this just came to me, must have been mentioned before, right?.
the name of the group is a lie!!.
we all announced and taught that we were "jehovah's witnesses".. i'm struggling to find more words right now..
Good point, kairos. I don't think even ToMo3 or Stephen Lett have witnessed Jehovah.
Of course, be prepared for a true believer to come back with something like the following:
We are walking by faith, not by sight.
We have witnessed Jehovah with our eyes of faith.
Jehovah's blessing in our lives provides us with a witness of him.
on jw tv.
anthony morris is ranting against higher education.
he is blaming parents for enrolling their kids in college.
They seem to think that going to university is all about making money and gaining status - good point. For most students, this is not the case at all. For me, going to uni is a chance to study a subject that I'm interested in. This will hopefully lead to a career that fulfils whatever potential I have. Money is a secondary issue.
The GB, of course, don't have to consider choosing a career - they're waited on hand and foot in bethel and have financial security.
http://video.ted.com/talk/podcast/2013/none/bono_2013-480p.mp4 (download - right click, save file as)http://www.ted.com/talks/bono_the_good_news_on_poverty_yes_there_s_good_news.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bddkf0lw-ag.
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Bono, the rock god worth ~£100 million, lectures us about poverty
i didn't know the wtbts had an order.
anyone ever heard of the "order of full time servants" aka "the order" within the jehovah's witnesses?.
(below is a legal document from the wtbts).
Vow of obedience and poverty - the GB's 'vow of poverty' also enables them to live comfortably, and be financially secure for the rest of their lives as long as they don't commit murder or 'apostasy'
Nice gig if you can get it
yes- everyone has faults and makes mistakes; an organization even more so.. yet, you ignore all the fingers pointing at you.. many here have no faith.
many here go to churches who lie about everything biblical; look at x-mas!.
but at least we know god and christ and try to live up to their name!.
DocHouse - you've given a clear answer (one that could mean a JC if voiced to JWs) backed up by slightly vague additional comments.
I do know God has helped us - who is 'us'? You and your family? your local congregation? you plus all JWs, including the GB?
How has God helped you?
You seem to be saying something like: God blesses us by giving us each a brain and a pair of ears and eyes to figure stuff out.
tradition + truth revealed in scripture - how is the WTS different to any other religion?
this incident in paris makes me feel absolutely furious.
yes i feel desperately sorry for the victims and their families no one should have to deal with that.
the thing that makes me feel absolutely incandescent though is the attack on freedom of speech and expression.
You're correct in your use of English, coalize, this event wasn't tragic - it was atrocious.
I hope the injured make a quick recovery and the families of the deceased get the help they need. I hope the terrorists get what they deserve, too.
warning: poes law may apply.
i just wanted to take a moment and remind everyone that all muslims are good people.
"real" muslims would never kill in the name of their religion .
You're correct, Kate, most muslim women have no say in the religion.
But how do you feel about the minority of Western muslim women who make the journey to Syria/Iraq? Not all muslim women are sweet, innocent and oppressed.
i just thought we could share some of the funniest moments since its the holiday season and we are taking things easy.
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I think I have to agree with ADCMS: the millions campaign leading up to 1925, with Rutherford confidently expecting the return of the 'ancient worthies' - the liquor-loving lunatic thought that Daniel, Moses et al would be comfortable, post-resurrection, in a Californian mansion. That was a belter, wasn't it!
Also some WTS views on dinosaurs and extant species are hilarious and seemingly hard to parody, although I expect Jehovah's Trumpet website has had/will have a bash at it.
this incident in paris makes me feel absolutely furious.
yes i feel desperately sorry for the victims and their families no one should have to deal with that.
the thing that makes me feel absolutely incandescent though is the attack on freedom of speech and expression.
warning: poes law may apply.
i just wanted to take a moment and remind everyone that all muslims are good people.
"real" muslims would never kill in the name of their religion .
'The religion of peace' - so called because when the blessed mujahideen defend the honour of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), people are gunned down and end up in eternal peace.
I anticipate an article by Seamas Milne showing tender concern for blowback against the muslim community before explaining who the real culprits in all of this really are - America and Israel.
Allahu Akbar!
