Posts by Oubliette

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Too Much Discontent in the Congregation Part 3

by Simon Templar in

now, 80-85 years later, we are still here.

if i was to do the counsel with a brother who had this much experience, i would have just thanked him for doing the talk, and marked him good on the point.

this is a good way to get money though.

Oubliette

WC: Wait! Now I remember...........it's a Cult!

Yes it is.

Catchy phrase!

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Too Much Discontent in the Congregation Part 3

by Simon Templar in

now, 80-85 years later, we are still here.

if i was to do the counsel with a brother who had this much experience, i would have just thanked him for doing the talk, and marked him good on the point.

this is a good way to get money though.

Oubliette

She really feels betrayed

That's because she has been betrayed!

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"the Kingdom work is expanding at an accelerated pace"

by Londo111 in

if recent intel is true, there is only a .23% increase worldwide in 2015. .

notice what is increasing is not the average publisher count, according to the above watchtower quote to spin the bethel downsizing, but the work.

"the little one will become a thousand and the small one a mighty nation.

Oubliette

For physicists, acceleration means any change in speed and/or direction.

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So How'd you like your Last Resting Place?

by snugglebunny in

jw
friends

like this perhaps?

it is pretty cool after all... .

(i took both of these pics and the difference was, well, obvious!).

Liquidation sale of RBC assets

by Darkknight757 in

got this very interesting email last night and i thought i'd share it.. this is from the local rbc.. "in harmony with our new ldc form we have been asked by the branch to liquidate all current assets of used tools and materials once owned by the rbc.

you are invited to visit the equipment trailers to acquire items being liquidated by the rbc asset team, these items will be offered on a first come bases with voluntary donation.

if you see any item you like please be in position to take it with you at that time, after you return to your congregation then you will make a donation of cash or check in the congregation contribution box designated for the support of the worldwide work.

Oubliette

If it's anything like the way they resell the CO's used cars the "suggested donation" prices will be way over market value for used gear.

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What is the org’s view on extraterrestrial life?

by My Name is of No Consequence in

i am sure that it has been discussed before.

but just out of curiosity, what is the orgs view on extraterrestrial life?

the org certainly agrees that the universe is infinitely large.

Oubliette

MNIONC: I agree. But I don't think that they put angels in the same category as "aliens" or "little green men". You do bring up a good point.

Yes of course you are correct, but that just reveals the inconsistency in their "theology" on this point.

Why is the "Universal Sovereignty Issue" unchallenged by the rebellion of the demons, but could not withstand "little green men" or any other biological lifeforms?

It's an internally incoherent and inconsistent "theology."

That being said, I for one do believe in "little green women":

Star Trek: Orion Slave Girl

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What is the org’s view on extraterrestrial life?

by My Name is of No Consequence in

i am sure that it has been discussed before.

but just out of curiosity, what is the orgs view on extraterrestrial life?

the org certainly agrees that the universe is infinitely large.

Oubliette

Assuming for the sake of argument that they exist: angels and demons are extra-terrestrial beings.

JWs have not really thought through their own belief system; if they do, they leave the religion because it is internally incoherent and contradictory.

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Pot calling the kettle black? Their "own mouth has testified against them"

by cha ching in

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201511/organized-religion-dying/.

pot calling the kettle black?

no one can do it better than the wt!.

Oubliette

Billy: Why does Watchtower Corp ignore the entire Muslim world as if they don't exist?

My guess is: fear.

The GB don't mind bashing the RCC or similar because they know that those institutions will just ignore them, but they are understandably afraid of Muslim extremists.

It's very much like animal rights' activists that throw paint on rich women in fur coats but not on bikers in leather jackets.

I have come to conclude that, generally speaking, JWs are all a bunch of cowards. They talk tough and all that shit, but they don't back it up when it really counts.

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Mass Resignations In Mormon Cult

by cofty in

thousands of mormons have simultaneously tendered their resignation from the cult following secret changes to the handbook that further discriminated against gay members and the children of gay couples.. "last week secret revisions to the handbook for the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints was leaked to the public, sparking a furious backlash and ultimately resulting in the mass resignations.

" source....