Posts by mineralogist

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Pretzels are Pagan, will you eat just one?

by codeblue in

last night mr. cb and i were watching the travel channel which had an interesting program about pretzels.

the pretzel was originally made in 620 a.d. by the monks.

the meaning of the shape of the pretzel we found even more amazing.

mineralogist

Questions from Readers
Is it appropriate for Christians to eat pretzel?

A good housewife looks consciousness to give her family nutritious food (Pr 31:15). As we do live in "critical times" one must look at the ingredients and forms too, since Satan tries to devour anyone (2.Tim 3:1; 1.Pe 5:9). Therefore it is a good habit to ask the butcher if he uses any blood* (Act 15:28,29). Surely we want to please our heavenly father Jehova and avoid certain symbols which stand in connection with false worship (Pr 27:11). A well known example is the ?Christstollen? ? a specialty from Germany and produced for Christmas representing Baby-Jesus in diapers. Clearly true Christians do not want to get ?stains? from those things (Jam 1:27).

But how about Pretzel? Evidently they are invented by a monk in 7th century. It is said that: "The word for pretzel is bracciatelli. This means small arms or folded arms. It was used as a reward for students who recited their catechism correctly. The shape was meant to resemble the arms of a child in prayer. In medieval times, people prayed by putting their arms across their chest in a cross shape, placing each hand on the opposite shoulder." With all the variety of pastries it surely is possible for a true Christian wife to chose another than a Pretzel. Servants of Jehova keep away from "Babylon the great" and want to worship their creator "with spirit and truth" (Rev 18:4; John 4:24). Given these reasons they rightly refuse this shape of pastry due to her bible based conscious.

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Footnote: Due to his conscious one might ask for any fractions used as outlined in The Watchtower 6/15/2000 "Question from readers"

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How did all the animals fit on Noah's Ark?

by hooberus in

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many skeptics assert that the bible must be wrong, because they claim that the ark could not possibly have carried all the different types of animals.

http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/magazines/docs/cen_v19n2_animals_ark.asp

mineralogist

The answer is very easy. It is the same as with an elephant bringing into a refrigerator:

Open the door ... put 'em in ... close the door! Voila - they are in!

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The Society is gonna let you off your homework kids!

by nicolaou in

from the current (uk) edition of 'our kingdom ministry'.

take a close look at paragraph 4. am i the only one who can see the old pattern of the 1980's re-emerging?

i had thought that the watchtower had begun to take a more reasonable approach to the secular education of it's members children yet here they are again in 2004 willing to jeopardise the education these young people receive for the sake of indoctrination and control.. .

mineralogist

That is in line with YPA from Awake 1/22/2004 "How do i find time for my homework?" (translated from german)

Maybe someone can scan and post a copy?

here is a discussion on a german board:
http://www.infolink-forum.de//messages/774/6729.html?Dienstagden6Januar20041419

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Does anyone have the latest statistics?

by aframe9999 in

i have been lurking here for some time and enjoy everyone's comments.

since the jan 1 wt has been out, i have not seen the latest worldwide report.

would it be possible to post a scanned image here somewhere or email it to me?

mineralogist

Somewhere on JWD there should be the scan ... but i find the analysis much more interesting http://www.jwic.com/stat.htm

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Publications on the internet

by mann377 in

jw
friends

if the watchtower and all the publications are such "life saving" materials from "god's earthly organization" why don't they put them on the web?

any thoughts on this?

have you asked any loyal dubs why and what answers have you gotten?

mineralogist

You don't need to alter the text ... it is just rediculous and if you post parts of their own literature it shows enough of the WTS intention. As far as i found only old publication is found on the internet (regards to copyright).

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And what words do you think should be banned?

by Country Girl in

jw
friends

linguists suggest banned words for 2004

wed dec 31, 9:25 pm et

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mineralogist

Thank you for the list Globetrotter, that's what i need - getting rid of these buzzwords and replace them with their real meaning!

