Posts by mindseye

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Please someone, explain scientifically how an omnipotent,omniscience,omnipresent,almighty GOD came from nothing

by smiddy in

only scientific responses needed smiddy

mindseye

The hypothesis that the universe came from nothing has a substantial basis (complex equations and science that is above my right-brained head). This is counterintuitive, but so is most of what we know about quantum physics.

In any case, this still doesn't discount God or religion, unless you're holding on to the concept of God as 'creator.' The universe coming from nothing has profound theological implications, and has parallels with process theology, apophatic theology (where God is defined by what he/she/it is not), and Buddhism (where nothing plays a big part!).

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Jehovah, Have A Good Night

by TOTH in

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friends

when i was living in albuquerque, nm, my family attended one of the spanish congregations.

one young elder was giving the prayer at the end of the school/servive meeting one night and he wished jehovah a good night.

jah is the ruler of the universe.

mindseye

LOL, funny story. Good night, Jehovah, and good luck, Witnesses.

good night, good luck

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Please someone, explain scientifically how an omnipotent,omniscience,omnipresent,almighty GOD came from nothing

by smiddy in

only scientific responses needed smiddy

mindseye

VM44 thanks for stating it succinctly. I think that says it all.

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I used to be a JW! Shocking, I know

by NewChapter in

it's true.

i used to be a jw.

i was duped.

mindseye

Cool, I understand. I send happy Buddha vibes to everyone.

Buddha Vibes

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I used to be a JW! Shocking, I know

by NewChapter in

it's true.

i used to be a jw.

i was duped.

mindseye

Yes, I'm reading the thread right now that set off this thread, it certainly is...passionate.

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I used to be a JW! Shocking, I know

by NewChapter in

it's true.

i used to be a jw.

i was duped.

mindseye

NC wrote: It is a cheap shot and ad hominem attack. But people I know that were never JW's don't often use this against me. Unfortunately, it is more commonly lobbed by fellow ex-JW's.

Yeah, the ones that did it to me briefly attended the kingdom hall and were around witnesses long enough to know the culture (they "grew up around the truth", to use a witness phrase). It was nothing especially malicious, just something they said in the heat of the moment - but a sucky move nonetheless.

Sad really. We have come so far, and they feel the need to continually counsel us and throw in our faces that we once made a mistake.

Yeah, I think it's a douchebag move to throw anyone's mistake in their face during an argument. Everyone's made mistakes during their lives. And no one is the same person they were years ago. So when someone attacks you or your background while arguing a topic, that means that they're losing the argument.

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I AM THINKING OF BECOMING A CULT LEADER- ANY SUGGESTION?

by Mr Facts in

i am quite impressed at the power the gb wields globally and it prompted in me the strong desire to start my own religious cult.

i wouldnt any hurt anyone though, my goal is just to experience the privilege that power and authority gives and in the process grow financial empire.. i am presently putting down some strategies down in paper and i have been watching many videos on youtube and accessing cult-related materials, learning from cult leaders arround the world and observing their modus operandi.

please if you do have any suggestion, freely offer it, i will appreciate it so much.. .

mindseye

Pretend that your God's only channel, recruit some families, and make them watch a DVD entitled: "Become Yahweh's friend: Listen, Obey, and Be Blessed."

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New DVD "Become Jehovah's Friend"

by treadnh2o in

hey peeps,.

it's been a long while since i've posted (i am completely out - wife and kids still in) but thought you might this interesting.. they came home from the district convention yesterday with the new dvd intended for kids.

they popped it in right away and this is what happens:.

mindseye

Yeah, I found some of the language to be different from the typical JW speak as well. Just the fact that it is a Pixar style cartoon is quite a change from the graphic depictions of "My Book of Bible Stories." Could this be a first attempt at increasing manstream appeal? Evangelicals and other fundie types love to use words like "blessed" and "godsend." Maybe the WT wants to reel in some of these folks and their kids due to all the young'uns leaving. This presentation is as vanilla as it gets.

Then again, any religion that freaks out over an innocent wizard action figure will turn off a lot of people.

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New DVD "Become Jehovah's Friend"

by treadnh2o in

hey peeps,.

it's been a long while since i've posted (i am completely out - wife and kids still in) but thought you might this interesting.. they came home from the district convention yesterday with the new dvd intended for kids.

they popped it in right away and this is what happens:.

mindseye

Sapphy wrote: For me, when they sing "Listen, obey and be blessed" I hear "Listen, obey, be depressed"

Yeah, and the whole 'Obey' theme reminds me of the artist Shepard Fairey's creepily ironic 'Obey' poster:

Obey Poster

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New DVD "Become Jehovah's Friend"

by treadnh2o in

hey peeps,.

it's been a long while since i've posted (i am completely out - wife and kids still in) but thought you might this interesting.. they came home from the district convention yesterday with the new dvd intended for kids.

they popped it in right away and this is what happens:.

mindseye

Gotta love how Morris holds up "My Book of Bible Stories" and says "What a godsend this proved to be!" That book probably planted the seeds of my rebellion against the Watchtower- seeing the temper of old Jah fully illustrated sealed the deal. I never got baptized and kept away from the Bible for a while. Thanks for the push, GB!