i once left a copy with the kids of my return visit.
the next time i came she returned it to me saying it was discusting and not something kids should be reading.
i was shocked since i learnt to read using this book.
Yup.
There’s more hard-R content in the Bible than Quentin Tarantino’s entire filmography.
And in fact, I’m totally cool with that...
...I’m a huge fan of fantasy, horror, and graphic violence.
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Seriously though, I once told my elder Dad that if anyone ever made a real true-to-the-text movie adaptation of the Bible, I could never let my kids watch it.
He was quite taken aback by that thought as it had clearly never occurred to him, but to his credit, he had to concede the truth of it.
if you don’t support certain ideas or beliefs, you may find yourself on the losing end in business, money matters, and community.
curt schilling, a former red sox player who is conservative today reported how his insurance company suddenly dropped him even though he was an excellent consumer with them because of his “ views”.
he was marked by those in charge and evidently was told by the rep he knew that they didn’t like his political views.
Aw, fuck it.
Let’s just ALL go to re-education camps.
At least the food’ll be free.
where does one start ?
ok i`ll do my best and you can add some more if you like .. first off, wherever in the world you are that`s where you will stay.why?
because modern day transport as we know it will no longer be.
I’m sure you all remember what I’ve repeatedly posted about this subject.
announcement.
december 3, 2020. for congregations.
1. covid-19 vaccine information: several covid-19 vaccines may soon be approved and.
hoser - “...The watchtower must think it’s followers are utterly incompetent. It takes about a 2 second google search to find out what is in the covid vaccine.”
Unsurprising, considering how long the Org demonized the Net outside of their own website.
(Also, yeah, they probably don’t have the highest opinion of the rank-and-file’s competency. )
i could of gone to a two college program.
but gee-hovah didn't like it and my parents wanted me to sling watchtowers and awakes.
it's a good thing i'm in a profession that i can work and pay the bill's and finally left the "trooth "..
More than a few attractive “worldly” girls who would have dated me, had I thought it was OK to ask.
maybe i`m a just a bit more impatient than some ,but the govt.
did say they will name and shame those who do not sign up to the redress scheme didn`t they ?
and take away their special priveledges , etc.?.
Jeezus, it’s still the weekend.
Give ‘em at least till Monday!
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i have a few jw relatives who are true believers.
by this i mean, they believe with all their heart that 1914 was the beginning of the last days, that this is the last generation, that we are in the very last of the last hour of this system of things, and that you should obey the governing body even if it does not make sense.
all of them are in their 60s and up into their 90s there is nothing you can say or show them to convince them or even cause a small doubt that the wt is not god organization.
Based on all available anecdotal evidence and the dumbass decisions the WT leadership makes, the only conclusion I can come to is that...
...they know it’s wrong...
...but believe it’s true...
...at the same time.
the wt sponsored zoom meetings reduce individual freedom, spirituality.
the wt sponsored zoom meetings enables ego maniacs, narcissists to have their influence beamed right into your living room.
conversations that were private, personal are now broadcast, forced on all participants.
Wow.
So the WTS is becoming even more Big-Brothery then it already was.
Just as well, maybe.
The alienation can’t help but further incline the fakers, faders, and face-sitters to bugger off.
here is one of the many commandments jesus instructed his twelve apostles to keep, follow, and obey!.
here is anthony morris ( supposedly selected by jehovah to keep, follow and obey the sayings of jesus ) name-calling and condemning enemies!
the pharisees used to label people as well.
Sigurd - “...If they had come out and said, ‘It has been brought to our attention that we have been lacking and deficient in these areas and we are humble enough to admit and make changes’ we are currently studying the best way forward with Jah's help, blah blah blah...The money vaults would have opened up to them.“
Maybe, but the “money vaults” are not their top priority.
More than anything else, the JW leadership’s overarching goal is maintaining the fiction that the WTS is “God’s Exclusive Earthly Organization”...
...every decision they make is directly or indirectly tailored towards that.
And as far as they’re concerned, the kind of admission you describe - whilst highly ethical - would too severely undermine that claim.
here is one of the many commandments jesus instructed his twelve apostles to keep, follow, and obey!.
here is anthony morris ( supposedly selected by jehovah to keep, follow and obey the sayings of jesus ) name-calling and condemning enemies!
the pharisees used to label people as well.
Sigfrid - “...They waste more articles, talks at conventions etc bashing apostates than trying to build spiritual characteristics in individuals...”
Sure seems so.
It’s an indication of just how threatened they actually feel about “apostates”, IMO.
Plus, there’s an underlying tendency amongst those with an ultraconservative worldview to see people in general in a very unflattering light...
...to the extent that they aren’t inclined to believe many to really be worth more than just the bare minimum effort.
To anyone who thinks that way, “apostates” are a complete write-off.
