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  Scholar, please don't post and run...

  by in a new york bethel minute in

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  now, could you do us all a favour and read the replies to your post in the 607 thread?

  there were a lot of questions raised by your comment and i think it would be a good witness if you would at least attempt to answer them.

  two very important ones are:.

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  OldSoul

  It wasn't as easily derailed when they first made the claim. Remember, the seven times is prophecy that was originally used to support 1914 as the year for the DESTRUCTION of this system, which understanding makes much more sense in light of the context and what the JWs claim the objects represent. At the end of the seven times Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom did not become God's, nor was his kingship ended.

  So to whom do we liken Nebuchadnezzar in his role restored to the throne at the end of the seven times? Well, who supposedly ascended the throne in 1914? The problem isn't with 607 B.C.E. at all. In fact, the WTS likely prays that we will continue distracted by that comparative trifle. The problem is the unfounded interpretation of the prohecy that caused them to need 607 B.C.E. as the year Jeruslame was destroyed.

  Interesting.

  OldSoul
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  Franklin J says hello and thank you

  by franklin J in

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  to all of my forum friends ,.

  thank you all for the kind words of support.

  life does have its ups and downs..... i have not been posting for a while due to family responsiblities and lack of time.

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  OldSoul

  Knocked the wind out of me, (((Franklin))). I am glad that you are sounding rational, I'm not so sure I would be doing as well. Whatever you need, just say the word. A phone call, time away, whatever.

  It is a good thing that you have a great relationship and family to help each other cope. You have my prayers too.

  Respectfully,
  OldSoul
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  Hello

  by Cori in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is new castles, or formerly known as..... i have recently moved and changed jobs, so i had lost my login information and had to register under a new name.. its good to be back.

  hows everyone??.

  nc

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  OldSoul

  Hello again, hello. (apologies to Neil Diamond)
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  What would you have done?

  by defd in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what would you have done back in the 1st century when jesus came on the earthly stage and started christianity.

  would you have became his follower?

  how about after he left the earth and christianity began to spread by means of the apostles, would you have been involved in the many congregations that were started throughout the area?

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  OldSoul

  defd,

  What if you were asked to teach things as truth that you could not personally support by Scripture? What if you were ordered (commissioned) to preach things as truth that you could not personally support? Would Acts 5 apply?

  Curiously,
  OldSoul
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  Bye for now

  by jaffacake in

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  after this weekend i'm off to the usa for 3 weeks (central florida).. i'm already thinking how much i'll miss reading your posts.

  anyway, i'll keep reading until tuesday, then i'll see you all in november.. i've been to florida before & i'll do the roller coasters etc in the main theme parks - anywhere else you think i should visit?

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  OldSoul

  Have a blast!!! We will keep your seat warm for you.
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  Did Noahs Ark drift about aimlessly in the Great Flood?

  by EliJah in

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  2. bible

  no where does it mention that noah traveled around the world in his big boat.

  in fact, is says that the ark was floating "high above the earth".

  also, what does matthew mean about "just like in the days of noah?

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  Did Noahs Ark drift about aimlessly in the Great Flood?

  No. It represented God's means for salvation. It was spirit-directed, i.e. guided by holy spirit. Not spirit inspired, which is a completely different thing, just spirit-directed.

  [beginning to become frantic] Why are you opening Roget's Thesaurus? You have to believe me, directed and guided are different than inspired!!!!

  Now that you see the truth...we have to arrange a committee so you won't poison the thinking of others with reality! [calls three elders]

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  Just kidding. Yeah, if the story happened exactly as related there was no guidance mechanism constructed.

  OldSoul
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  Absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely!

  by Elsewhere in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is it just me or are more people using the word "absolutely" far more than needed?.

  the other day i was at a store and the guy said "absolutely" several times in his pitch.

  i've heard people use the word several times in recent television shows and this morning on the news i heard it three more times.. .

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  I used it twice in one paragraph with defd. But it was absolutely warranted.
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  KNOW ANY GOOD THOUGHT-PROVOKING MOVIES?

  by stillAwitness in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what movies have you seen go so hand in hand with the wt to the point where you can use its storyline to explain to somebody what it is like being a jw.

  i used the movie "the island" with scarlett johnassen to explain it to a workmate.

  she completely understood what it is like being a jw it after i made the comparison.

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  1984 is a great book for any readers. Newspeak and the Pure Language sound like carbon copies in some parts.

  The movie was good, but the imagery is a bit dated now.

  OldSoul
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  Sin pictures in What Does The Bible Really Teach

  by Check_Your_Premises in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  one of my favorite things to do with any wt publication, is to look for the "sin" pictures.

  they are always pretty funny, cartoony, and classic propaganda.

  the knowledge book had some but it seemed to be toned down from the standard study book that preceded it (i can't remember the name).

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  These are incredibly reminiscent of the "Artwork" from Nazi propaganda.
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  Real Christians.....

  by Honesty in

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  2. friends

  1. were among the first to respond to the tsunami of 2004 and hurricane katrina with food, water, shelter, clothing, comfort, etc.

  and provided relief efforts to every person they came in contact with regardless of religious beliefs.. 2. point to jesus as the only source of true happiness in today's world of uncertainty.

  3. utilise 'worldly' holidays to focus attention on god's love for mankind.. 4. welcome you in no matter how many tattoos or body piercings you adorn your body with.. 5. pray for everything and at a moment's notice.

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  OldSoul

  Ross,

  Why do I get the distinct feeling that you and I are destined for tag-teams of epic proportion? LOL

  Respectfully,
  OldSoul