Posts by DevonMcBride

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My Bethel Trip...

by RichieRich in

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well kids... i'm home from bethel.... i made it.

i didn't kill anyone, although i was tempted.

and the scariest part of all was: i semi-enjoyed it!

DevonMcBride

Aren't you glad that's done and over with?

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I'm more interested in the Bible now that I believe it isn't inspired (?!)

by GetBusyLiving in

i downloaded a ton of 'the teaching company' lectures on the formation of christianity and the gnostics, and have been reading books on the creation of the bible for the past six months or so.

if you havent looked into this stuff already, i'm telling ya it is some really facinating stuff.

are you at all like me and have become more interested in the bible since realizing it isn't inspired??

DevonMcBride

Are you at all like me and have become more interested in the Bible since realizing it isn't inspired?? I really enjoy reading it now - I used to hate it when I was a Christian! What gives?

Yep, I'm the same. I spend more time studying the Bible now that I don't believe it to be inspired. Maybe because I'm more open minded to really appreciate the style of the writings and the history of it.

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Apostate site?

by Shawn in

i was wondering if the jws concider this site: .

http://www.jwinfoline.com/ .

an apostate one?

DevonMcBride

This one is for JW's only. Anyone can read the threads but only JW's are allowed to post.
http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/discussion_list.asp?boardID=2437

This is for anyone who wants to learn about the JW's or has sincere questions. Debating isn't allowed here.
http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/discussion_list.asp?boardID=28081

And this one is for debating with JW's. It's mostly ex-JW and Born Agains posting here but a few brainwashed Witnesses will respond.
http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/discussion_list.asp?boardID=51124

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Larry King and Religion

by Shania in

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i was watching an interesting exchange of ideas between religious leaders last night on larry king.

there was a rabbi, born again, catholic priest, muslum,and an atheist.

i will admit a year ago i would of clicked right by such a discussion, but i found the topics they were discussing interesting.

DevonMcBride

Larry King was born Jewish, is now either an Atheist or Agnostic, and married to a Mormon.

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Larry King and Religion

by Shania in

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i was watching an interesting exchange of ideas between religious leaders last night on larry king.

there was a rabbi, born again, catholic priest, muslum,and an atheist.

i will admit a year ago i would of clicked right by such a discussion, but i found the topics they were discussing interesting.

DevonMcBride

I watched it too. They were all interesting but the Born Again was annoying.

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"Releasing the Bonds is Back Ordered"

by bavman in

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last summer i read the book "releasing the bonds - empowering people to think for themselves", by steve hassan.

i had gotten it at the library so i had to give it back.

i recently decided to try and buy it because i wanted on the shelf at my home.

DevonMcBride

Have you checked out Steve Hassan's web site? www.freedomofmind.com

It's a great source for information until you receive Releasing The Bonds.

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davinci code!

by cyborgVision in

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i'm just watching da vinci code programme on history channel.

... wondering what you guys make of it all.

does it make any sense or is it wt-like publisher's stunt....

DevonMcBride

I loved the book. It's a novel and whether the book is true or not is irrelevant. The plot is still very good and exciting.

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UK WATCHTOWER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS 2003

by diamondblue1974 in

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further to another thread which got my interest i have obtained the watchtower & bible tract society of great britains 2003 accounts in a pdf file...if anyone wants a look...either pm me or post and il send you a copy via email.

the results are quite hair raising!?

db