as christianity is based on jesus' fulfilment of 'old testament' messianic prophecies, does anyone know of any convincing scriptural evidence that he did?
Hi scout - welcome to the board!
I have a fantastic book by Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum called 'Messianic Christology'
It goes through loads of OT scriptures in fairly good detail as to why Messianic Jews believe Jesus is Messiah. You might find it helpful if you can get a copy.
muslims killed in stampede during ritual stoning of devil at hajj pilgrimage in saudi arabia; reuters reports at least 50 dead.. watch cnn or log on to
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So sad that this happens almost every year, there's just so many there that it's ineveitable I guess.
U74/Spectrum - Yes, a Muslim would consider Hajj the best place to die as this is where they get all their recorded sins in life forgiven = if you die there you go straight to the highest heaven - that's why many leave it till as late as possible in life to make the pilgrimage. (Discouraged because you don't always know when you're going to die anyway)
As for a secret desire to die there deliberately, a correct Islamic view of this would be that it is forbidden as Islam teaches you to take good care of the body which Allah has given you (take note,suicide bombers!). Also, to desire deliberate death there would be against the 'intention' of Hajj and so invalidate your entire pilgrimage.
do you have good memories from your childhood when it comes to the meals your mother served you?
what did she give you to eat when you were ill?
Not really. I don't blame mum though - big family and not much money.
If I didn't finish my meal it would stay on the table until I did. When I was ill I got soup and bread as that's easy to eat and nutritious.
a few years ago, i had dial up internet with netrover, and cost about 18$ a month, unlimited use.
but it was slow.. then i had videotron here in quebec, low speed internet (cable) for about 29$ a month which was about 3 to 4 times faster than dial up.
now i upgraded it to high speed for about 45$ a month plus tax of course.
£18.00 a month with aol - unlimited broadband when I can get connected!! It keeps dropping out because my house is a long way from the nearest telephone exchange so I'll probably be switching to cable.
when you meet a jw at your door, what is your response?
do you invite them in and try and convert them?
(i have been tempted but it would be an argument not a discussion.
Welcome to the board KW13!
I did 'home study' for a while with the JWs who visit me - but they gave me up as a bad job!! (I'm since told they're only allowed to do them for a certain amount of time and then they stop)
We're still on very good terms though - they still bring my mags and any other publications I request, we tend to just talk about life in general now as we've got respect for each other's beliefs (I must have some of the more lenient ones visiting!). I also try to go at least to the memorial but am on an open invitation to the Sunday meetings and TMS too.
They don't do it in the UK too much, i wonder if they will start doing it?I can't see them starting telephone witnessing here because cold calling is so strictly regulated. They would have to set up a call centre to ensure legality.
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can your beliefs about religion make it across our intellectual battleground?.
take this test to find out... i took one direct hit.. .
Saying my mind is a bit fuzzy!
hahahahahahaha - now that was the understatement of the milennium
is it possible to find out if somebody has death insurance for another person?
my grandmother is very ill and possibly dying and my uncle claims he lost the insurance policy a few months ago.
does anybody know how to find this out, if it is true or not?
That's better news sandy. Emphysema is an awful illness. I hope your gran won't suffer too much.
You don't think your uncle would harm her do you? Although it sounds like his main way of doing this is by stressing her and the rest of the family out. Maybe you could all get to agree not to rise to the bait.
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can your beliefs about religion make it across our intellectual battleground?.
take this test to find out... i took one direct hit.. .
so are you saying you took the hits doing the quiz or from the ladies?
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can your beliefs about religion make it across our intellectual battleground?.
take this test to find out... i took one direct hit.. .
And we didn't even get awarded a posthumous medal for bravery
this'll have to do
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can your beliefs about religion make it across our intellectual battleground?.
take this test to find out... i took one direct hit.. .
C'mon make me feel better bek - tell me you got killed in action too!!
