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  Questions From Thinkers

  by Perry in

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  how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

  how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

  in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

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  jgnat --- thanks. Good news.
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  Questions From Thinkers

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

  how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

  in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

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  length of days and the fear of dying not wanting to give up on a god is what I meant above. gads -- need a siesta.
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  Questions From Thinkers

  by Perry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

  how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

  in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

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  I'm a skeptic about everything and the faith in God takes one big broad jump of faith/hope (and I know from my past I get stuck on fantasy) because I want hope for mankind. Mankind is so evil --- yet that's all or nothing thinking because probably more good exists than bad --- sociology reveals this. It's just difficult to imagine the beautiful flowers, animals, birds, etc., just poof and happenin' one fine day via evolution and no master mind or the initial energy (whatever it took) for earth to just started evolving. It's hard to have faith in mankind to better the world but it's obvious he has.

  Nicolas stated somewhere above that the world is becoming better. I certainly hope you are right but even so one still has to give up the idea of living any real length of days (like is indicated numerous times on board). I believe crime (home burglaries) is down but some localities reveal it's because people are staying in not spending money because of the economy. I don't know.
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  Is the WTS and the JW's going to collapse in 2014?

  by braincleaned in

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  two years to go, and an embarrassing whole century will have gone by after 1914 -- the date of armageddon.

  in no world is that a "short period of time".... .

  let's put things in perspective, since the wts claims to be the channel god has choosen.

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  LV101

  NO, but certainly LOVE your question and what a hope.
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  I Hate Jehovah's Witnesses, and I Eat Small Children for Breakfast

  by Dogpatch in

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  i also tie frogs to wooden boards and send them sailing down small streams.. i pop the eyeballs out of the homeless.. i curse god to his face.

  i am worse than the devil.. lol.

  i love all the comments on my site re: my most recent of articles.

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  Great read --- PLEASE DO TELL MORE MORE MORE.
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  What exactly is a relasionship with God?

  by tootired2care in

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  growing up and jw and being around them all my life i constantly heard the expression "a relasionship with god".

  this always confused me, because how do you have a relasionship with someone that doesn't talk back to you after praying?

  this was always rationalized as god talks back to you when you read the bible.

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  I'm taking my best shot here --- ya know, he threw us the ball and it's on our shoulders. Isn't that the least we can do but I sure don't know how to organize a group (like you, me, Tec, and all the other concerned folks onboard here for example) to tackle the problem. We've heard the word of God and we don't follow through --- just like the law breaking, tax-free, watchtower. We should ask them for a contribution to feed the hungry as an opener. Isn't that what God/Christ demands. I know that's dreaming but so was moon walking. I can't imagine doing a walk-about thru Africa handing out box lunches or bowls of mush to starving people but see some religions doing this. It's impossible to feed the majority because there aren't enough orgs taking part and the ones endeavoring to do this are feeding such a minute amt. of starving humans. Religions aren't the most popular orgs for people to join/donate to today (understandably) but there are trustworthy individuals and charities who've successfully endeavored --- i.e., the notorious couple on infomercial receiving accolades/academy awards few yrs. ago.

  It's not even a consideration with the weight of our own selfish ambitions/desires and life's difficulties in the path of those in affluent countries unless we have this reality shoved in our face and a conscience (naturally or trained/God) that it's our responsibility to deal with. Look at the US --- pathetic home conditions for children and charities work diligently to provide food/covering --- guess it's better than nothing.

  We as people are too selfish (I'm not saying we don't have our heartfelt moments to give) --- it's natural and many of us are working hard to give financially and w/time. Those law abiding stiffs w/out offshore accounts are heavily taxed and we certainly can't count on it helping those in need around the world no matter what the gov't allots. I know so many who have used the system in this affluent country and they won't work --- maybe they've given up and haven't been raised with strong work ethics and so easy to receive handouts according to people who are social workers. I'm not talking about those who CAN'T provide for themselves, the truly disadvantaged ones.

  Thus, Jesus words to pray for the kingdom --- let it come but unbelief crowds out faith (a spiritual and powerful force in the universe first in our mouth then in our heart) and it's as difficult for us to believe as forsaking ourselves to take care of others forsaking our selfishness.
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  What exactly is a relasionship with God?

  by tootired2care in

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  growing up and jw and being around them all my life i constantly heard the expression "a relasionship with god".

  this always confused me, because how do you have a relasionship with someone that doesn't talk back to you after praying?

  this was always rationalized as god talks back to you when you read the bible.

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  Yes, we learn from it and I'm not against capitalism but something is radically wrong when rich nations cannot follow Jesus' example and feed the hungry, cure the sick (when possible w/meds).

  I see acts of love all the time and people volunteering/giving but we certainly need more to alleviate starvation and I don't know what it would take. Guess we just haven't accomplished enough until more are made aware of the needs of others. I think people are so bombarded in life w/their own circumstances it's forgotten about. Difficult enough for families to provide for their own in many situations. Gov't. does give monies (and NO --- it is not their job to provide and YES gov't does interfere too much) to these countries but those in need don't seem to benefit and falls into the hands of the corrupt. I like to think society is improving and mankind is capable of alleviating starvation.

  We are told to care for orphans/widows and to love our neighbor as ourself --- aren't the children in Africa our neighbor (or anyone for that matter).
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  What exactly is a relasionship with God?

  by tootired2care in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  growing up and jw and being around them all my life i constantly heard the expression "a relasionship with god".

  this always confused me, because how do you have a relasionship with someone that doesn't talk back to you after praying?

  this was always rationalized as god talks back to you when you read the bible.

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  If man can make it to the moon why can't he transport food, medicine, etc., to the poor/dying ones -- ahhh, no profit to be made and they leave e/country to survive on their own. This country alone produces so much food farmers plow surpluses underground to increase their profit. It's all about greed. Didn't God give us this privilege/responsibility to care for/love others. Seems we've failed that one.
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  Are you registered to vote????

  by lalaa in

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  on monday i'm going to register to vote since i'm able to do so when i renew my drivers license.

  i'm actually kind of excited since i never did register because of they way i was brought up.. how many of you are registered to vote?.

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  absolutely! i would never again let a cult influence me.
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  JW "Therapists"

  by baltar447 in

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  ok, i've known a couple of these in my time.

  one is a douche that i wouldn't trust as far as my 4 year old can throw him.

  the other seems to be a decent therapist and he's really intelligent but i don't see how he can't see it's a freaking cult??

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  baltar447 -- really --- is Paul the JW therapist onboard on this site to read your message/question? WOW/impressive if he is and ya'd think his days in the cult would be limited. Too bad he doesn't allow us ex-JW's to ask him questions. Hum, might not be a bad idea for a site psychologist via email --- I'm sure some wouldn't mind paying.

  I know of a non-practicing psychologist who is a JW and they agree w/much of the borg's teachings --- so I was told but I know he/family are still in good standing.