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  What stupid question would you like to ask?

  by logansrun in

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  "do jws use toilet paper?

  "are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?".

  "can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?

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  logansrun

  badolputtytat,

  if ever the Society needs "proof" (you know THEIR kind of proof) that "we" are a bunch of Mindless hate mongers, here to just BASH the WT.... then I think they have all the "evidence" they need.

  Outstanding point! Here, here! I don't mind "bashing" each other here (especially if you are a mindless Christian or believe in ghosts and new age nonsense), but when it comes to the JW religion itself we should be as sharp as a samuraii blade as far as I'm concerned. That doesn't mean being "soft" on them. On the contrary! A truly intelligent, critical and balanced thrashing of the insanity of WT beliefs is what is needed. This means not berating them no matter what move they make or putting words in their mouths or attacking WT strawmen. As far as I can tell, people like AlanF, Gamaliel, JT and a few others are on the cutting edge of WT criticism and people should learn from them. A lot of the rest of the "bashing" that goes on here is unadulturated emotional nonsense -- hyped up and not very well thought out. Excellent point.

  Bradley
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  Theocratic School Talks, they were the worst ! hated doing them, did you ?

  by run dont walk in

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  remember back to the days you were in the theocratic school and had to give talks, were they the worst or what, i remember they were suppose to run about 6-8 minutes, i had some short as 3. the talks were pointless, you would just throw some mumble jumble together and go up and talk, first the introduction (and don't forget your gestures), then read the weekly scripture and then the conclusion, all your words of wisdom.

  i would rank this second on the worst list next to field service (still # 1).. how about you, did you enjoy doing them ?

  did you even prepare for them ?

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  I absolutely, unequivecally loved giving talks, demonstrations, etc. It was my forte. There's something empowering about standing before an audience and speaking -- it gets my adreneline rushing. It's the thing I miss most about being a JW.

  Bradley
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  The Aug. 1, Watchtower is Lying - Again!

  by metatron in

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  the august 1, 2003 issue of the watchtower is lying -- again.. on page 20 it states,.

  "they [jws] have no paid clergy".

  this is false.

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  logansrun

  CO's still, technically, are not "paid clergy" since they get no salary and have to take a vow of poverty. Similarly, "non-profit" organizations may actually make a profit. It's all about definitions.

  Other than that, nice post.

  Bradley
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  What stupid question would you like to ask?

  by logansrun in

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  "do jws use toilet paper?

  "are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?".

  "can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?

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  Thanks Gumpy. You see, the thing that gets me isn't really the "fluff." Hell, I like some fluff every now and then, especially of the sexual variety . What bothers me is people that ask totally assinine questions -- which have been pulled out of their ass -- and expect serious answers. Like, "can a JW get a massage?" Geez, did you ever go to meetings or talk with a JW beyond just at the door? I guess it's the ex's that were totally weak and didn't know a damn thing about the religion that post such ludicrous stuff. There are people that know what they are talking about and there are people that don't have a clue. There seems to be a lot more of the latter lately. Perhaps this is a reflection of the dumbing down of the Society, I don't know...
  

  Bradley of the "Yeah, I know I piss you off, but you piss me off" class.
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  What stupid question would you like to ask?

  by logansrun in

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  "do jws use toilet paper?

  "are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?".

  "can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?

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  LOL ikhandi. "Will there ever be a lesbian Governing Body member?" Duh!

  Bradley
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  What stupid question would you like to ask?

  by logansrun in

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  "do jws use toilet paper?

  "are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?".

  "can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?

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  Stinky,

  I'm not interested in getting married anytime soon. Plus, it looks like you're just a skull. I like skin with my skeletons, thank you very much.

  Hehe,

  Bradley
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  Spirit Forces

  by Ariell in

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  does any of the stuff david blane has done (i think this guy is the real deal) or any other magician renew your belief in angels/demons/ghosts if you had lost it after leaving the borg?

  has a physhic or other spirit medium ever convince you that someone you knew or loved has crossed over to the otherside?

  have you ever encountered anything nonhuman?

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  logansrun

  Use your head.

  www.skepdic.com

  www.skeptic.com

  www.skepticalinquirer.com

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  What stupid question would you like to ask?

  by logansrun in

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  "do jws use toilet paper?

  "are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?".

  "can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?

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  logansrun

  How about:

  "Do JWs use toilet paper?"

  "Are witnesses allowed to swim in the ocean?"

  "Can sisters wear the color red since it signifies harlotry?"

  "What subliminal messages are the elders sending in their body movements?"

  Come on. Let's tighten up our thinking, people. I'm seeing stupider and stupider threads of late. Is it THAT hot outside?

  Bradley

  PS -- If you are offended by this thread then it doesn't apply to you.
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  Weird Beliefs from JWs

  by Yizuman in

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  who has heard some really far out, off the wall, el whacko beliefs from jws over the years??.

  here's an example....yesterday a couple of jehopeless witlesses told me that riding my bicycle was the doings of the devil because, since a bicycle can't stand up by itself, it's impossible to ride one without the devil holding you up.

  does anybody know what bible verse they use to support this?

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  Yizuman, where did you here this? This is NOT a belief of JWs, at least not any ones with any sense of sanity. Really, it amazes me how non-critical people can be when they hear the stories people tell about JWs. Use your head.

  Bradley
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  Do you consider the JWs as Christians?

  by logansrun in

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  are the jws to be counted as a "christian religion?

  bradley

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  Dedalus,

  I wasn't irritated with you at all, nor was my comment directed at you. I don't have a problem with people coming up with "novel" interpretations of scriptures as long as they don't take them seriously. To me, the writer's conception of what the verse was intended to mean is the most honest way of approaching Biblical exegesis in a formal/debate setting.

  Bradley