"As we have seen in the Genesis account of how Adam and Eve are eternally punished for defying Jehovah's orders to stay away from the tree of knowledge, any rebellion against the authority of the ruling male priesthood-and by Jehovah's direct command, men in general-was made a heinous sin. Both authoritarianism and male dominance were here solidly justified by the same dictum that modern totalitarians and would be totatlitarians, be they of the theistic right or the athiestic left, still preach to their followers: Don't think, accept what is, accept what authority says is true. Above all, do not use your own intelligence, your own powers of mind, to question us or to seek independent knowledge. For if you do, your punishment will be horrible indeed."- The Chalice & The Blade by Riane Eisler page 101 paragraph 1 edition 1987
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Perfect description of the Governing Body and their attitude toward the rank and file
by sparky1 in"as we have seen in the genesis account of how adam and eve are eternally punished for defying jehovah's orders to stay away from the tree of knowledge, any rebellion against the authority of the ruling male priesthood-and by jehovah's direct command, men in general-was made a heinous sin.
both authoritarianism and male dominance were here solidly justified by the same dictum that modern totalitarians and would be totatlitarians, be they of the theistic right or the athiestic left, still preach to their followers: don't think, accept what is, accept what authority says is true.
above all, do not use your own intelligence, your own powers of mind, to question us or to seek independent knowledge.
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Consider the "outcome" when elders apply the two-witness "rule"
by AndersonsInfo injehovahs witnesses two-witness rule is applied by elders when a witness member accuses another member of a sin, even if that sin is a criminal act.
if there arent two witnesses to the accusation, it goes nowhere, including not being reported to the authorities.
and in the case of an allegation of child abuse, the accused is free to molest again.. watchtower attorney, jim mccabe, recently stated this about jehovahs witnesses two-witness rule which he described as a bible-based belief :.
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"Since I caused thousands to leave the organization when I appeared on Dateline, I am to blame for their deaths at Armageddon, so I'm the worst of the worst."- Barbara Anderson
THE FIRST REACTION TO TRUTH IS HATRED - Tertullian
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Pope says Big bang and Evolution are correct !
by Phizzy infrom the u.k independent newspaper :.
" the theories of evolution and the big bang are real and god is not a magician with a magic wand, pope francis has declared.. speaking at the pontifical academy of sciences, the pope made comments which experts said put an end to the pseudo theories of creationism and intelligent design that some argue were encouraged by his predecessor, benedict xvi.. francis explained that both scientific theories were not incompatible with the existence of a creator arguing instead that they require it.. when we read about creation in genesis, we run the risk of imagining god was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything.
but that is not so, francis said.. he added: he created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that he gave to each one so they would reach their fulfilment.. the big bang, which today we hold to be the origin of the world, does not contradict the intervention of the divine creator but, rather, requires it.. evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve.. the catholic church has long had a reputation for being anti-science most famously when galileo faced the inquisition and was forced to retract his heretic theory that the earth revolved around the sun.. but pope franciss comments were more in keeping with the progressive work of pope pius xii, who opened the door to the idea of evolution and actively welcomed the big bang theory.
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The Big Bang theory is nothing new to the Catholic Church.
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A QUESTION FOR JW'S who say, "The brothers were overly zealous" about 1975
by Terry in"what was the actual significance of that year, then?".
if jw's were overly zealous, what was the exact amount of zeal encouraged by the wts for a non-event which took up.
over 7 years of every jw's time?.
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This should be the uniform for the entire GOVERNING BODY, Writing Department and Service Department. Maybe if they look at each other long enough they will learn to stop pontificating on their ridiculous religious ideas and begin to treat 'the flock' as real human beings with needs,wants and desires unique to individuals. The Rank and File NEVER made up the BULLSHIT surrounding 1975! The only ones that should take the blame and responsibility are the creators of this ludicrous idea.
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A QUESTION FOR JW'S who say, "The brothers were overly zealous" about 1975
by Terry in"what was the actual significance of that year, then?".
if jw's were overly zealous, what was the exact amount of zeal encouraged by the wts for a non-event which took up.
over 7 years of every jw's time?.
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Excellent quotes DesirousOf Change! It was great to see them presented in chronological order. You just showed how a 'Watchtower jerk job and mind fuck' is created and then dismantled all within the short span of 13 years.
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How to make the most of wife not going to service meeting?
by FadeToBlack inout of the blue, my wife told me that after this week's service meeting on friday (co visit) she is not going to anymore meetings during the week at night.
only sunday (am) meetings.
she explained that it is difficult and not safe for her to drive after dark (vision issues: i have the same problem so i couldn't help her if i wanted to).
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If you choose to watch a movie, hold her feet on your lap and massage her feet during the entire movie.........................................................................
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Jehovah's Witness Elder, Ron Felt suing Jehovah's Witness he disfellowshiped, for "Harassment"- Broadcasting a recording of JW Ron Felt......
by Balaamsass2 inhttp://www.dover-express.co.uk/8203-ironic-isn-t-says-jehovah-s-witness-court/story-23631047-detail/story.html.
' says jehovah's witness in court for harassing another jehovah's witness.
by dover express | posted: october 27, 2014. by jamie rose exclusive [email protected].
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"Either way the persecution complex will feast on this."- punkofnice
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Ham had sex with his mother...
by JosephP inin genesis 9:22, it says, "ham saw his fathers (noah) nakedness.
" over the years i have heard many theories of waht that meant.
leviticus 18:8...20:11...and 20:20-21 says.
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ADCMS............................................has anyone ever told you that you're a real ham?
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Would you convert to a religion for love?
by new hope and happiness ini am sure people convery to a religion to find peace and spiritual awakening.
i also bet many convert simply for love.
would you to assist " true love" if it required converting to a particular faith?.
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If you are under a 'spell' you are not 'in love'. Rather you are 'in thrall'. Two completely different states of mind.
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Jehovanomics RULE #4: Printing and Selling Marketing Materials To The Members
by Jehovanomics inthe number one consumer and purchaser of printed marketing materials by the jehovah witnesses are the members.
steady cash flow is obtained from consistent and steady sales of printed materials and marketing fixtures to the members.
free labor further improves the margins and cash flow as no payroll taxes are paid due to preferred irs tax status.. .
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