Posts by SimonSays

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The Confederate Flag

by Simon in

the latest controversy over the confederate flag just sums up to me the state of dysfunction that exists in american society.. in summary: a white supremacist nutter shoots 9 black people dead in a church.

he's clearly inspired by the messages of others which the confederate flag is often a symbol of.. it seems like a no-brainer to remove it.

not only isn't it removed, it isn't even lowered at all as a mark of respect.. and of course now there are the people who want to defend their right to have it.

SimonSays

I've read many books. The KKK existed long before Hitler was born. Hitler did not and could have started the ideologies of the KKK. Just because that is true and you got called out on it is no reason for you to take your ball and go home or start calling names= Viviane

Sure I do, you believe that everything you write is fact. That you and you alone have all the answers. I called you on it for that reason, just as you like to belittle people, so will I. So sing it to the choir.

Allow me to clarify a misunderstanding. When I referenced the first slavers, it was the Europeans or 13 colonist that enslaved the Native American First. However Native Americans that attacked a neighboring tribe would keep the defeated as slaves. My point is, Black Americans don’t have a monopoly on slavery. There were many nationalities enslaved by the white man back then.

If you want to help the cause, then concentrate on modern Slavery. That should be the focus even for black Americans.

Racism and Slavery are two different situations. Black Americans have over played the slavery card.

Now the second misunderstanding is the K.K.K. I did not mean the KKK was developed by Hitler or started by Hitler. I was suggesting that the modern ideology of the KKK is driven today by Nazism of having a supreme white race, rather than the KKK of old that was obviously started earlier with slavery. The Confederate cross bar flag and the swastika are the modern emblems of the KKK.

Third, while I agree with the majority on racism, the confederate flag has no special meaning other than those who cherish or distort its past. South Carolina was the first State to seced from the Union. South Carolina was the State that started the civil war in Fort Sumter 1861. The only thing with South Carolina having the Confederate flag flying, it’s the wrong flag. The original war flag is not on the Capitol. The cross bar confederate flag was made exclusively for General Lee and the State of Virginia.

Contrary to popular believe, slavery was not the first reason the civil war started. Even Lincoln stated in his inaugural address ,stated he didn’t want to upset those States that had slavery. It was after the American Union President saw they were losing the war that he included slavery in his declaration in 1863.

America for 5 years was divided into 2 countries, The America North (Union) with President Abraham Lincoln and America South (Confederate) with President Jefferson Davis.

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The Confederate Flag

by Simon in

the latest controversy over the confederate flag just sums up to me the state of dysfunction that exists in american society.. in summary: a white supremacist nutter shoots 9 black people dead in a church.

he's clearly inspired by the messages of others which the confederate flag is often a symbol of.. it seems like a no-brainer to remove it.

not only isn't it removed, it isn't even lowered at all as a mark of respect.. and of course now there are the people who want to defend their right to have it.

SimonSays

The KKK existed long before Hitler was born, so no, not right. Viviane

Read a book, and find the fundamentals of the KKK. It was enhanced by Nazi idealist and they continue that trait today, but Viviane you are pointless. I wont waste anymore of my time with arrogance. Just as slavery was brought into the conversation.

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The Confederate Flag

by Simon in

the latest controversy over the confederate flag just sums up to me the state of dysfunction that exists in american society.. in summary: a white supremacist nutter shoots 9 black people dead in a church.

he's clearly inspired by the messages of others which the confederate flag is often a symbol of.. it seems like a no-brainer to remove it.

not only isn't it removed, it isn't even lowered at all as a mark of respect.. and of course now there are the people who want to defend their right to have it.

SimonSays

So if I’m reading this right, only America is dysfunctional. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

However legislation has been placed for a vote to remove the confederate flag from the State Capitol.. I believe the person that committed this horrible crime stands only with the K.K.K. ideology that was started by Adolf Hitler on wanting to make a master white race. This ideal is echoed throughout Europe and America.

Also the first slavers in American soil were the Native Americans after the 13 colonies settled in, not the African Race that was forced into slavery 100 hundred years later.

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these books, want any? if not they go in the trash

by sowhatnow in

worldwide security under the prince of peacegods eternal purpose now triumphinglife does have a purpose babylon the great has fallen gods kingdom rulesyou can live forever on a paradise earththe secret to family happinessdid man get here by evolution of creationlet your kingdom comechoosing the best way of lifecommentary on the letter of jamesi have one of each.. the bible gods word or mansis the bible really the word of godsurvival into a new earthknowledge that leads to everlasting lifereasoningunited in worshipholy spirit the force behind the coming new orderthe two babylon'sparadise lost originalyou can live forever on a paradise earth first large print edition 1982 revelation book 1988 large print.

SimonSays

FusionTheism

I would love to have the Commentary on James; I've never seen that one before.

Where have you been looking for the past 5 years, it’s been on ex-witnesses radar since then in PDF. Your God Raymond Franz the self proclaimed prophet. He figured if Joseph Smith could do it, why couldn’t he, but then again, you would have to have known his motives back then like us real people that knew about he's immorality.

