jehovah's witness, 53, denies 12 counts of historic sexual offences end of widget id: 1333195, name: storycontent, view: article start of widget id: 1334897, name: pagetools, view: articlemetadata 4 feb 2014 11:46 end of widget id: 1334897, name: pagetools, view: articlemetadata start of widget id: 1333936, name: relatedcontents, view: sportsstats end of widget id: 1333936, name: relatedcontents, view: sportsstats start of widget id: 1333929, name: storycontent, view: article .
mark anthony sewell pleaded not guilty to charges that included some dating back almost 30 years.
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Aren't we all glad that God is cleaning house if it's true Then we can all be assured that all these perverts from the Catholic faith, from the evangelist faith, etc etc.
They can be placed alongside these Jw's perverts like one happy dysfunctional family, a family of perverts from different religions. I guess the Pope felt bad having to defrock 400 Priests.
after all, the college restrictions are only for the rank and file...right?
community service.
the department's staff provided services to the community in diverse ways during the year under review.
Not to get off topic Galaxie, aren't you the one who wrote a book? They didn't involve the rendering of Vladimir the Impaler, or do I need to
refresh my memory in order to sink to your eyes.
after all, the college restrictions are only for the rank and file...right?
community service.
the department's staff provided services to the community in diverse ways during the year under review.
I see now. Thank You for correcting my view. I understand your paradox. Just like Galaxie, The expert in Blood issues it’s a matter of interpretation of the things the WT says or does. Hey Galaxie nice to run into you on this post. I forgot to advise you the last time, I am an Ex-Witness with 30 years association. I do thank you for your advice on the research. Perhaps I can suggest the same with an over view of 20 more years in theology. As far as getting upset, that would only imply having to learn something new. This post just got my curiosity that’s all. Back to topic. You feel that the WT should not have any interaction with governments or anybody to fulfill your paradox. Maybe the JW’s should be more like the Amish, but then how would they fulfill Christ Teaching if they seclude themselves from the world. Doesn’t the Pope always condemn the acts of governments? And yet they accept monies from Government. Grant you this hypothetical is given with the inference the WT accepts monies from Governments. Also would that not Make Jesus a hypocrite in your paradox, as in the works of Matthew 17:31 and the works of Mark 12:17 and once again the works of Matthew 4:17-22 as Matthew was once a tax collector part of the government bureacracy? But I do see your disparity between being part of Babylon, but once again how can religions continue their fine works within Babylon if in your paradox they cannot be associated with it. Throughout bible history. Haven’t Gods people been within evil? And being able to preach the teaching of God, within the masses of evil. Although I have not read when the WT called any one Government Satanic, but I do remember some works on corruption, but then again, don’t all religions at various times call governments the great Satan. Even in today’s standards, doesn’t Islam call the U.S and Israel the Great Satan, yet they ask The U.S to ease up on sanctions in order for their people to get desperately needed aid food, medicine? Or would that be hypocritical of them to use faith and people as an excuse. Once again, thank you for your interpretation of your truth.
after all, the college restrictions are only for the rank and file...right?
community service.
the department's staff provided services to the community in diverse ways during the year under review.
Am I claiming to know the inner works of the U.N? No, to the contrary, I’m not claiming anything as your suggestions indicate. However I do make a parallel observation that religions like the Salvation Army that are will vested throughout the world with direct ties to the U.N. and other charity government founded organizations will not turn down at any time the help any government offers. Furthermore, Soup kitchens around the world will not turn away any monetary or food subsidies in the name of righteousness. In your analogy all religions are false and hypocrites then, so why then just place your judgment on 1 the JW, which is what your post started out to be. By your own words and understanding, just because the WT is in a list of religions that preach the gospel of Christ behind bars, do you have solid proof the WT accepts monies from the groups mentioned by you as other religions do? That’s what picked my curiosity nothing more. I will not attempt to argue the point as Jesus would find this discussion at an impasse. Enjoy your life however well it suits you.
after all, the college restrictions are only for the rank and file...right?
community service.
the department's staff provided services to the community in diverse ways during the year under review.
