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  Counter-protests to Free Speech Rally in Boston

  by Anony Mous in

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  i never thought i would see that in the us, a "free speech rally" (which has distanced itself from and organizers have nothing at all to do with the right, republicans or extremism) is being counter protested by thousands in boston today, the counter protests being organized by a coalition of black supremacists and sjw's.. on the other hand, google is building a database of speech that doesn't align with the left-wing political values.. i'm not sure what youngsters are thinking these days, but free speech used to be the cornerstone of american civilizations only a few decades ago.

  the only way to drown out "bad" free speech is more free speech..

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  I'm currently reading a trilogy by Frank Dikotter about the "Liberation" of China by Mao Zedong. The parallels are chilling.

  The video posted above features Professor Jordan Peterson. He has become persona non grata for refusing to comply with his students "preferred gender-neutral pronouns".

  Peterson and Gad Saad have just been no-platformed from a debate about free-speech. The irony! Gad Saad has been labelled a fascist despite being a Jew whose parents had to flee for their lives from actual fascists.
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  Just Offended A JW Cart Witness Without Even Trying

  by pale.emperor in

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  on my way into town from my office.

  two carts set up a few feet from each other.

  one manned by a man and woman (i assume they're a couple) in their late 30s.. the guys walks off to the other cart as im walking by, i wasn't going to approach but the woman holding the awake!

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  Priceless!

  It's always funny when they get annoyed.
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  "Only Witnesses demonstrate Christian Love"

  by Jules Saturn in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  so a couple of nights ago i was speaking with a relative and we began talking about the organization.

  i had to asked her "why do you believe that this religion is the correct one?

  " they stood quiet for a second but then said that they view and feel genuine christian love, a type of love that is spoken about in the bible.

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  The true Christian love is evident as they are the only religion as a whole whose members will not go to war.

  That is not evidence of love. It is moral cowardice.
  
  
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  The WatchTower conductor lied on stage

  by Isambard Crater in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  on sunday morning in the watchtower study, a "study" who was their for the 1st time put his hand up and said; "i have a question.

  when the paragraph says give up everything, it doesn't really mean give up everything like the pearl merchant, does it, like be willing to lose my modest house, cheap car and other basics i own?

  i mean, that sounds a bit much".. the watchtower conductor said in response; "no, it's just a parable and it doesn't mean give up everything.

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  Disliked a good comment on previous page by mistake. Stupid big fingers!
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  How Do You Feel About Trump's Tuff Talk To Korea To Make Korea Behave?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

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  2. current

  i know or think i know that trump is bluffing and acting very bully like with threats of unleashing his power as commander and chief a military with super weapons.

  but why bluff with such boyish stupidity?

  i think mr trumps barginings skills are at an all time low and so the threats of violence and retaliation for misbehaving according to the whims of a narcissist.. my confidence in him is at an all time low, talk about cave man club you over the head approach to problems this guy takes the cake.

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  North Korea is not bluffing.
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  The WatchTower conductor lied on stage

  by Isambard Crater in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  on sunday morning in the watchtower study, a "study" who was their for the 1st time put his hand up and said; "i have a question.

  when the paragraph says give up everything, it doesn't really mean give up everything like the pearl merchant, does it, like be willing to lose my modest house, cheap car and other basics i own?

  i mean, that sounds a bit much".. the watchtower conductor said in response; "no, it's just a parable and it doesn't mean give up everything.

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  Jesus meant it literally. His disciples walked away from their wives, children, businesses and everything they owned in order to follow him.

  Following Jesus did not mean reading the bible and singing praises. It meant physically FOLLOWING him around Galilee and Judea.

  Based on the false promise that the end was coming within that generation it made sense in that context.

  Now I means whatever you want it to mean. The bible is like a magic carpet that will take you anywhere you desire and allow you to believe you are right. No wonder early Christianity was so small and the modern version is so popular.
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  Is it alright for a Disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witness to Date?

  by preacherman in

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  it is said that a dfed is handed over to satan and left alone in his or her gross unrepentant conduct.

  however, you'll agree with me that not all dfeds are living that way.

  the truth is that some have actually repented and stopped their bad conducts but have fallen victim to the legalistic and procedural expediences of the wbts which makes it very difficult for some to come back in the shortest period of time.

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  Fairlane I didn't claim that everybody who doesn't go to church is rational. I did equate religion with superstition.
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  Is it alright for a Disfellowshipped Jehovah's Witness to Date?

  by preacherman in

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  2. relationships

  it is said that a dfed is handed over to satan and left alone in his or her gross unrepentant conduct.

  however, you'll agree with me that not all dfeds are living that way.

  the truth is that some have actually repented and stopped their bad conducts but have fallen victim to the legalistic and procedural expediences of the wbts which makes it very difficult for some to come back in the shortest period of time.

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  should he date someone from another Church?

  He/she should do whatever they wish, but why would you limit yourself to looking for a partner who shares your superstitions? How about dating a rational person?
  
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  Island Man. Just to be clear I am saying I think the music and the voice are pish. My dislike of that sort of sentimental, sacrine-sweet, "music" is not a sign of immaturity as you suggested but of good taste.

  The fact that it is a propaganda tool of an evil cult is a separate issue.
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  Beautiful new kingdom song

  by slimboyfat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone noticed this new song?

  i think it's absolutely beautiful.

  it's got a film score quality about it, with depth and feeling.

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  cofty

  Come on SBF what is this "light" in a darkened world exactly?