Posts by AH

36

God and religion etc..............................

by Zep in

the communist world, it may be noted, has one big myth (which we call an illusion, in the vain hope that our superior judgment will make it disappear) it is the time hallowed archetypal dream of a golden age (or paradise), where everything is provided in abundance for everyone, and a great, just, and wise chief rules over a human kindergarten.

this powerful archetype in its infantile form has gripped them, but it will never disappear from the world at the mere sight of our superior points of view.

we even support it by our own childishness, for our western civilisation is in the grip of the same mythology.

AH

I am posting with profile AH (abbrev for AhHah) until Simon fixes my AhHah profile.

As to your suggestion that I use Arrrggh instead of AH, should I understand that to be a not-too-subtle reaction to my posts on this thread? BTW, I think that movie is hilarious -- a real classic.

Your comment reminds me of the point that Jung made, as quoted at the beginning of this post. If one feels that it serves one well to believe in God, then that is probably what one should do.

I would imagine that the reaction that you described that some have to the Bible is probably similar to the reaction of most individuals of faith to their sacred writings, whatever they might be.

36

God and religion etc..............................

by Zep in

the communist world, it may be noted, has one big myth (which we call an illusion, in the vain hope that our superior judgment will make it disappear) it is the time hallowed archetypal dream of a golden age (or paradise), where everything is provided in abundance for everyone, and a great, just, and wise chief rules over a human kindergarten.

this powerful archetype in its infantile form has gripped them, but it will never disappear from the world at the mere sight of our superior points of view.

we even support it by our own childishness, for our western civilisation is in the grip of the same mythology.

AH

(from AhHah)

Seven,

Care to elaborate on your statement:

"Inspiration can be measured by its effects."?

What effects would establish inspiration by God?

5

The "Great Preaching Work"

by Pathofthorns in

jw
friends

sorry waiting, .

path.

edited by - pathofthorns on 24 september 2000 6:22:50

AH

(from AhHah)

Path,

Excellent research. I often used to wonder about the effectiveness of the preaching work. Your numbers bear out my previous suspicions. I always felt that the work was important, nonetheless, because it allowed Christ to have a basis to judge mankind at Armageddon. I never could understand, however, how that would help the billions who don't hear the message. And, as you said, most who have had a call probably still don't know what the message is. And, now, they no longer claim Christ is now judging based on the witness being given.

With that, and the new "light" on the generation that would see the end, there is little wonder that members and hours are decreasing. I think the end is near - for the JW org., that is.

5

The "Great Preaching Work"

by Pathofthorns in

jw
friends

sorry waiting, .

path.

edited by - pathofthorns on 24 september 2000 6:22:50

AH

(from AhHah)

Path,

Excellent research. I often used to wonder about the effectiveness of the preaching work. Your numbers bear out my previous suspicions. I always felt that the work was important, nonetheless, because it allowed Christ to have a basis to judge mankind at Armageddon. I never could understand, however, how that would help the billions who don't hear the message. And, as you said, most who have had a call probably still don't know what the message is. And, now, they no longer claim Christ is now judging based on the witness being given.

With that, and the new "light" on the generation that would see the end, there is little wonder that members and hours are decreasing. I think the end is near - for the JW org., that is.