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  Christmas accident

  by startingover in

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  2. scandals

  i think this guy not only lost his legs but he probably got df'd too.

  what do you think?

  the date was 1965, probably from a mpls newspaper.

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  startingover

  Just thought I would bump this up
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  Whistleblower — Watchtower’s Dump

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  whistleblower watchtowers dump.

  today i added a new article to my blog sharing the whistleblowers letter to new yorks department of environmental conservation (dec) disclosing watchtowers pollution sites and incidents related to it.

  my article is titled whistleblower watchtowers dump and is available at: http://marvinshilmer.blogspot.com/2011/12/whistleblower-watchtowers-dump.html.

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  I know this goes back a page or so, but since I have been mentioned in this thread I want to say something.

  When I first discovered my grandfather's letter on Marvin's blog, I'll admit I was a little taken back, but after giving it more thought I came to this conclusion. I posted the letter here because I felt it needed to be seen by those interested in such things. I could have kept it in a box in my garage, and kept it to myself. But why?

  I'm glad Marvin picked up on it and publicized it. I have a couple others on here he must have missed as I think they deserve a spot on his site as well.

  FYI, I am presently going though boxes of old stuff from a family who some may classify as hoarders who were involved with this organization from the early 1900's. It is very overwhelming. If I come across any more interesting stuff you will see it here. The last thing I want is to see an old letter tossed in the trash by someone uninterested. I suspect at this point that a scan posted on the internet will perpetuate it. That to me is a great thing.
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  Divine Flan of the Ages - Recipes for Disaster [with thanks to Punk of Nice!]

  by ziddina in

  1. social
  2. humour

  crap..... now i can't think of anything... .

  uh, wait a sec..... take one young upstart greenhorn clothing store magnate who reads the bible and has tons of arrogance and self-righteousness.. marinate him in a "doomsday" atmosphere, such as a "second-day adventist" environment, until he's thoroughly loopy.... carefully extract him from that stew and place him carefully in a special echo-box surrounded by yes-men,.

  throw in a few "end-times" dates, and let the whole mix simmer, occasionally adding a few suckers - er, followers, until the end time runs out - er, the timer runs out..... let him stew in his own juices, exposing him to a hot kitchen warmer as the embarrassment of his false predictions puts heat on him.... then bake in an oven of heated public opinion, due to his scandalous behavior towards an underage girl and his very public divorce.. serve with half-truths and contradictions.... next up - baked rutherford steeped in whiskey - gin - wine - beer - and whatever else you've got, that's alcoholic!!.

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  startingover

  I'm sure enjoying this thread.
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  Independent verification of Mexico Vs. Malawi

  by Knowsnothing in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i posted on manki's crisis of conscience thread the following, and decided it deserves a thread of it's own (giving it was completely ignored, lol).

  i'll give you a head start, manky.. http://tearsofoberon.blogspot.com/2009/10/mexico-military-and-jwsthe-truth.html.

  under the subheading 6.0 lies and exaggerations, he goes on to say this:.

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  Marked
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  I think we have it backwards

  by lrkr in

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  2. friends

  you know how when people come out of being a jw they say things like- but the bible is a good book- its just the religion that is bad.

  or when describing muslim extremists commit some atrocity, people say- the religion is bad- but the koran is a good book.

  or when you observe orthodox jews abusing members of their family- it is said- its the religion that is confining and doent allow leaders to be held accoutable- but the torah is a good book.. i think we have it backwards!!

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  startingover

  I agree Enough said
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  The Crux of the Matter For Me

  by MrDarkKnight in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it has been very interesting and beneficial reading the posts and comments of everyone on the board since i joined back in june of this year.

  the recent efforts of mankeli have made me consider exactly what it is i have issue with when it comes to the teachings of the wtbs and jehovah's witnesses.

  i have stated my background before: 38 years in the organization, 10 years at bethel in responsible positions, 15 years an elder with circuit and district responsibilities and parts on circuit and disctrict assemblies, a former member of the hospital liason committee and a presiding overseer for 5 years.

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  For years I have said that 607 is my main issue. But really #4 deserves that spot. How absurd indeed.

  Great thread BTW, it really lays out the main issues in a few short paragraphs.
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  Is it God, the Bible or just the Dubs?

  by Slidin Fast in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

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  I think this paragraph is all important and always ignored by believers. Thanks for posting it Qc.

  The Fall myth is the entire basis for the Atonement myth that followed in the NT. The disgusting idea that butchering an animal would pay for breaking religious rules , I.e. that something else living can be forced to act as makeweight in a divine court of justice allowing the lawbreaker to continue Scott free, reaches is most immoral and shocking climax when expressed as human sacrifice. Why so many cultures seem to favour this immoral practise is a subject for another thread but it is a sign of a retrograde culture that makes up a supernatural need to murder someone else.

  Shades of Grey, thanks for the honesty. You wanted to believe in Jesus so you found a way. I suspect that is the case with most believers. I personally base my beleifs on reality no matter where it takes me.
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  An Old Argument.... does it hold water?

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  estimates range from 4 million to 15 million children die from starvation each year on this planet.

  that's between 500 and 1700 children a day, depending on what numbers you accept.

  still, no matter which numbers you use, doesn't this make you arrive at one of the following conclusions?.

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  History has been made at the top of the previous page, AGuest actually made a post without her condescending (Peace to you). Check it out.
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  An Old Argument.... does it hold water?

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  estimates range from 4 million to 15 million children die from starvation each year on this planet.

  that's between 500 and 1700 children a day, depending on what numbers you accept.

  still, no matter which numbers you use, doesn't this make you arrive at one of the following conclusions?.

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  startingover

  You could have eliminated pages and pages of gibberish if you would have said this earlier:

  in fact,there is another choice: that the Most Holy One of Israel has never promised to solve the ills of THIS world... but only those of certain people IN this world.

  For all those fence sitters out there as I once was, this admission may just allow them to get rid of all their superstitious beliefs.
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  Video of my Circuit Assembly visit!

  by serenitynow! in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ttprya0kk.

  this is the video my apostabuddy put together about last week's caper.

  enjoy!.

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  startingover

  Just bumping it up to find out about Traverse City