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  "We dont mourn the dead"

  by HereIgo in

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  i remember a brother making the above statement in regards to an elderly sister who had passed.

  he stated we don't mourn or even visit grave sites because we have a hope that jah will resurrect the dead.

  it seemed really creepy at the time, hell, even jesus wept when lazarus died.

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  I realised at the age of 39 that I had never actually grieved or felt genuine sadness at the loss of anyone.

  Yes, because of witness culture and "protocol", I never cried or allowed myself to mourn a loss.

  That changed when I awoke to the truth about the truth, and the reality that this is our life NOW (not some utopian panda patting paradise)

  My uncle's funeral was the first time I was at a funeral that didn't follow the usual prescribed witness script. It was truely a cathartic experience. Sad, yes, but cathartic and therapeutic
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  The bizarreness of Genesis 6:2

  by doubtfull1799 in

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  "the sons of the true god began to notice that the daughters of men were beautiful.

  so they began taking as wives all whom they chose.".

  it may be feasible to some to accept the bible's assertion that the first humans were tempted to pursue independence from god, especially since they were created in his image and he is independent from any authority.

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  stuckinarut2

  Well said Wake!
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  Using violence to end violence?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  it really is mind blowing when we think about it : witnesses have no problem with a deity who will use violence in order to end violence?!?!.

  armageddon will be gods war to kill billions of people...because it shows his love?.

  thoughts?.

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  stuckinarut2

  Fair point chook.

  But here we are talking about God supposedly violently killing every person who doesn't abide by his "earthly organisation" and become a witness.

  That includes young children and babies....who are hardly violent or dangerous sinners or criminals.
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  The bizarreness of Genesis 6:2

  by doubtfull1799 in

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  "the sons of the true god began to notice that the daughters of men were beautiful.

  so they began taking as wives all whom they chose.".

  it may be feasible to some to accept the bible's assertion that the first humans were tempted to pursue independence from god, especially since they were created in his image and he is independent from any authority.

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  Yes!

  Great points Doubtful!

  I have often wondered why those wicked angels only took on male bodies. Surely some could have tried being a female?

  Also, as powerful as the sexdrive is, surely life as a mighty and powerful spirit being is more wonderful? I mean, I have no desire to live as a frog...as human life is far superior in my mind....
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  Using violence to end violence?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  it really is mind blowing when we think about it : witnesses have no problem with a deity who will use violence in order to end violence?!?!.

  armageddon will be gods war to kill billions of people...because it shows his love?.

  thoughts?.

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  stuckinarut2

  Wow Doubtful! That is so freakily accurate!
  
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  Today's Text: Proof that God does not abide by His own principles...

  by doubtfull1799 in

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  "do not withhold good from those to whom you should give it if it is within your power.

  - prov 3:27".

  by the common christian definition of god, everything is within his power.

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  Excellent point Doubtful!

  You make a good case for the hypocrisy of "god" himself as he fails once again to carry out his own directions!

  This reminds me of the other fantastic point you made a little while back, where you showed how those who are appointed as MS or Elders had to "preside over his own household in a fine manner" and "have children in full subjection and obedience"

  Yes, "God" also failed in this point! His own children rebelled (satan , adam, eve), and yet "God" still gets to be "appointed"....
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  Governing Body letter

  by John Davis in

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  there is a governing body letter to be read this week..

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  stuckinarut2

  As S Lett said:

  "The Governing Body Loves you....."
  
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  Using violence to end violence?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  it really is mind blowing when we think about it : witnesses have no problem with a deity who will use violence in order to end violence?!?!.

  armageddon will be gods war to kill billions of people...because it shows his love?.

  thoughts?.

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  stuckinarut2

  Spot on Half Banana!

  Great quote Nathan!
  
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  Coffee Mugs

  by Iamallcool in

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  i am thinking about buying coffee mug(s).

  maybe i will get my coffee mug personalized.

  any suggestions on what should be on my coffee mug?

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  stuckinarut2

  How about:

  "Well, clearly I am not a Mormon"
  
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  What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?

  by Funchback in

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  there were many addressed to me.

  for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

  i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.

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  I remember being told that NO witness could support a football team that were called the Melbourne Demons.

  Why?

  Because it would be wrong to cheer "go the Demons!"