Posts by braincleaned

We have many points in common EntirelyPossible. I grew up poor and had to work at 16 because my dad had MS. But man, I studied and did more homework than anyone. I especially knew my Bible well - and it's ironically while studying my Bible that I found some disturbing questions. Things that made no sense at all. Brought that to the elders, the CO, and nothing -- the CO told me I was too quick for him (sic), and the elders ended up warning me of apostasy. Wow - that started me in 5th gear. I started to look to science, and Bingo! ANSWERS that actually made sense. Of course, answers generate more questions, and so forth - but I am happy now. I at least understand the questions better - MUCH more important than the answers that can change with new paradigms.I now understand what evolution really is. I can see - finally - the WTS for the Faithful and Discreet Clowns that they are. And finally, I can disregard the Bible for what it also is. But that's my perspective.

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What is Nothing? A Mental Construct?

by frankiespeakin in

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nothing.

http://science.discovery.com/tv/through-the-wormhole/episodes/season-three/what-is-nothing.html.

braincleaned

Yep - "Nothing" does not exist. The elements of the Universe have always been, as Quantum Physics now show. Some may call it god - I call it nature.

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Why aren't you an Atheist?

by Bloody Hotdogs! in

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long time lurker, first time poster.. .

i'm an ms (accounts servant) in a large congregation in canada.

over the last several years i've faught a hard-won battle to rid my mind of all religous and supernatural beleifs.

braincleaned

"you are and eventually all in your life will see this for what it truly is, if they have not already unless you repent of your ghastly deeds. Not only do you deny God, but you encourage people to give the Serpent in Revelation a second look. How dare you challenge anyone's assertion that you are anything else but fulfilment of Bible prophecy. You are just a reckless scoffer with nothing to offer the world. Go home."

Oh my goodness - I'm in tears laughing here! Tell me you are just trolling sabastious... I would hate lauging at you while you would be serious here.
"... repent of your ghastly deeds..." Man, can't stop laughing... so much fun.

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Why aren't you an Atheist?

by Bloody Hotdogs! in

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long time lurker, first time poster.. .

i'm an ms (accounts servant) in a large congregation in canada.

over the last several years i've faught a hard-won battle to rid my mind of all religous and supernatural beleifs.

braincleaned

I became an atheist before even questioning the WTS. Weird, huh? The rest fell in logical order, and I was not surprised to find out what a man-made organization the WTS is.I disagree just to a point with OUTLAW . Science CAN prove Evolution, it has proven the Bible claims false many times (Like the order of Creation, and Creation itself). Where I DO agree, is that we both, atheists and theists, have no evidence for the beginning of "everything".
Although Science is making some progress with Quantum Physics in that it is now apparent that "Nothing" does not exist. Still, this can be an advantage for both thoughts.

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Fifth Estate Program in Canada - Former Jehovah's Witness from NH - Whistleblower

by RAYZORBLADE in

tif21 - had posted about the fifth estate (which was great), but i know most people outside of canada, will be unfamiliar with the show and the cbc.. here is the link to last night's program.

it features a young woman who had faced sexual abuse as a jw, and how little to next to nothing was done.

when she finally had enough ... well, you'll see what happens next.

braincleaned

Aw man, it says unavailable. I hope someone youtube's it.

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Patterson on the line: Watchtower claims that paying cash bond would cause immediate irreparable harm and hardship

by cedars in

a new article for those who are interested.... http://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/patterson-on-the-line-watchtower-claims-that-paying-cash-bond-would-cause-immediate-irreparable-harm-and-hardship.

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cedars.

braincleaned

chasson, the reference says " Note above that the 2004 data is heavily weighted by the $205-million conversion sale of the Watchtower building at 2-4 Joralemon Street. The 1.8-million-square-foot building was previously owned by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, part of Jehova’s Witnesses, and was purchased by R.A.L. Companies and Affliates for $114 per square foot. The new owners renamed it One Brooklyn Bridge Park and converted the building to residential condominiums, which started to sell in late 2009."

What is a conversion sale? Because it may mean that they didn't pocket 205 million in cash...

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Patterson on the line: Watchtower claims that paying cash bond would cause immediate irreparable harm and hardship

by cedars in

a new article for those who are interested.... http://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/patterson-on-the-line-watchtower-claims-that-paying-cash-bond-would-cause-immediate-irreparable-harm-and-hardship.

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cedars.

braincleaned

Great article.

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When you were a JW, Did you think Prayers did any good?

by tresdecu in

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the missing 21 year old woman in oregon got me thinking...so many jws comment on her fb page 'praying for you'...'constant daily prayers' etc.

what is the point?

i know it is a natural human emotion, to want to contribute in some small way when something bad happens.

braincleaned

"Prayer" was the first brick to fall for me. The first thing I questionned, and that crumbled my whole theistic wall.