inspired by the humour in cappytan's thread, i thought of a way those who are still forced to attend meetings can have some fun.... especially with the increase in articles with topics about "listen, obey and be blessed", a subtle method of having fun would be to substitute the expression "the governing body" wherever "jehovah" "jesus" is said.. imagine an answer such as this:.
"yes, this paragraph helps us to see how vital it is to listen and obey the governing body".
"yes, our strict obedience to the governing body is a way to show how much we love them".
Stuck: True Oub......it is childish and a bit immature......
That's okay, I'm frequently childish and immature myself!
Stuck: Im just trying to amuse myself in this period while I still have to attend.
I get that, but ....
Stuck: But yes, more importantly, I need to set a date to be OUT!
How about June 3rd, 2015? Or better yet, how about TODAY!
a few weeks ago, these two jovies turned up on my doorstep.
being in a good mood that particular day, i told them that if they could prove that god existed, i'd become a jovie - and i meant every word.. they gave me two documents which they asked me read and told me that they'd be back in a week.
the first was called "was life created?
Here are some interesting articles on the chemistry of life:
a few weeks ago, these two jovies turned up on my doorstep.
being in a good mood that particular day, i told them that if they could prove that god existed, i'd become a jovie - and i meant every word.. they gave me two documents which they asked me read and told me that they'd be back in a week.
the first was called "was life created?
inspired by the humour in cappytan's thread, i thought of a way those who are still forced to attend meetings can have some fun.... especially with the increase in articles with topics about "listen, obey and be blessed", a subtle method of having fun would be to substitute the expression "the governing body" wherever "jehovah" "jesus" is said.. imagine an answer such as this:.
"yes, this paragraph helps us to see how vital it is to listen and obey the governing body".
"yes, our strict obedience to the governing body is a way to show how much we love them".
Stuck: Imagine an answer such as this: "yes, this paragraph helps us to see how vital it is to Listen and Obey the governing body" or "yes, our strict obedience to the governing body is a way to show how much we love them"
Here's what I imagine happening after you give such a comment: The first time you feel a little nervous and possibly even a slight thrill for being so bold and daring an undercover apostate hiding in plain sight. The second time you feel slightly amused. But then, when no one says anything except, "I enjoyed your comment!" you discover that you are surrounded by mind-controlled drones that have all lost the power of independent thought and your little game loses all of its excitement.
If there is anyone in the congregation that suspects what you're up to, chances are they will be too frightened to talk to you about it (for reasons which I am sure are obvious).
Let's review: You're in a cult!
The only real question is this: When are you going to quit going?
a few weeks ago, these two jovies turned up on my doorstep.
being in a good mood that particular day, i told them that if they could prove that god existed, i'd become a jovie - and i meant every word.. they gave me two documents which they asked me read and told me that they'd be back in a week.
the first was called "was life created?
I have a Chemistry degree and I have never heard of a 'non-living chemical'
All chemicals are non-living.
What is a "living chemical"? There is no such thing.
It is true that all living things are made of elements combined to form a wonderful variety of complex compounds that in turn form the building blocks of cells which in turn are the structure of living things, but it is not correct to say that chemicals spontaneously form living things.
We obviously now that life exists, and that we have studied it intensely and can even speak of the chemistry of life, but no one knows how life spontaneously began. To suggest otherwise is to teach another, different kind of religion.
what is god's spirit?
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i ask this of those who believe in god.
It's the imaginary force of an imaginary God.
It's kind of like imaginary numbers, they aren't real.
i^2 = -1
i love the people who go to my congregation.
they are sweet, friendly, and lovable.
(which is one of the things that makes being awake so much easier.
HP: "It's better to be wrong WITH the organization, than being correct on your own."
Yeah, I've heard that one before. All I can say is this: Well that is just so stupid!
a member of the writing department was gracious enough to allow me to interview him about the "overlapping generation" doctrine.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eo1o5qmagu.
It actually is that ridiculous:
"What about a singing literature cart?"
ive been here less than a year, but ive notice that the majority of us have faded for various reasons.
we also read the stories of those who got disfellowshipped or disassociated themselves.
in the majority of the cases, their parents will not talk to the children for years and the children will not talk to the parents even if they are dying.
Giordano, interesting quote from Ray Franz. Thanks for sharing.
He was, by the way, quoting John F. Kennedy from a Commencement speech which he gave at Yale University, June 11, 1962
can't say too much without spoiling the ending.
but this entire video is very interesting as it highlights wwii and puts the death toll in visual perspective.. https://vimeo.com/128373915.
Cappytan, you nailed it. They got it covered both ways. No matter what happens it always somehow proves them right!