It astonishes me how simple minded people can get with comments and you picked my curiosity. What was the purpose of this post, since it’s crystal clear that other religions are in the lottery pool as you put it? If you offer your service for free, but the government bureaucracy doesn’t allow it, what then. I guess you people would think of stopping Gods work, right. So then where does the hypocrisy lie? I understand the comments of the atheist better. At least I know his hate for religion is genuine, and as he put its Satanic and it suits their own atheist agenda. Something I can respect.
Perhaps Atheism or Evolution would be preferable to you, that way your agenda would also be genuine, as the people in EVILBIBLE.COM Quote: Christians are hypocrites
Christians, they love to talk about how loving, dutiful and compassionate they are, yet I have yet to meet ONE who does not practice hypocrisy to the highest degree. Their willful ignorance of the Bible combined with their two faced idealism to preach it, has made us sick, hasn’t it? For nearly two thousand years Biblicists have been lecturing people on the importance of adhering to the Bible’s teachings on ethics, manners, and morality. They quote Jesus and Paul profusely, with a liberal sprinkling of Old Testament moralist. The problem with their approach lies not only in an oft- noted failure to practice what they preach, but an equally pronounced tendency to ignore what the Bible itself, preaches.
just thought of another question that could start someone waking up.
you could say something to the effect of, "i was thinking how if we were to come across a person in the ministry who asks us how luke 21:8 does not apply to jws in light of the comments such as the ones (quoted below) how could we respond?".
or you could say that someone at work or school presented you with the awake quote and said luke 21:8 proves jws false, then you could say you need help coming up with a response to him.. luke 21:8 .
You might be confused on what Luke 21:8 states. If you believe the JW are false, then how do you account for the rest of the false religions, such as Catholics, Born again Christians, Morons, Judaist, Islam, ETC, and ETC? That would make all religions the false prophet. When the Apostles asked when the end time would be, and Jesus replied only the father knows, he did however leave some clues as to when end times was closely approaching. Remember Jesus was proclaiming the End of Days in His time. Before that, God’s prophets were proclaiming of a coming Messiah, which was fore filled. So then, to true Christians that prophecy will be fore filled as well. The fundamentals of reading the bible are to learn it’s meaning without distorting the truth. While you try to disprove JW’s you have disproved all religion. Perhaps then, Atheism or Evolution would be more to your liking. Maybe that way as Jesus Said, Judge not as they know not what they do, oh!! God, and the parable of Matthew apply in MT 15:14
The Parable of the Blind Leading the Blind 1568 | |
It was only later that Bruegel's pictures received their titles; they have since undergone change in the course of the centuries, most of the works being known today under a number of names. That given this work - which is also known as The Fall of the Blind - refers to Christ's parable concerning the Pharisees (Matthew 15:14): "And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." In the parable of the blind leading the blind Christ was illustrating in readily appreciable physical form a spiritual condition — inner blindness to true religion. Bruegel gives visual expression to Christ's words in this truly tragic image. The frieze-like procession of the large-scale figures of six blind men reaches an agonizing climax in the terrified expression of the second, who is falling. In contrast to this staggering line of humanity is the church behind them, strong and solid, representing the faith which gives true vision. Once again, in a late work, Bruegel gives a particular and realistic interpretation to a Christian moral. The blind were a subject of special fascination to Bruegel. He introduced a group into The Fight between Carnival and Lent and a drawing of 1562 in Berlin also shows a group of three blind people. Other paintings of the blind by Bruegel are mentioned in early inventories. His treatment of them is sympathetic without for a moment being patronizing. | |
i would love to start a discussion (not a debate) with others that follow the gnostic writings from the nag hammadi library.
i am a believer that pretty much every belief has some truths and fallacies.
some say its a game of 'only taking what you like out of something'.....i say, its using discernment to find the 'pure nature' of what god would be and is.
