Posts by Glander

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Undercover apostates...

by Maze in

i've observed some forum users here that claim to be active witnesses (even claims to be ministerial servants or elders) while duplicitously supporting apostates online.

my contention is this; why attend meetings and/or participate in the preaching activity when the second you divulge your apostate thinking into the congregation, you'll be disfellowshipped?

while this action taken may seem to be harsh, the outworking of events wouldn't be much different in one of christendom's churches.

Glander

These kind of threads are at the heart of the XJW internet community. I believe all the following statements are true:

There are...

- 'real' JW's here trying to subvert xjw discussions, 'trolls'.

-JW's in good standing, even elders and Bethelites, who no longer believe WT teachings but are not ready to upset their personal lives by coming out of the closet.

-JW's who are begining to doubt and are seeking information - some will come out openly, some will only come out in their minds and hearts.

- Faders, trying withdraw with the least amount of trauma to their lives.

- Hardcore XJW's who spend a lot of time and energy providing research and information to help others see the real truth.

I don't feel comfortable with the term "apostate". It implies that the WTB&TS is a ligit religion instead of a contrived, calculating cult. It is the perjorative label that has been bestowed by the Borg. I would like to see us start refering to ourselves as "XJW Truth seekers" or something of that kind.

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Is Microwave bad for your health?

by Iamallcool in

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i googled it up and most people say yes.

what is your opinion?

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Glander

Two observations about microwave ovens:

1. IF you put a bar of Ivory soap in for one minute on 'High" you will see something awesome and strangely beautiful.

2. IF you jam toothpicks into the door latches you can turn on the oven with the door open and create all kinds of dangerous scenarios.

PS The programmed "popcorn" button on most microwaves is too short to pop all the popcorn. Set it for 4 minutes and listen for the popping to slow down. If you put unpopped popcorn in the palm of your hand with a dab of butter and then try #2 above you will be sorry.

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Being raciest, need clarity.

by free2beme in

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growing up a witness, and having black friends and and relatives.

i was kind of in the dark as to what being a raciest was really based on.

so as i get older and think about it more, i thought it might be an interesting question to discuss what you think makes a person raciest and how they base this thinking.. i am going to use the african american racism in this example, as i think that more then any other group.

Glander

free2,

Are you black? If so, have you experienced genuine racy-ism directed towards you personally because of your skin color? Why this thread subject?

The sad truth is that many black people assume race prejudice in situations that people of all colors accept as the reality of day to day life, like not being hired for the job you applied for or rude, unfriendly people, etc.

A more complex evaluation of things like prison race percentages that exceed the general population mix or the number of illigitimate (and 'Father-less) children born into one racially profiled group more than another can be the basis for interesting discussions of political influences.

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When did the WT say that homosexual extramarital affairs were not grounds for divorce?

by doubtful in

i've heard it said that the watchtower printed an official stance on what qualifies as "adultery" at one point in the 1970s??

they said that a woman was not free to divorce her husband if her husband had sex with another man or with an animal, as such sexual relations did not constitute "becoming one flesh"... apparently vaginal intercourse is the only means of fusing two human bodies together.... what watchtower is such a doctrine found in?

is it in the wt cd-rom?

Glander

This was all reversed when the WT came out with the expanded light on the word "pornia". This was one of the straws that broke this camels back after enforcing the old light as an elder on JCs. The FDS is a bunch of cornball assholes making it up as they go.

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There's someone here who shouldn't be

by mrsjones5 in

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*i'm posting this in a public place so this person will see it, i'm not sure if they are a member of the board or not but i'm sure they're a lurker*.

dear person who knows my mother, i want you to know that i am not nor have i never been a jw.

yes as you well know i was raised in the org but i was never baptised into it.

Glander

I never could stand his black ass, anyway!

Syl

Syl, you cracked me up!

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Anyone watch a Biblical epic or two today?

by Glander in

there were several being shown from the late fifties, early sixties.

anthony quinn as barrabas, jeffery hunter as jesus of nazareth, etc.. cheesy technicolor and all the romans have upper class british accents.

lots of mineral oil sweat and burlap on the jewish peasants.

Glander

Yeah, I didn't know they had hairspray and false eyelashes in Jesus day, LOL

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There's someone here who shouldn't be

by mrsjones5 in

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*i'm posting this in a public place so this person will see it, i'm not sure if they are a member of the board or not but i'm sure they're a lurker*.

dear person who knows my mother, i want you to know that i am not nor have i never been a jw.

yes as you well know i was raised in the org but i was never baptised into it.

Glander

Whup Ass, Jonesy!

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Anyone watch a Biblical epic or two today?

by Glander in

there were several being shown from the late fifties, early sixties.

anthony quinn as barrabas, jeffery hunter as jesus of nazareth, etc.. cheesy technicolor and all the romans have upper class british accents.

lots of mineral oil sweat and burlap on the jewish peasants.

Glander

There were several being shown from the late fifties, early sixties. Anthony Quinn as Barrabas, Jeffery Hunter as Jesus of Nazareth, etc.

Cheesy technicolor and all the Romans have upper class British accents. Lots of mineral oil sweat and burlap on the Jewish peasants. Blue eyed Jesus and a rubber crown of thorns. Glued on beards and endless close ups of faces in awe looking to the heavens.

What's your favorite cliche?

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OK, WHO HERE IS GOING TO WATCH THE ROYAL WEDDING???

by Mary in

i admit it----i plan on getting up at 4:00 freaking am to watch it.

i remember getting up around that time 30 years ago .

anyone else plan on watching it?.

Glander

I leave for the UK tomorrow. Looking forward to the 'private' reception (600) at Buckingham Palace. Kind of fun. All I have to do is make sure no one steps on Kate's train.

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In general, what is the ethically correct response if a minor tells you someone is molesting him/her?

by InterestedOne in

i was thinking about what the elders are trained to do versus what i personally would do if a minor confided in me that someone was molesting him/her.

i'm not sure what the ethically correct first response should be.

my first thought is to contact some kind of law enforcement that specializes in investigating situations like this with people experienced in getting to the truth of the matter.

Glander

The elders actually scolded me for going to the police. I was not intimidated. The 21 yr old punk got into deep doo doo and had to register as a sex offender. Did I mention he was the nephew of one of the elders?