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  1. waysider
    Thank you for proving my point.
  2. waysider
    Banality of evil[edit] Arendt's book [Eichmann in Jerusalem] introduced the expression and concept of the banality of evil.[7] Her thesis is that Eichmann was actually not a fanatic or a sociopath, but instead an extremely average and mundane person who relied on clichéd defenses rather than thinking for himself, was motivated by professional promotion rather than ideology, and believed in success which he considered the chief standard of "good society".[8] Banality, in this sense, does not mean that Eichmann's actions were in any way ordinary, or even that there is a potential Eichmann in all of us, but that his actions were motivated by a sort of complacency which was wholly unexceptional.[9] Many mid-20th century pundits were favorable to the concept.[10][11]
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    Mike Have you ever taken a step back and looked at the absurdity of some of the nonsense you post here? I mean, you're not a sage or a prophet or someone who has stumbled upon the ultimate source of wisdom for all ages. PFAL is just another one of thousands of bible classes that have come and gone. Yes, it presents some controversial, unorthodox concepts that go against the flow of mainstream Christianity. Beyond that? Well, it's just another bible class and not a particularly good one at that. Perhaps if you didn't devalue critical thinking so much you might be able to recognize that. Then again, maybe you have too much invested in your quest to ever consider that.
  4. waysider
    How did ANY of us get duped by VPW? I don't know. Conmen have a way, that transcends simple explanation, of making you abandon logic and reason.
  5. waysider
    Who said anything about being ashamed?
  6. waysider
    Have you considered sales could be slow because people may not be interested in the subject matter?
  7. waysider
    I agree.
  8. waysider
    Salesman: You should buy this car. Me: Why? Salesman: I can't tell you.
  9. waysider
    Sounds like a description of FellowLaborers. (Only 2 per room, on bunkbeds, though. Everything else...pretty much the same.)
  10. waysider
    Thank you.
  11. waysider
    E. Stanley Jones
  12. waysider
    Thank you for responding, Mike. Unfortunately, your response does not answer chockfull's questions.
  13. waysider
    Are you holding your breath, waiting for an answer? That's bad for your health.
  14. waysider
    This reminds me of that old time-proven scripture: "Tis easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than to explain 4 crucified."
  15. waysider
    It's spiritual. You just need to S.I.T. more and believe harder.
  16. waysider
    Me: How did your involvement with TWI help you, Mike? Mike: I went to Catholic School.
  17. waysider
    What was it about your life that made you feel guilty and how did the Word help you a lot?
  18. waysider
    Why?
  19. waysider
    There are legalities that address such matters. I'm not a lawyer, so I can't tell you specifically what they are.
  20. waysider
    Refresh my memory, please. Where did I say this?
  21. waysider
    How so? Are you saying Wierwille was wrong when he taught this?
  22. waysider
    If you're that convinced believing works, you should have no problem believing the jab won't hurt you.
  23. waysider
    In the Advanced Class, Wierwille talked about how, when they were about to enter kindergarten, he was informed his kids would need to be up to date with their shots. He said he told the authorities that God would protect them from the harm of any disease by virtue of his believing. They weren't persuaded. It was then, he said, that it occurred to him that, if he could believe for them to be untouched by disease, he could just as easily believe for them to be unharmed by the shots. This is, of course, simply rationalization. I, personally, no longer subscribe to the so called "law of believing". For those who do, however, it raises the specter on how it all fits with the current situation. Can you believe away the damages of Covid? Can you believe away any potential harm from a vaccine? Food for thought.
  24. waysider
    Oh, you mean that country that is known for heightened awareness of personal hygiene?
  25. waysider
    Only if they don't believe in time travel.
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