Posts by lowly one

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Article from: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (07-20-2005)

by ljwtiamb in

features

the insular world of the jehovahs witnesses bethel

by sarah ryley ([email protected]), published online 07-20-2005

lowly one

. Should the Peoples Corporations Pay Taxes. They claim to follow the example of Jesus well, at least in the early 80's they did, even regularly citing 1peter 2:21 were Jesus was a model for them to follow. So, what example did Jesus set respecting the paying of taxes. Mathew 17:27 "...that we do not cause them to stumble...Take that and give it to them for me and you..." And, we find simular action in Pauls letter, '...to all those who are in Rome as God's beloved ones called to be holy ones...Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities....There is therefore compelling reason for You people to be in subjection,...but also on account of [Your] conscience. For that is why You are also paying Taxes...Render to all their dues, to him who [calls] for the tax, the tax;..." Romans 13:1,5,7 So, in conclusion the head ones of these corporation not paying taxes by taking advantage of mans laws gives evidence that they may not be these 'beloved ones' that Paul wrote to nor, could these head ones of these corporation not paying taxes by taking advantage of mans laws be considered followers of the example Jesus set. Finally, would paying taxes be an act of faith? PS: can anybody funnel some cash my way i wann'a get a new mountain bike, one with full suspension?

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Unbled Meat

by lowly one in

note: the forth coming information is not intended to command or make a decesion in a conscience type matter but to present the information from another perspective.

if anybody wants a pointed up version with pictures, it will cost you literally $1000.s of us dollars inadvance.. .

genesis 9:4 only flesh with its soul its blood- you must not eatit is the blood that makes atonementas for any soul that eats a body [already] dead or something torn by a wild beast leviticus 17:11,15 .

lowly one

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Quote:This is a ridiculous comparison. If blood is supposed to be sacred and representative of something as sacred as life (both from God's standpoint and the standpoint of people who worship the God who requires that blood to be viewed as "holy"), how can you logically compare it to "excrement"?

One would think that if all blood was to be held in such a high regard Jehovah himself wouldn't refer to 'ways' Like the uncleaness of menstruation.

Ezekiel 36:17 "...they kept making it unclean with their way and with their dealings. Like the uncleaness of menstruation their way has become before me"..."as in the days of the impurity when she is menstruating she will be unclean..." Leviticus 12:2 Isaiah 64:6 "...like a garment for periods of menstruation..."

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Life Force in Plants never mentioned by Watchtower

by VM44 in

the watchtower for decades has said consistently that both man and animals have the same spirit, or life force.

but what about plants?

i have not seen the watchtower ever mention that plants, which are living things, possess spirit, or a life force.. i wonder why that is so.. --vm44

lowly one

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Psalms 80:19 "O Jehovah God of armies, bring us back"..."For to this end Christ died and came to life again..." Romans 14:9 John 12:24 "Most truly I say to You, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains just one [grain]; but if it dies it then bears much fruit"..."You unreasonable person!..." 1Corinthians 15:36 Genesis 1:11,29 "And God went on to say: "Here I have given to You all vegetation bearing seed which is on the surface of the whole earth...To You let it serve as food"..."I do give it all to You..." Genesis 9:3

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Unbled Meat

by lowly one in

note: the forth coming information is not intended to command or make a decesion in a conscience type matter but to present the information from another perspective.

if anybody wants a pointed up version with pictures, it will cost you literally $1000.s of us dollars inadvance.. .

genesis 9:4 only flesh with its soul its blood- you must not eatit is the blood that makes atonementas for any soul that eats a body [already] dead or something torn by a wild beast leviticus 17:11,15 .

lowly one

. God had just destroyed everybody on the earth by way of drowning them... " God now spoke to Noah, saying: "Go out of the ark,... And God went on to bless Noah and his sons and to say to them:...Every moving animal that is alive may serve as food for You...Only flesh with its soul --its blood-- You must not eat.' Genesis 9:4 After warning them from blood of their food sources then, he went on to say, "And besides that, Your blood of Your souls shall I ask back." Genesis 9:5 Put yourself in Noahs sandels? Would these words have mean't to you that your blood was sacred and that you should be bled before you could be eaten or could it simply mean Jehovah told him in a very interesting way that death is inevitable. And, it came about after this, 'Noah continued to live threehundred and fifty years...and he died.' Genesis 9:28,29 . .

