Posts by ironsnake656

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I love heavy metal!!!

by ironsnake656 in

probably you noticed that my avatar is a photo of steve harris, bassist of iron maiden.

i have quite a few years that i started to listen this kind of music, even when i was in the jwland.

although it was a "no-no" in the borders of jwland, i knew a lot of brothers and sisters that listened and loved this kind of music.

Probably you noticed that my avatar is a photo of Steve Harris, bassist of Iron Maiden. I have quite a few years that I started to listen this kind of music, even when I was in the JWland. Although it was a "no-no" in the borders of JWland, I knew a lot of brothers and sisters that listened and loved this kind of music. I remember some articles from the Org. about the dangers of this kind of music. Also, when you wanted to apply for being a Bethelite, one of the questions is "do you listen heavy metal/rap". One CO told me that the Org. named one band in its publications: Guns n' Roses.This attitude of hate and prohibition was not exclusively from the JW, but also from other religions in general.

When I was in the university, one professor influenced us not just to listen heavy metal, but to analyze its implications in the culture, society and religion. He recommended us to read "Running with the Devil: Power, Gender and Madness in Heavy Metal Music", from Robert Walser, and to see the documentary from Sam Dunn "Metal: a Headbanger's Journey". We learned a lot from those works about the roots, history, influence, behavior and other stuff related with heavy metal. I recommend you too to review these works if you like heavy metal.

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A World Of Pure Experience William James

by Brokeback Watchtower in

william james a psychologist and philosopher:.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/william_james.

along with charles sanders peirce and john dewey, james is considered to be one of the major figures associated with the philosophical school known as pragmatism, and is also cited as one of the founders of functional psychology.

ironsnake656

Also, I suggest you to take a look over the works of Edward Thorndike, a James' disciple, regarding educational psychology and the Law of Effect.

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A World Of Pure Experience William James

by Brokeback Watchtower in

william james a psychologist and philosopher:.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/william_james.

along with charles sanders peirce and john dewey, james is considered to be one of the major figures associated with the philosophical school known as pragmatism, and is also cited as one of the founders of functional psychology.

ironsnake656

I remember when I study my bachelor degree in psychology that William James was a "must-read" philosopher, since he founded one of the psychology schools, the functional psychology, which later developed as the behaviorist school. The roots of such philosophy schools can be traced back to Greece in the philosophy of Epicurus and Aristotle.

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Juarez MX Assembly Kingdom Hall to be sold.

by ironsnake656 in

there are several confirmed announcements in some congregations around the city regarding the sale of the assembly kingdom hall.

one of the reasons why it will be sold is that expenses are not covered by donations.

the hall was dedicated in 2009. actually, in some congregations the elders have not given the announcement for the publisher's reaction... .

ironsnake656

Thank you for your comments in this post. Although this AKH is in Mexico border, a lot of brothers from El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM come to Spanish assemblies in Juarez. About 10-15% of attendance is from US. An the same happens when the conventions are in El Paso and Las Cruces, brothers from Juarez go to those cities. And according with steve2, they will not wake up. People in Mexico, despite their socioeconomic background, are attracted and attached to any religion/cult. There is a considerable growth in some cults like Pentecostals, LDS (I saw lately a lot of young elders in streets), even in Holy Death cult.

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Juarez MX Assembly Kingdom Hall to be sold.

by ironsnake656 in

there are several confirmed announcements in some congregations around the city regarding the sale of the assembly kingdom hall.

one of the reasons why it will be sold is that expenses are not covered by donations.

the hall was dedicated in 2009. actually, in some congregations the elders have not given the announcement for the publisher's reaction... .

ironsnake656

There are several confirmed announcements in some congregations around the city regarding the sale of the Assembly Kingdom Hall. One of the reasons why it will be sold is that expenses are not covered by donations. The hall was dedicated in 2009. Actually, in some congregations the elders have not given the announcement for the publisher's reaction...

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My live as video gamer and JW

by ironsnake656 in

one of my strangest things that happened to me during my life as jw was that i loved (and still i do) video games.

i started playing super mario bros in a nintendo entertainment system (nes) from my cousin and from there i developed an attachment to the video games.

i remember that i asked for a gift the nes to my dad and my wish come true!

ironsnake656

Yeah, those passwords and cheat codes. I remember that I got those cheat codes from friends and magazines, before internet. I got a box full of Nintendo Power and Electronic Gaming magazines from an older sister who had grandchildren from USA. Today you need to purchase DLC or cheat codes $$$... what happened to gaming today??

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My live as video gamer and JW

by ironsnake656 in

one of my strangest things that happened to me during my life as jw was that i loved (and still i do) video games.

i started playing super mario bros in a nintendo entertainment system (nes) from my cousin and from there i developed an attachment to the video games.

i remember that i asked for a gift the nes to my dad and my wish come true!

ironsnake656

One of my strangest things that happened to me during my life as JW was that I loved (and still I do) video games. I started playing Super Mario Bros in a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) from my cousin and from there I developed an attachment to the video games. I remember that I asked for a gift the NES to my dad and my wish come true! I played like 5 or 6 hours a day and always my mom and dad told me that it was an addiction, even my school performance was almost perfect (I was an A+ student), and I did not neglect my home and JW responsibilities. During the meetings I fantasized how to beat a boss or pass through a difficult stage. Some of the games my parents purchased me or got as gifts where not "authorized" or "no-no" according with the JWland doctrine, since they had references about magic, demons, war, violence, killings, religions, omens/spells, vampires, etc: Iron Sword: Wizards & Warriors II, Dragon Warrior, Cabal, Metal Gear, Contra and Super C, Defender of the Crown, Kirby's Adventure, Castlevania, and Pounch-Out. My parents did not noticed what kind of games I played.

