We can thank the Hare Krishnas for society's current (and difficult-to-shed) perception of a "cult".
The truth is, though, the vast majority don't go around wearing robes, chanting, and shaving their heads.
Posts by Vidiot
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13A Troubling Culture: JW Group Think vs. Individual Critical Thinking
by MicaSmith ini had no idea that the resistance, governance, and duplicity i am experiencing as a jehovah witness is actually part of a bigger behavioral issue that permeates the entire jehovah witness culture.. i was troubled by the fact that many persons who have been crushed by the unfair practices of jw leadership described themselves as former members of the jw cult, and, or, apostates.
the latter bothered me to a greater degree because i felt the word apostate has been overused by jw's leadership and members.
anyone who disagrees with anything the governing body does or says is assigned the label an apostate.
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The violent "My book of bible stories" not for kids!
by Witness 007 ini 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.
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Vidiot
FedUpJW - "...I 'innocently' asked, 'You mean I must quit reading The Bible?'..."
I imagine their response being somewhat like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVuf2ZdWru4
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The violent "My book of bible stories" not for kids!
by Witness 007 ini 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.
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Vidiot
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.
😎
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.
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The Cancel Culture Is Alive And Well
by minimus inif 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.
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Vidiot
Aw, fuck it.
Let’s just ALL go to re-education camps.
At least the food’ll be free.
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Wh a JW Paradise would REALLY be like.
by smiddy3 inwhere 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.
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Vidiot
I’m sure you all remember what I’ve repeatedly posted about this subject.
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Announcement December 3, 2020 FOR CONGREGATIONS
by pixel inannouncement.
december 3, 2020. for congregations.
1. covid-19 vaccine information: several covid-19 vaccines may soon be approved and.
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Vidiot
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. )
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Opportunities you had to give up as Jw?
by Overrated ini 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 "..
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Vidiot
More than a few attractive “worldly” girls who would have dated me, had I thought it was OK to ask.
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To The Australian Government .Have Jehovah`s Witnesses signed the Redress scheme ?
by smiddy3 inmaybe 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.?.
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Vidiot
Jeezus, it’s still the weekend.
Give ‘em at least till Monday!
😁
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How many TRUE BELIEVERS do you think are left in the Organization?
by pistolpete ini 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.
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Vidiot
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.
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Thoughts on Zoom
by waton inthe 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.
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Vidiot
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.