by eyes_opened 16 Replies latest jw friends
I've always wondered why it was, that when mankind was supposedly closer to perfection, God kept in direct contact with people either through angels speaking, or prophetic dreams, seas parting, etc. But the further man got from perfection the less and less contact He gave people. It seems like the worse off we are, the more help, or direction we would require. Any thoughts about this? Thanks!
One Persons Heresy Is Anothers Truth
Hey Eyes,
Maybe the gods took off and abandoned Earth. Maybe they were actually flesh and blood beings that got tired of us and blew outta here. A possibility?
TR
TR, OH NO!
Not that Sitchen stuff again.
I don't know why Paul talked about the oldies having great faith. I'll you what if God had conversations with me, I'd be a believer! That's not faith; that's hard evidence.
How could Jesus be tempted by Satan? After all, Jesus was God's right hand man, knew him the longest and Satan was just an underling trouble maker. I think, Jesus would have said, "Satan, you've got to be kidding. When I go back I'll rule the universe. Satan, you're even dumber than you look."
LOL larc, I hear ya! reminds me of the BIll Cosby Noah skit.
One Persons Heresy Is Anothers Truth
Eyes_Opened,
Did you ever read the book ofJoshua? It's the account of the Israelites wiping out an entire nation, every man, woman, and child. Makes Hitler and Stalin look kind of tame. I think that just proves that Hitler and Stalin didn't have Jehovah's blessing like the Iraelites did. Hmmm, I wonder...if that's what the Modern Day Israelites (JWs) would do if they came into power, being God's choosen people and all.
Question: If two sisters get their dad drunk and then had sex with him, is that a disfellowshipping offense? I just wondered because that what Lot's daughters did. Of course, they did it way out in the mountains in a cave, so it did not reflect on God's organization. I wonder who told the story, so it could make it into the Bible - one of the sisters or the old man? You know, it's not the kind of story I'd bring up to a Bible writer.
Oh another thing about Lot,
When he was back in Sodam and Gamora (sp?), he had this angel visiting, but the angel looked like a man. Being cute and all the Homo's in towm lusted after this angel-man. This caused Lot great fear. Now, why did this angel put up with that crap. Being supernatural, could have beaten those Homo's to a pulp and save Lot a lot of grief.
Hey eyes_opened,
Have you gone over and looked at the Hersey of the Month thread. I think you will enjoy it. Brother Thinker started it, and Brother Larc (that's me) contributed to a very important ideology, as you will see.
Eyes,
Sounds a lot like some elders I know. The "weaker" you are, the less attention they pay to you. One time I even asked one what I could do to have more friends in the org. He said I needed to be more hospitable. I had a lot of "friends" over, but it just never got around to being reciprocated.
TW
ianao,
TR, OH NO!Not that Sitchen stuff again.
Hey, it beats the hell out of what the WTS teaches! Besides, the Sitchin Historical International Team(S.H.I.T) has opened a new worship center. They've nominated me as a new regional Grand Poobah! I've been searchin' for a new cult to join anyway.
It's a interesting explanation of things. No mysteriously disappearing and reappearing gods, they used space ships just like us! There would have to be advanced technology to get to Earth and start the human race, after all! There is compelling evidence to suggest his theories. If nothing else, it's a fascinating read.(Earth Chronicles)
TR
