a lot of posters on this board have expressed the opinion that religion is the reason for many wars.
some have even implied that if religion was "banned" the number of wars would be reduced.
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Toughie. I think a LOT of Wars are over religious beliefs - and the Bible supports this as Wars have been going on since Adam was a lad (to coin a phrase) with God's backing. I assume the same in all religions, that Holy men have condoned and encouraged War as a way of ensuring their belief survives and increases.
Theoretically, the number of wars SHOULD reduce if religion was banned, but the fanatics always survive, and they're the danger.
what was it that was the real eye opener for you?.
for me, it was after watching the video, "jehovah's witnesses; a non-prophet organization," and the point on how the org puts itself in a place between jesus and mankind.
a position which does not exist scripturally.
Gill - that is so sick I had to read it through TWICE to take it in. The JW wouldn't HESITATE to use this as an example of man's inhumanity if someone in the ''WORLD'' had done this.
what was it that was the real eye opener for you?.
for me, it was after watching the video, "jehovah's witnesses; a non-prophet organization," and the point on how the org puts itself in a place between jesus and mankind.
a position which does not exist scripturally.
Are you kidding FlyimgHighNow - I could have carried ON reading - if there's more I, for ONE, would love to hear it
did anyone actually enjoy singing the kingdom melodies at the hall?
some of them were fun to sing, some of them were corny.
my brother use to sing them loud but without any sound coming out of his mouth.
If I'm honest, I can't recall liking ANY Kingdom song - and I always felt that no one enjoyed singing them. I do, however, like some of the hymns sung in Church!
i noticed after being a jw for a while that many members of my congregation were having to take antedepressants.
(i counted at least 30 out of 100).
after a few years i too began to have bouts of depression and problems with anxiety.
RodP - thoroughly enjoyed reading - can't wait till the next episode!
I too have noticed that depression and mental illness appears to be more frequent among practicing JW. Difficult to decide whether it's a result of being one OR if people with mental illnesses are drawn toward the JW teachings.
On a lighter note, I would be interested to know if anyone with Tourettes has successfully become a JW.
enough of the wts intimidation and getting away with all sorts of crap.
we, "the people", have more power than they, "the establishment", do.. this year i propose that we make ourselves heard and noticed.
that as many people as possible protest at their beloved memorial - the one event that is "most sacred" to them.. i am not suggesting that we disrupt or do anything illegal but simply that we exercise our right to take up their offer of free wine and make a statement.. go, drink.
I am not convinced it matters how many people attend the Memorial - who looks at last year's figures with a view of making a difference? The only numbers that make a difference to JW are the ''REMNANT'' - and THAT doesn't haul them in on the Ministry.
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fantastic special effects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
i actually screamed and jumped out of my chair at the special effects...i was so impressed and shocked that i could be that surprised by the movie industry.. loved this movie.
Is this out on video /DVD yet or still at the cinema? ... haven't seen anything decent since ''The Grudge'' (the original in Japanese - will see the US version when released on DVD) - scared me witless!
hey guys, .
i need to see a copy of the elder's manual so i have confirmation that i as the family head can attend my wife's "judicial committee".
i believe that i can, but i want to make sure it's in print somewhere.
Orangefatcat - you rebel
bear with me.
i intended to respond to globetrotter's ''atheist thread'' as i remember (way back) reading that the origin of jehovah (as i recall) was that in mythology he was one of two brothers.
anyway, i could not find where i obtained this information so i tried to google it....still no joy.. i did, however, find something of interest (but i've lost the ufo thread to respond to, lol) - a quote from ''reconciliation'' (1928) by jf rutherford :- ''the constellation of pleiades is the place of the eternal throne of god''.
AM I GOING MAD? This is NEWS to me - I am finding it VERY difficult to believe that JW said that GOD resided in a constellation- where does this VAGUE IDEA come from?
someone informed me today that in two months time there will be a "special announcement" to all congregations.
everyone must be present at the kingdom hall for it.
my elders already know what it is, but won't tell me.
TWO months? another book maybe? ... can't be another Armageddon date surely (the last 7 or so have been embarrassing) .....I know, maybe the TWO months is to keep the rank and file ''on the ball'' while giving the WTS ''thinking time''??
