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Originally posted by Proper Knoband why were you there? thinking of forming an Atheist state based on the model of the Khmer Rouge?
Not that i remember.
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneAnd in another thread robbie will not even condemn slavery because his god endorses it. What a religion!
In another thread G75 said, "If he is referring to ones that we do meet at the doors that are not interested and are there to only argue then yes it is a waist of our time."
So evidently the JWs do have the concept of "time wasters" even though G75 said that he had "no idea where [I ] got this or what [I was] talking about."
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneOf course they have the concept of time wasters. Its integral to their drive. I inevitably wind up on that list sooner or later...
In another thread G75 said, "If he is referring to ones that we do meet at the doors that are not interested and are there to only argue then yes it is a waist of our time."
So evidently the JWs do have the concept of "time wasters" even though G75 said that he had "no idea where [I ] got this or what [I was] talking about."
Originally posted by caissad4From what I can tell, the subject matter is too close to their personal identities. If they were to admit the flaws, it'd be like admitting flaw in themselves. Their egos won't allow it. If you pay attention to how they behave when they're challenged, you see one ego defense mechanism after another.
And in another thread robbie will not even condemn slavery because his god endorses it. What a religion!
Originally posted by karoly aczelThat they do isn't a concern so much as their ability to both affirm and deny it without seeing the contradiction.
Of course they have the concept of time wasters. Its integral to their drive. I inevitably wind up on that list sooner or later...
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneVery true. Their silence reveals self-doubt.
From what I can tell, the subject matter is too close to their personal identities. If they were to admit the flaws, it'd be like admitting flaw in themselves. Their egos won't allow it. If you pay attention to how they behave when they're challenged, you see one ego defense mechanism after another.
Originally posted by caissad4Caissa Caissa who am i to question God? am i not but a simple man, imperfect, prone to a aberration and limited in the scope of my experience and wisdom? Can i create even a blade of grass? and here you are chastising me because i will not rebuke my God. The mere fact that some Israelite slaves chose to remain with their master when they were eligible for release is clear indication that slavery among God’s people was not abusive! You must distinguish between abusive slavery which is actually condemned and incompatible with scripture and the kind that was permitted and governed by laws and ordinances designed to protect those in servitude. Why should i rebuke God for that?
And in another thread robbie will not even condemn slavery because his god endorses it. What a religion!
Originally posted by menace71Lol, oh Manny of a thousand Manfreds, we only pass awake magazines to those who either request them (yes indeed some persons who are not witnesses like to read them for the content, believe it or not and request a copy every month) or who are interested enough to appreciate them. When we go from house to house we primarily use the Bible and ask people if they would be interested in a Bible study, magazines are generally only used if they show some interest or it covers something that they have raised. Where you get the idea of quotas from i do not know. Success is measured simply be being in the field ministry! for regardless of whether any one listens or not, we have given a witness by our mere presence!
legit question so if you guys (JW's) don't pass out enough "Awakes" will you get dis-fellowshipped? Seriously what are the consequences ? I remember seeing the quota sheets. I mean will an elder get on you guys? Will the elder be like G75? Why are you not getting enough of these out? I'm trying not to be funny. How do you guys measure success?
Manny
Originally posted by robbie carrobieRebuking your God and deliberately twisting the truth in his defense are two very different things. Too often I see you and other theists deliberately spreading misinformation, making false statements or claims our outright lying, because you think it will help you avoid rebuking your God.
...and here you are chastising me because i will not rebuke my God. The mere fact that some Israelite slaves chose to remain with their master when they were eligible for release is clear indication that slavery among God’s people was not abusive!
Originally posted by robbie carrobieRob you're talking cobbblers now. Whitey has pointed it out above -
Caissa Caissa who am i to question God? am i not but a simple man, imperfect, prone to a aberration and limited in the scope of my experience and wisdom? Can i create even a blade of grass? and here you are chastising me because i will not rebuke my God. The mere fact that some Israelite slaves chose to remain with their master when they were elig ...[text shortened]... by laws and ordinances designed to protect those in servitude. Why should i rebuke God for that?
Originally posted by robbie carrobiethinking of forming an Atheist state based on the model of the Khmer Rouge?
and why were you there? thinking of forming an Atheist state based on the model of the Khmer Rouge?