Posts by Bonsai

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Basic Bible and Religious Vocabulary the Watchtower Never Teaches

by CalebInFloroda in

when i began formal study of religion and biblical analysis it was like peeling off layer after layer of dark matter, sticky and putrid that had stuck over my eyes and ears and mouth.

i learned that under the watchtower one only builds a widening gap between yourself and the world of biblical academia and scholars.

i used to think i knew a lot because i learned to quote a few scholars or lexicons as a witness.

Bonsai

I couldn't agree more. I like you Caleb. You give so much deep thought to your posts. Toda raba.

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Sorry..FASCINATING LETT (take 2)

by Diogenesister in

http://chrisfugue.tumblr.com/ weirdly fascinating lett take 2 (sorry for 1st error)

Bonsai

Ouch. Woe is anyone who gets on your bad side Cattails. I'm sure he was just trying to be funny. Maybe he had a little too much whiskey? It was over the top, though.

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Sorry..FASCINATING LETT (take 2)

by Diogenesister in

http://chrisfugue.tumblr.com/ weirdly fascinating lett take 2 (sorry for 1st error)

Bonsai

i needed that laugh! The guy (Lett) gives me the creeps. Always has and always will. I mean the way the guy gesticulates... I can totally understand why Brokeback imagined what he did.

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Cossacks attack, throw stones at Jehovahs Witnesses in RC while local police watched

by oppostate in

07/23/2015russiacossacks attack, throw stones at jehovah's witnessesby nina achmatova.

http://www.asianews.it/news-en/cossacks-attack,-throw-stones-at-jehovahs-witnesses-34845.html.

jehovah's witnesses were meeting in congress on 10-12 july in krymsk, krasnodar region.

It is to be regretted that the Cossacks used violence. It only enhances JW's position of being persecuted for their faith. I hope no one got hurt. Religious battles can never be won with violence. That being said, I can absolutely understand the anger fomented by JW's "incitement to social isolation."

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How strange that God's organisation needs tob eg for money

by Half banana in

i would say that if god or jehovah or any other named or nameless god needs money then he/she/it is not much of a god.

as a poor jw pioneer i scraped by as a way of life serving a god i could not know, see or sense in any way but i swallowed the biblical dogma and recalled that the birds of the air neither toiled nor sowed but were provided for.. so for goodness sake...why is the jw org so concerned with keeping, promoting or downright snatching as much money as they can from the sheep?.

is it a sign that jehovah has disinherited them?

Bonsai

If I give you something for free, how much will you value it? On the other hand, If I make you work for it, pay for it, invest all your time, energy and play money into it, how easy will it be for you to throw it away then? It's just smart business really. They keep you invested so deeply that it is nearly impossible for those invested to walk away. I'm sure lots of people want to jump ship. The problem is they no longer know how to swim.

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Basic Bible and Religious Vocabulary the Watchtower Never Teaches

by CalebInFloroda in

when i began formal study of religion and biblical analysis it was like peeling off layer after layer of dark matter, sticky and putrid that had stuck over my eyes and ears and mouth.

i learned that under the watchtower one only builds a widening gap between yourself and the world of biblical academia and scholars.

i used to think i knew a lot because i learned to quote a few scholars or lexicons as a witness.

Bonsai

It is a nice alternative, and I think the Jews go about their relationship with god with the right attitude. If the bible teaches us anything it's that nothing comes easy. God helps those who help themselves and all that. Thanks for the advice.

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Say Something Jehovah's Witnessy........

by minimus in

jw
friends

i know there's no such word as "witnessy" but this can be a fun thread.

Bonsai

It's the power of Christ that compels you! The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you!

Just kidding! Ok, here's one I heard in one form or another:

"Aren't we grateful and thankful and have cause for joy because we have these precious gifts in men?!"

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Basic Bible and Religious Vocabulary the Watchtower Never Teaches

by CalebInFloroda in

when i began formal study of religion and biblical analysis it was like peeling off layer after layer of dark matter, sticky and putrid that had stuck over my eyes and ears and mouth.

i learned that under the watchtower one only builds a widening gap between yourself and the world of biblical academia and scholars.

i used to think i knew a lot because i learned to quote a few scholars or lexicons as a witness.

Bonsai

Very informative thread! Although I've lost all faith, I can't call myself an atheist because it's threads like this that prove to me that I've learned just enough to know that I don't really know anything at all. It makes me so sad that in this small lifespan that I have, I won't have the time to figure everything out.

The "good book" says that god is not a god of confusion". If only that were so.

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JW Hatred and Elders Apathetic Manners Drove Me Here! Why are JWs fooled in to thinking the WTS Cares?

by Judas Maccabee in

for years i've been screwed with by some very bad people, people satan would kick out of his organization because even the devil might let up on evil just to allow someone to catch their breath.

with the jwism's bad people move up while good people move down or leave the kingdom hall for good.

i was talking with two elders who said "you know if you return to the kingdom hall, jehovah will bless you and these people will stop screwing with you.

Bonsai

Hang in there buddy. Lean on your parents for support and advice. Don't be in a hurry to do something you will regret later. Cool off, calm down, think things through clearly and then make decisions. Your wife might be suffering from anxiety attacks, depression or stress/trauma from the religion. Maybe get her to see a counselor to help her and your marriage out?

I hope everything works out for you.

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What can you tell me about this painting?

by Esse quam videri in

Bonsai

I see two people and also a glowing square in the background disturbing what would have been a nice scenic picture of a field dotted with asters and tall reeds.