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  bible interpretation using numerical and word patterns

  by minstrel in

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  can anybody explain more about this practice of using biblical word patterns and numbers.

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  Islandboy99

  If your into mathematics, physics, and chemistry... you can see math and reocurring numbers throughout creation... constants...ie. pi...natural log...

  like Galileo said, math is the language that God used to write the Universe.... the Jews use their alphabet as their number system, and interestingly enough, whether by chance or design, numbers continually reoccur in the writings of the Hebrew scriptures... I found it extremely interesting for a while, so studied it a bit.... Eventually I threw it away just like everything else.
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  bible interpretation using numerical and word patterns

  by minstrel in

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  can anybody explain more about this practice of using biblical word patterns and numbers.

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  Islandboy99

  I read an interesting book when years back when I left jw's... I think it was called "A Kabala of Numbers" by Sepherial....It was extremely interesting, and all about this subject. It was used mainly for divination. I think the majority was bunk and not very practical, however. Good tidbits in there though..
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  JW Put-Downs & Suitable Ripostes.

  by Englishman in

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  having been "out" for many years and also having family that has been "in" for just as many, it occurs to me that i hear the same tired old dub put-downs with monotous regularity.. these include:.

  "giving up smoking is easy for new witnesses.

  they get special help from jehovah, you see.".

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  Islandboy99

  Sorry, I'm new here.... Could someone tell me how to highlight text to respond to a particular statement from another post?

  thanks
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  JW Put-Downs & Suitable Ripostes.

  by Englishman in

  1. jw
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  having been "out" for many years and also having family that has been "in" for just as many, it occurs to me that i hear the same tired old dub put-downs with monotous regularity.. these include:.

  "giving up smoking is easy for new witnesses.

  they get special help from jehovah, you see.".

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  Islandboy99

  GOD is a palindrome DOG!!!

  Really a combination of letters means nothing..
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  Is It All About YOU???

  by minimus in

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  do you think that you live your life mostly giving to others-----or, is it all about you?

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  Islandboy99

  I see most religous people in the world giving there time or money because it gives them a sense of euphoria, or joy. They can look back at the end of the day and say," damn, I'm a really good person.. I'm righteous and god loves me for it!!" I don't find that a selfless act....they're getting something in return.. They are paying for that joy!

  Am I more of a giver than a receiver? I'd still have to say yes.. Now though, I give to my friends out of a sense of obligation when they need my help. Do I give my money or time away to strangers? NO!!!!!

  On the receiving end, my friends have helped me on occasion, but I have a lot of pride in myself, and am a very self sufficient person. I never take handouts, and don't expect them.
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  Describe Your Mood At This Moment

  by minimus in

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  well??

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  Islandboy99

  Lonely...Im stuck at work with the 0200-0700 watch. I'm in the US Navy, so it's not like I get paid more for working tonight. No worries though.. I'm drinkin' beers and hitting the beach tomorrow!

  cheers
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  What did you get for Christmas?

  by Smyler in

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  i got a new watch, a hat, a toque, a game thingy, chocalate, picture frame, gift certificates for two movies and go to skiing and a santa bear!

  so what did santa bring you?

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  Islandboy99

  A 12 pack of beer and a tan!!! At least I think I'm getting a tan... The weather man says God will give me sun today!

  cheers
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  Kingdom Melodies: A Method Of Self-Imprinting?

  by Englishman in

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  i'm trying to find a site that contains the actual lyrics of all the kingdom melodies.

  i have a theory that many contain words that subliminally influence the way that jw's think.

  i believe that the singing and repetition of these words actually results in a type of self-imprinting brain-washing.. if anyone knows of such a site or is able to contribute some typical instances of the afore mentioned subliminal influences i would much appreciate it.. englishman.

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  Islandboy99

  Putting words to a tune is going to affect your subconcious mind. Ask any advertiser. Just the fact that you sing songs reinforcing the doctrine tought 4 days a week is all that's required. As for actual subliminal language,, or language patterns? I think its doubtful.. and not really necessary.
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  Silent elder at my door

  by JH in

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  an elder and his wife were in my apartment building this morning.

  i live on the 3rd (top floor) and i heard someone walking up the stairway very slowly and silently.

  so i went out the back door, down the staircase and up the front staircase where they were, and i saw them at the neighbors door, 3 feet away from mine.

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  Islandboy99

  Answer your door naked.. Tell them how you just want to return to how God originally created man.. Oh, and ask for a free bible study under one stipulation.. naked!
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  For the believers

  by gentlesoul in

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  for those who still believe in jesus and his purpose and in a god who is creator.

  do you feel it is appropriate to hang in place as such when the scriptures teaches us "not to cast pearls before swine?

  " please tell me your feelings on this subject as i feel that i should not be here but for some reason keep returning....do we believers feel that we can make some good here and is that why we continue to come here?

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  Islandboy99

  Hi all,

  I just wanted to say hi, as this is my first post... I've been df'ed now for a little over 6 years, and am finished with all religions.. Am I still a believer?? I'd have to say yes. The doctrine and interpretation of the witnesses is still with me. Whether its true or not? I just don't know. I'm at a loss because its the only interpretation I've ever learned, and now when others try to teach me things, I can't have an objective view... Pearls before swine? That I don't believe!!! Nope, not one bit! Their judgement and self-righteousness are what turned me off to them in the first place.