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  Russell's Pyramidology Originated In Edinburgh Scotland

  by cofty in

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  the edinburgh city observatory sits atop calton hill at the east end of the city centre adjacent to burn's monument, scotland's national monument modelled on the parthenon, and nelson's monument with the time ball that falls at 1pm every day except sundays.. .

  the second astronomer royal of edinburgh was charles piazzi smyth (jan. 1819 - feb. 1900).

  smyth was a man of many and varied interests including meteorology, producing weather observations that still form an important part of uk climate records to this day.. building on the work of james taylor, smyth became fascinated by the great pyramid of egypt at giza.

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  "As far as I am aware Smyth didn't apply his measurements to bible prophecy but he gave his approval to Russell to do so." - cofty

  I believe that this is correct. However, there was another 'player' in the Great Pyramid/religious prophecy speculation game. He was also a Scotsman by the name of Robert Menzies. Russell credits him as the first one to attach a prophetic/spiritual meaning to the Great Pyramid. No doubt, Russell was influenced by this young mans writings and he mentions them in the chapter entitled The Great Pyramid contained in the book THY KINGDOM COME .:

  "A few years after Prof. Smyth's return, came the suggestion that the Great Pyramid is Jehovah's "Witness", and that it is as important a witness to divine truth as to natural science. This was a new thought to Prof. Smyth, as well as to others. The suggestion came from a young Scotsman, Robert Menzies, who, when studying the scientific teachings of the Great Pyramid, discovered that prophetic and chronological teachings co-exist in it." - pg. 320 edition 1891

  "In a letter to Prof.Smyth, Mr. Robert Menzies, the young Scotsman who first suggested the religious or Messianic feature of the Great Pyramid's teaching,..." - pg.337 edition 1891

  Yes sparrowdown, Russell stole ideas from everyone as some sort of religious amalgamation project. Thanks to cofty for keeping this foolishness in the forefront so that new posters here can see the REAL roots and foundation of the Jehovah's Witness religion.
  
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  I know this sounds absurd but are JWs turning Pentecostal

  by joe134cd in

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  i just viewed this.

  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5703039295946752/clapping-singing-conventions-like-evangelicals.

  ok the point has been made.

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  "Hallelujah..........AMEN BROTHER.......Give Me a Good God Bless You!!"

  
  Who knows? With these clowns, anything is possible. This jerk has plenty of practice 'quaking and shaking' already.
  
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  Clapping and singing in Conventions... like the evangelicals??

  by ILoveTTATT2 in

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  https://www.facebook.com/traslapados/videos/1470101566382318/?hc_ref=otherwhat do you think of this video?.

  do you think they're imitating evangelicals?is this happening in other places?

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  'Those Jehovah bastards are stealing even more of our good ideas!'
  
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  Gerrit Losch Claims JW's Attending College Are Spiritually Weak

  by pale.emperor in

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  https://www.facebook.com/jw.0027/videos/799049613609936/.

  the video was posted directly to a pro-jw facebook page.

  i cant believe what i'm hearing... actually, nothing surprises be about this cult anymore.. didn't they say to the judge in the arc that they dont discourage college?.

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  Although what you say is correct,I think you miss the point, John Davis.
  
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  Gerrit Losch Claims JW's Attending College Are Spiritually Weak

  by pale.emperor in

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  https://www.facebook.com/jw.0027/videos/799049613609936/.

  the video was posted directly to a pro-jw facebook page.

  i cant believe what i'm hearing... actually, nothing surprises be about this cult anymore.. didn't they say to the judge in the arc that they dont discourage college?.

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  Gerrit Losch.............a dumb-waiter that rose through the ranks to a top governing position in the religious corporation known as Jehovah's Witnesses. And, he did it without a college education! Who really is the smart one here?
  
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  Clapping and singing in Conventions... like the evangelicals??

  by ILoveTTATT2 in

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  https://www.facebook.com/traslapados/videos/1470101566382318/?hc_ref=otherwhat do you think of this video?.

  do you think they're imitating evangelicals?is this happening in other places?

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  Tony and Jesus out for a walk on the heavenly 'streets paved with Gold'. My heart swells at the thought.
  
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  Clapping and singing in Conventions... like the evangelicals??

  by ILoveTTATT2 in

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  https://www.facebook.com/traslapados/videos/1470101566382318/?hc_ref=otherwhat do you think of this video?.

  do you think they're imitating evangelicals?is this happening in other places?

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  "Although a person may find emotional satisfaction with the Pentecostal movement and may be impressed with what are regarded as manifestations of God's spirit, they should remember that Scriptural truth is more important than a religious emotional experience." _ The Watchtower February 1 , 1964 page 91 in the article Religion with a swing The Pentecostal Way.

  
  Well, that's what Jehovah's Witnesses used to believe.

  
  
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  Hello from Illinois

  by Rob206 in

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  i come from a catholic background, but most recently had been with the churches of christ.

  i have contacted my local congregation and will be talking with someone tomorrow, hopefully setting a study up for next week.

  i want to study scripture, but also want to immerse myself in everything jw publishes.

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  "What denomination did you guys end up in? Or are you not going anywhere?"- Rob206

  Answer to the 1st question: Spiritual but not religious. Don't know if I believe in god.

  Answer to 2nd question: I am going to Niagara Falls on vacation starting August 2nd.
  
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  Thought Bubbles Then & Now

  by steve2 in

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  my thought bubble in the 1980s:.

  "how can i engage with worldly people when they are just not interested in discussing these important topics as featured in the watchtower and awake?.

  my thought bubble in the 2010s:.

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  My thought bubble from the early 1960's ( I was 6 years old):

  This shit doesn't make any sense!

  My thought bubble from the 2010's ( I'm 62 years old now):

  This shit doesn't make any sense!
  
  
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  I am looking at back surgery any thoughts on should I or not?

  by Still Totally ADD in

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  back in march i fell and injured my back at work.

  my back has been a problem for many years but certain exercise has able me to function normally through the years.

  now i walk bent over with a cane and cannot walk very far, stand, or sit in a straight back chair.

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  I've had lower back issues for about 30 years. The exercises in this program have helped me immensely. I still have moderate pain but I continue to do as I please as long as I don't overdo it. You can buy this dvd on Amazon. Good luck!