Posts by kpop

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The goal in all this 1918/1919 change?

by careful in

as some have recently posted here, there does seem to be a shift going on in their self-interpretation(s) of what happened in 1918 and 1919. if we can look past all the details that emphasize the poor thinking and poor wording (or contradictions/just plain craziness/insignificance) of their message, something bigger seems to be afoot.

they appear to be attempting to redefine the meanings for some "prophetic" scriptures in light of themselves.

1. they are trying to somehow fill the void they have themselves created from their rejecting freddie franz's (ff) type–anti-type postulations.

kpop

The overlapping generations teaching is the biggest piece of s**t I have ever seen from the JW cult.

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A Beard Maverick

by EyesOpenHeartBroken in

so i went to the kh for the first time in a month, and the first brother in our congregation has grown a full beard.

i am in a western u.s. semi-rural area in a cong with an extremely conservative and controlling elder body.

oddly enough, it seemed like people were going out of their way to converse with him and act like they didn't notice the beard or they complimented the beard.

kpop

Ok so it is interesting that you are talking about this today! Although I am already out of the JW cult mentally I pretend to be in when talking to family and friends so my friend told me about another brother in the hall who has been wearing a beard for 2 weeks. Suddenly another brother started to wear one also. The elders noticed this trend, contacted the branch for advice. I do not have any more info but my guess is they will try to quash this out ASAP! They must not let this spread! Oh no! The terrible evil beards!

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Crazy First Human-Pig Hybrid Created in the Lab—Here Are the Facts

by kpop in

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i do not post ot topics on here but i think this could relate to the jw cult because i remember a brother gave a talk long time ago and he said that jehovah would never allow man or science to play with crossing genes and if humans start to do this then we need to find a new religion.

well.... here it is.. now i also want to say, if jehovah cared so much about all this human suffering then why does science seem to be the one who actually cares about fixing thing?

jehovah does nothing.

kpop

I do not post OT topics on here but I think this could relate to the JW cult because I remember a brother gave a talk long time ago and he said that Jehovah would never allow man or science to play with crossing genes and if humans start to do this then we need to find a new religion. Well.... here it is.

Now I also want to say, if Jehovah cared so much about all this human suffering then why does science seem to be the one who actually cares about fixing thing?

Jehovah does nothing. Science is working to give sight to the blind, make the lame walk again, make the mute talk again, make the deaf hear again! NOT Jehovah!

Anyways here read for yourself ;)

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In a remarkable—if likely controversial—feat, scientists announced today that they have created the first successful human-animal hybrids. The project proves that human cells can be introduced into a non-human organism, survive, and even grow inside a host animal, in this case, pigs

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/human-pig-hybrid-embryo-chimera-organs-health-science/

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I will only believe in demons if...

by deegee in

jws are known to have an obsession and preoccupation with demons.. this obsession and preoccupation is not without merit given that jesus, his disciples/apostles, and the general public of 1st century ce judea and galilee are reported as believing in the existence of demonic spirits and in the possibility of demon possession of an individual.. exorcism formed a large part of jesus' ministry on earth.

the gospels and the book of acts describe many exorcisms where jesus and his disciples release people from demonic possession.. ___ .

but how do demons get inside a person's brain or body?

kpop

I still love to hear from family who believe about the story of the Blue Smurf who ran through the Kingdom Hall and out the door! I still must laugh!

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SJW thinking on the right: The lack of agency

by bohm in

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the nut-left got a dilemma with islamic terrorism: on one hand their natural instinct is to defend muslims from any (perceived) attack on islam and on the other hand radical islam is shock full of values that are 100% opposed to everything they believe: the nut-left would simply be stoned to death in a country which properly followed sharia law.. how do you fix the cognitive dissonance?

well, the standard script includes the following items:.

first, you don't really defend sharia, at least not in its entirety, but spend time talking about the evils of the west, in particular, israel.

kpop

I will show two reasons why the left is in collapse.

Ex1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDOdcsh435Q

Ex2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_E8IyEL0Ls

I do not know why this bahaviour is allowed? What is the constant belittling of the white people for? I'm Korean and I have noticed all the time the left is pandering to the black race the most and now they include people of color which I assume is latin. Its very embarrassing. Even black people are sick of it.

I do not remember the right (or any Republicans) rioting in the streets after Obama was elected twice. They knew they were defeated and bowed gracefully IMHO. The childish behaviour of the left is repulsive and divisive. What happened to love Trumps hate? I see nothing but hate from the left. Burning of a female Trump supporters hair. Violence against Trump supporters for wearing hats. Do not get me started on my own experience wearing a hat!

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Is it possible to decline preaching in the carts?

by Skepsis in

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hi folks,.

i have a difficult dilemma.

since i'm not pioneering any more, i'm reducing my hours wasted at that artifact known as cart or trolley.

kpop

Throw the cart in the river and walk away. Save yourself!

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Russia to liquidate Jehovah's Witnesses' organization

by processor in

http://starconnectmedia.com/2017/01/19/russia-gets-go-ahead-to-liquidate-jehovahs-witnesses-organisation/.

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Thank you OrphanCrow! Yes now only if they can really ban the JW cult around the world!

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Watchtower and Emoji's - your thoughts

by Tallon in

on the jw.org website, the watchtower is sending out a strong warning with regard to emoji's & flirting.. my personal view is that the org is now trying to micro-manage just about every aspect of people's lives!.

https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/worksheets/friendly-or-flirtatious/.

ps: 'quotes are from julia, ellen and tara.

kpop

The Governing Body has nothing else to do but think about how they can micro manage their members more. Like a cult.

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If "the Truth" is the truth, why are witnesses so scared of research?

by stuckinarut2 in

it is an often asked question i know, but it perplexes me.. if witnesses are so convinced that they have "the truth", why is the act of researching information from external sources so taboo?

didn't the bible itself tell people to "use their powers of reason" and also praised ones like the boreans for researching things they were told??.

seriously, if there is no doubt about the organization being "god's channel" on earth, and it alone having the "truth", surely researching would only enhance such 'facts'?.

kpop

Why is it that logic always fails when you are inside a cult?

This logic that OP says is 100% proof that the JW is not "Jehovah's only organization" but rather a fraud.

The truth is always the truth which is why the JW's fail.

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Russia to liquidate Jehovah's Witnesses' organization

by processor in

http://starconnectmedia.com/2017/01/19/russia-gets-go-ahead-to-liquidate-jehovahs-witnesses-organisation/.

kpop

I'm sorry but I must side with Russia on this because they see the JW for what it is- a cult, not a normal religion and for that Russia is 100% right. This has nothing to do with free speech and everything to do with stopping cults not stopping religion or free speech because cults are damaging to families and communities!