Ugh.
Still, it's important that these things are leaked.
Thanks for posting WiFi!!!
Oubliette
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Full 2015 Annual Meeting Program
by wifibandit inhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=plrw9u-n1z2m8peenfmbdxmvbdkum0ce1n.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uppgsfl6o5k.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9j8ivkmkvk.
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Talking with a young elder
by biblexaminer ini had a discussion with an elder recently.
it was interesting in a macabre sense.
we were outside the kingdom hall on a nice sunny day recently.
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BE, you could have simply clarified your point. But no, you chose to respond in a condescending, pedantic manner.
You might think you were clear, but you were not. I find your writing abstruse and your prose opaque. For example:
It was a general statement giving credit to the reader for the collective ability to discern the relativity of said point with respect of the foregone conclusions reached with the line of reasoning introduced.
I suppose you think that is an example of good writing. It is not. I'm reminded of a well-known song by Carly Simon .... but I digress.
Thankfully, Morpheus graciously clarified for you. Had you read my response to his post you would have known that I inferred the same message as he, but prefer not to make assumptions when something is not explicit.
It's interesting that you choose to respond with an arrogant, snarky attitude rather than simply clarifying.
I was considering apologizing for calling you an "asshole" since said you found that offensive, but will refrain as your response and continued pettiness provide abundant evidence that my initial assessment was accurate.
Btw, there is an "e" on the end of my username. Spelling counts.
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I'm not religious I'm spiritual?
by Joliette inhow do you guys feel when you hear people say this?
whenever i tell people that i'm not religious, a humanist, they said i'm not religious either, i'm spiritual.
i consider myself to be a humanist, and i can't tell you guys how happy i am being a humanist.
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The trouble is that the word "spiritual" means different things to different people.
I'm an atheist, but consider myself spiritual. Although I am hesitant to use that word with most people because they usually mean all kinds of woo.
You might enjoy Sam Harris' recent book:
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
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The fade did not work
by BeautifulMind innot long after learning ttatt, my hubby and i decided it would be best for us to fade.
his entire family is in, but not in the same cong.
we made it to the region convention and one sunday meeting after that.
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Pew research: Highly religious see less conflict between science and their own religion
by Simon ini guess religion does make you blind ... at least where your own beliefs are involved.. latest research indicates that the highly religious see less conflict with their own beliefs and science (i guess they ignore or rationalize everything away?
) but do see where science conflicts with other faiths (confirmation bias at play?).
very interesting study with lots of fascinating correlations and patterns worth a read (several pages, don't just read the first).
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Pew research: Highly religious see less conflict between science and their own religion
by Simon ini guess religion does make you blind ... at least where your own beliefs are involved.. latest research indicates that the highly religious see less conflict with their own beliefs and science (i guess they ignore or rationalize everything away?
) but do see where science conflicts with other faiths (confirmation bias at play?).
very interesting study with lots of fascinating correlations and patterns worth a read (several pages, don't just read the first).
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Oubliette
Interesting research. Thanks for sharing!
Here's a short video summary of the article:
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Talking with a young elder
by biblexaminer ini had a discussion with an elder recently.
it was interesting in a macabre sense.
we were outside the kingdom hall on a nice sunny day recently.
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BE: Do you suffer from low self esteem?
No, nor do I suffer rude people lightly.
Your OP was not clear. I asked for clarification rather than assuming I understood your point since it was not clearly articulated.
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Talking with a young elder
by biblexaminer ini had a discussion with an elder recently.
it was interesting in a macabre sense.
we were outside the kingdom hall on a nice sunny day recently.
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floodguy: Christianity should actually be called paulinity.
Exactly. Paul invented Christianity, not some guy named Jesus.
People been using it to mess with and control other people ever since.
Let's review: It's a cult!
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Talking with a young elder
by biblexaminer ini had a discussion with an elder recently.
it was interesting in a macabre sense.
we were outside the kingdom hall on a nice sunny day recently.
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bibleexaminer: Figure out why on your own.
No need to be an asshole about it. I asked you for clarification about the point that YOU were trying to make because YOU were not clear.
Apparently that's too much trouble for you to do.
Whatever.
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Talking with a young elder
by biblexaminer ini had a discussion with an elder recently.
it was interesting in a macabre sense.
we were outside the kingdom hall on a nice sunny day recently.
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Morpheus, that makes sense and was what I got out of it, but the OP isn't clear about the point he wanted to make.
That being said, a moment's reflection will reveal that the Bible is merely a prop for the WT leadership. They make up their own rules. These are not to be questioned. Questioning them only gets a person in trouble.
It doesn't matter if you can show them they are wrong and use the Bible or even their own publications to prove it. Doing so will only result in the individual being labelled a troublemaker "causing dissent" and possibly end up being disfellowshipped for their trouble.
There is only one thing a JW needs to do: Listen, obey and be blessed.
Let's review: It's a cult!
