I remember once being told that for every minute of a public talk the speaker should do an hours research. Believe that? It would be like studying for your final exams every time you gave a talk. Wonder if anyone ever did it by the book?
Sheesh
refiners fire
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JWs never really learn how to research
by Elsewhere inremember when you were in and you needed to "research" something?
we turned to the "publications" and simply believed whatever they told us to believe.. as jws, we never were taught how to go out and really research something by looking into the history.
we were always spoon-fed what they wanted us to think and believe.. *** w67 6/1 p. 338 move ahead with jehovahs organization ***.
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Would you be willing to admit it if you've been a hypocrite?
by onacruse infor the last 20 years of my association with the jws, i was, more or less, a hypocrite.
they taught things i didn't believe, but i went to the meetings and, by my presence there and by my "non-answers" i in essence supported something that i didn't believe.. it's a hard thing to say "i was a hypocrite.".
i was.. craig
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refiners fire
Craig
Well as far as admitting to myself, I think this is one of my (few) saving graces. I have few illusions about myself and no "truth" of my "personal nature" that was pointed out to me by someone else could damage my psyche. I allready am convinced that I admit what I am, with all my faults.
Self deception isnt my game, I hope, though many do engage in it and the unspoken truth of themselves, put in their face for them to examine, can be a painful thing to behold.
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How to start up your own cult
by refiners fire inbecoming a cult leader is not as tough as you might think.
all it takes is a little charisma and some insecure, feeble-minded followers.
the reasons you might wanna become one are many -- it pays well (and all of it tax-exempt), you get lotsa nookie, you can get other people to do your laundry, etc..
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“Becoming a cult leader is not as tough as you might think. All it takes is a little charisma and some insecure, feeble-minded followers. The reasons you might wanna become one are many -- it pays well (and all of it tax-exempt), you get lotsa nookie, you can get other people to do your laundry, etc…..
What follows, then, is a set of E-Z instructions by which you can soon amass your own group of pasty-faced, glassy-eyed sycophantic no-hopers who will do your bidding for you.
All you have to be is confident, to the absolute. Once you've established your basic set of core beliefs -- your schtick, as it were -- no matter how ridiculous they may be, entertain no doubts and brook no arguments. They are truth, and by extension so are you. Remember that everyone you meet is, deep inside, like a scrawny branch wavering in the stiff wind of life, just waiting for a big tree to sprout up alongside and protect them. Be that tree….
Keep in mind that it doesn't really matter what tripe you feed your troupe, so long as you feed it to them with unswerving conviction. I read about one guru down in Australia who has nine wives and 69 children, and all he ever preaches to them about is equal rights for women and Hawaiian culture! To paraphrase Elvis, white trash is as white trash does, there's no in-between, you're either with it all the way or you've blown the scene. In other words, try the laundromat. Down at the local suds parlor you'll find oodles of brain-dead scum, Perfect cult fodder. Seek out those who seem to be alone, and those who act like whipped pups…. Use you imagination; think like your potential victims think. Don't rule out ethnics. And above all, remember that no matter how dumb you are, most of the population is even stupider, so almost everyone you meet is worth your consideration...
To truly capture the body you must truly capture the mind, and the first step in doing so is to figure out your mark's weaknesses. Think big -- decide if they're insecure, alienated, feeling unloved, etc. A big fat juicy sucker will most likely exhibit symptoms of all of these and more, and be ripe for the picking….
Whatever your potential followers' needs are, give to them in grand, exaggerated gestures. If they want for food and shelter, provide them with sumptuous meals and a comfortable bed, and make sure they know they can stay as long as they like. If it's love they long for, you cannot possibly show them too much of it, and passing a little pussy their way couldn't hurt, either. If it's spiritual fulfillment they're after, go all-out with the holy-holy routine, and don't rule out speaking in tongues. If lack of self-esteem is the problem, tell them over and over again how good they are, how worthy of being alive. Lie as much as seems necessary, and don't be afraid to pounce on any and every vulnerability they might display. "
Amusing, I thought, and containing elements of truth.
