Posts by DavidChristopher

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Could the GB be using this forum?

by Kristofer in

i sometimes wonder if perhaps some of the higher ups in the organization are visiting this forum.

perhaps it has become a valuable source for them to "test the waters" before something goes public to see what the reaction would be?

am i overreacting?

DavidChristopher

Wouldn't that be hypocritical to order their flock NOT to do what they are doing themselves?

If that could be proven...it would be the end for them.

If they posess more "truth" than the flock, and that protects them from "outside influence" it is simply admitting they are not doing their jobs fully.

If one of their "spies" (intelligence operatives) reads this...YOU have the power to cripple them. They better be kissing your ass.

In reality..the discouraging of the flock from taking in knowledge from the internet...is a flagrant admission of their incompetence, deiciet, and insecurities!

I would like to hear them justify this order they gave. But they are safe for now because JW's don't dare question them....yet.

But remember GB...when "yet" gets here(and I hope it is soon) You are going to have alot of explaining to do. And the spies who protect them, and help them continue to mislead people, will too.

In the meantime....enjoy.

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Apostasy defined in the Elders Manuel

by gumby in

for those unfamiliar with the societys veiws on what apostasy is, this is from the elder manuel under.

..."elders ruling for justice itself".. apostasy.. apostasy is a standing away from, a falling away, defec-.

tion, rebellion, abandonment; it involves teaching false.

DavidChristopher

Nice point! They use a broad term like that to gain great freedom to do as they see fit. If they were tied down to the point the little people are...they would be much easiar to circumvent.

thank you...

I learned something here...the enforcers must posess great freedom to force others to bow to their whims and opinions. I still feel like something else is eluding me though.

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What is the difference between an "answer" and an "opinion"?

by DavidChristopher in

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i seen this topic on another site today, and it got my attention.

my answer was "a answer is an accepted opinion.

I see a big problem with people presenting their opinions as facts. Just saying it is fact is a strong often successful tactic. Most people won't question a fact. Is there any good counter tactic for seperating a opinion from a fact? Or a opinion presented as a fact?

This is where the GB have plenty of experience, and I feel we need a weapon to combat this.

Any thoughts?

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What is the difference between an "answer" and an "opinion"?

by DavidChristopher in

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i seen this topic on another site today, and it got my attention.

my answer was "a answer is an accepted opinion.

DavidChristopher

I was looking for your thoughts Blondie. Not websters "judgment/opinion/answer/explanation/belief/truth" But thank you.

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WAS THIS A NO-NO FOR YOUR CONG. SHEPHERDING VISITS?

by juni in

i don't know where the elders learned this one.

maybe it was local - i don't know.

but.... these were shepherding calls to build you up spiritually so therefore no serving of coffee or cookies were allowed.. was this true with your congregation's shepherding visits?.

DavidChristopher

Does anyone do ANYTHING off the cuff anymore? It seems there are policies and procedures or programs for every occurance in our lives! I find it HORRIBLE!

I already feel like I live in a world of robots.

"WILSON!!!" come back!

(tom hanks in Castaway)

does anyone else see this?

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What is the difference between an "answer" and an "opinion"?

by DavidChristopher in

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i seen this topic on another site today, and it got my attention.

my answer was "a answer is an accepted opinion.

DavidChristopher

I seen this topic on another site today, and it got my attention. My answer was "a answer is an accepted opinion."

What is your take on it?

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Is electing a new farmer going to solve the pig farm's bad smell?

by DavidChristopher in

why does this line of thinking hold so much wieght?

i cannot understand why people think and are content thinking just because a farmer promises to quell the smell, he doesn't need to present a clear and consise plan for dealing with the smell, and if his promises and ideas are junk, he still gets to hold on to his title for years.

or does the farmer not hold the authority to quell the smell in reality?

DavidChristopher

Awesome answers thanks for bringing to light the points I missed. That is so cool. How you can see one side, and others can explain and share their views of the same box.

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was tobacco use common before deuteronomy?

by apostlestate in

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if it can be proven that tobacco use was a practice before all the o-so-explicit cleanliness laws in deuteronomy then god's silence on the matter could be deemed as proof that he did not mind such things.. anyone know if tobacco use has caveman roots?

DavidChristopher

Well you got about 40 trillion people to interview and decide if you agree with their opinion about it being right or wrong. Or you can search for yourself to try and find God's. 1 or 40 trillion...which would you rather try and please?

I don't know how He sees it. Nobody on the planet does either. Although people sure have many opinions of what He thinks about it.

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Is electing a new farmer going to solve the pig farm's bad smell?

by DavidChristopher in

why does this line of thinking hold so much wieght?

i cannot understand why people think and are content thinking just because a farmer promises to quell the smell, he doesn't need to present a clear and consise plan for dealing with the smell, and if his promises and ideas are junk, he still gets to hold on to his title for years.

or does the farmer not hold the authority to quell the smell in reality?

DavidChristopher

Why does this line of thinking hold so much wieght? I cannot understand why people think and are content thinking just because a farmer promises to quell the smell, he doesn't need to present a clear and consise plan for dealing with the smell, and if his promises and ideas are junk, he still gets to hold on to his title for years.

Or does the farmer not hold the authority to quell the smell in reality?

Any thoughts?

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The Bible - God's word or Man's (Part 2)

by SickofLies in

first i want to thank everyone who's e-mailed me or posted links either to other websites or threads in this form dealing with these issues.

i am making careful documentation of responces from people on both sides of the fence.

please feel free to contribute no matter how you feel on the subject, if you feel god inspired the bible please to contribute reasons and if possible include scriptures to back up your point of view.

DavidChristopher

The problem again....Is that true to what was foretold...the Bible is full of many words that are easially twisted by men. How else would you expect them to be fooled into making a show of worshiping their mortal enemy? By allowing Himself to be their puppet for 2,000 years...what happens when Bill Gates pops up from the dead, and starts calling the shots again? How are the execs going to greet Him in front of everyone?

Doesn't anyone else see what happened?

Or are you "blind"? (Someday I will be able to cure "blind" people I hope.)