i still like the commentary on the jw.org monthly’s, i can skip through some parts.
but it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content..
l I can say is he is NOT "The Reluctant Apostate"
Yeah, I thought the title of the book a bit odd. Even back in 2013, when he left, he was still an apostate using his anonymous ID. When he was outed, it was on his terms also. So, I never understood the "reluctant" thing.
i still like the commentary on the jw.org monthly’s, i can skip through some parts.
but it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content..
Now who in the hell wants to listen to 2 hours of commentary!
Joe Rogan fans? It’s a different world out there. Long 2 hour shows is what made Joe Rogan Famous.
Still, I too find some of his videos way too long. There are things he criticises that lowers his credibility. When you criticise little details, people don’t take you as serious when you criticise something big.
i still like the commentary on the jw.org monthly’s, i can skip through some parts.
but it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content..
Not at all. But as soon as you add a profit motive there's a tendency to chase the money more than the truth.
True. The problem with JWs and ex-JWs is that the target audiance is a bit too limited. For instance, Christopher Hitchens was targeting everybody as everyone cares about the question: Is there a God? Not that many people actually care about JWs and their problems. So, yeah, you need to go a bit on the sensationalist side to make a living out of it. But I don't believe John Cedars has been too far out in that area. Certainly not as bad as the medias on Trump.
And we can certainly say that he is not the typical apostate: He doesn't agree with agressive activism, publically admits when he makes mistakes, don't get into rants, takes care of his parents in law who are still JWs, and doesn't attack the rank and files.
Sure, he has an ego and doesn't sound as sincere as Mike and Kim. But I think he is doing very well. If I was willing to sacrifice my relationship with my family, I'd be doing exactly what he is, and I admire him for it.
i still like the commentary on the jw.org monthly’s, i can skip through some parts.
but it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content..
Do none of the other contributors to JW survey get paid, because others seems to do a lot of the work.
I don't know how they work things out, but indeed, JW Survey and his channel is not just Lloyd, there's a lot of work from other people in there as well. I'm particularly impress by John Redwood who actually travelled to a few court cases to report on the events. That ain't for free... so I don't know about the monney, but one would have to assume that they work things out in between them.
i still like the commentary on the jw.org monthly’s, i can skip through some parts.
but it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content..
But it seems like he is pushing too hard to put out videos and the quality is getting very low on the content.
The problem is that all videos are presented with equal importance. He has some very good videos, like the comments on specific pedophile cases, but they get lost in the numerous “small talk” videos such as the "confinement videos".
"He's a grifter", “The moment Lloyd Evans monetized his activism was the moment he lost credibility”.
To say that someone is ill intended because he monetizes his service is a JW narrative. They say this while taking ample donations, even accepting estates that would normally go to the deceased’s relatives. Its double talk.
Lloyd and his friends provide entertainment, useful information that demands research, emotional support to many in need and also assistance with larger organizations such as law enforcements/lawyers/media.
All this requires a lot of work and talent. Most of what he does is actually free and you’re criticizing the man because he accepts donations and sell shirts?
just an odd thought i guess.
i saw a large snake in the back of my house the other day and it went on its merry way.
i just asked myself, what if the snake turned around and wanted to have a philosophical discussion on life, the universe or the origin of creation and then began to ask me questions?
trust it and do what ever it says. Last time that happened, I heard it was the best thing for humanity!
so if the bible is the inspired word of god and i don't believe it is by any stretch, how did adam when he was kicked out of the garden of eden know what a spinning sword was?
did adam invent swords?
more bible non sense garbage.
The comonly used logic is that Moses was inspired when he wrote that passage. He knew what a sword was and thus was able to say that it was a sword.
That logic still doesn't make sense as this would mean that God invented the sword before the humans did. What would be the purpose of a sword in the spirit world?
when they come to your door knocking... the best way to preach back is.... handing them a comic book when they hand you a watchtower magazine..
I'd first let them talk, show some interest and let them speak for a good 10 minutes. Once they are invested in me, I'd ask how joining their religion would make my life better. Why do they want to change my life, what do they know about me that makes them feel the need to change my life. What am I doing wrong? It is likely that they spent the last 10 minutes talking about their beliefs and very little questions for me.
obviously not, but he could do so by banning an even greater killer - tobacco.
smoking has been identified as the single greatest cause of preventable illness and premature death in all 4 nations of the u.k. .
annually, in scotland approximately 10,000 die, in wales, 5000, and in n.i.
I smoke cigars. Started about 3 years ago. Sometimes, its out of habit, will be standing in the cold, rain and wind... won't really enjoy it, and i feel like an idiot.
But then, there are times like this morning, where I go in my yard, and truely enjoy the moment. Comparable to eating your favorite desert.
Logically, I should slow down the amount I take so that it only becomes these moments I truely enjoy. But give up entirely? I don't see the point. Sure there is risk associated to it. There is also a lot of risk in driving to work, swiming in the lac, eating chips, walking a bit too late in the evening in some shaddy area, etc.
My point is: I'd advise control rather than full ban.
today, i got an email from an old friend with a story told by brother andre ramseyer who attended training at patterson in england.
a service dog regularly attended the meetings with his owner.
when the owner passed away, the dog was given to another blind man.
What probably really happened:
A blind man was walking with his new service dog. Suddenly, the dog started to be pulling towards a certain direction and the blind man, out of curiosity, followed his dog. A few street corners further, they arrived at a Kingdom Hall. While there were no meetings in progress, two brothers were about to leave and walked towards their car and paused. Who was that blind man arriving here with his service dog? Getting closer, they could not believe it, it was Buddy! The dog of their recently deceased friend! The dog recognized them as well and it was unbelievable! Like finding an old friend that was lost! They had a pleasant conversation with the new owner, trying to understand what had just happened. Before leaving, the man took some literature in braille and went on his way.
Then, through the telephone game, the story became what was posted at the top of this thread.
