Posts by _Morpheus

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Hell Exists

by Poppy520 in

many people of all denominations are beginning to believe that hell does not exist - but the bible supports the claim that it does.

examine this verse, one under nkjv and the other nwt:.

nkjv - matthew 25:46, "and these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.".

Lol are you serious? Got what was coming to them?? What did the canaanites do... live???? What did the entire world of noahs day do to god???? Are you seriously suggesting that somehow simple harassment among humans is analogous to how almighty god could choose to handle a situation? And death being instant... you mean like the drownings of noahs day? Or when the isrealites slew the canaanites in traditional warfare at the direction of their blood thirsty god?

Do you think these things through or are you so programed to see it one way that you simply cannot look objectively at things?

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Hell Exists

by Poppy520 in

many people of all denominations are beginning to believe that hell does not exist - but the bible supports the claim that it does.

examine this verse, one under nkjv and the other nwt:.

nkjv - matthew 25:46, "and these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.".

_Morpheus

The same sort of person who could love the genocidal god of the bible. He killed every first born in egypt. He killed thousands of canaanites. He stood by and watched the first borns of his people killed by herod. He killed every man woman child and living thing in the flood of noahs day. But hell is worse?

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Charging $150 To Tell Your Stories

by Bangalore in

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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-escape-from-jehovah-s-witnesses-religion#/.

for $150: collaboration with the backer so that their story of successfully escaping an abusive belief system (300 words max) features along with others in the final pages of how to escape from jehovah's witnesses.

the text will be written by the author but will include a minimum of one quote worded by the backer.

_Morpheus

Interesting that he said “girls” and yet described himself as a married “man”. That said, its not an admission of anything. Lots of men refer to women as “girls” or “gals” , be it for sexist reasons or taught habbit or whatever.. its a heavy charge and without some evidance, an accuser or an admission there no reason to make that leap

in the end i dont remember anything on the topic of cedars and young girls so i cannot offer anything specific, hecce. Did you use the forum search?

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Should private citizens be allowed to video record law enforcement?

by Fisherman in

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i saw an article in the news yesterday that laws are going to be passed subjecting the police to being recorded by anyone while performing their duty or enforcing the law and encourages citizens to sue if they interfere.

some law enforcement agents become angry and confiscate recording devices from people recording them while making an arrest, etc.. it does seem that the work that the police and other government agents do is public and not private or confidential so there should be nothing to hide from the cameras.

on the other hand, how can one distinguish being shot by a camera or by a weapon until one is hit?.

_Morpheus

“Also, if you are recording a police officer struggling to take a suspect into custody it would be greatly appreciated that you either use your cell phone to call for more help or put your phone away and lend a hand.”

This is the worst advice i have read on this forum. Calling for more help..... maybe. Very likely that the officer (under standard protocol in almost every force in the usa) has been in contact with his precinct from the moment the stop was initiated. However it may have been some unforseen situation and if you call local emergency (911 usa) no harm in that... but helping subdue? Are you insane? Do i have explain why thats a horrible idea?

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Charging $150 To Tell Your Stories

by Bangalore in

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friends

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/how-to-escape-from-jehovah-s-witnesses-religion#/.

for $150: collaboration with the backer so that their story of successfully escaping an abusive belief system (300 words max) features along with others in the final pages of how to escape from jehovah's witnesses.

the text will be written by the author but will include a minimum of one quote worded by the backer.

_Morpheus

Hecce, again, im no fan of cedars, but where did the underage part come from? Hes admitting sexting as a married man, not saying its cool, but hes not admitting anything else. Its a stretch to get to underage girls simply because he didnt specify the ages of the women he was talking to. Without a reason to believe they were underage its a low blow.

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quick question: Do JW's become U.S. Citizens?

by goingthruthemotions in

so i know a person that just became a u.s. citizen.

he was explaining to me all the testing he had to go through and how he had to pledge allegiance to the united states.

he was happy as a barrel of monkeys.. so i got to thinking.

