Posts by flipper

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Why my religion is the truth

by eyeuse2badub in

i found this extremely interesting and poignantly true.

it's a bit long but so well worded, highlites and bolds are mine!

by yoginder sikand.

Interesting thread, thanks for posting. Indeed it never ceases to amaze me that people born into a religion, or even born into families with predisposed prejudices - many times never question those beliefs or prejudices and just run with them shaping themselves into the cookie cutter history of their families they were born into. And if those religions are abusive as well as hanging onto abusive prejudices - it just adds to more misery in the world.

It takes courage to break away from divisive belief systems that are harmful and forging your life ahead in a positive fashion while assisting yourself and others along the way towards a more peaceful course. Because if we think for ourselves - many times others will hate us for it and hate us for our independence. But like the old expression states, " opinions are like assholes- everyone has one. " I always think of that statement when someone religious is trying to push their belief systems on me. Cherishing my freedom of mind and independence is what helped me escape the mind control of Jehovah's Witnesses. I will always cherish that independence for the rest of my life

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What Music have you Been Listening to this Last Year ? Post You tubes if you Like !

by flipper in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wktxjuyiat4.

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flipper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUhsA6EAQvQ.

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November Is The Cruelest Month

by JRK in

jw
friends

i have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.

it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.

this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.

flipper

JRK- Your mom was absolutely beautiful like my mom. That is so cool that she acted in plays. What a neat thing to be able to say your mom actually was an actress ! That's awesome man. Take care , Peace out, your bud, Flipper

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Is Trump the President of Jerusalem too?

by tor1500 in

jw
friends

your thoughts...how is it that trump can dictate what goes on in other countries?

can anyone from another country come here and tell us what to do...trump is now the president of the world now, uh?.

i'm not really savvy regarding politics but i'm no dummy either...what the heck is going on in the world.... again, any thoughts ?

flipper

This is how I feel Trump perceives himself :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBwkJctDGjo.

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What Music have you Been Listening to this Last Year ? Post You tubes if you Like !

by flipper in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wktxjuyiat4.

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flipper

In honor of JRK's recently deceased mom. A lovely lady who I got to know over the phone. Rest in peace my dear friend .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Lnl13LCrA.

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November Is The Cruelest Month

by JRK in

jw
friends

i have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.

it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.

this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.

flipper

My dear friend, I know you hurt bad right now , and unfortunately those tears we cry are part of the healing as well. No shortcuts around it I'm afraid. As I write this I'm feeling your pain. It's hard and it is dificult. It's the same pain I felt just a year ago almost to the day when my hero mom died as well. This you tube I'm posting from David Gilmour playing High Hopes helped me to get those deep emotions and feelings out in the open and as strange as it sounds these healing tears will eventually with time ease the pain. I hope it helps you too. Please listen at the end to Gilmour's beautiful acoustic guitar conclusion and let me know if it touches you. I send this with love in my heart for you bro. Will call you later today. Peace & love bro, Flipper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Lnl13LCrA.

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It Seems Some People Don't Listen

by Wasanelder Once in

my dad's phone rings.

its a secretary from his dermatologists office.. her:.

"just calling for "mr. wasa sr." to remind him his appointment is next wednesday at 2pm.".

flipper

WASA - That must have been a really weird feeling for you trying to explain to this lady that your dad was dead and couldn't make his appointment ; and a bit annoying as well. I mean hell, you're already in pain and this lady either just doesn't pay attention to what you are saying or like Slimboy says can't handle talking about death so pretends she doesn't hear you. Sometimes I wonder why some people on this planet cannot be real just for one minute in their life or show empathy. So many people are tuned out and tone deaf to the needs of other people. Hang in there guy , Peace out, Mr. Flipper

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The Problems of Child Abuse

by Coded Logic in

i think it's absolutely disgusting how the organisation has treated childhood victims of pedophilia and rape.

i think their "standards" of requiring two witnesses for belief is absurd.

i think how they try and quietly brush things under the rug in the back rooms of kingdom halls is completely despicable.

flipper

WATON- I agree with you, these child abuse crimes happen all across the world in every organization. It's disgusting. Your statement , " When this storm is over, at least where it can reach, it will be a better world for children . " ?? That would be nice- however I don't see this " storm " and scourge of child abuse ending any time soon. In all societies across this planet men abuse their power in the medical field, religious field, political field, and economic field. The abuse of power and domination of children and women has gone on for centuries , and sadly- I don't see that changing any time soon. There is no such thing as a " paradise " coming to " save the day " .

What HAS changed in recent years is the ability and courage of abused children and abused women to speak out openly against this abuse on the Internet, on the media, and becoming proactive in efforts to fight against abuse of power and abuse of children. And that's a great thing. Do I think it will change the entire planet ? No. Do I think it will stop abusers of children and women ? No. But it IS a start to opening people's minds up in addressing the corruption and abuse

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The Problems of Child Abuse

by Coded Logic in

i think it's absolutely disgusting how the organisation has treated childhood victims of pedophilia and rape.

i think their "standards" of requiring two witnesses for belief is absurd.

i think how they try and quietly brush things under the rug in the back rooms of kingdom halls is completely despicable.

flipper

CODED LOGIC- Excellent thread , you and I feel exactly the same way about this. I've been making that same comparison between the Republicans justifying and making excuses for Roy Moore's child abuse actions the same way the WT leaders make excuses for male JW members child abuse actions- then appoint them to a ministerial servant or elders position years later. It's like - where are the ethics, morals ? I'll tell you where they are- ethics and morals have dissappeared - there ARE no ethics and morals within either of these these two organizations. WT Society is very much like the Republican party and I think it's right on that you're bringing this out in your opening thread. You hit the nail on the head. Time to shout this from the rooftops man. Good job, Peace out, Mr. Flipper

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November Is The Cruelest Month

by JRK in

jw
friends

i have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.

it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.

this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.

flipper

Oh JRK, fantastic song in the opening thread . Really cool song. Thanks for sharing. I will raise a glass in honor of your mom tonight. Take care bro, Peace out.