Posts by problemaddict

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Open challenge to "Dr" Rolf Furuli and Greg Stafford - DEBATE.

by Focus in

to me af's.

see below for more on af.

"prominent" (lol!

problemaddict

Not to but in here, but I used to really enjoy and think of myself as an apologist in training 7 or 8 years ago. Back when there was touchstone forum, scripturaltruths.com, and of course Greg has not yet recanted his defense of JW's.

Same with the now defunct jehovah.to site (didn't the former web master leave the organization?....Heinz?)

Starting to explore and research those PRO JW avenues, actually helped me open my mind to research and think myself into a few quandries that had no answer. Blood made the wall fall down.

While iw as enjoying reading Stafford, Hall Flemmings, SolomonLanders, and the rest......I do wonder why ALL apologetics of any note seemed to have completely dried up?

Nobody seems to know.

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6th Sense.

by quellycatface in

jw
friends

do you believe it exists?.

when you get "a hunch", do you ignore or listen to it?

?.

problemaddict

Intuition can be trained and fooled. I don't believe in an actual 6th sense, but I believe that may the best layman way to explain what is taking place. Do you get my meaning?

I enjoyed the book 'Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell.

Also, when you go to sleep working on a problem, not being able to beat a level in a video game, or trying a chord on an instrument that you are learning that you just can't get right......how many times to you wake up, start it up, and you do it on the first or second try?

There is an amazing explanation for that. Radiolab did a piece on the brain I would highly recommend in which it is more or less explained. (at least the theory is explained).

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I never realized that Hitler's persecution of the Witnesses was worse than that of the Jews

by ThomasCovenant in

'the terrible persecution of jehovahs witnesses by hitler, worse than that he inflicted on the jews, took place.

'' wt 1966 15th oct page 635.

problemaddict

^^^^link goes to empty page.

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New Member Story

by No Retreat No Surrender in

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friends

when i found out "ttat" i felt like muhammad ali when joe frazer knocked him down in their first fight in the 15th round.

the ref came over grab my gloves and looked me in the eyes and asked me "are you ok, can you continue" and then gave me the standing 8 count.

no it didn't knock me out but it staggered me.

problemaddict

Thanks for the story. Very inspiring.

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The Focus / Prominent Bethelite Topic

by Focus in

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friends

hello, i am focus.. yes, that focus.. is there anyone here who remembers me from the "good" old days?.

my sig may provide a jog to the memory.. my vision is undimmed, my views unchanged and my claws are sharper than ever.

the filthy old whore is to be taken down with maximum prejudice.. focus.

problemaddict

Focus:

While comprehension wasn't particularly an issue for me, thanks for the link none-the-less.

So.....lets get to it. Whats next.

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Ramifications for Wt if Finnish government was successful in prohibiting shunning

by joe134cd in

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friends

i was just thinking today of the ramifications for the wt if the government of finland was successful in its case against shunning practices, and eventually this was implemented all around the world.. the question this would raise is do they obey gods commandments or that of mans.

jehovah has implemented a scriptural policy through the fds of disfellowshipping.

it's a loving provision that helps the wrong doer see the errors of his ways and draws him back to jehovah.

problemaddict

ragnorok,

Can you share with us the lies your family member noticed?

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International Convention...Same Message, Same Emotional Manipulation

by HeyThere in

well, of course nothing else would be expected, but it passes me off.. for example, they show this short video that shows a child dying, shows her father crying as he visits her grave...and then she is reunited with her family in "the new system" and then it shows a handicapped girl who is sad she can't ice skate with friends...fast forward to tns, she can skate!!!

then an elderly couple is shown happily young again.... .

and of course the end is "so close!

problemaddict

I don't know if I'd want to count the money that was donated outside of the bathroom.....thats for sure.

I remember the "towel police" at Doger stadium. Guys literally standing there making sure you only took one towel.

I guess free labor is free though.....so why worry about it.

If I had unlimited free labor at my house, I guess I could just have people stand outside my house and catch leaves before they hit the ground. That way I wouldn't have to sweep them all at once.