Why blame Jehovah God. He did not tell, instruct, teach man to sin. What humanity is today as our forefathers are incumbent or inherited sin? You choose to blame someone only because it makes you feel better. If you blame your parents for giving you birth, then how is its Gods fault, because he made man? Yes he made man but not imperfect. Since the creation of man, humanity blames all evil upon God instead of themselves. Societies that read the early works of the bible rarely see the distinction of what God told his people what they should do, only to offset what they did due to their unperfected human nature. That’s why the teaching of Christ was not argumentative. For those who truly believe in him, truly believes in God by faith. There’s no greater human power, but to trust in God with your heart, mine, and Soul. Meanwhile we should all respect the point of views of others, however disingenuous it sounds to you.
i'm new here, i pretty much created this account cause i couldn't find the answer to my question.
and my question is, can jw eat halal and kosher meat?
i was searching online but all i found was that jw dont have any food restrictions besides consuming blood.. if someone can answer my question, please and thank u!.
Now you’re being too literal galaxie. “Nothing” means excessive when it comes to blood in a food product to normal people. You’re looking at the word in a dictionary standard, just like you looked at the poison gas illustration literally. If you were in a poisoned gas filled room but had a gas mask on, you would not take off the gas mask if you had no other choice but to wait until the room was clear or cleaned of the poison. Now to just attack 1 religion like the Jw’s without condemning the rest is belittling. If you believe they are doing those themselves, then you have place judgment on them. Then what makes any other religion more tangible? What makes your truth any better? Remember there are cultures even today that when they slaughtered an animal, they’ll drink the blood while the blood is draining to gain the life force of that animal in a ritual. Not only that, some will drink the blood of captured prisoner combatants once they behead them. “EXCESSIVE” in these cases mean “NOTHING”
fine.
holy spirit appointed overseers to shepherd?
6:1, 2; jude 22) are these not good reasons for being obedient to those who are taking the lead?read hebrews 13:17.. .
No that’s o.k. I wouldn’t want to live in a place filled with hate, wait we all live in that place. I believe Jesus was speaking of another place. It’s good to have heard from a non believer in the group. I really haven’t met a non believer so set that when death knocks at their door they don’t wish to grasp at something. In this case it would be the four corners. Earth, wind, fire, and water. Easy to remember. Elders seem what get peoples craw. I never met An Elder that was perfect, but then again neither are Preachers, Fathers, Pastors, Reverend, Bishop, Patriarch, Rabbis, Allamah, Teacher, Dali Lama, Guru Deacons, Chaplin, Abbott, Prior, Monk, Life coach, Volkhvy, Lamane, so forth and so on. I believe since Jesus, no one is perfect as you said, if you believe in that. So to bash 1 you need to include them all. It’s good to obey curricular laws because if we were to challenge them we might get in trouble, I guess that’s what Jesus meant about disobeying God. I’m glad we are able to move on with our own beliefs, live long and prosper.
In all his writings, Charles Dickens—a Christian of the broadest kind—is outspoken in his dislike of evangelicalism and Roman Catholicism, but, especially in his fiction, he is very reluctant to make professions of a specific faith beyond the most general sort of Christianity. Nothing more surely aroused his suspicions about a person's religious faith than a public profession of it, and this aversion formed a fundamental feature of his dislike of evangelicals and dissenters.
Once again the exploitation of other religions to mislead the views the WT took on 1975. But then again other religions have called JW’s gullible and robot like cult. While I have not seen JW’s as Jim Jones, David Koresh, or the Heavens Gate. I do see by bashing 1 religion marks the falsity of other religions that base their ways of droids to accomplish their goals or as you good people put it brain washing. I guess you people never enjoyed the works of other publishers that did predict the end of the world, but not like the WT that stated by 1975 this world would accelerate humanity to levels never seen before. ironically, this world has exploded in population, Science, and engineering that includes the computer age and internet. That was my understanding back then, and still is. You good people keep reading all those articles and then, God gave us all the ability to chose whatever religion suits our goal in truth, faith, love, and understanding by move on, as my question would be, what makes any other religions any better.
