Thus we enter the philosophy of Pascal's Wager.
Just like a real casino with real gamblers, you are taunted by the casino staff that you're not a real gambler until you're "all in." Black everything on black 1914 and spin the wheel.
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That's all there ever was to being a Jehovah's Witness
by Terry injehovah's witnesses weren't jehovah's witnesses until 1931.until that year the people who had been hard-headed followers of end times false prophecies by william miller and seventh day adventists, more or less settled into following charisma-ballyhoo preaching by folks like "pastor" c.t.
russell.what was it that attracts these people?
it is a thin veneer of pious bible interpretation as a means of prepping for the end of the world.yep.
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I met an Exorcist
by Terry ini like to ride my bicycle to starbucks.
when weather permits i sit on the patio and write in the sunshine.a pesky crow i call edgar usually arrives to beg (or steal).that's all you need to know before we begin._____________________.
location exterior : the patio of starbuckstime: 11 amcast:lou : media / news analyst, religious fundamentalistterry: crow magnet and know-it-alledgar: spawn of satan________________.
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Question: "But how would you know that without internal opportunity for airing disagreement? Wouldn't Elders, such as yourself, step in and isolate any diverse opinion under the auspice of 'protecting the congregation' from heresy, apostasy, or divisions?"
Elder: "I see where you are headed. But--no, it's not like that at all."Oh, no! It is exactly like that.
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Islamophobia & anti-Semitism
by The Fall Guy inthe muslim council of britain and uk jewish organisations want the uk government to enshrine into law their perceptions of what kind of speech constitutes islamophobia or anti-semitism/hate crime.
should british christians follow suit?
in the movies & on tv we constantly hear actors shout out, "jesus christ.
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This is like a Monty Python skit.
Person 1: "You cannot say that! That's Islamophobic!"
Person 2:"Well, I didn't expect the Thought Police!"
Three uniformed officers burst into the room.
Thought Police: "No one expects the Thought Police!"
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Can you answer?
by ZindagiNaMilegiDobaara inspecifically for women but all can join in.
1. whether you believe in the bible or not are you free to read /allowed to read the bible,the word of god?.
2. whether you want to or not, are you free to read/ allowed to read the shepherds book, the word of men?.
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Imagine if you will a member of a religion wrote a letter to a locale specific group of fellow religious members. A group the size of a congregation. Later, all members of said religion get a hold of that letter an incorporate it as being God's own word.
Now we know how the Apostle Paul misogyny was incorporated into Christianity - a religion based on Paul's letters to congregation made up of followers of the teachings of Jesus. Jesus, who held no such teaching or belief as Paul.
The Watchtower's protectiveness of the Shepherding book borders on secret society behavior. Take for instance the direction that elders may only take the book to a male Jehovah's Witness bookbinder and that any work done on the book must be done under the direct supervision of the elder.
Why all the secrecy? Civil and possible criminal liability. Watchtower claims that all the content in the book may be found in their other publications. This is partially true. The difference is that the Shepherding book is not ambiguous as the rest of the a Watchtower's publications are. That is intentional so they don't paint themselves into a corner.
The Shepherding book is different. It is specific about the actual beliefs and practices condoned by the Watchtower. Watchtower policy on handling child abuse cases inside the congregation are a clear example of this. Other Watchtower publications will condemn child abuse and make statements like "Child abusers should be handed over to the authorities and not protected by the congregation." Whereas the Watchtower's actual written, but hidden policy, is to report the case to headquarters and wait for instructions.
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Anyone have a copy of that JW poem about a child who doesn't survive Armageddon?
by Bleep Bloop ini think it was called "a mother's thoughts.
" it was a rather dreadful poem written from the viewpoint of a mom a few weeks after armageddon, reminiscing about her child that didn't survive.
in one part, the rebellious kid says, "i can take care of myself in snow, sleet or rain.
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The Watchtower is a love removal machine.
You cannot show love by intentionally causing suffering. Love is never conditional. Love accepts a person as a whole, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Will you attend the Memorial 2020 ? - Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
by bats in the belfry in... or rather listen to the advice on their jw news website:.
show love to others.
while we all know the importance of attending christian meetings and participating in the public ministry, if you are sick, it is best to stay home to avoid infecting others.
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I always marveled at how Jehovah's Witnesses put so much importance on attending the Memorial of Christ's Death. They treat it like it is the most Holy of Holy Holidays. Then, they attend and participate in this ritual which mocks the Eucharist by refusing to drink the wine and eat the bread.
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The famous liars
by days of future passed ini was talking with my sister and the subject of the wt using rahab as an exemplary example of theocratic warfare which is of course, lying.
when the wt uses her, they fail to highlight the fact that she was a temple prostitute and an unbeliever when she "saved" the spies.. i said you know, the wt doesn't use the most famous liar as an example.
that would be peter of course.
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Peter lied and was forgiven because he was repentant. When Jesus was asked if he was a king, he could have lied and spared himself. Instead, he told the truth and was executed for treason.
Jesus told the truth even though it cost him his life.
Lesson: Even in the face of death, always be honest.
Theocratic Warfare is what the Romans would have called "Taurus Feces".
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The Watchtower is now saying to listen to the advice of the United Nations
by Listener inthe watchtower has posted a news item on the coronavirus on their website and officially endorces the advice of who, the world health organization which is described by wikipedia as -.
the world health organization (who) is a specialised agency of the united nations that is concerned with world public health.
it was established on 7 april 1948, and is headquartered in geneva, switzerland.
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1. The United Nations is the "Wild Beast of Revelation" or
2. The united Nations is the "superior authorities" of Romans 13:1 which "stand placed in their relative positions" by Jehovah.
Sorry, Watchtower, but I am confused. I am asking if it is #1 or #2 and the Watchtower is answering "Yes."
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The ORIGINAL 'Sweet Child o' Mine'
by The Fall Guy ingun's 'n' roses did a decent cover of it!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsezzgcwmi.
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Prost!
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May 2020 Study WT - more convoluted false prophesying
by neat blue dog inthe first two study articles of the latest wt raise the usual sense of urgency with more of the same theological quackery russell would be proud of.. first up, something we've always known, the embarrassing admission that jws think they are the center of the universe:.
even though god’s servants make up only a small portion of the world’s population, they are often at the center of major world events.
because satan and his entire system have one prime objective—conquering those who serve jehovah .
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The only statement from the Watchtower in print that is true, factual, and believable is -
"We are not inspired or infallible."