Posts by cultBgone

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Islam and another cult very similar.....

by Phizzy in

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http://leftfootforward.org/2014/08/the-caliphate-delusion-the-political-construct-that-bears-no-relevance-in-the-modern-world/.

the above link is to an interesting article by the quilliam foundation on why the idea of a caliphate is delusional.

these paragraphs stood out to me, substitute "jw's" for "islamists" and see what you think.. " the facts of history, however, are largely irrelevant to modern islamists because theirs is a struggle and a cause that is characterized by the meaning it gives to their lives and the excuses it offers to avoid introspection.

cultBgone

Good explanation, will read the full article after work. Thanks for posting.

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Do you think an ideal relationship can work in these turbulent times?

by Perry-Zephyr in

i wonder about that and have researched it in prior times but i see so many that are falling apart.

thoughts?.

cultBgone

Aunt Fancy, can you post a link to that study? Might come in handy...

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I just figured out why our forum site is having so many technical issues!

by stuckinarut2 in

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as we all know, our forum is experiencing some rather frustrating technical issues over the last week or so....( we know that simon the founder has matters in hand and is trying to sort it all out.).

but here is the real reason why problems are occuring:.

jehovahs holy spirit is obviously blocking its functioning!.

cultBgone

Don't even PUT that idea in their heads! They will accept it as fact and proof of their superior friendship with their god.

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CONVENTION "WARFARE"

by The Searcher in

on saturday evening i prepared three little truthful statements regarding the "new scrolls", and printed out several copies;.

1) the word 'new' does not appear in revelation 20:12.

2) the scrolls are not "new teachings", they are a basis of judgement for those resurrected.. 3) the scrolls are opened after satan is destroyed - not during christ's 1000 year reign!.

cultBgone

This may be off-topic...but all I could think of was some guys at work discussing what they did over the weekend, and some poor fool proudly announcing that he was The Toilet Attendant. Couldn't help but laugh, sorry!

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Delusional E-mail from my dad.. So sad

by BU2B in

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i sent my dad the fred franz talk "my story" when he somewhat candidly discusses the failed prophecies, 1925 etc.

i was hoping it would plant a seed of doubt in his heart.

however my parents eat sleep and breathe wt.

cultBgone

So sad indeed. Maybe you should just let them live out their years....it's doubtful they could cope with reality if they are dyed-in-the-wool longtimers.

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You can't play lotto, but you can accept a lottery ticket.

by JH in

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can someone explain to me why a witness can't go and buy a lottery ticket for himself, but can keep a ticket they find on the ground or keep a ticket they receive as a gift from a worldly person.. that's the explaination the witnesses gave me when i joined many years ago.. if it's a sin to play lotto, why can they accept a ticket as a gift or keep one they could find?.

cultBgone

Rattigan, as one of the earlier posters said...they've twisted scripture (shocking, I know) about the god of good luck to keep jdubs in line and to keep the giant wts coffers filled to the brim. The entire "no gambling" thing is to keep the money flowing in their direction.

Can anyone imagine a jdub winning the lottery and actually not leaving the bOrg?

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Anyone Else Havng Trouble Logging In Today?

by Joe Grundy in

or is it just me (again)?.

getting 'server not found' etc.

messages..

cultBgone

Thank you, Simon!

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DO JW's do a FAIR job of SAVING people--or--is the premise ridiculous?

by Terry in

figures don't lie...but liars figure!.

the message for those babies who are now in their 30's and 40's is that "we warned your parents about a date that meant nothing!".

how does that wash credibility-wise?.

cultBgone

Doc, perhaps no one is answering because they're tired of arguing with you....as that's what you seem to be interested in doing.

Most folks come here for discussions, not arguments. And support. Which means being positive.

By trying to call out various posters, your actions imitate those of a bully wanting to pick a fight. If that's what you are about, you will learn that you're not the first poster who's attempted to do this and you surely won't be the last. But don't expect people here to want your association unless you actually have something valuable to add to the conversations.

Keep in mind...if the jw "religion" is actually joined with the creator of the entire universe as the mouthpiece, they don't require your defense. If you believe that your efforts to engage others in name-calling like kids on a schoolyard is either condoned or needed by the creator of the universe, I think you are sadly mistaken.

And feel free to say mean-spirited things about me for posting this, as it seems is your pattern. I don't base my opinion of myself on your words, so if it makes you feel better and pops some sunshine into your day, have at it.

But I would wish better for you...that you find a positive and upbuilding activity which adds peace, rather than confrontation, to your days. I really do hope you find happiness and inner calm. So on that note, hugs to you from one human to another.

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