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  Caption Comp 

  by Tallon in

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  well now; filming on the set of 'planet of the apes' was a blast.

  being the 'muscle' in general aldo's militia was a great opportunity for kicking some serious butt.

  i'm looking forward to having another crack at it.. .

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  smiddy

  How many times do I have to tell you ,nobody created us ,we are all a product of evolution .All of life.
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  I asked an elder how is the witnessing going in Bangladesh?

  by Chook in

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  i said god is not giving them much of a chance to hear his message, i think it's one to 3 million ratio.

  i said if wt paid prime internet space they could beam their propaganda to everyone instantly, then you could show the world mr lett live , and explain how he is to rule the world from heaven.

  then i asked that god seems to like the anglo nations , i should of asked how many chinese and indian are on the gb..

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  smiddy

  I believe that every year the ratio between JW`s and the population of nations especially in the west is ever getting larger and larger .

  The population increase /migrants / Asylum seekers etc around the western world their are fewer JW`s witnessing to a far bigger population .

  And the trend is going to get greater and bigger the ratio between JW`s and the population.
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  Why do ones that got out come back in?

  by moreconfusedthanever in

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  i have not been to a meeting for about 2 years now.

  i do not intend to go back but one thing has me baffled.

  why do ones that have faded and been out for years return?

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  smiddy

  Firstly ,welcome to the forum moreconfusedthanever,(mcte) thats a mouthfull LOL

  OK, I have a theory to answer your question : It is that for many people indoctrinated over many years /born ins included it becomes deeply ingrained in their sub-conscience

  For one reason or another that they leave the religion or just stop attending meetings etc.for however how long ,

  remember they have not disowned the religion they have just become inactive .

  Time has passed and again for one reason or another they want to re-connect with the religion of Jehovahs witnesses.

  Remember they have never disowned or bad mouthed JW`s previously they had just faded away or was DF for some reason that they believe was justified anyway.

  To put it in a nutshell here is how I see it.

  Jehovahs Witnesses have left the (religion/truth) however the (truth/religion ) has never left them

  However I`m more inclined to believe the dog has returned to its vomit .
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  June 29, 2017 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS Re: Branch Relocation - Newsletter (UK)

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
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  june 29, 2017 to all congregations re: branch relocation - newsletter.

  britain branch relocation - newsletter ed.5 summer 2017. .

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  smiddy

  Why after all this time 130+ years are their still so many dimwitted jehovahs witnesses who donate their time energy and money as well as their expertise in whatever trade they have been fortunate to be in despite the GB not being a fan of higher education.?

  Kingdom halls all over the world were built mainly by volunteer labour and donated building materials ,only to be sold off at a later date and the money going to Head office in New York /the Governing Body.

  Nothing to the suckers who laboured all those hours in building these halls and get nothing back in return.

  Their is a slogan in the world that says "their is a sucker born every minute "

  My question is, Why are their so many suckers in the Jehovah Witness religion ?
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  I remember my Grandfather who was a CO saying;

  by dogon in

  1. watchtower
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  i was thinking of my co grandfather who passed on a few years ago.

  his wife my grandmother passed on in 99. i can remember him saying "i know after armageddon i can not be married to her but maybe we can live next to each other.

  not sure where the cult stands on this issue today.

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  smiddy

  Alfred : The Co was probably thinking of

  Matt. 22:30 ,"for in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage but are as Angels in heaven"

  The above is a quote from Jesus.

  However their are also scriptures in the Bible that show Angels eating food ,having sex with women ,(never Angels having sex with men mind you ? ) even producing offspring would you believe .

  It makes you wonder about the Bible doesnt it ?

  just saying.
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  Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie

  by greenhornet in

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  it was a wtf moment .

  the movie is on netflix called american violence.. it was a non block buster hit.

  any way the time stamp is 1: 38: 42. if anyone is interested.

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  Wasnt it the RC Priest look alike that was cradling that Bible ? sure looked like it.
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  North Korean Gift to "American Bastards" for Independence Day

  by cofty in

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  nk has taken another important step towards having a viable nuclear arsenal with the successful trial of an icbm.. kim jong-un says new missile is 'gift' to 'american bastards' from north korea on independence day.. one major hurdle left for kim jong-un is working out how to make his nuclear bombs small enough to be delivered by the missile.

  that is not an insurmountable obstacle.. the us sate department have issued a statement stating that it "will never accept a nuclear-armed north korea".

  how exactly to prevent this outcome is not clear.

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  smiddy

  So now we have two rogue states that are trying to obtain Nuclear weapons North korea and Iran .both of which could cause havoc on the world scene if they achieve it.

  Why is China so reluctant to bring her ally North Korea into line ? despite the provocations they are sending to the USA ?

  Will Israel an ali of the USA tolerate a nuclear Iran ? who threatens there destruction ?

  Why is China provoking her neihbours in fortifying man made Islands in the South China seas ?

  Could it be they want to stretch the American presence around the world where they cant possibly defend all of their commitments ? to their allies ?

  And then take advantage of that ?

  Just saying/asking

  any thoughts ?
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  Convention In The News "...all questions regarding Jehovah's Witnesses are welcome"

  by pale.emperor in

  1. watchtower
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  http://www.wday.com/news/4291635-thousands-plan-gather-jehovahs-witness-dont-give-convention.

  this weekend thousands of people are gathering at the scheels arena in celebration of their faith.. jehovah's witnesses from around the world are assembling for the "don't give up" convention.. .

  the morning starts with a music presentation and then continues on through the day with prayer, song, and speeches.. the theme centers around supporting each other and including everyone in the good will.. everyone is invited and all questions regarding jehovah's witnesses are welcome.. really?

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  smiddy

  all questions regarding Jehovah's Witnesses are welcome"

  Providing their are not questions from anybody who was once associated with Jehovahs Witnesses ,especially anyone who was disfellowshipped or faded or is designated by us as an apostate.

  Anybody else who is unfamiliar with the teachings of JW`s , has low self esteem ,and is vulnerable ,maybe not the full quid ,and anybody else who are of low intelligence ,we the Governing Body welcome your questions .

  Just make sure you answer the question you ask is the answer we provided for you .
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  Spiritual Junk Food?

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from jehovah" through the f&ds / gb.

  the claim was that from russell's day, the society alone is gods channel.... so that got me thinking.... if they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must not have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?.

  in effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.. yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.

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  Do they still say that the older publications were "old truths " and now we have "new truths " to try and rationalise failed prophecys or disbanded beliefs ?
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  Watchtower bible used as a prop in a R rated movie

  by greenhornet in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  it was a wtf moment .

  the movie is on netflix called american violence.. it was a non block buster hit.

  any way the time stamp is 1: 38: 42. if anyone is interested.

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  smiddy

  Its on my list to watch it ,I`m a fan of Bruce dern he has been in some good movies.

  Laura dern his daughter has also been in some interesting movies.