if you walked up to any jw and said "i just spoke to satan" they would think you lost your mind.
while that reaction makes perfect sense in the real world, in wt land it doesn't add up.
here's why i say this -jw's are supposed to believe the following:.
I don't know. I think quite a few are convinced he is real.
Why is the world so bad? Satan.
Why are families falling apart? Satan.
Why did my husband cheat on me? Satan.
If you go to college, who will you be learning from? Satan.
Why does ebola exist? Satan.
Honestly, I think satan is more important to JW theology than God.
ever had this thought about an upcoming movie?.
and then i would feel guilty for putting my entertainment desires ahead of god's kingdom.. .
shameless!.
I worried that ARMAGEDDON would come before "Return of the Jedi" was released.
What was that? 32 years ago?
I think "this system" will still be here when "The Force Awakens" comes out.
CAPPYTAN - same sentiments as you when Phantom came out with the JarJar character. ARMAGEDDON didn't come fast enough!
all they want is some spiritually-qualified publishers blind individuals who believe they are god's mouthpiece on earth.
no wonder their artwork is so poor.. .
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Art skills, nunchuck skills, bowstaff skills. . . .
and joined your ranks.... this means...youre talking about a people, that currently are pushing no sex till marriage.
that would end and join into the messages you currently push regarding youths and sex.
that would be sex, with condoms.
Atheist_r_stupid:
When you're in the new system, please share a bunch of grapes with your pet panda in my remembrance.
Thanks,
Breakfast of Champions
whatever the outcome of the appeal, i fear that most of us are going to be very disappointed.. a) obviously if the org wins.. b) if the org loses, they will put their plan 'b' into action - damage limitation - which will iinvolve confidentiality agreements being signed by pending/future victims, thereby settling the majority of cases out of court, and winning in several ways;.
there are probably other benefits, but these are the principal ones, and for these reasons i reckon the floodgates will never be allowed to be opened!!!
they've seen how other establishments have responded to their pedophile cases, and have picked up some good tips on how to minimise the effects.
This is the way the Watchtower ends,
Not with a bang but a whimper.
im not an attorney and i could not record the hearing, so please forgive me if i make mistakes in relating what i remember of the oral argument hearing for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society on january 14, 2015 and the length of this post.. i arrived at the civic center/union plaza in san francisco, ca about 7:30. the area is very nice with a few homeless people sleeping in the park across from the courthouse.
it took me about 10 minutes to find the clerks office for the court on the first floor, which opened at 8:00.. once the clerks office opened, the two clerks who i talked with were very polite and helpful.
the arguments for jane doe (i.e., candace conti) versus the watchtower bible & tract society were scheduled 5th out of (i think) 8. while i was in the office a cameraman and another person for nbc arrived asking about the hearing for candace contis case.. the courtroom for the 1st appellate court is on the 4th floor and takes up most of that floor.
Incredible job Robert!
Thank you!
with hopefully a good deal of interest here in the conti appeal tomorrow (or later today, depending on where you are), i thought that on my ride home from work tonight i'd preview what to expect and what i think the key issues are for any who are interested.
i have had a busy few weeks and haven't had time to read everything, but i had some time to look at the appeal briefs during my work commute the past couple days.
it'll be interesting to see what develops out of the network news coverage of this case.
full set: http://imgur.com/a/ablie.
pdf: https://mega.co.nz/#!gxc0wyct use key:osv-jurzqa8_i7-fpqpiu2kfumx-2uozpoyqevvhvdm.
sample:.
hi guys & gals,.
we've just released the latest jw podcast show episode where we interview an ex-bethelite.
some of his revelations at what really goes on at bethel are astounding!.
hi guys & gals,.
we've just released the latest jw podcast show episode where we interview an ex-bethelite.
some of his revelations at what really goes on at bethel are astounding!.
Only about 30 minutes into this one, but if I haven't mentioned it already, THIS IS HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE PODCAST (and I listen two about half dozen different ones). I cannot recommend it more. Funny, witty, warm, informative. . . .
OUTSTANDING!
Thank you so much Jaymes and company!