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Hypocrisy on steroids

by Watchtower-Free in

found this on youtube.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eot8sac9-no.

problemaddict

Ugh.

This stunt serves zero purpose. It won't affect JW's and if anything it will just confirm they are in the right place. Persecusion complex and all. People that purposely goad others and video tape it are self aggrandizing and narcissistic. They are no better than the people they are vilifying. The guys comments on his you tube show he really had no other interest other than condeming others.

I know of areligion that does the same thing.

Dudes like this, and the guy in the regan mask yelling at kids and saying he was molested......these guys could do all of us a favor and get a life.

I mean seriously......what purpose does this serve? The dudes there with attendant badges are laypeople, captive to a concept. Why provoke others for no reason other than to edit a video later and make a point.

Nuts.

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JW parents are CRAZY

by Demokan in

hello again, for those who don't know me i'm a 15 year old boy.

and recently my mom is displaying symptoms of demensia, she left the stove on today and she yells at us for watching commercials on t.v that are "demonic" because today there was a commercial on television for the new 300 movie and she started yelling at my sister to turn it off, and then i was listening to coldplay as a playlist while doing my school work and she started yelling at me to turn the demonic music off.

she says "demonic" this "demonic" that.

problemaddict

Hey bud. feel free to PM me anytime. I'm always up for a convo.

A statement you made in the last post I want to revisit. You said the religion ruined your life.

Your life is FAR from ruined. It hasn't even started. Your feelings, isolation, social anxiety, anger.....these are not only JW kid issues. It just sucks to be a teenager sometimes.

Learning to enjoy being alone at times, and to tune out the social noise and issues while trying to find what you love and are passionate about IS life and a good way to grow up.

I realize its hard to know what I'm talking about. I wish I could get you in my brain for a second so it would "click".

We all need community eventually. Communities are varied. This board is a community, school is a community, church is, workmates, peers, friends, family......we crave community. And we need community for two reasons. Something to give to, and somethign that gives to us.

Your communities are wacked. So I get it. But you will make and find new ones.

The relgion has fault. No doubt. But you will go alot farther both with yourself and empathizing with others, if you recognize that ultimately we all are responsible for ourselves. Your parents and grandmother and everyone here, are all responsible for themselves. They may have been lied to, but they didn't have to believe it. Many of us don't anymore in fact. They may have to hide who they are, but its a consequence of actions.

We and YOU are responsible for our actions period. Blaming the religion isn't going to help. It doesn't mean they are not at fault.....it just means looking at it like that won't help.

Do you see where I am coming from?

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shepherding call

by DesirousOfChange in

you don't say why you are inactive.. if you can control your tongue and not blurt out anything you have learned about ttatt, then perhaps no harm in agreeing to a visit if you feel the need to be polite and cooperative.

no doubt, they will inquire as to why you are inactive.. don't you know it's the truth(tm)?.

don't you know the end(tm) is close?.

problemaddict

Welcome to the board. This has happened to me.

Don't go to the meeting (if youare inactive, what makes this special?)

It isn't a matter of humility like your wife says. They are just some dudes. She doesn't know that yet.

It will be a waste of time, and they WILL get you to say something about how you really feel. Does your wife know how you feel?

Just let them know your family won't be available for a visit. YES....FAMILY. Becaise them meeting with your wife without you.....no bueno.

When I say this happened to me....I mean EXACTLY. I thought about it for a minute.....but then I simply told them I wasn't going to be around, maybe next time. You know how often a CO and DO come to the hall? There will be no next time. They tried to tell me it was special, and I explained I appreciate that but nothing can be done. Sorry guys. But I'll catch you on the flip side. Much love.

And that was it. MUCH EASIER than you feel like its going to be. Say no. Do it nicely. Explain to your wife no good can come of it and that you showed them respect so it doesn't cause an issue.

Otherwise you loose a couple hours, risk not being able to bite your tongue, and they will guilt you or your wife or both onto doing something else.

Those guys are busy when they are in town. If you dont go to meetings, they won't see you. Plus DO's won't exist in a couple months anyways.