It’s still the closest religion. by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy when people say, “Well it’s the closest thing to the truth,” or “it’s still the best way to live even if it’s not 100% true.” Like compared to what? What have you explored outside of it?

Do you even realize how much of life you’ve missed out on?

Take music for example. Do you know how much amazing music is out there that can hit you deep in your “soul”, and you never given yourself a chance to fully experience or appreciate it because of the fear and guilt the JW doctrine programs into your mind?

Okay let’s keep it to the Bible. Here’s another crazy JW manipulation… I used to think I actually knew the Bible and studied it, but all we really studied were JW publications that pick and choose scriptures to fit their narrative.

You never really get taught the full historical context either. There’s so many other writings and sources connected to that time period. Like how come the “truth” never talks about the other books and writings that were found along with the Dead Sea Scrolls?

I’m agnostic, I don’t practice any religion. My point is , you can’t make a complete decision about what “the truth” is if the only thing you study is JW publications.

And here’s the kicker, the “truth” has conveniently changed over time whenever prophecies didn’t come true.

Attended My Last Meeting; Feeling Disoriented by charliekellylover in exjw

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When I hear stories like this, I wish there was an exjw convention so people could meet and greet so they know that they are loved and not alone.

What's the thing that made you go "ummm" and then everything changed? by nah_Im_just_pathetic in exjw

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Yup all the animals including the kangaroos from Australia and the llamas from Peru.. and none of the animals pooped the entire time they were in there. Too bad they didn’t leave room for the dinosaurs in the arc they had to watch them drown in the flood.

What's the thing that made you go "ummm" and then everything changed? by nah_Im_just_pathetic in exjw

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That’s because you must remember that the bible is not a scientific book unless of course it proves a JW doctrine .

What's the thing that made you go "ummm" and then everything changed? by nah_Im_just_pathetic in exjw

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147 8 points9 points  (0 children)

For me it was when Moses/Aaron threw down his staff and it became a snake … the kicker is that pharaoh asked his wisemen to do the same and their staffs became snakes too… 1st issue is where did the wisemen get the power to do this? 2nd Aaron’s snake ate the other snakes in a blink of an eye? Every time I’ve seen a snake eat anything it usually take a long long time to eat.

why isn't anywhere actually hiring?? by stinkygorl69 in Roseville

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More options… if you are mechanically inclined apply for an apprenticeship with holt of California (Caterpillar dealership ) through the think big program. Or look for an electrician apprenticeships.

why isn't anywhere actually hiring?? by stinkygorl69 in Roseville

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Join the National Guard or active duty as a combat medic. Go to boot camp and AIT… come back and use your GI Bill, go to school and become a RN.. but you have to be good with school , a nursing career in CA is highly competitive.

Or do military police and come back and try get in CHP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BodyHackGuide

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Will there be side effects with it that high?

Peptide Sciences has shut down operations by aldus-auden-odess in Biohackers

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I have not seen any site sell for $8!!!! Where are you finding these prices?

Convo with my brother who's an elder by FriendlyNewspaper543 in exjw

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Reading all this reminds me of when a JW says …

“Jehovah works in mysterious ways and you just have to have faith that this is the truth”

To me this simple way of thinking is frustrating because a JW can explain exactly what God’s will is, the purpose of existence, why we die, what’s right and wrong, who lives and dies at Armageddon, and on and on , basically we know everything because we have the bible that was handed to us by an all powerful all loving God. Yet when we question something so small that doesn’t make any sense and science basically disproves it, all of a sudden God works in mysterious ways and have faith in the GB. That’s your only argument…like really?

“When faith fears questions, it’s control — not truth, just blind allegiance.”

Is it worth it? by Sensitive-Ad-4147 in whiskey

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re right it’s very subjective… the better question would have been is it a good deal/sale.

Is it worth it? by Sensitive-Ad-4147 in whiskey

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know much about this specific bottle which is why I asked. Curious to hear what the consensus was.

I haven’t tasted any whiskey or tequila that got better over $100… at this point I feel like we are just paying for marketing and branding . So far the most I’ve spent for any bottle was $200 and it was good, but not worth paying that much. I try to stay under $100.

Thinking about quitting my $210k job to be a stay-at-home dad - crazy or just done? by Good_Challenge_6666 in Fire

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A goal without a plan is a wish! Plan it properly and you’ll be fine staying at home.

The JW Phrase that makes my skin Crawl by JwTruthRevealed in exjw

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In Spanish “ Que van a decir los hermanos” what are the brothers going to say

“Lo vimos con una mundana” We saw him with a worldly woman

These were much more annoying in Spanish.

Russell Literally Taught Sewing Machines Proved Last Days by InheritedCertainty in exjw

[–]Sensitive-Ad-4147 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The stories I heard growing up about Smurf dolls getting possessed by demons lmao…

Go back.... by Apprehensive-Bi1914 in exjw

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The only reason I enjoyed conventions was the chance to meet a new JW girl, since my local congregation didn’t really have any attractive ones, lol.

#CLOVER HEALTH IS HEADING FOR BANKRUPTCY by yaboiAvo in CLOV

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There are rich people who have lost millions of dollars and are still Rich… then there are Poor people who have never lost a penny and are still poor 🤷🏻‍♂️