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  Woke Oscars cringe

  by LoveUniHateExams in

  1. social
  2. current

  actors' acceptance speeches have often been a little dodgy - viewers don't care what political or social views actors may have, we typically appreciate actors acting well.. this year's oscars awards ceremony seems to be going above and beyond, however.. here's frances mcdormand's acceptance speech, in which she dedicates her victory to 'our wolf' and then howls like a bitch, lol.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-_be0awgwk.

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  we all care about Hollywood even if we don't want to admit it. There is something fascinating about rich out of touch celebrities. The fact that we are even commenting on this thread is a sign
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  Headship and WT's Changed Understanding

  by Bobcat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i don't think anyone has mentioned that the february 2021 study wt (p. 15, 16; par.

  8) changed wt's long standing view on headship within the congregation.

  wt used to view all baptized males as being the head of all baptized sisters.. this view led to such absurdities as a sister having to wear a head covering on a bible study because her baptized 10 year old son was sitting in on the study with her.

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  The problem with most of with WT say regarding headship is stretched as far as they can take it.

  Where does the bible say that if a way has a baptized son that the son should be the one to say the prayer and lead worship?

  Whatever happens to "do not go beyond what is written"?

  Most of what was said in the Bible relates to the congregation but trust the GB to try to get into your house and mess things up for you.
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  What Will Happen If You Do NOT Get The Covid Vaccinations?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we are encouraged to all, if possible, get the vaccinations.

  if you don’t, we are told that we definitely could get the virus.

  fair enough.. but what happens if you decide you aren’t going to get the shots?

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  that is why it is still recommended to take precaution even after you have been vaccinated, you can still get sick
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  Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

  is it supported by the statistics?.

  this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

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  and save us your marxist bullshit,
  

  that is harsh
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  Transparency Questions

  by Vanderhoven7 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  here are some questions to ask witnesses.

  how would you alter or improve or add to them?.

  transparency questions.

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  Question 1 to 3, 9, 10,11 12 are great and not generic enough

  Questions 4 to 8 are very JW centric will likely spark apostate fears but that depends on the goal of the questions

  Do you believe that the bible allows for blood to be divided into 4 major components?

  How will 1st century Christian apply the rule to abstain from blood?

  Do you believe that the growth in the Catholic Church is a sign of god's blessing similar to the growth in the JW organization?

  If the GB receives new light, does that mean that the old light came from Satan or did the holy spirit gave the GB the wrong information.

  If God doesn't speak/intervene directly in human affairs today, how do you know that the GB are chosen by God?

  How can someone chosen by God and who has holy spirit still make doctrinal and organizational mistakes?
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  Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

  is it supported by the statistics?.

  this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

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  1) A highly contagious, but statistically non-lethal virus.

  2) Faulty PCR testing leading to inflated case numbers.

  3) All manner of deaths being labeled “Covid Deaths.” (Where did the Flu go?? Just curious.)

  4) Nonsensical mask mandates which are proven ineffective by many studies, including studies at MIT.

  5) Politicized lockdowns and a massive consolidation/redistribution of wealth, especially for those who have financial stakes in the successful marketing of new “vaccines” which could never get off the ground until they received approval for emergency use.

  Any source for these claims?
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  Covid 19 True Infection Rate / Proof of Misinformation

  by Simon in

  1. social
  2. current

  this is interesting.. you've probably heard of "asymptomatic spread" which is, people who are infected with the virus and are spreading it, but who have no symptoms.. but is it accurate?

  is it supported by the statistics?.

  this video analyses the facts and concludes that we've been given misinformation due to faulty testing.

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  It’s almost as if some career politicians and corporations are benefiting financially from the general public being unhealthy... weird.
  

  that is true, capitalism 101
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  "Criminal Minds" quote

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was just watching an old episode of criminal minds and there was this description of cults:.

  "cults commonly have their own language.

  they invent or redefine certain words only the cult members understand.

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  I sometimes wonder if those who started the religion like the JW, had the mindset from the get go that they wanted to control the masses. Is the control a consequence of managing growth.
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  The Patriarchy Paradox

  by LoveUniHateExams in

  1. social
  2. current

  ^^^ this is the title of a youtube video made by a teacher of 16 and 17 year old eton students.

  he made it as a study aid with the idea being that it would stimulate debate.. eton superiors told him to remove it from the lessons, which the teacher did.

  they then told him to remove it from his personal youtube account, which he refused.

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  it will help the conversation if you give your opinion about what is wrong or right in the situation
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  Zoom Social Event With a GB Member (Losche)

  by Jofi_Wofo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  in a recent turn of events, i found myself at a jw social gathering on zoom (supporting my pimi wife, while among mostly jws whom i don't know and a handful of old friends who don't know i'm inactive) that just so happened to also be joined by garrett losche and his wife.

  sorry to disappoint but i had absolutely no interaction with him and have nothing interesting to report about it.

  i'm just sharing this because i can't believe i even got that close to maybe chatting with him, despite being a closeted apostate.. there were about 300 people in the zoom meeting, all having been directly invited.

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  f you were working at Bethel and you knew there was a GB position to be filled , I'm sure there would be more than a few that would strive to get that position knowing all of the engaging perks, knowing you could live a well cared for life without money being an issue and have a place to permanently live.
  

  That is true, I am just saying it is not all plain sailing and being a GB member will likely have its downside.