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Thoughts on JW funerals
by Syme ini recently had the sad opportunity to attend 2 jw funerals.
the first was a few months ago and the second today.
the first was my grandfather's and the second of an old friend back from my jw days.
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The zeal ain't there any more! Everyone is tired. The race has no finish line. Die, leave or go through the motions. Do the minimum so the Elders don't hound you. Zoom might the final nail in the coffin!
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Should Difference of Opinion Be Squelched On Sites Such As FB or Twitter?
by minimus ini think that for the most part, dissenting views should be allowed to exist because of free speech principles.
one person may strongly feel that something is true while someone else may present “facts” that support the opposing view.
when that is the case, healthy discussion is mostly productive.
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These big platforms are in fact public utilities.
Social media as a public utility
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaApplying the term public utility to social media implies that social media websites are public necessities, and, consequently, should be regulated by the government. While social media are not as essential for survival as traditional public utilities such as electricity, water, and natural gas, many people believe it has become vital for living in an interconnected world and without it, living a successful life would be difficult.[9] Therefore, many people believe that social media has reached utility status and should be treated as a public utility. However, others believe that this is not true because social media are constantly revolutionizing and giving such platforms "utility status" would result in government regulation, which would consequently hinder innovation. Over the past decade many have debated and questioned whether or not "Internet service providers should be considered essential facilities or natural monopolies and regulated as public utilities."[10]
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Should Difference of Opinion Be Squelched On Sites Such As FB or Twitter?
by minimus ini think that for the most part, dissenting views should be allowed to exist because of free speech principles.
one person may strongly feel that something is true while someone else may present “facts” that support the opposing view.
when that is the case, healthy discussion is mostly productive.
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I'm against the bakery who will not bake the cake for the gay couple.
I'm against the pharmacist who refuses to fill the birth-control order.
I'm against the photographer who refuses to shoot photos for a gay wedding.
I'm against Facebook, Twitter and Apple banning anyone from their websites who have views they don't agree with.
If Facebook, Twitter and Apple are in the wrong, why isn't the baker, pharmacist and photographer (who refuse to render their services because of conscious matters)?
You cannot pick and choose which companies should be given rights to refuse their services and force others to provide a service!
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Should Difference of Opinion Be Squelched On Sites Such As FB or Twitter?
by minimus ini think that for the most part, dissenting views should be allowed to exist because of free speech principles.
one person may strongly feel that something is true while someone else may present “facts” that support the opposing view.
when that is the case, healthy discussion is mostly productive.
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Simon Companies that have effectively become public utilities should not be able to kick people off. If they force individual business owners to bake cakes, then they should hold large corporates to the same account.
Simon : Two years ago on a thread you started, you seemed to disagree with individual business owners being forced to bake a cake. Did you change your mind on this matter?
What Are Your Rights?
by Simon 2 years ago 121 Replies latest 2 years ago
You also shouldn't have the right to demand the labor of others directly. This is where we get into ridiculous situations where someone demands that someone else bakes them a cake, a crazy offensive cake that they don't want to make. Again, the right should be that the government should not force you to provide your labor when you don't want to. But a false right is created and you have legal contradictions and endless court cases. The government ends up being used as a stick which is in direct contradiction of the only role government should play when it comes to rights - not to force their will on others.
Only when someone plays the role of "government" can you demand provision of service - someone in a government office shouldn't be able to deny you service because they don't like you or your views for instance.
Only when private enterprises reach "utility" status should they lose the right to deny service. Private companies and individuals can and should be able to discriminate for whatever reason they chose because that is the reality of human existence. -
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Omg! The latest Caleb and Sophie video!
by nowwhat? infor those who think the organization is going more mainstream think again.
so eating a leftover birthday cupcake is as bad a sin as peter betraying jesus!
(see lloyd evans video) .
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Please Watchtower Society : Not another '' LIVE FOREVER'' publication.
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthere will be another new generation of watchtower society followers that will be introduced to ''the.
carrot and stick.
'' promise something that will never be attained!.
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Over 50s don’t like that . Geoff Jackson’s comments on the broadcast were disparaging the older ones..
'' Recently, I was talking to a sister who has been in the truth for about 65 years. And she said concerning the midweek meeting, I have learned more about the Bible in the last few years then in the previous 60 years.''
I do not believe this fabrication, Mr. Jackson. Last year my aunt (who is 86 years old ) was showing me how she was having a hard time trying to learn how to use a tablet!
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Jehovah Will Protect You with Powerful Angels
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | march 2021. study article 13. jehovah will protect you—how?.
14 we also have the support of myriads of powerful angels.
think of what just one angel can do!
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paragraph14. We also have the support of myriads of powerful angels.
No powerful angels helped support the preaching work in Russia!
Mark Sanderson, member of the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses, attends a court session in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Russia's Supreme Court has banned the Jehovah's Witnesses from operating in the country, accepting a request from the justice ministry that the religious organisation be considered an extremist group, ordering closure of the group's Russia headquarters and its 395 local chapters, as well as the seizure of its property. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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Jehovah Will Protect You with Powerful Angels
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | march 2021. study article 13. jehovah will protect you—how?.
14 we also have the support of myriads of powerful angels.
think of what just one angel can do!
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Where was this protection in Russia?
Here is how Jehovah's mighty army of angels helped the Russian Witnesses:
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Jehovah Will Protect You with Powerful Angels
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | march 2021. study article 13. jehovah will protect you—how?.
14 we also have the support of myriads of powerful angels.
think of what just one angel can do!
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The Watchtower—Study Edition | March 2021
STUDY ARTICLE 13
Jehovah Will Protect You—How?
14 We also have the support of myriads of powerful angels. Think of what just one angel can do! (Isa. 37:36) Now consider what a mighty army of angels would be able to accomplish. No man or demon is equal to Jehovah’s powerful fighting force. It has been said that one faithful Witness plus Jehovah equals the majority. (Judg. 6:16) How true that is! Keep those thoughts in mind when you feel intimidated by something a workmate, a schoolmate, or an unbelieving relative says or does. Remember, you are not alone in this fight. You are following Jehovah’s direction.
According to this article, angels are ALWAYS beside you to help you confront workmates, schoolmates and unbelieving mates? This article doesn't really give any real answers on the methods angels use to protect us!
Do angels help you put on your seat belt when driving to work, Kingdom Hall meetings and/or field service? Do angels help you stay clear of automobile accidents? Do they help you with winter driving or really bad driving conditions?
Do angels make sure you make it to every Kingdom Hall meeting, help you raise your hand to participate at the meetings and put in your 10 hours of monthly field service?
Do angels help you with aggressive dogs or unsafe neighborhoods while out in field service?
Do angels give woman mental and physical strength to face an unbelieving husband who wishes to control and cause physical harm?
According to the Watchtower 2017 no. 5 article, angels have limitations, do not know everything, do right and wrong and even choose to rebel against God? How are they considered Jehovah's fighting force when they have just as many weaknesses as humans?
COVER SUBJECT | ANGELS—ARE THEY REAL? WHY IT MATTERS
The Truth About Angels
Despite their higher mental and spiritual powers, angels have limitations, and there are some things they do not know.—Matthew 24:36; 1 Peter 1:12.
Angels were created with personalities, divine qualities, and free will. Hence, like humans, they can choose to do right or wrong. Sadly, some angels chose to rebel against God.—Jude 6.
