ok i started another thread and every one jumped on me because i was trying to take the theory of evolution out of the mix and most here seem to believe in it so i will just say it.
the theory of major evolution is crap!
the theory is falling apart.
Yes there is evidence of animals etc. making changes over time but where is all this evidence of creatures trying to evolve one way and it not working out and they die surely there should be a tons of evidence of creatures trying to evolve and it doesn't take.
C'mon you guys! How can you argue with logic like that?
"in a similar way, at the beginning of the 20th century, there were a number of wrong expectations among true christians regarding the last days.
(2 tim.
3:1) for instance, in the year 1914, some thought that their being taken to heaven was imminent.
It's all part of God's plan to fool you so that he can get rid of people that actually believe what he says...
Sounds like entrapment.
when people say "armageddon may come, but not in my lifetime", that is a "satanic inspired error".. how do you overcome it?.
why, looking a it that way, adam's rebellion was less than a week ago!
jesus was here on earth just the day before yesterday!
black lace panties,
This is what they are really concerned about.
OK, if you substitute "GB" for every reference to 'animals' or 'pets' in blondie's post above - you get things in perspective.
i.e.,
Individuals become so emotionally wrapped up with pets that the animals govern human lives.
for some persons a pet becomes even more important than marital attachments.
a person might gradually allow animals to occupy an increasingly important place in his life and affections.
i was cheering wendy williams on when i saw her on et calling paula deen to the carpet for her use of racial slurs.
i use to work for a woman that reminds me of paula deen.
she was s caucasian woman her mid 60s and she was raised in georgia and she constantly would make racial jokes and do racial jestures in front of me.
Sometimes us girlfriends call each other "bitch." We laugh. But if anybody else said that, well, different story.
i was cheering wendy williams on when i saw her on et calling paula deen to the carpet for her use of racial slurs.
i use to work for a woman that reminds me of paula deen.
she was s caucasian woman her mid 60s and she was raised in georgia and she constantly would make racial jokes and do racial jestures in front of me.
Mrs. Jones, you have a PM.
i was cheering wendy williams on when i saw her on et calling paula deen to the carpet for her use of racial slurs.
i use to work for a woman that reminds me of paula deen.
she was s caucasian woman her mid 60s and she was raised in georgia and she constantly would make racial jokes and do racial jestures in front of me.
Oh, the hypocrisy!
funny.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yraw8rzm1e&feature=youtu.be.
Cool song.
one of the most persistent myths on this website is that jws are already in decline, the rot has set in, and the descent of the watchtower is inevitable from here on in.
unfortunately the facts do not bear this out.
jws are still increasing even in most developing countries, and they are still growing worldwide at a faster rate than the general population.
Random thoughts on this interesting topic:
It would be helpful in this discussion to establish some criteria that remains consistent, such as a definition of "decline." By my definition they are in decline - we won't see a complete implosion, but I think we are beginning to see a "hollowing out" - most of those in are going through the motions, the 'fire in the belly' isn't even embers anymore.
There is a wide variance on the continuum between "modest growth" and "last one out the door, turn the lights out."
I doubt that we will see in our lifetime a scenario where the GB says, in effect, "The jig is up! We've been stringing y'all along all this time."
When they abandoned 1914, they lost the lynchpin that ignited a sense of urgency. Without urgency, people become lackadaisical, dull and easily distracted.
Once a JW reaches a certain age - say 60/70 - they have more reason to stay in than to leave, even if they suspect TTATT.
Can we trust their numbers? They've changed their definitions of "pioneer," "publisher," "generation," etc., perhaps they've changed the definition of who they count as a JW.
I once calculated that, of my large JW extended 3rd and 4th generation born-in family, at least 60% had left the organization.
iran, new elections.
west hating ayatollah cleric rules the country, full support to syria, russian support.. what a mess it all looks to be.. .
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Beware of 'unintended consequences.' Just one example - there are thousands of rebel groups and they are largely untrained and incompetent. There are concerns that if the USA sent more sophisticated weapons they could fall into the hands of Islamic extremists.
Fortunately we have a president who thinks 10 steps ahead, rather than just going in to 'bomb, bomb, bomb' everything in sight.
i agreed, if only because i want to see my friend of many years.
the 'heavy' is a large, imposing man with a booming voice and is a creature of the gb through and thru (eg only visited his dfd dad on his death bed because it was a 'good witness' to the hospital staff) and i'm feeling stressed about seeing him.
i so badly wanted to see my friend though, i agreed without thinking and now wish i hadn't have.
Julie, I think you did quite well under the circumstances. You were ganged up on and had no chance.
PS> For those who don't speak Australian:
And my husband sat there like a stunned mullet the whole time.
