Most of the early religious inspirations were because of a self induced drug state. Like today I am sure you can get a real spiritual enlightenment with a little hallucinate drugs.
Will
William Penwell
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Should You Believe Voices from the Unknown,,Assume It's God's???
by frankiespeakin inisn't that what a prophet is doing???
how can he be so sure he is speaking with the almighty???
could just be a over active ego??
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link from society website "donate to disaster relief"
by core inhttps://www.jwgift.org/main.asp?page=0
not sure if this has been noted here before but the uk jw donations website has a link described as " click here to donate to disaster relief.
who gets this then and what disaster will it benefit - bandwagon anyone ?.
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William Penwell
If it's used in the disaster area, it'll be to rebuild kingdumb halls.
That would be the WT idea of disaster relief aid, who cares if the poor people need food or medical aid as long as they have a Kingdum hall to go and listen to the societies BS.
Will
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How does the society explain 5 more partakers at the Memorial?
by lv4fer ini think it's kind of funny.
how do they explain more people this year than lasts?
i thought the number was suppose to get lower as they died off?
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William Penwell
I can see some more "new light" coming on this point. Maybe this is a way of them prolonging the end of the system. Jehovah still has not filled the 144,000 number and needs more time. Whatever their excuse, I am sure the rank and file Jdubs will buy the BS.
Will
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Was God in this disaster?
by bikerchic ini got this in my email and thought i would pass it along.
i know many of us are struggling with so many issues involving god and the bad things that happen.
for me this recent tsunami disaster was over the top, i'm beyond understanding and i'm not going to say this article helped me understand any better but it did show me that x-jw's aren't the only ones who struggle with such questions.
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William Penwell
I don't think God has anything to do with what goes on here.
Will
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Benny Hinn - DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
by William Penwell injust watched a documentary about benny hinn ministry, i can't believe anyone is that gullible to believe this crap.
not only is he a fraud but he is also a crook, taking money from poor susceptible people.
he also sure likes to live the high life to.
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Simon was asking if there are more Benny Hinn faith healer types around and I recall another thread sometime ago discussing other so-called faith healers. Although Benny Hinn is one of the most well known of these charlatans over here in North American TV audiences, there are others that are just as popular in some of the 3rd world countries. You notice that most of his followers are lowly educated, co-dependant, dysfunctional types that are desperately looking for answers but are being taken in by these scam artists. It is so sad but what can one do.
Will
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Benny Hinn - DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
by William Penwell injust watched a documentary about benny hinn ministry, i can't believe anyone is that gullible to believe this crap.
not only is he a fraud but he is also a crook, taking money from poor susceptible people.
he also sure likes to live the high life to.
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William Penwell
Just watched the first part of the show again and Benny is nothing but a liar. I can't understand why the government has not brought fraud charges against him. I guess you can do anything under the guise of a fairtale that they call a religion.
Will
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Benny Hinn - DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
by William Penwell injust watched a documentary about benny hinn ministry, i can't believe anyone is that gullible to believe this crap.
not only is he a fraud but he is also a crook, taking money from poor susceptible people.
he also sure likes to live the high life to.
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Just watched a documentary about Benny Hinn ministry, I can't believe anyone is that gullible to believe this crap. Not only is he a fraud but he is also a crook, taking money from poor susceptible people. He also sure likes to live the high life to. I would just like to hear someone justify how they feel he is doing "God's" ministry and keep a straight face.
http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/main_miracles.html
Will
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Disturbing Circuit Ass. Prog - Be Ready to Obey Organizational Direction
by truthseeker insong no.73 and announcements
song no.34 and prayer
song no.158 and prayer
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William Penwell
I just went through all the talks and I don't need to attend as I have already summed up what they will say:
"The Fear of Jehovah Is the Beginning of Wisdom"
Translation: If you want to be smart and get into the new system, you better listen to us.
True Wisdom Gives Forth Its Voice
Translation: Only true wisdom comes from the GB
Manifesting "the Wisdom From Above" in Our Life
Translation: We are the only ones that know what that wisdom is so you better listen and obey.
· Wisdom From Above Is First Of All Chaste
Translation: Again you better listen to us or else.
· Doing Our Part In Being Peaceable
Translation: Be good, go along with the company line and don't talk back.
· Being Reasonable in Our Decision Making
Translation: What we say is always right, so don't question anything we say.
· Be "Ready to Obey" Organizational Direction
Translation: Again do what we say without question.
Speak God?s Wisdom as Paul Did
Translation: Or repeat what we tell you what Paul said.
Acquiring True Wisdom by Examining the Scriptures Daily
Translation: Examining the scriptures by reading only those WT publications.
Pursue the Things That Are Upbuilding
· Not All Things Build Up
Translation: Like anything outside of the borg, TV, Internet, Movies, Music etc.
· At Congregation Meetings
Translation: Be a good little ass kisser and never talk back to the elders.
· In Our Ministry
Translation: Putting in as much time banging on doors so you have no time to enjoy worlding activites like, TV, Internet, Movies, Music etc.
· Within The Family Circle
Translation: Doing family activities like, meetings, field service, bible studies etc. So you don't have time for anything else.
Giving Attention to the Needs of the Circuit
Translation: Time to give everyone S*** that they are not doing enough and what they should be doing is more meetings, field service, bible studies etc.
Public Address:
"How Godly Wisdom Benefits Us"
Translation: Another boring scripted talk from big brother GB.
"Do Not Become Wise in Your Own Eyes"
Translation: Again you better listen to us or else.
Acting Upon Divine Wisdom Safeguards Us
Translation: By listening to us and not using your own brain to think for yourself, you will get to live forever in a paradise earth.
Will
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Who are these idiots? Re: Scott Peterson Trial
by IronGland inthese arent family members according to the caption, they're just people waiting outside the courtroom when the sentence was announced.
their faces show they have some major emotional investment in this trial.
the man even appears to be praying.
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William Penwell
If she's auditioning for that, then just what position is the dude auditioning for?
Maybe one of George Bush's interns.
When you think about all the horrible, truly newsworthy stuff that's going on locally and around the world, it is amazing that for a full year people chose to let themselves be duped into following a court case that is of absolutely no consequence to them.
You are correct that we have been sidetracked with this sensationalizing of this minor news event from some of the real tragedies in this world. Why innocent men, woman and children are dying everyday and all we get is a brief 30 second clip on the news and is forgotten. Seems like the American public laps up this type of dramatising "soap opera" event. To most people its all a big movie production.
As far as the death sentence, I have to agree with bigboi. I think he should have got life in prison but a death sentence for a case based entirely on circumstantial evidence is rather harsh. There is no going back if he is executed and then later found out to be innocent.
Will
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Being JW and Psychiatry
by prophecor inin looking at so many post over time, i've come to the conclusion that so many of us as witnesses, seemingly have a predisposition towards emotional disorders and mental illness.
just reading some of the post on suicide, i get the feeling that there is some subtle force that exhibits itself in the teaching in the kh that can have a tendency to draw this kind of energy out of someone.
i couldn't see it while on the inside, now that i'm out ,however, i can see things so much differently.
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I have a nephew that has emotional problems due to the high control of the JW. He cannot see that the problem is the religion but still tries his best by reaching out and becoming an elder. He doesn't realize that that his emotional problems are all caused by this controlled environment but keeps trying to do his best. I do feel somewhat for him as I remember growing up I also would try my best but it was never good enough. One just has to learn to love themselves and except themselves for who they are and not try and seek approval from some man made organization.
Will