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I need your guys thoughts & opinions

by kls in

have you ever met someone and for some unknown reason this person just rubs you the wrong way ,i don't know if it's a vibe they give off or what but something that makes you dislike about that person.

my son who is 21 started to date this girl and there is something about her i so much dislike and i can't help the way i feel.

i have 4 grown kids all have dated and brought there dates home and i was receptive to them all but i cannot to this girl.

lowly one

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Proverbs 30:15,16 "There are three things that do not get satisfied...fire"..."Look! How little a firer it takes to set so great a woodland on firer..." James 3:5 Proverbs 30:18,19 "I have not come to know:...the way of an able-bodied man with a maiden..."

http://ah-gurlly.blogspot.com/

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Do you believe that good comes from fighting?

by jeanniebeanz in

for example, if you and your significant other fight, does any good ever come of it?

what about getting 'into it' with your teenagers; is that a good thing or a bad thing?.

does fighting ever yield a favorable outcome?.

lowly one

Exodus 15:3 "Jehovah is a manly person of war"..."strong and mighty...mighty in battle...Jehovah of armies..." Psalms 24:8-10

http://ah-gurllx.blogspot.com/

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What do YOU know about the power of the mind?

by Frannie Banannie in

i've a little experience in the past with what my mind has done to create a reality for me that would help me resolve or overcome my fear of leaving the cult, but i'm interested in what experiences or actual knowledge any of yall have on the subject.

it seems mind power may well be a resource well worth tapping into.. what are yall's thoughts on this subject?.

frannie

lowly one

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You obviously have thinking ability and can discipline even offer, do i detect, reproof. It would seem that any brain-washing at least for you, would be by choice.

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Unbled Meat

by lowly one in

note: the forth coming information is not intended to command or make a decesion in a conscience type matter but to present the information from another perspective.

if anybody wants a pointed up version with pictures, it will cost you literally $1000.s of us dollars inadvance.. .

genesis 9:4 only flesh with its soul its blood- you must not eatit is the blood that makes atonementas for any soul that eats a body [already] dead or something torn by a wild beast leviticus 17:11,15 .

lowly one

. Un-bled Meat Was wondering if their would be any practical benefit to informing the medical profession, not to the effect that they had been fooled by the people of the Watchtower because, they are a bright bunch of professional(s) but, that In this particular scripture, 'Only flesh with its soul --it's blood-- You must not eat' In context, Noah and his sons are given warning what they can and cannot eat of their food source. Later on, a more specific requirement is made which may show how they understood Genesis 9:4 to mean, were it reads, 'As for any man of the sons of Israel or some alien resident who is residing as an alien in Your midst who in hunting catches a wild beast or fowl that may be eaten, he must in that case pour its blood out and cover it with dust.' Leviticus 17:13 It's apparent that the animal needed to be bled and then the blood of the animal may have been treated as a waste product were it was poured out on the ground and covered with dust. Simular to that of, '...turn and cover your excrement...' Deuteronomy 23:13 note: In putting the medical profession on notice of the surounding context one should keep in mind that they may have accepted the Watchtowers doctrine of 'no blood transfusion' just as a typical Jehovah's Witnesses does, without the benefit of working it out for themselves to arrive at a...understanding. Good health to you. http://www.geocities.com/thepostings/un-bled-meat.html .

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Unbled Meat

by lowly one in

note: the forth coming information is not intended to command or make a decesion in a conscience type matter but to present the information from another perspective.

if anybody wants a pointed up version with pictures, it will cost you literally $1000.s of us dollars inadvance.. .

genesis 9:4 only flesh with its soul its blood- you must not eatit is the blood that makes atonementas for any soul that eats a body [already] dead or something torn by a wild beast leviticus 17:11,15 .

lowly one

. UK warns blood donors over human form of mad cow http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050720/hl_nm/britain_vcjd_dc_2 To bad the Watchmen, aka the Watchtower god(s) weren't busey in their assumed role but, they choose attentivness to the blood transfusion issues, rather than helping the meat industry to appricate that the blood of the slaughtered carcuss should not be feed back to the herd as a food source but that the scripture requires, 'pour its blood out and cover it with dust' that it should be treated as a waste product. Leviticus 17:13 Deuteronomy 23:13 Although the meat industry may not be feeding all of its blood or organs back to the herd, they certainly may have other profitable uses for their animal blood which may result in yet more unforseen occurances. The meat industry's scientist's might want to consider these scriptures. Good health to You.

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Higher Education / Double Speak

by FairMind in

as we all know several years ago the wts seemingly changed their stance on one going on to college and furthering their education.

it was acknowledged that "times have changed" and the ability to secure employment at a living wage might actually require a college degree.

in any event going to college supposedly became a conscience matter and no one had the right to question a jw who made the decision to further his/her education.

lowly one

Was wondering if their would be any practical benefit to informing the medical proffession, not to the effect that they had been fooled by the people of the Watchtower because, they are a bright bunch of proffessionals but, that In this particular scripture, "Only flesh with its soul --it's blood-- You must not eat" Noah and his sons are given warning what they can and what they cannot eat. Later on, a more specific record is made which may show how they understood Genesis 9:4 to mean, were it reads, "As for any man of the sons of Israel or some alien resident who is residing as an alien in Your midst who in hunting catches a wild beast or a fowl that may be eaten, he must in that case pour its blood out and cover it with dust." Leviticus 17:13 It is apparent that the animal needed to be bled and then the blood of the animal may have been treated as a waste product, were it was poured out on the ground and covered with dust. Deuteronomy 23:13 Anyway, I would be willing to put together an e-letter to be mailed to the e-addresses that You people provide to, health officals of government, medical instutions, surgeons or other persons of interest. What do You think?