Bonsai

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  Witnesses killed my friend today.

  by WasOnceBlind in

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  2. experiences

  today has been a horrible day.

  what began as a day of joy finding out that one of my lifelong friends had her baby, turned into a nightmare when her brother called me to let me know she had passed away after birth.

  i was in shock and didn't ask how.

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  Bonsai

  Sooner or later this cult will pay. It's only a matter of time...
  
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  How the Bible disproves the JWs' 1914 invisible presence doctrine.

  by Island Man in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  watchtower teaches jws that christ's presence began invisibly in 1914. they also teach that the start of christ's presence coincides with the start of the last days.

  whether you believe in the bible or not, watchtower claims these teachings come from the bible.

  so does the bible actually agree with them?

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  Bonsai

  Interesting points. However, the way the bible states how Jesus presence will be is so vague that religions like JWs can capitalize on its vagueness to create their own twist on what it means. Just as the lightning comes out from the east to the west - is that figurative or literal? Can that light only be seen by those with spiritual eyes?
  
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  Why continue to suffer??

  by Tigerlove in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i occasionally come on this website because i have my eyes on a particular user.

  because of that, i end up reading a lot of people's post.

  although very interesting and hurt breaking, a lot of them are very strange.

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  Bonsai

  Bonsai means "tiger warrior" in Japanese!

  Oh, oops, it actually means "cultivated tree on a trey". Damn!
  
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  Why continue to suffer??

  by Tigerlove in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i occasionally come on this website because i have my eyes on a particular user.

  because of that, i end up reading a lot of people's post.

  although very interesting and hurt breaking, a lot of them are very strange.

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  Bonsai

  I'm pretty sure she has her eyes on Bonsai. It has been said, evidently, that he's the sexiest man west of the Mississippi. Sorry Tigerlove, I'm already taken.
  
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  Alan Rickman's Passing

  by TipsyMangoTea in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  alan rickman, best known to my generation as prof. severus snape from the harry potter film franchise, has passed away due to cancer at the age of 69.. growing up with a witness mother, anything related to science fiction and fantasy was looked down upon, so, naturally, i was a rebel rebel (oh david bowie...).. just wanted to let any potterheads know the news and that even if you feel like you'll never be free of the deadly watchtower, you're not alone and there's hope.. always..

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  Bonsai

  He played an excellent role as the sheriff of Nottingham in Robinhood, one of the best movies ever.

  [the Sheriff has said he'll cut out Robin Hood's heart with a spoon]

  Guy of Gisborne: Why a spoon, cousin? Why not an axe?

  Sheriff of Nottingham: Because it's DULL, you twit. It'll hurt more.

  Sheriff of Nottingham: Wait a minute. Robin Hood steals money from my pocket, forcing me to hurt the public, and they love him for it?

  [Scribe nods]

  Sheriff of Nottingham: That's it then. Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings, and call off Christmas.
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  "I thought About You" Email

  by BeautifulMind in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hey everyone!!

  i hope everyone is doing good today.

  i don't share or comment often, but i'm in the mood to do that today.

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  Bonsai

  That December 31st daily text really set me off, too. My mother-in-law left the 2015 text open to that page for two straight weeks so I couldn't avoid reading it over and over. The contradiction and arrogance of that text sent me into a rage. If god is so concerned about not having to destroy even one of his sheep then why is it so important that only the congregation (of Jehovah's Witnesses) be the safe haven for when god comes to smite the world?

  Watchtower completely twists that scripture to fit itself and mocks the Hebrew god's love which is the main selling point for Christians of countless denominations. I told her to get rid of the text or I'd throw it out the window.
  
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  The Hermit's story PART 2

  by The Hermit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my father is a fast learner.

  he studied hard and he was really interested.

  real hard.

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  Bonsai

  You got me on pins and needles! We want more, MORE!
  
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  Your Jehovah’s Witness Is Showing

  by David_Jay in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  since i just signed up and posted a few times without doing this yet, here is my story..

  i think that i became a jehovahs witness because of my immaturity.

  i had some quirky personality traits, and i joined finding that i fit in because, as i said to myself: these people get me.

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  Bonsai

  Thanks for sharing your experiences David_Jay.

  I hope someday I can become like Randall's family, but I'm not there yet, nor do I wish to be at this time. My emotions and disappointment towards religion is just too raw right now. If people are going to gush about their mega church or their religious experience, I want to know if there is any substance to it. *If there isn't then they need to be called out for it. Otherwise, they might spread unsubstantiated superstitions and try to pass them as fact, duping gullible people. There has been a continuous cycle where mankind has been abused by religion and superstition. I don't think showing indifference and apathy to that abuse helps in any way.
  
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  Would I lie to you?

  by slimboyfat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  given recent posts on the forum and discussion, maybe we could play this game: would i lie to you?

  in the uk we have this tv programme where minor celebrities tell weird or embarrassing stories about themselves and the rest of the participants have to guess if it is a true story or made up.

  when the others have voted then the person reveals if the story is true or false.

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  Bonsai

  Wrong! I win! I WIN!!! #2 is correct! I think holes,in any form or number, are awesome! The other day a cat was trying to take a dump in my garden and I jet sprayed it with vinegar! Stevy Wonder: I just called to say I HATE you! I can't get that god awful song out of my head! (bangs head on desk repeatedly) Hyphens, HYPHENS!? I hate hyphens! GOD-AWFUL hyphens!

  I'm ok. I think I ingested too much caffeine.
  
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  Would I lie to you?

  by slimboyfat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  given recent posts on the forum and discussion, maybe we could play this game: would i lie to you?

  in the uk we have this tv programme where minor celebrities tell weird or embarrassing stories about themselves and the rest of the participants have to guess if it is a true story or made up.

  when the others have voted then the person reveals if the story is true or false.

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  Bonsai

  SBF, #2 is definitely false. I heard through the grapevine that you see her every Sunday, which is why you are too busy to go to the meetings!