Purps...How 'bout them Hogs! Hoping Auburn beats SC. That will put two SEC teams in a BCS bowl game. Still wishing we would've beat AL at the start of the season.
Here's to the best conference. I love SEC football.
doinmypart
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SEC football fans........
by dinah inis this year wild or what??!!
and wtf happened to bama???!!!.
everyday espn is reporting something new on cam newton..
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Does the WTS state that Dinosaurs were vegetarian?
by God_Delusion inhowdy,.
i recently watched the jurassic park trilogy (give the third one a miss if you haven't watched it) and memories of an awake!
or watchtower magazine of dinosaurs being vegetarian flashed before my eyes.
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*** w69 9/1 pp. 543-544 Questions From Readers ***
Questions From Readers
? Some animals have characteristics that seem especially suited to killing, such as lions and poisonous snakes. How can this be, if they were all vegetarians at one time?—L. K., Netherlands.
It is understandable that this question might arise, for as things stand now many animals do kill one another for food. But please note that this is as things stand now. Is there anyone on the earth who can say from personal observation how these animals acted six thousand years ago?
Throughout the earth humans kill animals and eat their flesh. But does man’s ability to chew and digest meat prove that all men eat meat or that men have always eaten meat? No, for God’s Word, the oldest and most reliable history of mankind, shows that originally Jehovah gave man “all vegetation bearing seed” and “every tree on which there is the a fruit of a tree bearing seed” as food. It was not until over sixteen hundred years later that God permitted a change of diet for man, allowing him to hunt animals for food.—Gen. 1:29; 9:2, 3.
True, those who believe that man and animals evolved over a period of millions of years might not accept this, but it is what the Word of God says, and Jesus Christ said, “Your word is truth.” (John 17:17) If the present diet and mode of life of humans does not represent what it originally was, is it not possible that the same is true of animals?
We must keep in mind that scientists are limited in their knowledge. Even if a man is an authority in some field of animal life, he does not know all there is to know about an animal as it now lives, to say nothing about how it lived thousands of years in the past. Those who are humble and sincere admit this. The very fact that scientists have different opinions proves the point.
For instance, the question came up as to whether cobras can hear sounds. On November 27, 1968, an Associate Curator of Reptiles at one of the large zoological gardens in the United States wrote: “All snakes are unable to hear sounds; this also includes the Cobra.” That seems quite final. However, on the very same day the Curator and Chairman of the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History explained: “It has been generally assumed . . . that snakes are deaf to air-borne sounds. Recent evidence has it, though, that some snakes can hear low-pitched sounds. How this relates to the cobra problem is uncertain. The weight of evidence is still in favor of the theory that it is movement rather than sound that influences the cobras, but the matter certainly is not closed.”
The Bible long ago indicated that the cobra hears the “voice of charmers,” but could refuse to listen just as a human can refuse to hear. (Ps. 58:4, 5) Would it be wise to reject what the Bible says just because some scientists think the facts to be otherwise? The above quotations show that the answer is, No. Similarly, that certain current evidence does not seem to support what the Bible says about animal life in the past should not cause one to reject God’s inspired Word.
Another thing, is one justified in concluding that the way an animal uses its body today is the only possible way? As an example, a tiger uses its fangs and claws to catch, kill and tear apart other animals. Yet, could not these same fangs and claws be used in tearing apart heavy vegetation and ripping off husks and shells?
‘But what about poisonous snakes?’ someone may ask. Animal poisons might appear to be just for killing or protection, but are they? In “Animal Poisoners” H. Munro Fox wrote: “In some cases we know that poisons play a role in the functioning of the body of the animal which manufactures them. In many instances this may be the real raison d’être [reason for existence] of the venoms, quite apart from any protective value. The poisonous spittle of snakes, for example, has work to do in the digestion of the snake’s food.” Another illustration is a certain green marine worm that is partly covered with a poisonous slime. Is this poison to protect it from being eaten? It might seem so. Yet if the young of this worm settle on this slime, the poison changes them into microscopic males instead of the large females they would have developed into if they settled on the sea floor.
It is true that hundreds or even thousands of problem cases might be brought up, ones that apparently indicate that animals always killed one another, that this is necessary for the “balance of nature.” But should our lack of complete knowledge of God’s creation cause us to lose faith in him and his Word? Should we let questions about preying animals prey on us?
The Bible explains that in the paradise in Eden God gave to “every wild beast of the earth and to every flying creature of the heavens . . . all green vegetation for food.” (Gen. 1:30) Later all of the basic kinds of land animals lived in Noah’s ark for a whole year without devouring one another. And evidently drawing on the conditions that existed in Eden and that will be restored in the future, God’s Word says: “The cow and the bear themselves will feed; together their young ones will lie down. And even the lion will eat straw just like the bull. And the sucking child will certainly play upon the hole of the cobra . . . They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain.”—Isa. 11:7-9.
Surely the grand Creator who made the heavens and all that is in them, who arranged the perfect balance and order of the stars and who knows how harmony and peace existed in Eden, can restore paradise conditions. Bringing about a “balance of nature” wherein animals do not kill one another is not beyond His ability, is it? So, let us look forward to that time with confidence and trust.