_Morpheus

Yes they are citizens of gods heavenly kingdom, all 8 million of them, right now here on earth! Isnt it thrilling to see the grand results of gods heavenly kingdom rule through his son christ jesus! *puke*

that aside, we had a gentleman locally become a citizen after immigrating from iran. Same as everyone elses comments above. No jw issue with it...

also, congrats to your friend :)

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Royal Australian Commission - Recomendations for Jehovahs Witnesses

by curiousconfused in

the report is finally out.......... ————————.

recommendations to the jehovah’s witness organisation.

recommendation 16.27. the jehovah’s witness organisation should abandon its application of the two-witness rule in cases involving complaints of child sexual abuse.. recommendation 16.28. the jehovah’s witness organisation on should revise its policies so that women are involved in processes related to invesation and determining allegations of child sexual abuse.. recommendation 16.29. the jehovah’s witness organisation should no longer require its members to shun those who disassociate from the organisation in cases where the reason for disassocia on is related to a person being a victim of child sexual abuse..

_Morpheus

Zep- what in the world does that mean, as in why in the world would you want to print out pages of anonymous internet comments as a reference to anything? Why print it out and use it as a “referral” instead of simply “referring” someone directly here? Also, while i agree its more convenient to keep discussions on a single thread for clarity, why would anyone feel so compelled for your sake to use as a “referral” for some undisclosed purpose?

hopefully my question is now more detailed and i have clearly identified my specific questions. Of course its your choice to “answer” them “clearly” or not, but hopefully we are now both on the “same page”.

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Royal Australian Commission - Recomendations for Jehovahs Witnesses

by curiousconfused in

the report is finally out.......... ————————.

recommendations to the jehovah’s witness organisation.

recommendation 16.27. the jehovah’s witness organisation should abandon its application of the two-witness rule in cases involving complaints of child sexual abuse.. recommendation 16.28. the jehovah’s witness organisation on should revise its policies so that women are involved in processes related to invesation and determining allegations of child sexual abuse.. recommendation 16.29. the jehovah’s witness organisation should no longer require its members to shun those who disassociate from the organisation in cases where the reason for disassocia on is related to a person being a victim of child sexual abuse..

_Morpheus

Print it out for referal? What in the world does that mean?

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Should private citizens be allowed to video record law enforcement?

by Fisherman in

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friends

i saw an article in the news yesterday that laws are going to be passed subjecting the police to being recorded by anyone while performing their duty or enforcing the law and encourages citizens to sue if they interfere.

some law enforcement agents become angry and confiscate recording devices from people recording them while making an arrest, etc.. it does seem that the work that the police and other government agents do is public and not private or confidential so there should be nothing to hide from the cameras.

on the other hand, how can one distinguish being shot by a camera or by a weapon until one is hit?.

_Morpheus

Absolutely i think they should. In the usa many localities are giving police body cameras (DC is one such city). Video isnt always conclusive but man it makes me feel better that i have a camera on my dahsboard.

My son was pulled over in a routine traffic stop a few weeks ago (rightly so, he was speeding). He called me and put me on speaker. Initially the officer was being a bit unprofessional dispite my son being over the top polite, knowing i was listening. . Once i spoke up (through Bluetooth fed to my sons car radio) and assured the officer my son would cooperate and mentioned my backround the encounter turned 180 degrees and ended positively. I doubt it would have ended negatively had i not been on speaker but it would have been less than positive.

Video can have the same effect. People are on their best behavior when they know they are on the record. Officers are under a lot of stress doing a very tough job and if a video camera helps them stay focused and make better decisions then i am 100% for it. If force is justified then it protected the officer and if not then the citizenry needs to be protected from that officer. Hard to see a downside.

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Repeal of Internet Neutrality. How will it affect surfers?

by Fisherman in

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today the fcc voted against internet neutrality..

_Morpheus

Obviously my thinly vield sarcasm and direct mockery of liberal vernacular went over a few heads.. or perhaps it was the reference to british imperialism that ruffled feathers. Let the reader use discernment.