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  Matthew 24 Verse By Verse

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the 24th chapter of matthew text is taken from

  33 so you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that he is near--at your very door.

  this indicates that "the end" will be something these apostles can reasonably hope to "stand firm to" long enough to see, i.e., within their lifetime.

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  Nate Merit

  Hi Michelle
  
  Thank you for the love. I think, though, that in reality you would find me difficult to love. I'm a crotchety old coot with hubris galore. I like people, and people like me, but loving me takes work. Ask my wife of thirty years, Patricia. Love is hard work.
  
  Why not email the author, Mark Smith, with some kind sentiments? Thanks Michelle. [email protected]
  
  All the best to you Michelle.
  
  Nate
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  Matthew 24 Verse By Verse

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the 24th chapter of matthew text is taken from

  33 so you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that he is near--at your very door.

  this indicates that "the end" will be something these apostles can reasonably hope to "stand firm to" long enough to see, i.e., within their lifetime.

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  Hi VM
  
  Wow, that's wild. I like it! A bit of a stretch linguistically, but very cool regardless.
  
  Why not send your response to Mark? You may even get it posted on his site. Dummy up a hotmail or yahoo account if you're concerned with anonymity.
  
  [email protected]
  
  Have a good week,
  Nate
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  Matthew 24 Verse By Verse

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the 24th chapter of matthew text is taken from

  33 so you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that he is near--at your very door.

  this indicates that "the end" will be something these apostles can reasonably hope to "stand firm to" long enough to see, i.e., within their lifetime.

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  Nate Merit

  Rex, you're a thoroughly unchristlike character. I realize that Christ, in your view, was arrogant, abusive, bigoted, overbearing, narrow minded, and filled to bursting with hubris like a ding dong is squirted full of icing. Many of us think you're mistaken, and that the Christ you worship is simply a projection of your own self. Call us crazy, but hey, we come by the opinion honestly.
  
  I posted this essay (not book) because Mark is my best bud of 32 years standing, and he wants some feedback. .
  
  Why not email Mark at [email protected] ?
  
  Mark doesn't bite unless you do, same as me. However, if you're looking for an ass-whupping, Mark will be happy to oblige.
  
  Nate
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  Matthew 24 Verse By Verse

  by Nate Merit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the 24th chapter of matthew text is taken from

  33 so you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that he is near--at your very door.

  this indicates that "the end" will be something these apostles can reasonably hope to "stand firm to" long enough to see, i.e., within their lifetime.

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  Nate Merit

  Hi Rex
  
  Why not email Mark? I posted this for him, not myself. He's been wanting feedback on this essay.
  
  [email protected]
  
  Nate
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  Elohim- what do the scholars say

  by IP_SEC in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  just curious about the word.

  in my reading i see it rendered as a "we" or "us" word.

  the jws teach that it is plural in the sense of majesty.

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  Nate Merit

  What matters is how the word is actually used. The actual usage of Eloah and Elohim in the Hebrew scriptures is at variance with definitions found in most lexicons, because these works have an Ideology to uphold. The ideology of Jewish monotheism. The fact is, the Hebrew scriptures demonstrate polytheistic belief which later evolves into henotheistic belief (Man gods, but one chief god, from which the others gods were emanated or created by), to an iffy sort of monotheism. Christianity proceeds with a qualified henotheism, with there being the one supreme god and many lesser gods, the demons or archons.
  
  If you want to see how the word is actually used, get yourself a copy of Strong's, or find it online using Google, and do an exhaustive study. You'll discover, just as I did, the words eloah and elohim are very often plural.
  
  I have devoted a very substantial chapter of Jehovah Unmasked to laying out my findings, and taking the reader through a tour of how the words eloah and elohim are actually used in the OT, rather than stating an Ideology and then hammering the bible to fit, or conveniently explaining everything away with mental gymnastics, verbal contortions, and special pleading.
  
  Jehovah Unmasked is available as low as four dollars and thirty four cents.
  
  http://www.lulu.com/content/167431
  
  Nate
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  Catalogue of Biblical Inconsistencies

  by Scully in

  1. watchtower
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  i'm going to print this out for my own reference.. http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/donald_morgan/inconsistencies.html

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  Nate Merit

  Scully, you must cease listening to the voices emananting from the Pit. Repudiate, reject, and renounce the ways of the infidel, and bring your every though into captivity to Christ. Amen! For he shall work a mighty work in thee, yea, even unto the establishing of your name in glory. Halelujah! Walk with me sister as I speak unto thee of the mighty ways of Jehovah Jireh. Praise Him! Yea, even Jehovah Nissi. Bless His Name! Guide oh thou great Jehovah. Glory! Oh blessed Jesus. Amen!
  
  Blah blah blah blah blah. Blort.
  
  Yours not in Joe Hovah,
  Nate
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  Another Prank :)>

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  mark smith and i pulled this prank during the approximate time-frame as the others.

  mark had been disfellowshipped from the church of christ at age 19, i from the jw's at the same age.

  mark and i were 25 and 26 respectively at this time.

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  Nate Merit

  Hi Evan
  
  I read your response a couple times, confused as to why you'd refer to my pal Mark as my "mate." I thought, does Evan think we're a gay couple? Then I saw that you're from Oz and I finally understood.
  
  Mark was disfellowshipped because he wrote a booklet titled "Fire The Clergy!" in which he conclusively demonstrates there is no biblical basis for having paid clergy. He refused to recant so he was shunned. Unlike yours truly, Mark's childhood and teen years were very normal, lacking in crime and drugs and whatnot. It took meeting me to make him barmy.
  
  Nate
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  Another Prank :)>

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  mark smith and i pulled this prank during the approximate time-frame as the others.

  mark had been disfellowshipped from the church of christ at age 19, i from the jw's at the same age.

  mark and i were 25 and 26 respectively at this time.

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  Nate Merit

  Hi Sherry/Gretchen
  
  Yep. Twisted is my middle name. I 'spect to be screwed into the ground some day.
  
  Nate
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  Another Prank :)>

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  mark smith and i pulled this prank during the approximate time-frame as the others.

  mark had been disfellowshipped from the church of christ at age 19, i from the jw's at the same age.

  mark and i were 25 and 26 respectively at this time.

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  Nate Merit

  Howdy Golf!
  
  Dying is easy, comedy is hard.
  
  I'm glad you got a laugh. I'm basically a comedian and love to make people laugh. Always have.
  
  Nate
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  Another Prank :)>

  by Nate Merit in

  1. social
  2. humour

  mark smith and i pulled this prank during the approximate time-frame as the others.

  mark had been disfellowshipped from the church of christ at age 19, i from the jw's at the same age.

  mark and i were 25 and 26 respectively at this time.

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  Nate Merit

  Hi Annie!
  
  My wife asked me to tell you she likes your little miss mousey avatar!
  
  Hey, thanks again for having a sense of humor. Perhaps the Others will show up again and explain to me in excruciating detail the exact nature of my condition and its cure.
  
  "BECOME A BORN-AGAIN FUNDIOT!"
  
  Been there done that.
  
  Hugs to you too Annie!
  Nate