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Does the WTS state that Dinosaurs were vegetarian?
by God_Delusion inhowdy,.
i recently watched the jurassic park trilogy (give the third one a miss if you haven't watched it) and memories of an awake!
or watchtower magazine of dinosaurs being vegetarian flashed before my eyes.
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doinmypart
*** g 9/06 p. 30 Watching the World ***
“Dinosaurs Ate Grass”
“It’s a big surprise for scientists” to discover that “dinosaurs ate grass,” says an Associated Press report. The discovery was made when fossilized sauropod dung found in India was analyzed. Why the surprise? It was thought that “grasses didn’t emerge until long after the dinosaurs died off,” explains the report. It was also believed that sauropods “didn’t have the special kind of teeth needed to grind up abrasive blades.” Paleobotanist Caroline Stromberg, leader of the team that made the discovery, says: “Most people would not have fathomed that [sauropods] would eat grasses.”
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Are you suspicious of LURKERS?
by VampireDCLXV inwe all know they're here but we don't really know who they are.. they are people who sign up here and then never comment (or rarely ever do).. doesn't that make any of you regulars here at the very least a tiny bit suspicious?.
why would a person sign up to a forum like this and then never say a damn thing?
it seems to me that there is a primary reason why some folks sign up and then never comment on anything: to spy.
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doinmypart
V665
I've been a member since 2002 and have posted only 300 times. I lurk more than I post. When I first joined I posted a few letters. Nowadays I mostly lurk because I don't have much to contribute. I'm no longer a JW, though most of my family are still involved. When JW craziness impacts my life I visit these boards to find out what is going on. Or if I have something of interest to the board I'll post it. Other than that I stay in the shadows.
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Jehovahs Witness in Iceland Accused of Sex Offences
by betterdaze in09.11.2010 | 15:30. jehovahs witness in iceland accused of sex offences.
women who have been members of jehovahs witness in iceland claim that sexual and domestic violence is practiced within the congregation and that such offenses are hushed up.. .
svanberg jakobsson, spokesperson for jehovahs witness in iceland, confirmed to ruv.is that suspicion of such offenses have surfaced within the congregation but denied that they are hushed up.. .
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doinmypart
Jakobsson stated that cases of alleged offenses are investigated within the congregation and if there is reason to do so, they are reported to the police . One case of sexual abuse has been reported to the police by the congregation, he said.
Out of multiple alleged offenses only one was reported. WTS just doesn't seem to get it. All of them should be reported and the police should investigate. Elders aren't qualified to do this sort of thing.
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"Before the Generation ... of 1914 Passes Away"
by doinmypart inthat quote must be embarrassing for the wts, so i figured i'd post it.
it appeared on the inside cover of every awake magazine until a few years ago.. a few weeks ago i attended the funeral of someone born in 1916, she was 94 years old.
i don't know anyone born before or on 1914.. governing body are you ashamed?
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doinmypart
That quote must be embarrassing for the WTS, so I figured I'd post it. It appeared on the inside cover of every Awake magazine until a few years ago.
A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of someone born in 1916, she was 94 years old. I don't know anyone born before or on 1914.
Governing Body are you ashamed? Do you even care?
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Generation Teaching - Everyone is speechless?
by Red Piller inmaybe the effect of this change is bigger than realized?
in 1995, it was discussed (positively) by everybody, during the week we studied the wt.
one elder stepped down and was looked down upon.
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doinmypart
[crickets chirping]
Wasblind - I don't think you'll get an answer. DJ conveniently overlooked your post from the Awake title page.
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Reinstated Males Serving as Ass'y Attendants
by doinmypart inat the circuit assembly this weekend i noticed two guys reinstated within the last year were both serving as attendants.
i thought brothers had to be "exemplary" to do that kind of work.
have the requirements changed?
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doinmypart
At the circuit assembly this weekend I noticed two guys reinstated within the last year were both serving as Attendants. I thought brothers had to be "exemplary" to do that kind of work. Have the requirements changed? Or is the Society desperately in need of males to do work?
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ks10-e (official release), Letter from Bro. who scanned it! Newer version with BOE LTRs
by yknot inwhile an earlier version was made available privately the time has come to 'progress'.. conscious class and ex both strongly adhere to not keeping things 'hidden' in regards to wts publications, talks and documents which are circulated in order to maintain it's position.. another wonderful poster (who has yet to give me permission to name) has 'reduced' and 'bookmarked' the first full copy link i was given by our 'winner'.. in this newest and final 'clean' copy link you find two other additions besides the reduction/bookmarking..... the brother who uploaded the entire book wishes all to have a copy that includes both boe ltrs (pre-ks ltr and spiral binding ltr).
also another development has occurred.... the brother responsible for this book being brought into light and put forth for public consumption and discussion has requested i post this letter explaining to 'us' (jwn posters/global audience) and 'them' (wts of penn & ny).. i ask you give attention to his words/ experiences as he is representative of a newly emerging demographic within the conscious class.
so without further ado i give you his link and the 'stage' if you will to 'brother johnson'....... [link removed - contact ynot for further info - lady lee].
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doinmypart
Got it.
Thank you Yknot and everyone involved. I hope Johnson finds peace of mind.
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doinmypart
Ok, Sylvia. I won't be mean. No worries, Arkansas will beat South Carolina in a few weeks. I think we can all agree that the SEC is the toughest conference for college football.