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Would you be willing to admit it if you've been a hypocrite?
by onacruse infor the last 20 years of my association with the jws, i was, more or less, a hypocrite.
they taught things i didn't believe, but i went to the meetings and, by my presence there and by my "non-answers" i in essence supported something that i didn't believe.. it's a hard thing to say "i was a hypocrite.".
i was.. craig
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refiners fire
These days it largely depends on who Im dealing with. Some people, in my view, are so closed minded they deserve no concession. I deal with people as I percieve they deal with me. Tit for tat. I would never admit my own hypocrisy , now say, to a representative of an organization that I felt claimed to be the font of all truth, an organization that never admitted any possibility of its own error . No quarter asked or given. Why should I rationalize my own thinking with people that are so right they never analize or alter their own opinions?
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Should I Convert to Become a MORMON??
by Latte injust thought id share with you.
any tips on dealing with them would be greatly appreciated..thanks!
yesterday, i had two lovely young men at my door - they were mormons.
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refiners fire
..."They told me about their meeting’s of which there is only ONE a week, "...
the only problem is the one meeting starts at 8am and concludes at 11pm. lol. But really,they are whacky, I expect pretty soon they will break out the plastic cup pyramid and demonstrate how the structure 1 / 3 / 12 / 70 is the ideal structure for the outpouring and down flow of the holy spirit upon the thirsty church masses.
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TED JARACZ OF GOV BODY ASKED TO COMMENT ABOUT DOUBLE MURDER
by rainbow2003 inmurder question for watchtower bible & tract society's ted jaracz
wisconsin: in the town of ogema:
two brothers, robert and benjamin moore, were shot to death august 30, 1995, and copies of an online police report show some believed perhaps a jw relative murdered them and early on allusion was made to the watchtower teaching that those who die before armageddon can be resurrected to live forever.
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refiners fire
Id better not get too excited, on my restricted posting limit I will shot my whole wad before ive even gotten warmed up.
lol
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TED JARACZ OF GOV BODY ASKED TO COMMENT ABOUT DOUBLE MURDER
by rainbow2003 inmurder question for watchtower bible & tract society's ted jaracz
wisconsin: in the town of ogema:
two brothers, robert and benjamin moore, were shot to death august 30, 1995, and copies of an online police report show some believed perhaps a jw relative murdered them and early on allusion was made to the watchtower teaching that those who die before armageddon can be resurrected to live forever.
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refiners fire
It was till you came. But we corrupted you muy quick I think. Anyway, weve got our nude female alter table now, so we are happy. "He" (our master) is happy.
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TED JARACZ OF GOV BODY ASKED TO COMMENT ABOUT DOUBLE MURDER
by rainbow2003 inmurder question for watchtower bible & tract society's ted jaracz
wisconsin: in the town of ogema:
two brothers, robert and benjamin moore, were shot to death august 30, 1995, and copies of an online police report show some believed perhaps a jw relative murdered them and early on allusion was made to the watchtower teaching that those who die before armageddon can be resurrected to live forever.
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refiners fire
'Begone dull care......BEGONE DULL CARE!.....The Flames will have their Fill of YOU!!"
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TED JARACZ OF GOV BODY ASKED TO COMMENT ABOUT DOUBLE MURDER
by rainbow2003 inmurder question for watchtower bible & tract society's ted jaracz
wisconsin: in the town of ogema:
two brothers, robert and benjamin moore, were shot to death august 30, 1995, and copies of an online police report show some believed perhaps a jw relative murdered them and early on allusion was made to the watchtower teaching that those who die before armageddon can be resurrected to live forever.
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refiners fire
Pris, take you to one conspiracy movie and your an expert. lol
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Miss You Mom
by donkey ini miss you so much i just cant say how much i hurt inside.
i think back to when i was just a child and how you gave me the food from your plate when there wasnt enough for each of us to have dinner.
you always put me first, your joy in life came from seeing me happy, knowing i was safe and i had everything you could give me.. i miss doing my homework with you, the way you taught me to draw and how much confidence you always had in me and i still remember how you gave and gave until you had nothing more to give me.
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refiners fire
Yeah. My mothers not a bad mum, Ive decided. Shes self serving and greedy and glittzy, but shes there, always. My old man is dead. I dont have a human feeling for him or his memory. A true shame.