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And what words do you think should be banned?

by Country Girl in

jw
friends

linguists suggest banned words for 2004

wed dec 31, 9:25 pm et

add

mineralogist

I hope you mean words with special meaning to ex-JW

"encourage" is a word with an absolute different touch to me than it should have: it sounds more like "beating down"

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What are some Bible verses that contradict (or weaken) the DF policy?

by somebodylovesme in

.. let me say straight off that i am not that familiar with the bible (my husband is an inactive jw.. i never was in the religion).

but i thought i read once a bible story in which jesus went to visit someone who was seen as an immoral person, and said that they needed him the most?

are there any other verses/stories that carry this theme and would weaken the jw's policy of disfellowshipping?.

mineralogist

Please lookup Romans 12:16 in context, it talks about people!

New World Translation

Be minded the same way toward others as to yourselves; do not be minding lofty things, but be led along with the lowly things. Do not become discreet in YOUR own eyes .

Authorized Version

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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change in "Overwhelming credentials"

by mineralogist in

i see a difference in the german issue of wt-library to the english one *** w81 3/1 p. 27 do you appreciate the "faithful and discreet slave"?

the "faithful and discreet slave" has abundant credentials.

following is a partial list of scriptural and prophetic designations applying to or being represented in the remnant of jesus christ?s anointed followers since the notable year 1919:.

mineralogist

Maybe you readers don't see the point i got with this. The WTS changed this article which often is used to show what JW have to believe to be "true christian".

The problem seems to the same as with

*** w89 1/1 p. 12 "The Hand of Jehovah Was With Them" ***
How thrilling that must have been for Paul and Barnabas-sailing to their first foreign assignment! The apostle Paul was spearheading the Christian missionary activity. He was also laying a foundation for a work that would be completed in our day.

The apostle Paul was spearheading the Christian missionary activity. He was also laying a foundation for a work that would be completed in our 20th century.!-/Quote-!>!-/Quote-!>

The reasoning with the brother of the prodigal son goes like this

*** w65 8/1 pp. 470-471 A Young Man Goes Astray ***
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It was Jesus who first revealed Jehovah as Father to those who came into union with him. He taught them to pray: "Our Father in the heavens, ... " He further said to them: "Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom." This "little flock" takes in the 144,000 who comprise the Christian congregation. They are in line for gaining life in the Kingdom, sharing with Christ in his throne in heaven. These are the ones entitled to partake of the emblems at the annual Lord?s evening meal or Memorial service, and the records show that there is still a remnant of this company right down to this day yet on earth. These are spoken of as "the congregation of the first-born who have been enrolled in the heavens." Thus, very fittingly, the "older son" in the illustration, the firstborn, represents today those claiming to be of the remnant of the true church or congregation, as just mentioned.?Matt. 6:9; Luke 12:32; Rev. 3:21; 14:1; Heb. 12:23; see also The Watchtower, 1965, page 26.
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But what class is pictured by the "younger son"? Besides the "little flock" with the heavenly hope, Jesus mentioned "other sheep, which are not of this fold." These are identified with the sheep who are gathered to Christ?s right hand in the illustration of the sheep and goats. Yes, these are in family relationship with God, for the King, Christ Jesus, says to them: "Come, you who have my Father?s blessing ... " The period in which they are gathered is shown to be following the time when the ?Son of man arrives in his glory, and ... sits down on his glorious throne,? which event occurred in 1914. The king invites these sheeplike ones to "inherit the kingdom prepared for you," not by sharing the heavenly throne with him, but they enter as "righteous ones into everlasting life" on earth. As promised, "the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."?John 10:16; Matt. 25:31-34, 46; Ps. 37:29.

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What will you remember most about 2003?

by JH in

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friends

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with all the events that happened in 2003, what will you remember most about this year, let it be on the world scene or in your personal life?

mineralogist

In mai i bought an enzyclopedia and looked up "destruction of jerusalem 578 bce" ... leads into FREEDOM!!!!!

Another thing is i'm now half of my life with my lovely wife