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  Book of Revelation

  by Whynot in

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  one of the things that really bothered me is how most of the book of revelation isn't understood by most jws.

  most of the trumpets were already sounded many decades ago, is that still right?

  it seems like most jws just look the other way.

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  Easily their most batshit-crazy publication of modern times. It’s screams cult.
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  What Do Elderly JWs Reminisce About When They Get Together?

  by steve2 in

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  2. beliefs

  old people are allowed to be grumpy,eccentric and outspoken.

  i think of the old-timer jws in my local congregation during my childhood and youth.

  some of them were very critical of “the brothers” but the presiding overseers and later, the elders, tolerated their ravings, seeing them as still loyal but eccentric.. i even recall a watchtower article or two in the late 1960s that talked about the disappointment many older ones felt as this system of things wasn’t showing any signs of imminent collapse.

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  Millions once living have now died.
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  Medical marijuana

  by Mikethegreek in

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  hey everyone.... i'm new to this but i would like to run my experience with medical marijuana past you.

  i'm 48 years of age and have been in the truth for my whole life.. i suffer from ankylosing spondilitis and have for many many years.

  it's a debilitating form of spinal arthritis and the symptoms of this auto-immune disorder affect more than my spine.

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  Keep in mind that an entire line of pharmacology for the conditions that you mention exists, and most-to all of their components can cause the same addiction than marijuana. From that perspective, there's no difference between medical marijuana and other pharmacology
  

  The difference between a drug and poison is really only the dose. Many pharmaceuticals are not only physically addictive they will also kill you if overdosed.

  Cannabis is not toxic, even in extreme doses, take care not to choke on your edibles and you’ll be fine.
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  Medical marijuana

  by Mikethegreek in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  hey everyone.... i'm new to this but i would like to run my experience with medical marijuana past you.

  i'm 48 years of age and have been in the truth for my whole life.. i suffer from ankylosing spondilitis and have for many many years.

  it's a debilitating form of spinal arthritis and the symptoms of this auto-immune disorder affect more than my spine.

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  Some people prefer not to use any opioids because they have what they call an "addictive personality", that is a propensity to develop an addiction to things. That can happen with any substance, not just medical marijuana.
  

  Let’s clear this up, I hate seeing misinformation repeated.

  Cannabis is not addictive. It’s just not, there’s no physical addiction.

  Cannabis is addictive like playing video games, eating junk food, watching porn or even going to Gym and working out.

  Opiates are addictive, nicotine and alcohol also. It’s physical addiction and it’s powerful.
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  Medical marijuana

  by Mikethegreek in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  hey everyone.... i'm new to this but i would like to run my experience with medical marijuana past you.

  i'm 48 years of age and have been in the truth for my whole life.. i suffer from ankylosing spondilitis and have for many many years.

  it's a debilitating form of spinal arthritis and the symptoms of this auto-immune disorder affect more than my spine.

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  Personally, edibles give me horrible anxiety. I prefer vaping THC concentrates because the effects are felt within a few minutes.There are also sublingual THC sprays that you can spray under your tongue which allow you to dose in exact amounts. Another option are the THC capsules. These will be dosed with the same milligrams as the edibles. The availability of any of these will depend on the state of course. I'm in California, so any of these are easy to get your hands on.

  Another option that I have seen some still-in JWs use is CBD. CBD is completely legal because it is derived from Hemp plants. It has all of the natural healing properties as THC, but without the psychoactive effects. It also doesn't show up on drug tests.

  If edibles cause you anxiety it’s very likely your dosing to much.

  Properly done, edibles is the most efficient use of cannabis. Smoking/vaping helps getting the right dose much easier, and effects quicker.

  I’m a massive advocate of cannabis, but not a fan of the current commercialisation of THC and other compounds found in cannabis.

  There is something like 60 or more cannabinoids found in cannabis, THC is a major one but there is a host of benefits from others, and the individual terpene profiles in the plants also play a role in the medical value... example, both CBD and THC are converted on the plant from a precursor cannabinoid CBG, which is just one of literally hundreds of beneficial chemical compounds found in the whole plant.

  I would suggest always getting the raw product from as a reputable a source you can.

  Here in Australia it’s illegal. The general public is largely unaware the government has already signed contracts with pharmaceutical companies to buy their synthetic versions of cannabis compounds. Malcom Turnbull (Ozzie Prime Minister) and his wife are heavily invested in pharmaceutical companies. The government tells people they have legalised it, but it’s not available, not prescribed anywhere and if you do give your epileptic child cannabis medication, you are made to feel like a criminal..

  I’ll stop now I’m going red in the face...
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  Medical marijuana

  by Mikethegreek in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  hey everyone.... i'm new to this but i would like to run my experience with medical marijuana past you.

  i'm 48 years of age and have been in the truth for my whole life.. i suffer from ankylosing spondilitis and have for many many years.

  it's a debilitating form of spinal arthritis and the symptoms of this auto-immune disorder affect more than my spine.

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  As I understand you should not be df’d for medically prescribed cannabis, especially as you consume edibles.

  More importantly, why would you want to associate with people who judge and threaten emotional blackmail? It’s your choice, real friends would support what seems a sensible decision.
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  Do You Think President Trump Is Doing a Good Job?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i think he is.

  if you don’t want to put reasons for your yes or no, it’s ok. .

  your vote,please?

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  Trump called out Islam during his campaign, the Democrats never dare speak negative of the precious, peace loving Muslims. Islam deserved many harsh tongue lashings from the spineless hack Obama, but he failed to deliver everytime.

  Trump is very comfortable and confident in front of camera and Hillary is repulsive to the majority.. which doesnt help.

  In reality, Islam isn’t compatible with Western culture, Trump is the only one saying it.

  Giving credit to Trump for the way the economy is now performing, is unfortunately a poor understanding of economic cycles. Trump’s value or lack of can’t possibly be measured this soon, another 3-4 years will give a better scope.
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  Do You Think President Trump Is Doing a Good Job?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i think he is.

  if you don’t want to put reasons for your yes or no, it’s ok. .

  your vote,please?

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  His Twitter is over 90% grammatically accurate, his spelling also very good.
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  Helping my husband wake up, need advice.

  by Whynot in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my husband is dfed but he is a prime example of someone who was a puppet for the watchtower.

  i was able to wake him a little with the sex abuse scandal.

  he was an elder and is very familiar with those rules.

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  JWfacts is great.

  I had a positive experience debunking the genesis flood story with my wife, who was believing in God and the bible having been raised a JW.

  Genesis is a good place to start when exposing the illogical WT interpretation of scripture, and rational thinkers will soon abandon the idea of the bible being inspired altogether. The flood myth is such an easy target... worth a shot.

  JWfacts has good info on the flood. Just chip away slowly.

  Also, the obviously silly things in scripture. Samson...basically everything to do with that dude. Jonah... Solomon’s temple.. it’s a comedy. I do love Jewish comedians though, so maybe not for everyone.
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  Universal sovereignty on trial

  by Factfulness in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i just had a thought of clarity regarding the jw explanation for this doctrine.

  they explain that satan challenged god regarding his right to rule.

  god failed to prove his right to rule.

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  He’s the universal sovereign alright and he’s going to kill everyone and lock Satan up just to prove it.

  Still not convinced, he’ll let Satan out again and double down on the human executions! Thus proving he is the Universal Sovereign!