Posts by MYOHNSEPH

we saw how they learned language and could construct a basic sentance on their own, as well as learn to read a little ... well now ... a new study has been completed where monkeys were paid tokens for completing certain tasks ... the monkeys saved up their tokens ... and then they were offered to trade their tokens for things like food, etc.

MYOHNSEPH

It's been quite a while since I've visited this board, but I see the grist hasn't changed much in the mill. Still a lot of "I can prove your theory is wrong, so that proves my theory is right!" thinking. But hey, the truth is out there! Somewhere! So carry on!

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Dilbert's View of a Shepherding Call

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MYOHNSEPH

LOL Blondie. I think I recongnize that elder!

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Another Question for Those Against Capital Punishment

by StinkyPantz in

which is worse?

a convicted murderer getting executed or a convicted murderer being released after serving the minimum of a life sentence, 15 years?.

btw, before anyone even mentions the low recidivism rate of murderers, you must realize that that is only for those that have been caught.

MYOHNSEPH

Abaddon:

you're not really considering the FACT that innocent people die as a result of judicial homocide.

First of all, the question I posed had nothing to do with an innocent individual. That's another issue.

be sure that the opinion you have is actually one you REALLY feel, rather than one you lipsynch due to conditioning.

I believe, if you'll re-read my post, you'll notice I didn't give an opinion. I merely posed a question, which, incidentally, with all that you said, you did not answer.

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Bigots

by Phil in

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the word "bigot" seems to be a word frequently used by jws.

i have also noticed that it is used frequently by participants on this board.

i have been called a bigot a couple of times by jws because i ask too many question they cannot answer.. .

MYOHNSEPH

bigot 7 big $! t 8

n.

5 Fr < OFr, a term of insult used of Normans, apparently a Norman oath < ? ME bi god, by God 6

1 a person who holds blindly and intolerantly to a particular creed, opinion, etc.

2 a narrow-minded, prejudiced person —SYN ZEALOT

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Another Question for Those Against Capital Punishment

by StinkyPantz in

which is worse?

a convicted murderer getting executed or a convicted murderer being released after serving the minimum of a life sentence, 15 years?.

btw, before anyone even mentions the low recidivism rate of murderers, you must realize that that is only for those that have been caught.

MYOHNSEPH

First let me say, I've found ~~all~~ most of the above quite intriguing. A lot has been said, pro and con, about capital punishment. But I'm really curious about something. Maybe the Englishman would be willing to comment on this. Let's say someone, a total stranger, comes into my home, rapes my wife, then cuts her throat and she dies in a pool of her own blood. If capital punishment is not an appropriate course of action toward this individual, in this enlightened and civilized society, then, (1) just what is the appropriate course, and (2) why so?

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JW Parents refuse to have 8yr old back after transfusion

by ISP in

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25 jan 1996 : column 1162to the noble baroness, lady faithfull, if this was a matter with which she had to deal.

i do so because it actually happened in oxford.

the child of two jehovah's witnesses aged eight was knocked down, severely injured and was bleeding to death.

MYOHNSEPH

I agree with Happyman that this is not typical of JWs. These particular folks are obviously a bit more deranged in their thinking than the average JW. But you know, it strikes me that "the truth" seems to attract quite a good number of folks who are a just couple of cans shy of a six-pack!

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Where is Satan the Devil on Easter Sunday?

by Blueblades in

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according to the bible,down through the centuries the devil has demonstrated that he is the arch-opposer of both god and man.

easter sunday celebrates the resurrection of jesus and he is now able to bring to nothing the one having the means to cause death,satan the devil.. the resurrection happened 2,000 yrs.

ago.was satan brought to nothing then,or is he still around?where is satan the devil on easter sunday?.

MYOHNSEPH

Conducting the Watchtower study, somewhere in Brooklyn!

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Is everyone bitter against JW's?

by Redneckgurl in

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i have to post this question, because as i was trying so hard to talk to my husband about what i am learning and what others are saying, he is saying i am not doing this objectively at all, and only hearing things from bitter exjw's who are angry at the org for something.

i say this isn't true, i wasn't searching for answers due to a negative occurance in my life, and i don't believe everyone here was either.

he says i am only emotional about this, and trying to find reasons to prove all the things i have learned as wrong.

MYOHNSEPH

I'm not bitter at the individuals I happen to know who are still JWs. Most of them, I dearly love. But I despise the manipulative and deceitful organization which has them in it's grip.

He says I am only emotional about this, and trying to find reasons to prove all the things I have learned as wrong.

Isn't he the one who should be able to show reasons why he, or you, should accept the teachings of the WBTS as "the truth". My wife is still an active JW, but she also tries to be a balanced and sensible person. Trying to appeal that reason and sensibility, I recently proposed this to her:

Give me just one solid thing, not something contingent on interpretation or perception, not an assumption, but something concrete and provable, that the Watchtower Society has ever said which has actually come to pass or can be established as truth and which should convince any reasonable, objective minded person that it is indeed the sole earthly recipient of God's spirit and direction.

The only response I have received thus far, was just a puzzled look. But, I do believe it caused her to stop and think, just a little!