Posts by Flash

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The only time Jesus was truly angry...

by BabaYaga in

seems to me the only time jesus got really miffed was in the temple.

i mean, we're talking ticked enough to toss tables, fer cry eye!!!

just because there was money changers in the temple?

Flash

under_believer said this to me on this thread:

accept their judgment of others. shunning

Flash, the question I have for you is: How did the Jews treat men of the nations and tax collectors? Jesus (the Bible's perfect example) seems to have given us a lead. How did he treat Matthew (a tax collector?) How did he treat the Samaritan woman (a woman of the nations?)
For that matter, how did the Jews at large treat foreigners?

Just something to think about. I'm not convinced that the words you quote dictate shunning.

I think he makes a valid point about shunning NOT being a "hard and fast" rule we must follow.

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The only time Jesus was truly angry...

by BabaYaga in

seems to me the only time jesus got really miffed was in the temple.

i mean, we're talking ticked enough to toss tables, fer cry eye!!!

just because there was money changers in the temple?

Flash

I do believe the WTS and the local Elders abuses disfellowshipping by over using it, making it apply to their everything "they" disapprove of.

Having said that, Jesus did set the standard for it in Matthew 18: 15~17.

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 10-8-06 WT Study (PRAYER)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 10-08-06 wt study (september 1, 2006, pages 22-26)(prayer).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

Flash

Of all things to mess with, why mess with something that's not broke? It's almost like they're tryin' to wreck their own religion. What's wrong with these guys?

I noticed this too before I left. Changes for the sake of change. IMO, to the degree that they had any spirtiual insight..."their well ran dry." Luke 13: 34 and 35

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 10-8-06 WT Study (PRAYER)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 10-08-06 wt study (september 1, 2006, pages 22-26)(prayer).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

Flash

No longer live under the Law covenant…we can learn some vital lessons...That obviously cannot be learned through the words of Christ and his disciples.

Acceptable prayers... What are unacceptable prayers?

Excellant points Blondie.

During a "genuine" bible study these questions could be openly and honestly discussed, but not with the WTS...its all dictation.

Inner courtyard…only priests…unique spiritual condition
Notice how the WTS raises the status of anointed Christians (only JWs); are their prayers more acceptable than non-anointed JWs?

Doesn't the GB just LOVE to do this!?

They just "have" to remind everyone of their status. Matthew 6: 5

I don't recall Jesus forever reminding His disciples that He was "the Messiah!"

After all the OT examples and the deceptive referencing of the early Christians, is it no wonder that JWs have more in common with Orthodox Jews than Christians?

LOL! ABSOLUTELY!!!

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Thank you Blondie for once again unmasking the Pharisee!

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Removal of YHWH from Old Testament

by ackack in

part of the jw's argument for the inclusion in the jehovah is that there was a custom to remove it from the old testament.

is that true?

am i even getting the argument right?

Flash

Removal of YHWH from Old Testament

Yes, it has been removed from where it is usualy found.

My first awareness of this fact was in reading our family's Catholic Bible back in the 70's. In the Preface it plainly stated that YHWH was replaced by LORD.

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Who is Jesus? Is he God?

by BelieverInJesus in

i live in memphis.

months ago, i had some jw's come by and talk with me.

i'm a believer in the holy bible.

Flash

I have come to the conclusion that Jesus is the Son of God, and at the same time Jesus is God.

I have to disagree. Jesus is God's first creation and His Master Worker.

I hope you will look these up.

Colossians 1: 13 ~19, Proverbs 8: 25~36

John 14: 28 and 20: 17, 1Corinthians 15: 24~28

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Listen Up Dalai Lama! Your Days Are Numbered!

by Arthur in

the end of false religion is near - kingdom news campaign.

every once in a while, i get a stomach-churning glimpse into the the bizarre mindset of jwism.

what strikes me is how the jws believe that this tract is going to "shake people up", and stir up a firestorm of controversy that will shake the entire earth to it's core.

Flash

The End Of False Religion Is Near

Although I believe this to be true.

I find it humorous that the average Witness is oblivious to the fact their precious WTS will also be crushed by God.

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the10-1-06 WT Study (Job Endurance)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 10-01-06 wt study (august 15, 2006, pages 25-29)(job endurance).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

Flash

Devil will take advantage of any tribulation we may face:Proof that the WTS teaches the rank and file that they are individual targets of the devil; it explains why many JWs believe that every bad thing that happens to them is caused by Satan.

In Luke 13: 1 ~ 5 Jesus makes clear that is NOT the case.

Verbal abuse from his "comforters"
Abuse from his so-called friends and fellow believers, the mature men of the community.
Is the WTS spiritually abusive?

Same as today.

ABSOLUTELY!

God asked Job to pray for his false comforters
Can you imagine sitting in the room with the 3 brothers on your JC that has been overturned on appeal and praying for them?

I do believe God wanted to make a strong point to Job's false friends concerning Job's TRUE status with Him.

LOL Yes I can...'Please God consume these three good-for-nothings with worms, oh oh wait, I mean fire, oh no wait, I mean let the earth open up and...Oh I can't decide, pick one for me.' HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

...No anger issues here!

How Would You Answer?
- How can we imitate Elihu in fortifying fellow believers?

By standing up for what is right even when it's unpopular to do so, especialy when we need to correct those in authority, no matter what position they hold.

Galatians 2: 14

14 But when I saw they were not walking straight according to the truth of the good news, I said to Ce'phas before them all: "If you, though you are a Jew, live as the nations do, and not as Jews do, how is it that you are compelling people of the nations to live according to Jewish practice?"

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Another great expose' Blondie. Thank you.

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Bizarre November 2006 KM

by yakata in

the insert is called "how do i view blood fractions and medical procedures involving my own blood?

" i will attempt to transcribe the more salient points for everyone here.. paragraph 1 (verbatim): the bible commands christians to "abstain ... from blood.

" (acts 15:20) thus, jehovah's witnesses do not accept transfusions of whole blood or the four primary components of blood-namely, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Flash

"...They also do not donate or store their own blood for transfusion.-Lev 17:13,14; Acts 15:28,29."

This is not what God had in mind. Our blood - Our soul, there is NO sin here! Genesis 9: 4

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Governing

by concerned elder in

Flash

Concerned Elder

Governing

As opposed to being 'lorded over'? Unquestioning obediance to men as opposed to faith and trust in God? Abraham respectfully questioned God's plan at LENGTH. God patiently and sincerely listened and was willing to accomodate Abraham to the degree He could. He did not reprove or rebuke Abraham for thinking criticaly and questioning His desision.

Best Wishes ~ Flash