Posts by Truth seeker 674

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what most people fail to realize about 1914

by Crazyguy in

in 1914 a great war broke out and the jw's have used that to add credibility to their idea that jesus took over power in that year and satan was cast out to earth.

what most people forget or do not realize is that jesus said there would be 'wars and reports of wars' but no big deal for the time was not yet.

then of course the great tribulation would break out and would be a game changer, but in the 1960's the gb stopped saying the great tribulation started in 1914 and said its now a future event.

Restoring an 8th Century Painting in one of the World's Oldest Monasteries

by fulltimestudent in

here's a video of the restoration (as part of an appeal for funds, which i do not neccessarily support - except from a historical perspective).. .

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/255690355/an-8th-century-painting-needs-restoration .

Truth seeker 674

I was kicked out too and in retrospect its what I wanted. I have spent my life trying to understand the world around me and the universe as well.

Trying to understand China? I don't think is any different than trying to understand yourself. They are human just like you and I are and are capable of the same things, good and bad, they just see things from a different perspectice but then everyone does.

Glad to have read your story.

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Bethel Layoffs: Know anyone (especially long-timers) who were laid off?

by Black Man in

and what are they doing now?.

Truth seeker 674

Well black man . I was disfellowshipped in 1985 for asking questions I just could'nt keep bottled up inside no more. I have spent the years since rebuilding my life it was hard enough for me but I was young. But I can't even imagine what it must be like for a layed off Bethelite! Its been so many years for me without talking to my former familly and freinds, I was born in to this cult, and have been out for soooo long thats why I did'nt know what a "lay off" was. I am glad to hear though, that funds are drying up for them here in North America but there is such a large third world out there just waiting for them to exploit.

It's funny your name is Black Man one of the elders who disfellowshipped me last name was Blackman and he was a black man.

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Restoring an 8th Century Painting in one of the World's Oldest Monasteries

by fulltimestudent in

here's a video of the restoration (as part of an appeal for funds, which i do not neccessarily support - except from a historical perspective).. .

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/255690355/an-8th-century-painting-needs-restoration .

Truth seeker 674

Hello full time student I am a relative newbie here. I was just wondering what you are a full time student of and why?

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Bethel Layoffs: Know anyone (especially long-timers) who were laid off?

by Black Man in

and what are they doing now?.

Truth seeker 674

What is a Bethel lay off?

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Evolution is Crap, there I said it!

by Crazyguy in

jw
friends

ok i started another thread and every one jumped on me because i was trying to take the theory of evolution out of the mix and most here seem to believe in it so i will just say it.

the theory of major evolution is crap!

the theory is falling apart.

Truth seeker 674

jgnat I wish I'd have said that. If I ever use that quotation or expression I will make sure you get credit for it.

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Evolution is Crap, there I said it!

by Crazyguy in

jw
friends

ok i started another thread and every one jumped on me because i was trying to take the theory of evolution out of the mix and most here seem to believe in it so i will just say it.

the theory of major evolution is crap!

the theory is falling apart.

Truth seeker 674

Hey Jgnat:

"A sincere searcher after truth nee never adjust to another's reality or sit on his laurels. There is enjoyment in a lifetime of seeking, learning, asking questions, and never resting in the pusuit." Was this a quotation from someone or did you come up with this on your own. Very profound indeed.

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WE, THE AGONISTES in a world of MOUNTEBANKS

by Terry in

british astronomer sir john hershel, it was reported in the chicago sun times, made some extraordinary discoveries on the moon!.

the year was 1835. this famous astronomer reportedly had discovered life on our moon.. all manner of strange and wonderful creatures including men with wings like bats had been observed using a new and powerful telescope.. .

fire-wielding biped beavers and batmen were quite extraordinary discoveries indeed!.

Truth seeker 674

Thanks Terry

I remember reading as a kidd in some old literature the 1874 prediction. I showed it to others at the time and they just said" that was an old thought. The light keeps getting brighter. No body pays any attention to that old stuff any more. What are you an old Russelite?" I'll bet if you were to show that now to witnesses you'd probably get the same replies.

I sure find it fortunate for me and my now familliy that when I was a kid, I listened in Science Class. I suppose me having to sneak Scientific American Magazines home, it was viewed like child pornography for my then familly, cemented a distrust of this and maybe all religion in me.

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Every Ex-JW can learn very important parallels from this video

by Terry in

the speaker in the video was genitally mutilated as a young girl.

as a muslim she had been devout and even on the fringe.. however, events in her life drove her into an escape into free society.. she is an outspoken person much despised as an apostate.. in this video her explanation of the psychology of absolute belief is the sort of carefully wrought clarification which can.

be an epiphany for former jehovah's witnesses as well.. it is a helluva clear deconstruction of what makes islam tick, too.. .

Truth seeker 674

Wow when you watch the video and and replace the words here after with after armagedon the philosophy is basically the same.

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Honey, hottie Hitler, come back to bed!

by Terry in

i like everything about the apple but the worm in it.. .

i like everything about the mushroom except the poison in it.. .

i like the look of the waxed fruit except for the nutritional value.. .

Truth seeker 674

Terry in Texas could you please send pm the original german of the letter to hitler? Collecting stuff like that is a hobby of mine. I find many of your posts thought provoking.