Posts by mynameislame

I read a newspaper article years ago with the headline "The act of vandalism that saved my life". (Yes an actual newspaper. That's how long ago it was)

Turns out the guy threw out his television set and was never happier.

And this was long before there were only two opinions (yours and the right one)

(not sure what I was replying too here)

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Questions I have about the "Ministry School".

by Pallbearer in

i remember that jehovah's witnesses used to have a 2-hour, 2-part mid-week meeting which included a 1-hour "ministry school" followed by a 1-hour "service meeting".

please correct me if i am wrong in any respect but to the best of my memory the ministry school was composed of 4 parts, as follows:.

part 1: an "instruction talk".

mynameislame

At one time there was an actual attempt to train speakers

I wish I had known at the time that was an opportunity. That is actually something you could use in the real world.

And I think the Go bag is the replacement for the bookstudy. If I remember correctly the idea behind having the smaller meetings at various locations was so you would have a place to meet when the persecution started.

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Zoom Memorial

by gabcol in

well i did it.. i attended the zoom memorial ( in respect for my mum).

it was very strange to say the least.

everyone had bread and wine at their houses.

mynameislame

I thought it was tonight? Or are you in one of those future time zones where it is already tomorrow?

I also liked the idea of having instant friends anyplace I went. Looking back I also liked the diversity. I had friends of every race and several levels of income. I even had non-practicing gay friends.

But there's stuff I don't miss too. Having to pick friends based on how well they towed the company line instead of what kind of person they were. I realize now that many of the people I considered close friends were in fact toxic. I probably was too because that is what being a good JW requires. Not having any true friends, because you know, even if it is just in the back of your mind, that you may have to disown them without so much as a goodbye. Every DF\DA announcement reinforces that. Knowing that having legitimate doubts or questions is enough to instantly end a friendship even if you have everything else in common.

Hang in there, you'll slowly realize that the people you considered your spiritual family were more than a few clicks away from healthy.

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And just when you thought liberals were about as crazy as could be

by mickbobcat in

i will stick with great value.

if some kid has gender dysphoria its not normal its a defect.

https://youtu.be/jfsvbbw5cg4.

mynameislame

Yep, your gender identity is definitely one of those things where you should be past the "bloom of youth" before making an off brand commitment.

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Watchtower guilty of religious persecution against former members.

by Yomama in

jw
friends

ha ha whats good for goose good for gander..

mynameislame

I don't think they have anyone in the back pocket. I think it is that religion is exempt from scrutiny under most circumstances. The fact that they are getting in trouble at all says something.

Who was that talk show host that showed how easy it is to set up a religion in the US.

They went and talked to a lawyer and just by having the talk show they already covered many of the legal requirements.

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Memorial Prep question

by ExCircuitOverseer in

so are individual witnesses being told to prepare bread and have wine on hand for the zoom memorial?

are they saying it’s “vital” or is it just a “suggestion?” .

mynameislame

Thanks FFGhost. I guess the easy choice is the Kosher stuff since there's no thinking involved.

I just remember that bottle of Manischewitz was always in the fridge at my house the day after the memorial. Well it probably didn't actually make it to the next day.

(and I guess the resize image option doesn't work)

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Memorial Prep question

by ExCircuitOverseer in

so are individual witnesses being told to prepare bread and have wine on hand for the zoom memorial?

are they saying it’s “vital” or is it just a “suggestion?” .

mynameislame

I assume the wine still needs to be Kosher i.e. made under the supervision of someone that doesn't believe in Jesus?

And how times have changed since the 80s!

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What day off the Week?

by BereanThinker7 in

does anybody know if the borg has ever done any articles on what day of the week they think jesus died?

i know most denominations think it was friday and i have also heard somewhat sensible arguments that it could be wednesday.

not that it matters weather one in a believer or not even.

mynameislame

They probably never did because it is already a controversy. They seem to only chime in when they think they are the ones with the inside scoop. Like the explanation that Jesus didn't die on a cross because it was a pagan symbol, even though the people putting him to death likely didn't care about such things.

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Spiritually Weak Ones Are Bad Association according to the Governing Body

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

after you read the words of jesus in mark 2: 17, you will see that the contrast between the teachings of jesus and the governing body.. .

you clearly read what's written in the bible, but the society is always twisting and bending scriptures to their benefit.

here is stephen lett talking about ''spiritually weak'' members and twisting jesus's words teaching on sinners:.

mynameislame

I find myself wondering if they don't realize that their end is in sight and all this craziness is an effort to wake up as many people as possible without causing mass suicides.

It seems like a fairly humane way to do things. Make it so crazy people start waking up and any young person would want to get out as fast as possible. Take ownership of all the property so there won't be any fighting over it at the local level. Consolidate and sell off properties to raise cash for the lawsuits and try to keep enough money around to keep things running until all the hardcore, never leaving JWs die off.

Or maybe they know it is BS and are just trying to live the rest of their lives in relative comfort while watching the whole thing fall apart.