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Why are JWs so against debate

by enigma1863 in

if the jws follow proverbs 27:17 they should not be afraid of any tension or friction.. in order for iron to sharpen iron you need pressure, tension friction and a bit of heated debate..

SimonSays

Since your question is speculative. You need to shorten your agnostic theory.

I’ve dealt with many hardcore atheist about their Pre Adamic race conundrum based on La Peyrere misconception of biblical understanding of the 15-16 century. You can also find that argument with Roman Emperor Julian Apostate on 331-363 A.D. ironically the use of apostate came from him. Once again, look for your fellow people to make your argument. Just as there is none to someone that understands scripture.

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Why are JWs so against debate

by enigma1863 in

if the jws follow proverbs 27:17 they should not be afraid of any tension or friction.. in order for iron to sharpen iron you need pressure, tension friction and a bit of heated debate..

SimonSays

While debating for a better understanding is good intention, arguments aren’t. This is the policy you people consider debate. Not only is it in bad form but tactless to argue with a tree stump. What benefit would both debaters get out of a one sided argument.

Your interpretation of proverbs 27:17 Context: Do Not Boast about Tomorrow would be an unfitting example.

A more appropriate answer would be Proverbs 15:1 on why people should not hold to arguments. So the lack of decorum and self control of others is why JW’s don’t debate. Not only did Jesus make an inference of this that was carried by the Apostles, it is well documented in scripture.

Here are but a few examples out of your own Holy Bible to reference.

May I suggest making your argument to atheist or evolutionist that were once Jw’s

2 Timothy 2:23-24 ESV

Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

2 Timothy 2:24 ESV

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

Proverbs 15:1 ESV

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Philippians 2:14 ESV

Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

Romans 12:19 ESV

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Titus 3:1-2 ESV

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

Romans 14:19 ESV /

So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up building.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ESV

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

Proverbs 3:30 ESV

Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

James 3:17 ESV

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

1 Peter 2:21 ESV

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

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This is a topic I am going to kill with my opening post.Why haven`t the Major religions of Christendom exposed J.W.`s as the true Apostates

by smiddy in

i am initially thinking of the major religious institutions of christianity , catholic ,many branches , church of england , and the major protestant religions , too numerous to mention here.. after all their is 40,000 plus christian religions in the world today ?so obviously j.w.`s are not the only false religion .. so my real question is really , to do with the mainstream christian religions , why are`nt they more aggressive in their condemnation of the jehovah witness religion for their obvious failings ,flip backs ,contradictions ,prophecy`s that never eventuated , end of the world predictions ,re-inventing their past history , even distancing themselves from their past history , and their founding members , such as c.t.russell and j.f.rutherford whose policies they now reject... they need to get on board and bleed it for all it`s worth .. smiddy .

SimonSays

JWs are nobodys and nobody cares about JWs..

This is an oxymoron if ever I heard one in this forum Ha! Ha!

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What should I ask Richard Dawkins tonight?

by the comet in

jw
friends

my amazing wife surprised me and bought tickets for us to hear richard dawkins tonight!

he is giving a lecture with someone and then they are having a q&a session.

anyone have any suggestions for questions i could ask?

SimonSays

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What are you gonna do when the existence of god is disproved?

by Doltologist in

in 1897, j.j. thomson discovered the electron.

this was the first constituent part of the atom which, for 2,000 years, was thought to be indivisible.

today, we know of 18 elemental particles following the recent discovery of the higgs boson, the so-called god particle.. back in 1897, most people believed in god because there weren't even any theories as to how the universe came into being.

SimonSays

The evidence of our common ancestry is beyond all sensible dispute. Cofty

Once again misquoting people. Isn’t it strange that ex-witnesses act upon misquotes or misrepresentation as an evil act and do everything to contact the author to alert them, yet it’s okay here, a shallow assumption to think as many atheist believe of a perfect solution with that coined phrase “all sensible dispute” spoken like a true book author. I’ll wait to see what your alter ego Viviane will say.

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What are you gonna do when the existence of god is disproved?

by Doltologist in

in 1897, j.j. thomson discovered the electron.

this was the first constituent part of the atom which, for 2,000 years, was thought to be indivisible.

today, we know of 18 elemental particles following the recent discovery of the higgs boson, the so-called god particle.. back in 1897, most people believed in god because there weren't even any theories as to how the universe came into being.

SimonSays

The evidence of our common ancestry is beyond all sensible dispute- Cofty

What kind of an idiot designs DNA in such a way that it is possible to mutate in such a way that cancer results?

You telling me that someone creates something as complex as the human mind in such a way that it is prone to getting Alzheimer's later in life?
Oh, and when you talk to your invisible friend, do thank him for creating AIDS and Ebola.

Ask Cotfy, it’s his and your evolutionary theories that you mentioned came by natural selection and evolved even though he has been unable to explain with his converted atheism how Cloning could be part of natural selection if it is man made. The same question I posed to several evolutionists like, Margulis, Venter etc. I was however kicked out of a conference with Tyson by calling it a delusional concept but was unable to elaborate even through follow-up questions were asked in my absence and was unable to answer such a simple question. So don't twist the theory around just because it didn't align with your ideology.