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  The Confederate Flag

  by Simon in

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  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.

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  Whatever it's origins, this flag has been adopted by many racist organizations and people, and so has come to symbolize racial intolerance and hate and is offensive to a great many people. While some may chose to use it and they may have that right, there is no reason for any government to use it in any way.LisaRose

  People seem to forget Blacks are also racist. If you’re going to call white people racist, then call it for what it is. We now live in a racist society. All rational is gone. Bigotry is everywhere. I’m surprised you haven’t mentioned this forum and you people as an example of how society is twisted. You call an image hatred, yet you don’t see your own hatred here.

  
  
  

  Research the Black movements to understand people like Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan, the group the Black Panthers. Why hasn’t Angela come back after escaping from police custody from Cuba to face the murder charges, for killing a white cop in the 70’s while being a black activist? Blacks are just as guilty as whites. The only difference is when a black man kills a white man in Chicago no one cares because whites don’t advertise it, but when a white person does it, every black caucus including the President gets on board to condemn. Of course this is no excuse for a horrific action, Therefore keep balanced.

  The confederate Flag is not the issue or shouldn’t be, if you want to fix something that’s broke like racism, look both ways and admit to the corruption and failure of society that made it so.

  Surviving Union and Confederate Civil War veterans on parade in Washington DC in 1939 with both flags flying high in memory of a war that shouldn’t have been but displaying unity of a culture once divided.
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  The Confederate Flag

  by Simon in

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  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.

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  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

  1. social
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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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..

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  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

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  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..

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  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

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  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 .

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  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

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  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?

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

  by Doltologist in

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  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.

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  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.