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RC threw out the following statement during a discussion on another thread:
"...you are what is known in the trade as a 'time waster', let [it] serve as a lesson to you."
Not positive that he was referring to JWs at that point, but if he was, there are some interesting implications.
1) Recruitment is thought of as a "trade".
2) Would-be recruits who do not "get with the program" within certain parameters are deemed "time wasters". Evidently their concern for others to enter "God's Kingdom" does have its limits.
3) Recruiters consider abandoning "time wasters" as giving them a "lesson". If there had been genuine caring and / or concern for would-be recruits, one might think that this would not be the case. If you're really quiet, you can hear faint cries of "I offered you the key to God's Kingdom, but since you haven't accepted, may you rot in hell - and let it serve as a lesson to you"
Reminiscent of a car salesman's attitude upon hearing that I planned on looking at a few other makes before making a decision. He was really friendly up till then.
06 Oct 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneunless of course his job is as a salesperson, and you completely misconstrued what he was saying.
RC threw out the following statement during a discussion on another thread:
"...you are what is known in the trade as a 'time waster', let [it] serve as a lesson to you."
Not positive that he was referring to JWs at that point, but if he was, there are some interesting implications.
1) Recruitment is thought of as a "trade".
2) Would-be recruits ...[text shortened]... ther makes before making a decision. He was really friendly up till then.
06 Oct 10
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneWell I'm a JW and I have no idea where you got this or what your talking about. We don't even use the word recruit so that's a new one to me as well as the words trade and time waisters..
RC threw out the following statement during a discussion on another thread:
"...you are what is known in the trade as a 'time waster', let [it] serve as a lesson to you."
Not positive that he was referring to JWs at that point, but if he was, there are some interesting implications.
1) Recruitment is thought of as a "trade".
2) Would-be recruits ...[text shortened]... ther makes before making a decision. He was really friendly up till then.
Perhaps if one wants to know things about the Witnesses one shoulsd ask a Witness for first hand info instead of hearsay from ones who are not Witnesses.
Would you ask a carpenter info about the medical field?
So Robbie and myself are always here if anyone has any questions....
06 Oct 10
Originally posted by galveston75The pair of you weren't even aware that your organisation believes only your members will survive into the earthly paradise. That doesn't fill me with much confidence that you're answers to any other questions will be accurate.
Well I'm a JW and I have no idea where you got this or what your talking about. We don't even use the word recruit so that's a new one to me as well as the words trade and time waisters..
Perhaps if one wants to know things about the Witnesses one shoulsd ask a Witness for first hand info instead of hearsay from ones who are not Witnesses.
Would you ...[text shortened]... bout the medical field?
So Robbie and myself are always here if anyone has any questions....
06 Oct 10
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Originally posted by Proper Knobwell seeing that you are now a major source of accurate knowledge we can always ask you and actually the confusion was caused by the ambiguous nature of the question, for it was first stated as , do i need to belong to the organisation to get into heaven, which immediately threw us, then it was changed to salvation, then everlasting life, then paradise etc etc all completely different concepts. I am sure you shall now elucidate on the differences for us.
The pair of you weren't even aware that your organisation believes only your members will survive into the earthly paradise. That doesn't fill me with much confidence that you're answers to any other questions will be accurate.
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Originally posted by Proper KnobLol, i am sure your fees are quite reasonable,
You can, but i may levy a small charge at my discretion.
The bills don't pay themselves Rob, that reminds me, i must pay the council tax today.
council Tax, look at the coin, whos head is upon it, the queens, pay the queens thing to the queen and Gods things to God. (in your case that would be the Gods of reason and logic)
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieSalvation - freeing yourself from the delusion of myth and superstition.
well seeing that you are now a major source of accurate knowledge we can always ask you and actually the confusion was caused by the ambiguous nature of the question, for it was first stated as , do i need to belong to the organisation to get into heaven, which immediately threw us, then it was changed to salvation, then everlasting life, then paradi ...[text shortened]... all completely different concepts. I am sure you shall now elucidate on the differences for us.
Everlasting life - nothing but a pipe dream for people too scared to accept the life they have now.
Paradise - tough one this. Sitting on Occheuteal beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, realising i have one of two choices to make.
1. Another Angkor Beer?
2. Swim?
06 Oct 10
Originally posted by Proper KnobAngkor beer? never heard of it.
Salvation - freeing yourself from the delusion of myth and superstition.
Everlasting life - nothing but a pipe dream for people too scared to accept the life they have now.
Paradise - tough one this. Sitting on Occheuteal beach in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, realising i have one of two choices to make.
1. Another Angkor Beer?
2. Swim?
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Originally posted by galveston75If you take the time to comprehend the OP, maybe you'll have an idea of what I was talking about. Based on your response, it's obvious you haven't a clue.
Well I'm a JW and I have no idea where you got this or what your talking about. We don't even use the word recruit so that's a new one to me as well as the words trade and time waisters..
Perhaps if one wants to know things about the Witnesses one shoulsd ask a Witness for first hand info instead of hearsay from ones who are not Witnesses.
Would you ...[text shortened]... bout the medical field?
So Robbie and myself are always here if anyone has any questions....
BTW An interesting phrase was "let [it] serve as a lesson to you". Seems likely that RC was speaking of the JWs, since it makes little sense in other contexts. Though with RC, things making little sense tends to be the rule rather than the exception.
Also, the word is "waste". Your "waist" is above your hips. Come to think of it, you often use the phrase, "waist of time". "Time wasters"? "Waist of time"? Coincidence? Perhaps not.