i'm sure you've all heard about that woman who narrowly avoided being stoned to death in nigeria.
stoned to death?
why didn't they just burn her at the stake?
Heathen,
Well, I had to spice it up a little! How else can people be tested on this forum other than by the reactions to statements?
A test can come in many forms. The wise ones will choose carefully..........the answer is unimportant.
You are at the top Heathen. Carry on!
Mr. KIM
i'm sure you've all heard about that woman who narrowly avoided being stoned to death in nigeria.
stoned to death?
why didn't they just burn her at the stake?
Does the United States ask for trouble? When do we as a people say, enough! And tell our Government to mind our own business? How many more "innocent" people must die before the so-called "elected" people listen to the population? Or, are we just cattle needing to be managed? Your thoughts on this subject?
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The USA should take all of the money used for foreign aid and reinvest all of this money into the United States. This would help, but not solve many problems.The other freeloading governments and politicians would fall from their dependence on the money tree. We need to take care of the problems within our own country first instead of screwing around with the rest of the world! We must get our own house in order and take care of our own problems and people first and if anything is left over, help the rest of the world if they want it. If not, leave them alone!!
The time for political talk is over with. But greed and "other things" push people in opposite directions. The United States should get out of most countries and stop interfering in foreign governments. However, there is an agenda that goes beyond what most people could believe or fully understand. No conspiracy, just the facts.
If the United States is attacked or other atrocities happen, the offending people and their respective country along with Everyone in that country, must be obliterated from the face of the earth. Perhaps, after billions have died, then and only then will people start to work together.
I guess this is the accepted way of life. Fighting and strife; for mankind knows no peace from within or with each other. Such is the way of things................
Mr. KIM
the society teaches that in 1919, jehovah and jesus christ inspected them (when they were still known as bible students) and promptly released them from babylonish captivity by freeing the officers of the watchtower bible & tract society from prison.. .
are there any public or court records to substantiate evidence against them, that they were released only by agreement that they would not publish certain chapters of a book, i can't remember the title .
in return the government agreed to release them.. .
Amazing is correct! Good job on the research!
i just wanted to let everyone know that i want to get on with my life and my feeling sorry formyself additude.
i am going to learn from the past, and press ahead.
this may have come to some of you... how did you get tired of living out the past and getting on with life after the dubs?.
The WTB&TS is responsible for a lot of depression and a host of other maladies. It is easy to say something but hard to really do it. I know! I go through the same thing and it is difficult to push the BS and bad experiences out of your mind. But hang in there and NEVER give up!
1. Try to keep a (PMA) positive mental attitude about everything.
2. Take a lot of what "nay sayers" do and repeat with a grain of salt.
3. Establish some goals for yourself (write them down) such as schooling, shopping, TRUE FRIENDS, simply walking around and being nice to people and helping your neighbors out if need be or what ever you feel the need to contribute to your local community.
4. If need be, feel free to tell one of the R&F to kiss your ass. It will make you feel better!
5. Do something that YOU want to do. Keep it simple and move on to other desirable things within your scope of living.
6. Have fun.
7. Don't feel guilty about enjoying your life and making decisions that YOU WANT.
8. Don't ask permission from anyone. (within reason of course)
9. Take one day at a time and strive to the best of that day!
And etc..........................
Mr. KIM
after about 8 months of "silence", i took the initiative to visit my daughter, who is an active jw - i wanted to see her, as i bought some good nutritional supplements which i wanted to give to her for her children.
she was kind but somewhat distant - we embraced each other and then talked a little bit about non-essential things.
she showed me my granddaughter, who is about 10 months old - very cute and so pretty.
What way will the "Society" favor today? For anyone to say that the WTB&TS never discouraged pursuing a higher education, well, that is pure horse sh*t.
Any method, rule or general belief which is fostered throughout the borg, the elders can and will gain some measure of control over YOUR life. Oh yes! It shall be done!
More than enough proof in other posts to prove the facts .
they don't care
they enforce the rules without compassion, dogma without dignity and punish with glee - it keeps the others in line.
they have total control without guideline or being accountable to anyone.
Jim Dee,
Most (not all) elders have misused and abused their authority. Your post is "right on."
farris lee huff, one of jehovah's witnesses, signed on with the national coalition for drug policy change.
he listed the words (ministerial service) beside his name.
he signed on under the classification of (clergy).. there were two different documents, with two different dates, one signed in 1994, and the other in 1995. the documents however, look almost identical, with only different dates.. go here and keep scrolling down until your scroll bar gets to be about 1/2 of the way down, look for 3 reverends names to be listed in a row, just above farris lee huff.. go here for 1995 document:.
More hypocrisy from the WTB&TS. The members can't associate with "the world." But the power players can do whatever they want....
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
Scholar(?) or whatever,
You embarrass all of the true graduates that do not boast or look for recognition.
Please use your vast intellect and look for the deeper things of GOD. If you truly HUMBLE yourself, you might find the satisfaction you hunger for. However you SHOULD already know this.
Happy dreams........................
Mr. KIM
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
To everyone,
(The Devil is making me do this) All in fun and Love...................
I must apologize ahead of time as I cannot resist explaining the following:
Mr. Scholar signs his posts as:
scholar
BA MA Studies in Religion
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Since I hold three different PHDs (piled higher and deeper), I should know why "scholar" signs his posts in the way in which he does.
the "BA" stands for : Basic Asshole.
The "MA" stands for: Master Asshole
So you see people, we have a "Scholar" with training in Master Assholing. Easy huh?
Laters,
Mr. KIM
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
LeslieV,
I agree with you and what you have posted -----keep up the good work:
"Many people on this board have degrees, most of us do not feel the need to post it. It really does not give anyone more credibility because they have had the privilege to go to school. As you know most JW's were never encouraged to further their education. Most of us that have degrees achieved this after leaving this controlling religion."
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Passing thoughts and observations
Some people enjoy boasting about this or that and this is how "they" replace the inadequacies in life with some sort of sexual gratification by bragging and always trying to say to the world, "look at me!" Such is the case of Scholar many people. Most wannabes lack any true experience in the real world. Something is lacking in their life. Or should I say, "lactating"?--(that should get someone thinking). So kick back and watch the lustful ones cry out for attention.
Mr. KIM
