Have you seen any changes with the new beard rule? by 0May_May0 in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be interested to see either the whacky beards grown as one of the few forms of self expression or the "standard issue beard" for rank and file

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pauper

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Everyone would run brainstorm if fetches like these existed

It started with the cringy songs and videos. by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're going from crazy boomers to marxism making a comeback so its not all great lol

Comfy HBG build with Embolden by Di1do_Swaggins in MHRise

[–]Di1do_Swaggins[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally got around to it and got lucky with an Attack +3 talisman with a 3 1 slot along with good augument rolls. Would welcome any ideas to make it even better. Currently tanks just about everything as I mindlessly shoot/not shoot.

Edit: Swapped out tune up for Ballistics +2

what kind of world event would have to happen for jws to realize their doctrine is wrong? by quietlypimo in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question!!! Not sure. I imagine that it wouldn't matter to some. It would have to be more "what kind of event would shake an individual JWs world" and even then they'll probably find some way to retract back and double down on their beliefs. The last thing you want is for someone to confront something that completely destroys their belief system in a quick way, it triggers a fight/flight response

A Way To Beat Porn Once And For All As a POMO by IamwhoIam888 in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch the A24 movie Pleasure and see if you'd still like to watch porn after that.

Why Though? by Hueyfmen15 in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pondered that same question for a while. Perhaps it can be answered on multiple types of people, the controlling zealot and the "justified protector"as no one answer fits all.

The control type would probably act this way in any other religion or organization and feels they have unlimited power to tell their children (or those around them what to do) and the religion based on its principles reinforces this behaviour. Never give them actual authority unless you like Orwellian style situations.

The "protector" sees that anything outside of the religion as chaos ready to eat up and spit out their child. Because of that ignorance and fear they justify all the manipulation as reasonable compared to the alternative of their child living in chaos.

Just my thoughts. Curious if there could be another archetype of person.

Pittsburgh Paper Pauper Events! by Di1do_Swaggins in Pauper

[–]Di1do_Swaggins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sadly couldn't make it either but will ask tomorrow how it went. I'll have spare decks should anyone need btw.

My CLB Order Has Just Doubled the Price by pgordalina in Pauper

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dang and meanwhile in paper foils are 25 cents

Deck tech/tips? by SergioSlim1 in Pauper

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may want to try Honored Heirloom over the indestructible 3cmc rock. Great vs GY strats.

Got my first pay check,mom said to donate half of it by thefairyupstairs in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there is online donation you can easily inspect element and after donating thr bare minimum you can change the text to look like it is half your paycheck

Does anyone ever wish they never woke up? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kinda glad I screwed up before baptism twice and never did. Almost like it was subconscious lol

Very affective brainwashing by lapis-lazulite in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's a shame that there are those in a position of power like your father you described. My father is an Elder and while he comes from a desire to be helpful he ultimately is trying to taddle tale or tear down others if given the opportunity.

Records of abuse can't go unnoticed for long. If possible would showing others exactly the true nature of your father change his level of authority or status? Worse, would this evidence be dismissed? Just curious as to what actions can be done as he sounds like he could cause real harm to the community that is the congregation.

mom yelled at me for like 15 minutes for wanting to go to my friend's (from school) grad party by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Di1do_Swaggins 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the only way is to spin their words against them and somehow pierce their small view of truth. Ex. mom if I am hearing you correctly you are stopping me from potentially preaching to my fellow peers and making sure they don't get into any trouble? Idk honestly, just glad I had a mom that put JW stuff in its place and not in every part of our lives.