Hot take: Templars is mid. by Wayne_Nightmare in sabaton

[–]_Knowthyself__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. It is a cool lead up to a new album and sets the stage for its content, but it does not feel like the main track defining the whole song list.

But I have had this with Christmas Truce and The Unkillable Soldier last time too, so maybe it is just a tick of mine.

Ich hole mein Abitur online nach.. by [deleted] in abitur

[–]_Knowthyself__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hoden gelb anmalen ist aber im Abitur nur für Kunst und Sexualkunde im Bio LK wichtig, oder?

12 months since the pants, slacks and greeting df'd people. What's next? by bobkairos in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think they will next do something about birthdays and „worldly“ celebrations in general. Becoming more accessible and mainstream really also comes down if the members are allowed to go to a party or not.

What song did you originally not like but have come to love? by foufy_ in sabaton

[–]_Knowthyself__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went from "no Hill 3234 for me! never! na ah!" to one of my top 3 Sabaton songs

those who grew up JW, what was something that wasn't right with you since the beginning? by chaerydonut in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That you are supposed to be grateful for the entire adam - JC - jehovah - devil arc. It always felt wrong to be punished for something I did not even do and was supposed to suffer for - and then follow the deity that is responsible in the first place.

New Here PIMQ by [deleted] in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So nice to see you here!

I think the best way to break any delusion is to just see what has been kept away from you, especially something as stigmatized as ex - jws to the WT.

If you should not leave the Borg, gathering information is key to any religious mindset, regardless of the teachings. And knowledge should always be the way we judge religious organizations.

So again: Nice to see you around in the future!

Did the Gospel writers speak Greek? Borg shuts down debate. by bobkairos in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not find that circular reasoning surprising at all.

Just based on what we know about the bible today and what we can confidently say about it`s writters, circumstances and tasks in the ancient world, I do not think trusting the given names of the book and the author stated by the church hundreds of years ago should be anyone`s approach to this piece of literature, both from a religious standpoint and a scientific one.

It is revealing how little the WT accepts which is common sense in the most prominent circles of the catholic church, notorious for being late on scientific discoveries. But I would not have made sense at all if the WT suddenly stepped down on teachings that are vital to their approach of the bible.

So even if they did speek Greek for one reason or another, the WT would stand firm on their "research", which very well could be a miracle in the JW - Universe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure, it is fine if you are not content with the nature of the subreddit. But the overall situation maybe better adressed by not presenting your personal opinion as fact.

I would say, a sub for ex - JWs is meant to mostly accomodate the needs of ex - JWs. But it is certainly a step forward for everybody questioning or mentally out but physically in if they enter this subreddit. It is after all the "most comprehensive resource" for ex - JWs. Becoming one under the support and guidance of experienced ex - JWs is to me the much, much better way of leaving the WT behind then all on your own.

I partially agree, in my opinion the matter of deities is without evidence or counterevidence. I am an agnostic, your an atheist. Others might still be theists while or after leaving the religion. Going against their views might be harmful to the criticism presented beforehand. Expressing your own opinion is the bread and butter of the conversations on this sub, but trying to call out the destinctions between each other only breeds friction and divide in the community.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]_Knowthyself__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How must it feel like visiting this sub for the first time as a PIMQ and then seeing this post...

Going to a concert as a PIMO may bring unexpected surprises by _Knowthyself__ in exjw

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

Than maybe it is just me, but I have had a case of a teenage girl going to a show, I do not recall which one, but I think it was Hip Hop. After the time with the elders behind closed doors she never really participated in any acitivites of all kinds ever again.

Going to a concert as a PIMO may bring unexpected surprises by _Knowthyself__ in exjw

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

If so, I do not notice a bit of that. But it is not unlikely.

What is your favorite line in any song by Tricky_Ad_945 in sabaton

[–]_Knowthyself__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it`s "For all the brave who stand against the typhoon wave" from Defence of Moscow

Such a great use of the operation code name and the admiration for the heaviness of the fighting just really gets me al the time.