Posts by DJS

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Why did Ray Franz leave the Organization? Your Opinion Matters!

by SanLuisObispoTruthSeeker in

what would make a man throw away all his earthly riches to expose the cult?

what did ray franz have to gain by leaving in total poverty?

if ray franz had stayed in place, he could have lived like a god, why did he leave?

DJS

Focus,

Well stated. I've thought perhaps Ray Franz reacted in the manner he did because, as you pointed out, he was essentially a good man, and in part because of the connotation of being labeled with the big "A." Likely he didn't want to come across in that manner so as not to allow the Dark Lords remaining behind in the Dark Tower to say, "See how apostates act. Just like we said." The books were effective, but there is so much more that he could have done, IMHO. Thanks for filling in the knowledge gaps.

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IC 2014 talk: "A Century of Kingdom Rule Contrasted With a Century of Satans Rule"

by AnnOMaly in

a discussion of this talk on friday morning deserves its own thread.

as i said elsewhere, it was a remarkable one.

the speaker was manfred vencebi (google him - he's a bethel bigwig) and some of his remarks are real gems.

DJS

They are 'owning' 1914 for one reason: to attempt to stave off critics and those who would mock and discredit them. It's a PR strategy. Hillary is doing the same thing right now in an attempt to stave off critics if she runs for president, talking about Benghazi and Monica. And really, they made such a deal out of 1914 how could they not? Trying to hide from it would be obvious, and the critics and late night comedians would have a field day (are they even relevant enough these days for comedians to poke fun at them?)

What have they accomplished other than destroying a lot of familes and ruining a lot of lives. I can't think of anything.

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US Supreme Court: Hobby Lobby wins we lose

by designs in

the old guys sided with hobby lobby today in denying birth control coverage to its female employees based on the owners religious views.

intact- is viagra for the guys.

funny how the far right evangelical owners of hobby lobby didn't want to touch that one.... read judge ginburg's scathing counter argument and opinion.. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/13pdf/13-354_olp1.pdf.

DJS

Shana,

You lost all of your credibility with your closing 'argument.' We live in a constitutional democracy - a public/private partnership if you will. Governments can and should provide the appropriate amount of regulation. I'm not Solomon and won't play like I always know what that perfect amount is. Viviane has provided two salient examples; there are many. You may want to retract/restate. You are entitled to your opinon, just as you are entitled to be wrong.

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Atlanta International Conv. Invite July 2014

by Iown Mylife in

jw
friends

two copies of this invitation were pinned to the corkboard at the post office this morning: a world government, why do we need one, is it possible, who is qualified to rule?.

i know this invitation hand-out has been discussed but i missed this part - that wt obviously is saying they are qualified to rule the world.

i can't take it.

DJS

Thanks OneEYedJoe

They had desks set up in the hotels to passively advertise the IC. I noted that they didn't approach anyone. There was also a teachers' convention there, so I was surrounded by teachers and preachers for several days. The teachers were much more fun.

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Atlanta International Conv. Invite July 2014

by Iown Mylife in

jw
friends

two copies of this invitation were pinned to the corkboard at the post office this morning: a world government, why do we need one, is it possible, who is qualified to rule?.

i know this invitation hand-out has been discussed but i missed this part - that wt obviously is saying they are qualified to rule the world.

i can't take it.

DJS

I was in Atlanta over the weekend and the Dubs are indeed everywhere. Someone enlighten me: I've been out 2 decades; the dubs were there Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Are ICs different than regular district conventions these days? I would thought they would leave on Sunday night rather than show up. Surely they aren't meeting the entire week. Just shoot me.

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What's your personality type? Myers-Briggs test

by frankiespeakin in

take this 72 yes/no question test to find out.. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.

DJS

Billy, funny stuff. I volunteered Viv for the task!! Strange that I haven't heard from her. And yes, it appears the NTs have it!! The Borg can't deal with us. NTs are Rationals, and sooner or later we will wake up and leave the hive and the collective for good!!!

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Open challenge to "Dr" Rolf Furuli and Greg Stafford - DEBATE.

by Focus in

to me af's.

see below for more on af.

"prominent" (lol!

DJS

If you feed the trolls on Monday, there is likelihood the trolls will return on Tuesday. If you feel the trolls on Tuesday, there is a good likelihood they will return on Wednesday. If you feed the trolls on Wednesday, do you know where they are going to be on Thursday?

But Ann, you rock. Wicked Smart and Wicked Funny! I'm in love.

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What's your personality type? Myers-Briggs test

by frankiespeakin in

take this 72 yes/no question test to find out.. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.

DJS

Warehouse, your'e onto something. Remember the Star Trek Generation episode where they captured the young Borg, named him Hugh and re-programmed him to send back into the hive? Let's do it!!! Ok, who voluteers?

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There will NEVER be another World Power. The end is near.

by defender of truth in

"grace.

san francisco bay area.

posted 22 march 2013 - 08:14 pm.

DJS

Met,

"I see the end of US hegemony as very positive."

I agree. The US and the West in general can serve as a deterrent, but the US and the rest of the planet will likely be better served if the over-bearing hegemonious behavior ends completely.

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The problems Bible believers have with Atheists is the burden of proof is on the Believer and we just do not have enough proof.

by booker-t in

i recently posted a post telling this board my athesit coworker stumped me with questions about the validity of the ark story and i just cannot stop talking to her.

i love hearing her side and point of view which in the past i would have dismissed as "satanic" thinking.

she has some very good questions and i am having a hard time answering them.

DJS

LisaRose,

Your cat didn't really love you; she was faking it. If she really loved you she would have brought an un-eaten rabbit/mole/vole/etc. to your doorstep and dropped it. That's love.