Posts by Makemeanunbeliever

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General health after learning TTATT

by Darkknight757 in

4 months ago i was conducting the watchtower study along with a long list of responsibilities that come with being an elder in a very goofy congregation.

during this time my health was going down hill.

i've always had a low blood pressure,(102/65 or abouts) but for the past year it had creeped up to 135/90 range.. so 2 months ago after learning ttatt, i'm still considered an elder because the brothers won't let me step down, but i haven't done anything in that time except comment once at a meeting a few weeks ago.

Makemeanunbeliever

Same.

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Honestly, Did Jehovah's Witnesses Do Anything POSITIVE For You?

by minimus in

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i was raised as a witness and am very thankful that i am out.

having said that, i think my upbringing produced positive qualities in me.

do you believe that anything positive came from your being a witness?

Makemeanunbeliever

Yes. Several things.

Public speaking

More personable

Made bible easier to read

Kept my family together

Helped me live within my means

And more.

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Seriously....We have to start attacking this cult!!! Enough is enough!!

by DATA-DOG in

i propose that we make pintrest accounts and start openly challenging this crap.. .

seriously.... any suggestions?

this crap cannot be left unchallenged.

Makemeanunbeliever

Chillax. It worked for getting the Mormon numbers up.

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"Even if it isn't the truth, it's still the best way to live"

by Simon in

have you heard that old chestnut?

i have.. typically it's the last resort when you have dismantled a jws beliefs and they have no way of defending them.

they know they are beat so they come out with that one.. its effectively an admission that you are right and they have no argument but they are still going to attend meetings because they like the social club.. what a lame way to defend your faith..

Makemeanunbeliever

I believe the reference encompasses more than just the JW creed. It is towards biblical living in general.

PS:Is it ok to disagree with the admin of this forum? Or do I have to roast "chestnuts" on the fire too?

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What are the biggest holes in evolution?

by shadow in

how honest are the proponents of evolution?

idk but curious to see what type of response there is on a topic like this or does their study only seek to confirm their preconceptions and ignore uncomfortable facts?

Makemeanunbeliever

Evolution vs creation is singlehandedly the stupidest conversations on this forum. NO one can prove or disprove either and a measure of faith in scientists or a creator is necessary. This debate will rage on till Armageddon, whether that be by mankinds destruction of his environment and each other or by a creator.

Newsflash, it wont be solved on this forum now or ever.

G'day

MakeMe

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JW.org on MY New TV - ???

by AudeSapere in

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so i *finally* upgraded my old, heavy, tube tv to a new flatscreen, smart tv.

the install was much easier than i expected and i was very happy with my progress.

then i get to the set-up part of the installation.

Makemeanunbeliever

Does everyone really think JW org will just disappear? Don't hold your breath. With 100 years of momentum, children to be baptized and fresh marketing it can withstand self and non-self imposed onslaughts. Such is life.

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Evolution a Fact - Agreed but So What?

by LAWHFol in

in many debates between believers and non believers (nb), the nb uses evolution as some sort of proof to support the non existence of god.. i agree that evolution is a fact, however i feel that evolution is proof of some sort of benevolent original cause.. if i were to create an a.i.

, i would program into it the ability to self-refactor and evolve.. i would also randomly inject viruses into the program (evil) where the a.i.

would be forced to stretch its current capabilities & modify it's operating functions in order to get through the random virus, and continue living.. with a steady flow of different viruses, the a.i.

Makemeanunbeliever

Evolution is a fact? No more so than creation. No one knows and its up to each individual to weigh the seen and unseen and make their personal decision.

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I was ashamed

by Happeanna in

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i was once a person who believed in god destroying 7 billion people so a few people could live in paradise.. when the penny finally dropped and i realised what as a jehovah's witnesses i was really praying for , it made me feel sick.

what is attractive about a person that prays for this world to end .

i was ashamed to have been a witness deeply ashamed .

Makemeanunbeliever

It was said in partial thought provoking irony. Of course with the internets inability to relate voice tones and inflections, hand gestures and facial expressions it's easy to misinterpret. Your excused Divergent one.

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I was ashamed

by Happeanna in

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i was once a person who believed in god destroying 7 billion people so a few people could live in paradise.. when the penny finally dropped and i realised what as a jehovah's witnesses i was really praying for , it made me feel sick.

what is attractive about a person that prays for this world to end .

i was ashamed to have been a witness deeply ashamed .

Makemeanunbeliever

@Outlaw. Childish antics like yours solidify my faith. I'm being serious. Thank you.

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I was ashamed

by Happeanna in

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i was once a person who believed in god destroying 7 billion people so a few people could live in paradise.. when the penny finally dropped and i realised what as a jehovah's witnesses i was really praying for , it made me feel sick.

what is attractive about a person that prays for this world to end .

i was ashamed to have been a witness deeply ashamed .

Makemeanunbeliever

It's the creators ballgame. He can do as he pleases. Hey and just maybe, if he did create all living beings and the universe he just may know what he is doing.