Posts by aniron

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Even active witnesses think this is way over the top.....

by yourmomma in

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there were gasps after watching this.

i heard the anti college talks at the dc this year, and while many people i know didnt agree with them, this following video stunned many of them.

there are many people on this forum, many have gotten to where they are many different ways.

aniron

Well its in line with what the latest Watchtowers say.

The following is taken from the Watchtower 15th April 2008. Study Edition.

(The article will be studied in JW congregations between May 26th - June 1st)

The title of the article is "Repudiate "Valueless Things".

"Another example of something useful that can become a "valueless thing" is secular education. We want our children to be well-educated so that they can make their way in life. Even more important, a well educated Christian is better able to read the Bible with understanding, reason on problems and come to sound conclusions, and teach Bible truths in a clear and persuasive way. Getting a good education takes time, but is it time well spent?
What though of higher education received in a college or a university? This is widely viewed as vital to success. Yes many who pursue such education end up with their minds filled with harmful propaganda. Such education wastes valuable youthful years that could be used in Jehovah’s service. (Eccl 12:1) Perhaps it is not surprising that in lands where many have received such an education, belief in God is at an all-time low. Rather than looking to the advanced educational systems of this world for security, a Christian trusts in Jehovah."

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Is the "stump" related to Babylon the Great?

by DJPoetech in

is the "stump" or "banded rootstock" of dan chap 4 related to babylon the great of our day?.

i know generally how the wtbts of course turns all prophetic scriptures to benefit themselves.

we all know where that gets us.. has anyone done or heard any research on the matter?

aniron

Of course it doesn't fit ..... its a Watchtower prophecy ...since when did we expect one of them to fit.

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Is the "stump" related to Babylon the Great?

by DJPoetech in

is the "stump" or "banded rootstock" of dan chap 4 related to babylon the great of our day?.

i know generally how the wtbts of course turns all prophetic scriptures to benefit themselves.

we all know where that gets us.. has anyone done or heard any research on the matter?

aniron

According to the JWs isn't the tree that is cut down and the stump banded represent "Jehovahs kingdom" removed from the earth. That this is were they get they 2,520 years to 1914 when Jesus returned and re-established the "Kingdom" though invisibly.

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Have a couple of questions about JW funerals..

by juni in

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has anyone else heard of a funeral memorial talk done on a sunday evening?

also, this person was not active in field service or a regular mtg.

attender.

aniron

My Mother-in-law wa an "inactive JW" had been for about at least a couple of years. Which was due to an illness which meant that she could not walk any distance without the need for oxygen. When she died the Elders agreed to have the funeral at the Kingdom Hall. Then two days before the funeral they changed their mind and said that the KH could not be used. The family had to rush around to find somewhere to hold the funeral. Eventually it was held in a local community hall. But an Elder still gave the funeral talk. Which hardly mentioned her, but was used to promote JW teaching on death and resurrection, to the non-JW family members.

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the mark of the beast?

by candidlynuts in

this is a bbc story regarding rfid tags from saturday.. sorry if it is a repost... .

supermarkets have already brought everything under the sun under one roof, and along the way been accused of denuding the high street of butcher, baker and candlestick-maker.

now they are introducing a new technology that some say threatens a fundamental invasion of our privacy.

aniron

Its nothing new.

There are already many things capable of doing the same.

mobile phones, sat-nav, can be followed by the systems they use.

mobile phone companies keep records of all numbers you have called and from where.

Some sat-nav makers now record each trip you use it for, and can be passed on to the authorites if requested.

The computer you are reading this on can be found out which ISP server it is using. Maybe one day they will even be able to find out where you are using it from.

There isn't much left that cannot be used to track you down.

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New batch of covers to caption. Your captions appreciated.

by Wasanelder Once in

ok, here's a batch for fun with covers 20, let's make them amazing!

here you go!.

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aniron

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Welcome to Pedophiles Paradise

Pick Your Own

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Big Announcement on next Service meeting

by The Lone Ranger in

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there seems to be a very important announcement this coming weeking on the next service meeting, forme it will be on wednesday 30th jan.. during the last 2 meetings they have asked that every batized jw be at that meeting and even to tell others who might not have heard the annoucement.. anyone here have any ideas i wouldn't be surprised if they are changing meeting times and arrangments...less meeting at is !.

aniron

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Jan KM question box

by carla in

the question is- what two publications should be studied with interested ones?

they go on about the bible teach book for starting a bible study, it's ok to use some other tract, after the bible teach is worship god book.

they should finish both books even if qualifying for baptism before then.

aniron

This reminds me of the story of a guy being called on by a JW (some may know this)

JW : We would like to offer you a free Bible study.

Guy: Thats nice. Would like to study the Bible

JW : We can study this XXX book.

Guy: Yes after we study the Bible

JW: Then we can study this XXX book.

Guy: Yes after we study the Bible

JW: Then maybe we could also study this XXX book.

Guy : Yes we can that after we study the Bible.

JW: Just what have you against studying this books?

Guy: What have you against studying the Bible?

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"If 1000 years is as one day" (another "ug" fwd email)

by inkling in

if 1000 years is as one day someone did the math of the 1000 years = one day equation (2 peter 3:8).. .

this is interesting: since a thousand years are in the eyes of jehovah as one day, we can look at history from jehovah's point of view like this:.

adam was created six days ago and jehovah made immediate plans to restore what he had lost for his offspring.. .

aniron

What about the scripture in Psalm 90:4

"For a thousand years in your sight
are like a day that has just gone by,
orlike a watch in the night." Ps 90:4

Here a thousand years are said to "be like" a day, not are. Or a thousand years could be like a "watch in the night"

Now there are about 4 watches in the night from 6pm to 8am. Does this mean that a day with God is four thousand years long?

The one on 2 Peter 3:8 is the often quoted one

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends:
With the Lord a day is like a thousand years,
and a thousand years are like a day. 2 Pet 3:8

All these scriptures are doing is saying that time to God is relative. If He wants to call a thousand years a day or a watch in the night a thousand years thats up to Him. Time to Him means nothing.

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The Times - Churches braced for flood of abuse claims after landmark ruling

by besty in

basically there was a 6 year time limit after which a claim would go 'stale' and could no longer be brought to the courts - this has now been overturned..... http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article3279532.ece.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article3276026.ece.

churches, schools and charities braced for flood of claims after ruling on lotto rapist, iorworth hoare.

aniron

It must be remembered that all the Law Lords have done is say that a person can now sue after what was six years.

The woman in question has yet to take the man to court under a Civil action in an attempt to get any compensation.

If the man in question has a good lawyer they may say something along the lines. That he came into the money while serving a prison sentence for the crime. He was therefore already being punished for the crime. To grant the claim for compensation could be a second punishment. Also that he came into the money while serving his punishment, therefore is not part of any crime that was committed before he was sent to prison.

But if a person sues an "organisation/church/local authority" under this ruling they could have a better chance of winning. As the "organisation" is an on going thing and still in operation.

It will be interesting to see any test cases that come about because of this ruling.