I think the use of the plural "nails" in reference to the print in the hands cements the notion that he was believed to have had one nail in each hand. This would have been unnecessary and even impractical if he were crucified on a crux simplex (an upright pole). In addition, appealing to and argument of the modern Christian cross as a pagan symbol is pointless since the upright pole was such a symbol from the earliest times of human worshipfulness.
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Impalement or Crucifiction? Opinions please?
by Tired of the Hypocrisy inas we all know, the jw religion teaches that christ was impaled on a torture stake rather than crucified on the cross.
i have my own views on this and have recently been approached by a friend who also has certain views on the murder of jesus.
from my own reading of history and some recent internet sources, the discription of what the bible says happened to christ bears little resemblance to what impalement on a torture stake actually was.
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Because their God (the Governing Body) happily tries them with evil things.
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Witty replies needed......
by loosie inok one of the only two peopel who don't know i haven't gone to meetings in 3 years sent me this remark: , i can't believe how all this time has gone by.
the one good thing about getting older like this is that it brings us that much closer to the new system.
i need a witty reply.
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"You know, I have been thinking about that a lot lately. I imagine those Bible Students in 1890 must have told each other the same thing."
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Reason for the 8-Month Announcement
by doinmypart inthe question has been raised, "why was the announcement about the congregation bible study announced 8 months before implementation?".
i believe it is simply a matter of how the wts plans things.
the theocratic ministry school schedule comes out in the october km.
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It only took my wife one more month to make a whole human from scratch.
No fair, Garybuss . . . she had some help.
Seriously, that is slow these days. Communication moves much faster outside the "speedy chariot" than it does inside.
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Investigating Feasability of a Project: Can You Help?
by AuldSoul in(from internal revenue service).
exempt purposes - internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
the exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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Thanks, MJNM. I would definitely want to know how much money goes to the organization from bequeathments. I'm not sure how to even begin finding out the specific situations in specific bequests, but I will check into it.
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Investigating Feasability of a Project: Can You Help?
by AuldSoul in(from internal revenue service).
exempt purposes - internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
the exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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Eyes Open! Thanks. I hadn't thought of that as a cost (donated funds) issue, but I think that would be appropriate to the extent that they publish (monetary costs) this sort of societally destructive pressure.
And thanks, OTWO, I had not considered those aspects of the relief work. I will have to research that out more thoroughly. I was pretty much tossing the scant and highly selective offering of medical services in as sardonic humor. I like the "hate message" angle.
Okay, that's a good start. Anyone else?
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There are those who are slow of wit, those who willfully choose ignorance over enlightenment, and those whose certainty of opinion causes them to be blind to possibilities, but never have I ever encountered such a high per capita percentage possessing all three of these qualities than within the religion I gladly left.
Oh, hi fresia! [*waves indulgently*]
—AuldSoul
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Investigating Feasability of a Project: Can You Help?
by AuldSoul in(from internal revenue service).
exempt purposes - internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
the exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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Um, thanks BtS, but I pretty much said there is no legal basis for anything in my OP. I am looking for as much grist as you guys can throw my way that might affect the court of public opinion and I will be helping take that grist and grind it down for sifting and packaging .
So what do you have that burns you up about how they misuse donated money? It doesn't have to be illegal misuse, just things that strike you as morally and ethically wrong even if technically legal.
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Investigating Feasability of a Project: Can You Help?
by AuldSoul in(from internal revenue service).
exempt purposes - internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
the exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals.
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(from Internal Revenue Service)
Exempt Purposes - Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.According to this, the religion Jehovah's Witnesses meet the standard of qualification as a "charitable" organization. Legally. Explicitly.
However, there are two courts in this country and in every country with a legal system. There is the court of Law and there is the court of public opinion.
What good works do Jehovah's Witnesses accomplish with the funds that are donated to them? Surely there are some, such as the Relief work they sponsor (in exchange for insurance reimbursement), medical services for long-time residents of Bethel or long-time foreign missionaries, defending their religion's Constitutional right to preach publicly, refuse military service, refuse to salute the flag, and uphold other such religion-specific convictions.
What do they actively do for their community? On the other hand, where do they actively spend donated monies that would appall the community that donates to them, if only they knew about it?
This is supposed to be just a preliminary to an exhaustive research effort, so please offer any ideas you have.
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Whats happening to prices in the USA?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Fisherman inin january i posted about what is going on to cost of things in america.
now, gasoline is almost 4.00/gal and food items continue to soar?
what is going on?!!!!!!!!.
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AuldSoul
Gill,
Our homeless shanty-towns don't make for very good ratings when we are spending so much money to build other countries right now.
Ain't it disgusting?
Respectfully,
AuldSoul