Posts by talesin

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World becoming more religious not less

by Stealth in

this is bad news for the evolution of humankind.

even worse, islam is the fastest growing religion.

http://www.livescience.com/50370-worlds-religious-population-will-grow.html?cmpid=nl_ls_weekly_2015-04-03 .

talesin

This is a momentary blip ......... people turn to religion when they are oppressed - HELLO!

We in NA and Europe, and other 'lucky' countries, have no concept of the suffering, the poverty, experienced in other places. These people will turn to religion to ease their suffering.

If we DO evolve, and start solving problems like world hunger, and greed, and people can be HAPPY and WELL FED,,, then religion will disappear from the planet. There would be no need for a G*d if people were happy in their lives, had enough to enjoy living, satisfying work, etc.

Once we get past political/cultural and financial ideologies, and start treating each other as equals, there will be NO NEED for religion or any other fantastical belief systems.

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The "5 Pillars" of Witness life...

by stuckinarut2 in

oh, there is one brother that keeps prattling on about "the 5 pillars of faith and worship".

- prayer.

- personal study.

talesin

sparrowdown ,, I so agree!

Just sayin', and a heads-up to anyone who wants to do their own, personal research to confirm what I am claiming in the next para. (Yes, I could post references - but it's time for YOU to learn how to check out 'scrips for yourself! xo)

Effexxor could be added to that list, and the JW leadership must love this drug, because it causes sexual dysfunction in most users. My "EX" doctor said that in the medical profession, they call it "Side Effexxor". I didn't think that was very funny, and it's one of the reasons why she is now my EX doctor. *smiles*

** for anyone who is saying to themselves "HOLY S***, is that why I can't <insert word>???"

YES, it is. Check this out out verifiable medical sites, and ask your pharmacist. Depending on the practitioner, your MD may or may not be knowledgeable.

xo

tal :sunglasses:

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Hounded to his Death

by Slidin Fast in

http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/inquest-concludes-dad-died-margate-night-went/story-26272711-detail/story.html.

this story makes me ill with rage.

this man's crime?

talesin

Grreat Teacher ,,,,, Indeed!

I had thought of that as well.

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Hounded to his Death

by Slidin Fast in

http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/inquest-concludes-dad-died-margate-night-went/story-26272711-detail/story.html.

this story makes me ill with rage.

this man's crime?

talesin

Grreat Teacher ..yup, I thought of that, too. *WHO* reported this infraction?

Hmmm.... :speech_balloon:

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The "5 Pillars" of Witness life...

by stuckinarut2 in

oh, there is one brother that keeps prattling on about "the 5 pillars of faith and worship".

- prayer.

- personal study.

talesin

sparrowdown ,, I so agree!

Just sayin', and a heads-up to anyone who wants to do their own, personal research to confirm what I am claiming in the next para. (Yes, I could post references - but it's time for YOU to learn how to check out 'scrips for yourself! xo)

Effexxor could be added to that list, and the JW leadership must love this drug, because it causes sexual dysfunction in most users. My "EX" doctor said that in the medical profession, they call it "Side Effexxor". I didn't think that was very funny, and it's one of the reasons why she is now my EX doctor. *smiles*

** for anyone who is saying to themselves "HOLY S***, is that why I can't <insert word>???"

YES, it is. Check this out out verifiable medical sites, and ask your pharmacist. Depending on the practitioner, your MD may or may not be knowledgeable.

xo

tal :sunglasses:

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The "5 Pillars" of Witness life...

by stuckinarut2 in

oh, there is one brother that keeps prattling on about "the 5 pillars of faith and worship".

- prayer.

- personal study.

talesin

Phaedra8 days agoI was raised with the same "five fingers" as life is to short described.

Phaedra, I would love to read LITS thread and/or comments about this. Can you link us to that thread? I couldn't find it using the Search function. Thanks!

sparrowdown ,, I agree!

Just sayin', and a heads-up to anyone who wants to do their own, personal research to confirm what I am claiming in the next para. (Yes, I could post references - but it's time for YOU to learn how to check out 'scrips for yourself! xo)

Effexxor could be added to that list, and the JW leadership must love this drug, because it causes sexual dysfunction in most users. My "EX" doctor said that in the medical profession, they call it "Side Effexxor". I didn't think that was very funny, and it's one of the reasons why she is now my EX doctor. *smiles*

** for anyone who is saying to themselves "HOLY S***, is that why I can't <insert word>???"

YES, it is. Check this out on verifiable medical sites, and ask your pharmacist. Depending on the practitioner, your MD may or may not be knowledgeable.

xo

tal :sunglasses:

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1 Meeting for each of your fingers ? ? ?

by william draper in

anybody remember how this became a doctrine , years ago , we were at the meetings so that out fingers would be learning something .

..

talesin

Oubliette, ahaha! love it

Can someone who experienced this part of JW-ism, please elaborate on what decade, and perhaps country? It may be a regional thing, or not from 'my time', but this is completely new to me. I don't doubt it for a second, and would like to know more details about when and where. Thanks!

("my time' would be 60s/70s)

; )

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Hounded to his Death

by Slidin Fast in

http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/inquest-concludes-dad-died-margate-night-went/story-26272711-detail/story.html.

this story makes me ill with rage.

this man's crime?

talesin

D-D and Magnum ........ calm down! Remember, we have "all kinds" on the board. Remember when ??? *rolls eyes* .. so, don't let any 'voting' affect your day.

You know, you are the bestest! xx

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Hounded to his Death

by Slidin Fast in

http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/inquest-concludes-dad-died-margate-night-went/story-26272711-detail/story.html.

this story makes me ill with rage.

this man's crime?

talesin

I read the story closely, and it appears that he uploaded some personal pics to a porn site, and got caught. After meeting with him, the elders told his wife of his 'crime'.

It's easy to see, how this poor man just hit 'overload'. His whole world was shattered in a mere 72 hours.

Oh, did I say how much I detest this cult and its apologetic members? If they choose to be this cruel, they are despicable. Period.

* spews *

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Active posters: What education have you had, what degrees do you possess?

by EndofMysteries in

jw
friends

from so many posts and conversations on here, you'd think over 1/2 the posters here possess doctorates in theology, physics, biology, etc.

i'm curious aside from the books and research people have done here, what degrees they have.

to start, i just got an aa and going straight through full time to an mba.

talesin

Smiddy, Hoser, Orphan Crow, I agree.

I do think that it's good to have at least a Master's Degree nowadays if one is entering certain professions. Heck, I was yanked out of school at 14, and by 30 had a very successful career, after obtaining my GED and beginning university at age 22. Ah, what a time that was! Learning is the bestest career in the world.

Education is a wonderful thing, and I've pursued it all my life as a perpetual student. Unfortunately, politics and connections will get you much farther in most fields than will your letters and hard work. Sad but true.

OC, hmm, depending on your specialization (ie, visual, film, sculpting, etc.), you may fare better with some good marketing. Your degree is NEVER wasted, please remember that! Yes, the art world is one that will disillusion a person quickly, but never stop creating . find a way. xoxo