So you are saying God created them knowing full well that they would eventually die? By extension, then, what are you implying about God and his intelligent creation?
owenfieldreams
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Adam and Eve were NEVER perfect.
by gaiagirl injw's frequently say that the first human couple were "perfect" and would have lived forever until they gave up perfection by their disobedience.. however, closer reading of the genesis account shows that they were never perfect, instead, they were designed to grow old and die, just like the rest of the animals.
jehovah has adam name all the animals, but finds that none of the animals is suitable as a companion (wonder how this was determined)?.
jehovah clones a companion for adam, and tells them to not eat the fruit of a certain tree, or they will die "in that very day".
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California JWs -- Are they different than most JWs?
by B_Deserter ini've heard stories from people multiple times about their trips to california and how they were surprised to find out how lax the witlesses out there were concerning rules, behavior.
just wondering if anyone can confirm or deny that.
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owenfieldreams
Based on my experience, a good many of them are. California is a very liberal state, and it's reflected in the culture out there,even to a degree with the jws. Couple that with the affluence that exists there, and I think that explains it.
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Preserve the Spirit of the Bethel Family! - Gerrit Losch ... HYPOCRITES!!!
by What-A-Coincidence inspecial talk given by losch to members of the bethel family.
not to be posted on the internet.. preserve the spirit of the bethel family -.
g. losch.
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owenfieldreams
Agreed.
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Preserve the Spirit of the Bethel Family! - Gerrit Losch ... HYPOCRITES!!!
by What-A-Coincidence inspecial talk given by losch to members of the bethel family.
not to be posted on the internet.. preserve the spirit of the bethel family -.
g. losch.
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owenfieldreams
Sounds like the marching orders have come down from Jaracz. Look for a major crackdown and purging of everyone at hq in NY.
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Jesus never existed!
by Layla33 indisclaimer: i am writing this topic to give another side to the debate on jesus christ.
i think it would interesting to hear the claims that suggest that he never truly existed.
not an attack, just thought it would be an interesting topic to read the research that challenges it.. was jesus of nazareth a real historical person?
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owenfieldreams
Why did you choose to make a 'devil's advocate' argument against Jesus? Why not Mohammed? Just curious....
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owenfieldreams
I don't live in FL, but in a border state--I currently reside in Alabama, but am a frequent visitor to the sunshine state.
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How many marriages has the WT busted up?
by dinah injust been clickin' around the past few weeks.. how many marriages have been ruined by the wt?
how many were doomed from "i do" by the wt.
it seems that love is so conditional, they should add it in the vows-----forsaking all others but not the wt.. and then what about those few whom god (elders) shine on who can get away with adultery and make the other person look guilty?
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owenfieldreams
There's no doubt that, for a religion that claims to represent God, sure has a high and ever- increasing divorce rate among its members. Also, you are right Dinah--all the offending/guilty mate has to do is 'sit out' a year or two df'ed and then they can come back in to open arms, the reasons for the divorce be damned. I know--I was a victim of this kind of chicanery...in Alabama.
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A Kinder, Gentler Armageddon?
by undercover inin another thread it was mentioned that a newer wt or awake stated that "god's battle is directed against those humans whom god judges to be incorrigibly wicked.
his war will be selective in destruction.
" which gives a somewhat less violent picture than what has been presented for years and years.. is this new light a change in the perception of how armageddon will be brought about or is it just pandering to the ignorant masses so as to not reveal the true belief that they're all doomed to destruction?.
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owenfieldreams
This one must have gotten by Jaraczs' henchmen. Whoever in Writing wrote this was definitely off the reservation.
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Everybody Loves Raymond
by Mulan injust had to share this.. we were at the tulalip casino yesterday, a very large indian casino north of seattle.
ray romano and brad garrett were there playing poker and blackjack.
it was weird.
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owenfieldreams
"Everybody Loves Raymond" just happens to be my favorite show. Funny thing, though, I didn't watch one single episode until it had already went into sydication.
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Jehovah's Witnesses can celebrate Christmas now!
by sacolton in... birthdays too!.
well, not yet, but if the governing body decides that it's okay to celebrate christmas and birthdays .... how do you suppose the typical jw would feel ... especially those who lived their whole life being told to not celebrate and.
wishing they could?.
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owenfieldreams
As much as the GB flip flops on major teachings, I don't see the premise your teaser thread title ever happening--that would be too radical even by jw standards. Just my two cents...