Posts by Bonsai

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The "Fellowship of Sufferings"

by Perry in

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i came across this title phrase while reading a daily devotional one morning and it reminded me of this discussion board.

there really is a fellowship of sufferings here.

never since adolph hitler has an organization done so much to destroy families as the watchtower has done.

Bonsai

Yup, and some of those poor, gullible people who leave the Watchtower continue to believe in mystical resurrections for which there is no proof. They continue to believe in the Genesis myth which has been thoroughly debunked by archeology, anthropology, geology and common sense.

Some leave the cult only to get sucked into another cult like the Bornagains. Then they preach to us under the guise of debunking the Watchtower all the while sprinkling in their own personal delusional slant on the gospel. It's a really clever way for them to remain on this site, preach their gibberish and somehow not get banned for 15 years of proselytizing for Jesus.

Poor gullible old chaps. They love all that fear, guilt and obligation poured on their fries. Maybe they even think they can walk on water and not get wet.

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Kids continue to leave in droves - so what is the organization's grand plan? This

by sir82 in

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jws have one of the worst, if not the worst, retention rates among their kids.

i've seen numbers from 65% to 88% who leave, never to return.. you'd think this would be a priority amongst the leadership, right?

where do tomorrow's leaders come from, if the vast majority of kids leave the organization?

Bonsai

Stan the man! You're back from your self-imposed hiatus! Glad to hear from you and thankful for you continued presence!

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exposed 3 jw's in front of my jw dad

by JunkYardDog in

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on a road trip with my jw dad and stopped at the rest stop.

this jw lady walked up to me with a craptower.

big mistake.

Bonsai

Wish I could have been there to hear that! They just got owned by the top dawg!

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Kids continue to leave in droves - so what is the organization's grand plan? This

by sir82 in

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friends

jws have one of the worst, if not the worst, retention rates among their kids.

i've seen numbers from 65% to 88% who leave, never to return.. you'd think this would be a priority amongst the leadership, right?

where do tomorrow's leaders come from, if the vast majority of kids leave the organization?

Bonsai

I could probably list 50 kids that left the twoof in my lifetime - and I'm not even up there in age yet. I gotta say though, the greatest satisfaction was pulling my kid(s) out of the cult. Only the old biddies, and Elmer Fudds are keeping that religion afloat.

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European Champions of Football (Soccer) !!!

by EdenOne in

this one went to the underdog!!.

go portugal!!!!!.

wohoooooo!!!!!!!.

Bonsai

Go New England Revolution! The only real soccer team to root for!

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European Champions of Football (Soccer) !!!

by EdenOne in

this one went to the underdog!!.

go portugal!!!!!.

wohoooooo!!!!!!!.

Bonsai

I love sports but I just don't understand why soccer is so popular. There is very little physicality, the ball bounces back and forth rarely ever going into either goal during the frustrating 90 minutes of futility. Offences constantly retreat and regroup back to their own net area. The ball goes out of bounds constantly. At the end of the game it turns out it isn't the end because the officials tack on an unknowable amount of bonus time to extend the game just because they feel like it. And you can't use your hands or arms? **** that.

More goals, more red cards, less defenders and wider nets, please. Oh, and hot cheerleaders would be nice, too.

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If God is the Creator, who created God or how did he evolve?

by KateWild in

if god is the creator, who created god or how did he evolve?.

Bonsai

Why does the creator, if it exists, have to be god? Maybe it doesn't want to be a god? Maybe it doesn't even know you exist or that it inadvertently created you. Maybe it doesn't even know that it exists, or maybe it doesn't even exist in any form at all?

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i'm leaving this site forever

by stan livedeath in

as the title says--i'm out of here for good.. the site is full of atheists, communists, 7th day adventists, creationists, believers, deceivers, receivers, football supporters,.

dodgy types, cantleave---and assorted wankers.. so no place for me--because i'm none of the above so dont fit in.

so--this is goodbye forever my friends--its been almost average knowing you.

Bonsai

Peace out homie!

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Seeking support ... Where can a Christian go

by Sevan in

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hey all, .

so i recently posted for the first time and introduced myself.. i have been spending time reading various posts.

some informative, some not so much.. since i've been reading on here, i've read a lot from atheists.

Bonsai

I have never seen even a sliver of proof presented by theists on this forum. Never. Just wishful thinking and special pleadings mixed with a persecution complex and oh, a whole lot of whining.

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I know longer want to cherry pick holes in the organisation.

by The Rebel in

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instead i would rather spend my days picking fresh cherries from a tree, in fact i am having so much fun i have got the whole family involved, and the freezer is full of red berries, black currents, and today is more strawberry picking.

i have also gone to a farm and made my own yummy honey.. anyway have you been berry picking?

do you have any ideas how i can really enjoy my fresh goodies?

Bonsai

Picking holes is no fun. Blowing holes in the organization is fun and fulfilling! It's one of my many hobbies. The great thing about hobbies are you can drop them at any time and also pick up where you left off at any time.