Posts by jp1692

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So, would we call the GB our Uncles, Aunts, Sisters or Cousins???

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, so try and follow me here.... according to jw doctrinal teachings, the gb are "christ's brothers".

humans are all "god's children".

so does that make the gb our "uncles"?.

jp1692

I like referring to them as "hypocritical assholes" and "con-men."

Although "religious frauds" also works.

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

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jp1692

It's not a trigger for me. BMI is a useful tool for the majority of people, which is why many health professionals use it in an initial assessment in reference to body weight. (Note that I provided links where anyone interested could have read more about obesity, its meaning, causes, health consequences and various treatments).

Hammers are great for pounding nails. Not so much for driving or removing screws. No one tool is useful for everything.

I suppose I could have/should have mentioned the usefulness and limitations of BMI in my initial post but didn't think it necessary. Even the average person can visually tell the difference between a muscular person and one that is not.

I could ask you the same thing Morpheus. Why does this seem to be such a trigger for you? Your exceptions and counterexamples are certainly valid, but they only apply to a small minority of the general population and an even tinier fraction of JWs. How many active JWs do you know of that are elite, high performance athletes? Probably not many.

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

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jp1692

BMI is just one consideration of many. I would have thought that obvious.

Percentage of body fat should be part of the overall evaluation, particularly when determining whether or not someone is obese.

The good old Archimedes dunk is still the best way to accurately determine density:

Density = Mass / Volume

I'm sure you realize only a small percentage of the population are extreme athletes with such low body fat composition, which--by the way--has its own unique set of health concerns.

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

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jp1692

eewx2: This used to bother me as I am a glutton. I used to feel incredibly bad about my sin.

Your honesty is admirable.

If your relationship with food and eating is causing you health issues, then you should seek appropriate medical help, perhaps including counseling.

But you need to know that this is not a "sin." Please realize that sin an antiquated and false notion that is probably actually contributing to your difficulties, both physically and emotionally.

Congratulations to your husband (assuming he is now at a healthy weight and has healthy lifestyle habits).

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

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jp1692

James, I'm not your personal health advisor. Do the calculations using the medical resources above or ask your doctor.

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Organizational Accomplishments - Building a Solid Digital Foundation

by wifibandit in

organizational accomplishments - building a solid digital foundation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aai46ng2f74.

organizational accomplishments—building a solid digital foundation video will be considered the week of september 11, 2017.

jp1692

ToesUp, you forgot to mention that THEY ALL WORK FOR FREE!

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

?.

jp1692

JM: An obese person in my mind one who can not get out of bed, unable to walk

Well that's not how the medial profession defines obesity. Here's a medical reference for you:

What Is Obesity? (WebMD)

"Obesity is beyond being simply overweight. It's very common -- more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults are obese."

If your BMI is:

Below 18.5: underweight
18.5-24.9: normal
25-29.9: overweight
30 or higher: obese

What you describe, James, is someone that is even beyond what is called "morbidly obese" by medical professionals that work in this field:

"An individual is considered morbidly obese if he or she is 100 pounds over his/her ideal body weight, has a BMI of 40 or more, or 35 or more and experiencing obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes." - What is Morbid Obesity? (University of Rochester Medical Center)

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opportunity for fornication

by road to nowhere in

ever see brother ugly who is 86 being taken to the doctor by sister frigid who is 65 and also not good looking?

they have to have a chaperone or at least sit in back and front seats.

or a man who can't bring the freezing daughter in the house when he stopped briefly by because hubby is not home.

jp1692

Don't think of sex! Don't think of sex!

Whatever you do: DON'T THINK OF SEX!!!

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This convention talk offended me

by Isambard Crater in

here are my notes from the r.c yesterday, the talk called "jehovah – the greatest example of endurance".

many of you will understand why i found it offensive.. jehovah has taken the hard option of choosing to endure:.

reproach to his holy name.

jp1692

Wow, Creator of the Universe and yet Jehovah sounds like a whiny little spoiled brat!

Please tell him I said so. I used to talk to him often but he always ignored everything I said so I don't talk to him anymore.

If he wants to "set matters straight between us" he knows where to find me (Isaiah 1:18). I've been here waiting in the exact same place for more than six years and the local elders can't find me even though they all know my address and they all have GPS on all of their phones and in all of their cars.

I guess the angels are busy ...

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Anyone recall someone disfellowshipped for gluttony???

by James Mixon in

gluttony seems to be a sin that jw's like to ignore .there are several scriptures that point out that gluttony is a sin, proverbs 23:20-21 "do not join those who gorge themselves on meat".....also i read somewhere that 1% is the number of disfellowshipped jw's each year......how do prove someone is a glutton and not just a person who love food???

?.

jp1692

Fair enough Morpheus. I'm having that drink now. Let's revisit this tomorrow!

Cheers mate!