do they never make such detailed descriptions when muslims do the same?.

i hope this event isn't a bad turning point.

smiddy

Ruby456 Of course muslims have their own motives for committing these atrocitys but are they justified ?

Are those that retalliate against them with the same barbarism are they justified ? I dont think so in either case.

In both scenarios innocent men women and children are either killed or maimed moreso than the armed combatants.

Whether you agree with the war against Muslim extremism / ISIS /Taliban or not ,a war against armed forces ,the Isis /Daesh have taken it to a new level in targeting civillians among the Coalition of Nations

This is unprecedented in warfare targeting civillians specifically .And I just think its a human response that some might think its right to to fight back with the same tactit.

The sad fact about warfare is that their have always been civillian casualties when targeting millitary goals.

Think of Dresden germany Hiroshima ,Nagasaki,Japan the blitz of london etc,etc.

I dont have an answer to this problem I`m just putting my 2 cents worth in for all its worth and for other like yourself to comment on.

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I started a new podcast about my life as a JW today

by dubstepped in

so, i did a thing today.

i officially launched a podcast called "this jw life".

people keep saying that i should write a book, but i don't even read books, unless in audio format.

smiddy

maybe i`m getting too old this technology is going way over my head Libsyn ? iTunes ? podcast ?

I`ll stick to this forum.

Hey dubstepped I wish you well and success in what your doing even if I dont comprehend it.

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White clean shaven man runs over muslims

by silentbuddha in

so in england they report a "white clean-shaven man" mowed down worshippers at a mosque.

why do they never make such detailed descriptions when muslims do the same?.

i hope this event isn't a bad turning point.

smiddy

As I said in a previous thread If Muslim extremists keep committing atrocitys against civillians in western nations sooner or later you will see like minded non muslim people retalliating and committing their own atrocitys against the muslims.

And this just seems to be what this attack was all about.,it doesnt make it right but I can understand the motive behind it .

You keep attacking me and sooner or later I`m going to fight back on your terms.and see how you like it.

This is only going to get more uglier unless a real solution is found and that I think rests with the Muslim community especially their Imans /leaders taking ownership of this problem within their community.

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Who holds the Burden Of Proof?

by stuckinarut2 in

when we as former witnesses wake up and choose to leave the society, it is mainly because we value truth and honesty.. the society tries to make out that we are in the wrong.

that we have "left the truth".. but, who really holds the burden of proof?

do we (who leave) need to prove that the society is not the "truth", or does the society need to prove that it is the "truth".. thoughts?.

smiddy

Well said doubtfull1799

So how can you have left a person who was never even there for you in the first place?

Of course what they are really saying is how can you leave a religious organization that speaks for a mute God.

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What is behind your choice of forum user name?

by stuckinarut2 in

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just curious how we all think.. what prompted or influenced your choice of username for this forum?.

there are some really amazing names, and it would be great to hear the stories behind them.... mine was nothing fancy.

i just felt "stuck in a rut too" along with so many others.

smiddy

I thought I would just use a reference to a common name that would throw people off the track if they were trying to identify me.

Hey I was a bit paranoid when I first joined up.

Hey chook your not an aussie that lived in melbourne are you ? Their was a kid in my school that had the nickname? chook

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Jehovahs Witness/sport/music/celebrity/status and ,contrast that with those denied that experience as JW`s.Young ones today.

by smiddy in

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we all know about the" world famous" jehovahs witnesses who have had successfull careers in the sport and entertainment, and literature world ,and if your new to this board google it.

what about the young jw`s who see this and are told this is not for a jw ,its making a name for yourself where you should be highlighting jehovahs name and his organization.. but do the young ones see the organization taking the successfull jw`s in their field to task for making a name for themselves ?

iwant to be a world skater ?i want to be a 1st class footballer?

smiddy

Thanks Vidiot you probably hit the nail on the head.

I just wonder how many gifted children were denied their potential by parents who followed the GB/JW line in discouraging their own children from reaching their goals in what field they excelled in .

Do their parents ever lament such a decision ?

Do the children ever hold a grudge over their parents for not letting them pursue their dream?

I know how I would feel now if I had prevented my son from advancing in a field he excelled in because of this religion and he lost his opportunities to progress further.

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Realistic depiction of exJW on tv

by Saltheart Foamfollower in

i recently watched a series which was broadcast a year ago on uk channel 4 called dicte - an import from denmark.

the main character is a journalist, but it is revealed in the first 5 minutes that she was brought up as a jw.

when she was in her teens, she had a baby which was removed from her.

smiddy

Yes, my wife and I are a a fan of Dicte ,its currently on SBS on demand in Australia.The first series says a lot about her relationship with her parents who disowned/shunned her for leaving the religion, and as it has gone on their are still references to her upbringing as a JW

A first rate detective series. The Danes can produce good TV shows.

The Bridge was great and the Tunnel also