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  Report from Japan

  by wifibandit in

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  2. friends

  anon in japan says:.

  i served in the third circuit of shikoku japan.

  a few years ago, a well-known theocratic family disassociated.

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  Awakenednow

  Maybe that's why they chose a Japanese appearing theme for the wife of Lot drama?
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  Baby update and quick hello.

  by Darkknight757 in

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  2. experiences

  i wanted to take a moment to give a quick baby update.

  my last post mentioned that we lost twin b at 17 weeks but twin a is doing well so far.

  we are 25 weeks tomorrow and a week past the point of viability so we are starting to get really exited for this new adventure in our lives.

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  Super happy for you guys; congratulations and looking forward to the birth announcement. Thank you for sharing your happy news!
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  Another day, another cart

  by Anony Mous in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was standing at a red light and i noticed the little cart standing there.

  they're barely noticeable and when i continued there was apparently someone on the other side of the street too.

  the only problem, the location is a very busy intersection which has virtually no foot traffic and they're hard to see to begin with, as you can see from my vantage point i couldn't even read the cart and three people next to them on this side and two of them on the other side.. .

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  Can't wait to see the number of hours in the preaching work next year 🙄 Shouldn't there be a separate catagory for construction work and bench warming?
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  Have You Ever Found Yourself Really Not Liking Someone Here?

  by minimus in

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  i've been on this board for years.

  99% of the posters here i do not personally know.

  a few, maybe not so much...lol..... do posters here get you upset to the point that you really don't like them?

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  Agree with you Tiki,
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  Have You Ever Found Yourself Really Not Liking Someone Here?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been on this board for years.

  99% of the posters here i do not personally know.

  a few, maybe not so much...lol..... do posters here get you upset to the point that you really don't like them?

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  Awakenednow

  I love the divergent comments best. They stretch my thinking and helps me self reflect. It's been super fun and healing hanging out here. Like some, I go off on tangents. Hoping I don't irritate others, but the political bashing charges me up at times. I don't enjoy name calling and our side is better then yours. I think everyone has a right to express their views, but appreciate the ones who express solutions and don't reflect divisive rhetoric. I don't know about you guys, but I've had enough of "the whole world who doesn't think like me deserves death".
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  I don't want to go to the meeting and I feel good saying that

  by notalone in

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  so last night i got an emotional call from a friend, the same friend that recently said "we sound like a cult.

  " in last night's conversation she said she was tired of the truth.

  tired of jehovah.

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  Good advice from both! I understand the need to tell off the elders, but I'm so glad I didn't now several years later.
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  An update on me and a public apology

  by StarTrekAngel in

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  2. experiences

  i have been gone for a while so i am back, but i don't know how often i am hanging around.

  i am more interested in apologizing though :).

  i have posted several times in the past about the necessity of spreading the word about ttatt in the spanish speaking world.

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  Awakenednow

  As we are all trying to make sense of our life experiences, we all run the risk of of doing and saying things we look back and would change, especially with the hurt/anger/disappointment etc., from false hope and misplaced trust and wanting to liberate others from same. No need to apologize. The old motto - hindsight is 20/20. For me to judge you would be hypocritical. Good man for seeing yourself as you are and would like to be and making the appropriate changes.

  It is encouraging you have reached a place of understanding what is most important to you. Hurray and very happy things are getting better in your family and life. Happy Shadows; nice knowing friends that have my back.

  Best Wishes!
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  144,000 & The Trinity

  by Libby in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  now that i'm looking beyond what the wt teaches i'm struggling to find information on three topics.

  the 144,000, the trinity and prayer.. if anyone has 5 minutes could they explain:.

  1. what do other religions think the 144,000 are or is?

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  I believe the biblical Jesus is written into this ancient teaching but was himself an individual, if that helps lol.
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  144,000 & The Trinity

  by Libby in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  now that i'm looking beyond what the wt teaches i'm struggling to find information on three topics.

  the 144,000, the trinity and prayer.. if anyone has 5 minutes could they explain:.

  1. what do other religions think the 144,000 are or is?

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  "1 is The Absolute or unity" (unpolarized energy) becomes conscious of itself simultaneously creates 2

  "2 is polarized energy and represents the Fall...Male and female energy Yin/yang and simultaneously creates 3

  "3 is needed to establish a relationship between 2, reconcilng opposites".

  Example - male/female is not a relationship. There must be an emotion/contract to create the relationship I.e. Love

  marriage is a trinity made up of M/F/L and actually creates 4 but you need to study all that if you are interested in the sacredness of numbers as the ancient mystery schools taught.

  Thus 3 in 1...the interaction is what is labeled a mystery and more easily understood with the heart in a sense of knowing rather than intellectually.

  God is the Absolute - 3 making up the 1

  The Father is the Absolute conscious of itself (1) - creative force

  Jesus (son) - The Word (2) - the creative command

  HS - the intention, emotion, active force (3)

  all simultaneously existing in the one. The son therefore is the only begotten.

  Thus, trinities exist representing male,female,sons' etc.all over the world.

  In Egypt, Tum (transcendent cause - Male) created Atum (atom) out of Nun (none) (primeval waters- feminine)
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  144,000 & The Trinity

  by Libby in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  now that i'm looking beyond what the wt teaches i'm struggling to find information on three topics.

  the 144,000, the trinity and prayer.. if anyone has 5 minutes could they explain:.

  1. what do other religions think the 144,000 are or is?

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  Awakenednow

  Pythagoreans understood numbers as a creative language that also translates to music/vibration. The trinity is best understood by studying the esoteric meaning of 1,2,3 and how the churches tried to interpret that understanding for thousands of years is seen in the various trinity doctrines both pagan and Christian. The alchemists who built ancient cathedrals encoded it all in the artistic designs. It's fascinating! (Fulcanelli) The number 144 (1000) is also interestingly part of the sacred number system. Maybe you've heard of Platonic solids? Check out these cool videos on Sonicgeometry.com for some easy to learn basics. http://www.sonicgeometry.com/

  The numbers and certain biblical passages in the Bible were written for those with special initiate knowledge and can be traced to ancient astrology and make total sense in that context . For example "the kingdom of the heavens is like the mustard seed ", Bahir (ancient Jewish book) . The Bible and book of Revelation is filled with astrological references, I.e. Draco, the original serpent... great books to read are "serpent in the sky" by john Anthony west and "the mysteries of the great cross of mendaye" by jay weidner .

  once I read these books, the scriptures meant even more to me. Lots more fun to read. Knowledge of Hebrew language alphabet helps too. Trying to understand the Bible from a literal perspective today; is akin to playing the game telephone with a thousand players. Even Thomas Jefferson stuck to the "words in red", the Jefferson Bible only has jesus' quotes in it.

  For christian lessons, I enjoy Joseph Prince Ministry on Tv. I've learned more about Grace, Jesus Christ, ancient Israel and Hebrew words written in the Bible, in a few episodes, then years reading Watchtowers. I don't agree to everything he teaches, but he's easy to learn from, easy on the eyes, and fun. I always learn something good there!

  jesus admonishes to keep seeking; I think we all are on very personal journeys and I love hearing everyone here on this forum to see where we all explore after coming out from such a similar religious background . These are just my current thoughts and not intended to preach or distract others. But after asking similar questions regarding the trinity and the 144k, I realize that there are many explanations, so many that I can't unequivocally believe just one, except this - God is Love.

  Wishing you all a Happy Journey!