Posts by lrkr

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Comprehensive NWT Comparison Project (calling all technically skilled members)

by Apognophos in

is anyone aware if this project is already being done by someone?

if not, perhaps we can brainstorm how to go about this, now that the pdf for the revised nwt is out.

a couple initial impressions:.

lrkr

So... it looks like they took any magic or mystery that was left in the text out. I understand the "seed of the woman" is now the offspring. To me seed is very different than offspring. (one is animate and current, the other could be potential and latent) Also eliminating all of the "came to be" removes that beautiful reference to "TO BE" in the text.

Just when you thought it couldnt get any worse than replacing "grace" with "undeserved kindness" they further castrated the poetry.

I'm an athiest- so I dont really find religious meaning- but the poetry and symbolism have been centuries in the making.

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JW apologist Emeth dismisses teachings of Russell as irrelevant, uninspired and even funny.. Maybe in the future jw's will say the same about todays Governing Body?

by The Quiet One in

emeth said: "russell never claimed to be a inspired prophet or without any failures or mistakes.

he was just a human as much as i and you are.

he is just a person who started a process of digging and searching for bible truths.

lrkr

Part of the campaign to distance themselves from Russells teachings. The F&D slave did not exist until after he was dead- in 1919.

Wonder what they'll do when they realize Rutherford was even more of a crazy??

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Whiskey with Cigars

by confusedandalone in

i know a few folks here are huge cigar fans, i am asking if anyone can tell me a good whiskey to go with cigars.. i am sure this is kind of a broad question but i ma having some folks over for poker this weekend and i am trying to set things up real nice like... lol.

i have the cigars ready - but i don't want to break out the cheap crown royal... any suggestions.

lrkr

While I love scotch- I recommend a small batch burbon with a cigar.

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Official: All Watchtower Brooklyn Properties Are Sold!!

by iclone in

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friends

lrkr

Wow! Max larson and nathan knorr must be spinning in their graves!

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Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

by BackseatDevil in

i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

lrkr

Look for a pm

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Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

by BackseatDevil in

i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

lrkr

Just finished reading your story. I always thought Bechman was a lazy, arrogant slob. I nevrr realized he was a total power hungry psychopath! I am so sorry for your trials- but it looks like through struggle you eventually found freedom- and that is all any of us can hope for. We may have known each other but it was probably just a "hey bro" relationship like most were at Bethel. Re posting of pics- its always fun to reminisce. I have put that world so far behind me I have difficulty remembering details anymore. Btw- Zen Galileo on this board was also at the farm at the same time as us.

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Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

by BackseatDevil in

i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

lrkr

I remember Bechman. What a pompous ass. And I lived in the A building for a while too when I first arrived. It had its own vibe. I remember reading the Studies in the Scriptures on particularly lonely day and thinking WTF!!! Anyone who browses thoses books will be convinced very quickly that CT Russel was bat shit crazy!

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Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

by BackseatDevil in

i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

lrkr

I know. Trying to figure out if i know you. I was out of the single guy scene by 96- got married.

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Anyone else an Ex Bethel "volunteer"

by BackseatDevil in

i was wondering if there were any other ex-bethelites on here.

i personally regularly went for temporary work at brooklyn then was assigned to the farm for a year and a half.

it was... one of the most bizaare experiences of my life.. so i wrote it all down (finally, after some 15 years) so i won't bore anyone on here with the details of the story - because bethel doesn't show up until chapter 15... and for you straight folks, it gets a bit gay in two places... but nothing gross.

lrkr

WTF 91-98

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Symposium: Beware of Apostates! - 'God's Word is Truth!' District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses 2013 - not on JW.ORG

by mindnumbed in

symposium: beware of apostates!.

satanhuman apostates also of interest ..... the truth brings "not peace, but a sword" .

lrkr

Good stuff here. So- if you want to F*** with their heads- dont display any of the "characteristics" of an apostate:

-dont be bitter

-dont claim to be a Witness

-be clear that you dont want to affect their faith.

My family cant figure me out- I dont match the standard list of any of the categories- stumbled, apostate, unrepentant sinner. Just dont wanna anymore.