Then, I started to go to the arcade sites where I played games like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. In those places, some JW children/teens where the most frequent customers and experienced gamers. I remember that MK games were the "no-no" in the media and among the local JW's. There were frequent talks about the dangers of video games, despite the elder's sons were the most addicted and pro gamers. Then, I purchased the SNES, the N64, the PlayStation 1 and 2, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. My wife is a pro gamer in the Ms. Pac-Man, and I got excited when I discovered that she like video games like me!!

The point here is that despite I was raised as JW under indoctrination, I liked video games and I did not develop a regret to play "unauthorized" games. I enjoyed it. They helped me to escape from the reality and problems, and to learn English. I remember that Watchtower printed some articles that talked about video games (I remember one from a 1982 Awake!), and it is silly how they expose by illustrations the dangers of video gaming, like the boy who makes violent gestures when playing in front of the TV, or when the mom and son are talking with the elders and exposing what kind of games the boy are playing ("Are you playing God of War? You know that if you play this kind of games the demons will posses you?").

I still play (not too much as I was young) since I have a lot of work and responsibilities. What are your experiences if you have any about video games??

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Why is Enoch referenced in the bible but his book omitted?

by Ursula in

why is enoch referenced in the bible but his book omitted?.

ironsnake656

In this forum I found and interesting topic started by Leolaia 12 years ago, who talked about the Book of Enoch. I invite you to read it... it is very interesting. She posted also good and very informative topics. The information she posted influenced me to be curious and interested in history of religion. Thank you so much Leolaia wherever you are!!!!

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/85223/jude-1-enoch

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A brief history about controlling cults: JW in France during 1998

by ironsnake656 in

i was reading a master degree thesis from a student from universidad autonoma de nuevo leon, regarding religious associations taxation in mexico on it there is a note/citation from a open letter that the watchtower sent to the president of france, and paid the new your times to publish it, regarding the attack and violation of human rights by imposing a taxation of 60% of the donations given in a period of 4 years.

i don't know if you had heard about it, but for me it is the first time i know about this letter.

here is the link of the letter:.

ironsnake656

I was reading a Master degree thesis from a student from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, regarding religious associations taxation in Mexico On it there is a note/citation from a open letter that the Watchtower sent to the president of France, and paid The New Your Times to publish it, regarding the attack and violation of human rights by imposing a taxation of 60% of the donations given in a period of 4 years. I don't know if you had heard about it, but for me it is the first time I know about this letter. Here is the link of the letter:

http://web.archive.org/web/20091027085613/http://www.geocities.com/dinge13/francia/NYTIMES.JPG

Besides, in the thesis the student adds information regarding a report given in Bethel about the France taxation issue during July '98, and there it is explained why France government imposed the taxation:

"As you remember in 1994 and 1995, a cult called "The Solar Temple" appeared in the newsletters headlines with homicides and suicides occurred in Canada, Switzerland, and France. This resulted in many "vigilant cults" groups grow throughout France. The government formed a commission to analyze cults and give recommendations. This is the moment when apostates "jumped in the car", and they claimed that JW have the highest rate of suicides that the rest of the population. In January, 1996, the Gest-Guyard Report established that in France exist 173 "Dangerous Cults", and in the list was included the JW.

This commission recommended the government to exert control in these cults, within the framework of "tax laws". Immediately, the JW Association was audited by the Government. The audit that lasted one year revealed that it was a non-profit organization, and it is not engaged in commercial activities (!!!!). But the government considered that printing bibles, and distribution of religious magazines were not appropriate activities for Christian worship." (Pag. 31 and 32). (When did the government determine which activities are appropriate for Christians?).

"Actually, it is very probable that soon apostates will notice this, will filtrate to the media and make the Society like law offenders, whose disastrous acts have been finally discovered by Officials. So, the Governing Body decided that it will be prudent to take action in an anticipated form, to approach to the media first, in order to give a positive impression." (Pag.33).

What do you think? Do you think that JW will act like this now that there is negative information in some countries about the child abuse, in case that governments act against them (taxation, ban)?

Here is the master thesis:

http://eprints.uanl.mx/5438/1/1020149777.PDF

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Have a friend who only speaks Spanish and want him/her to learn TTATT? www.verdadtj.com

by ILoveTTATT2 in

jw
friends

if you have a friend who only speaks spanish, or they speak english but spanish is their preferred language, i am pleased to tell you that there is a spanish translation of jwfacts in progress.

so far, these are the completely translated articles:asociación de la watchtower con las naciones unidas - un ngo associationcelebración de los cumpleaños - birthdayslas transfusiones de sangre - bloodpredicción fallida de 1975 - 1975¿por qué está mal el ser un testigo de jehová?

- what's wrong with being a jw?escándalos de la watchtower - watchtower scandalsexpulsión y rechazo - disfellowshippingfolleto general acerca de la watchtower - pdf - general pdf about wtvideo - crecer como testigo de jehová - growing up a jw¿debería estar jehová en el nuevo testamento?

ironsnake656

I worked in a company as a translator from English to Spanish. I you need help, I'm available to contribute in translations.