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  Rebekka watered 10 camels???

  by White Dove in

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  in the bsb, rebekka watered 10 thirsty camels and also gave water to abraham's servant and whoever else was with him on that long trip to find isaak a wife.

  one camel drinks about 30 gallons of water at one time and doesn't drink again for 10 months, according to a nature book about camels.

  so, that's 30 gallons x 10 camels + thirsty people= 300+ gallons of water!

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  Justahuman24

  Well, I THINK that she probably had helped from other people, most likely her nurse(s) or maidservant(s). Keep in mind that many times, when the Bible talks about someone doing something, it means that the person did it with the help of someone else but it gives credit to, or focuses on, one person because they took the initiative - Solomon building the Temple. Well, we KNOW Solomon DID NOT build the Temple himself. He probably didn't even put a stone there. But he paid for it and decided to build it. Another point of interest is that in the Bible account, it seems as if Rebekah was alone but it's very unlikely that a young woman would go ALONE to draw water. Again, she was probably was accompanied by her maidservant(s) and probably other men who worked for her father, too. Also, she was the focus of the story so she was the only one mentioned but again, I HIGHLY doubt she was alone for reasons already mentioned. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  The Simpsons Movie -- Have you seen it?

  by AlmostAtheist in

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  hey all, .

  zach and i went to see the new simpsons movie today.

  it was absolutely hilarious -- non-stop from start to finish.

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  Justahuman24

  I saw it last night. It was funny as hell. Too bad it wasn't longer. Most movies are like 2 hrs this was like 1 1/2 hr. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  STD testing!

  by kerj2leev in

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  ouch!!.

  i'm going to preface this story by saying that i haven't been for a physical since high school!.

  so i go into the doctor's office the other day, not looking forward to the poking and proding that is going to take place.

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  Justahuman24

  ex-nj-jw, you're right. Whatever I wanted to say didn't come out the way it was supposed to: about skin-to-skin contact. You're right about that. however, about the other thing: waiting to have symptoms. Well, according to what my doctor told me, usually they only do those tests if you have had a "great risk" like unprotected sex. But other than that, they usually don't do them unless the patient wants to have it done since he's paying for it lol... justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  STD testing!

  by kerj2leev in

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  ouch!!.

  i'm going to preface this story by saying that i haven't been for a physical since high school!.

  so i go into the doctor's office the other day, not looking forward to the poking and proding that is going to take place.

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  Justahuman24

  Hey Kerj, I know what you are talking about. This particular test where they stick a cotton swab in your urethra is for gonorrhea and chlamydia. It's done when they think you could be at risk of having them. Usually, they do a urine test but it seems that the cotton swab test is more accurate because it gets cells from your urethra. I've had it done twice and it didn't hurt so much as it felt weird. After the test was done and I went home, every time I closed my eyes, I kept seeing the cotton swab going in and feeling the comfortableness I felt when the test was being performed. My teeth cringed lol But it wasn't that bad. Both times it came back neg. But it's weird your doctor made have the test without you telling her of any "symptoms". Usually they don't just do it right then and there. But it's good they came back neg. P.S. whoever said "use a condom", well using a condom reduces the risk but doesn't really prevent std's 100% because some of the std's are contagious by skin-to-skin contact. So if you have "symptoms", even if you've used protection each and every time, they do the tests but treat you for the "possibility" of having the std's. So they just give you a penicillin shot for gonorrhea and tablets for chlamydia. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  May I direct your attention to pages 220 & 221?

  by NotaNess in

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  of the proclaimers book.

  no doubt many of you have read this jw book on the wt version of the history and origins of the society.. my issue is on pages 220 and 221 where they "briefly" show some images of things and practices, that the org has abandoned.

  some of these were practiced for many years, and even were at the very creation of the organization.. according to jw/wts teachings and beliefs, this organization has "pagan" origins based on the given evidence.

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  Justahuman24

  Just to play the devil's advocate here: The JW's can argue that Abraham's fathers/ancestors were pagans. Joshua made reference to the fact that Abraham's forefathers. It says "they" and it could even include Abraham although the WT when it explains Joshua 24:2, it makes it seem like it was only Terah who worshipped pagan gods for some time but not Abraham. I would assume that Abraham when growing up would've participated in pagan worship since his forefathers and his father did. However, that didn't make God not choose Abraham and Terah since they both left Ur and they both became worshipers of God. So, even though they at one time didn't worship God, they changed and did become worshipers of the true God and that's what counted with God, that they had changed their ways. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  What's the intent of Mat.23:1-3 ?

  by Hoping4Change in

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  then jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying: the scribes and the pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of moses; therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.

  (mat.23:1-3 nasb).

  i've been wondering a lot about what these verses.

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  Justahuman24

  I think the point Jesus was trying to make was that as far as religious authority, the priests, levites, pharisees and Sadducees were for the most part "born into" that privilege, esp. the priests. They were descendants of Aaron and as such, they were chosen to be priests and had authority to teach. But Jesus made it clear that they added to the law. They made it "heavier", stricter, for the people. Jesus said that the pharisees would "strain out the gnat", which was an unclean animal and therefore not to be eaten by the Jewish people, but at the same time, they would "gulp down the camel", which was bigger and just as unclean and forbidden for the Jewish people. It was all a show. They abused their position because no one could revoke their authority or rebel against it because it was congenital, in a way. Justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  If The Elders Decide To Get You-----They Will!!!

  by minimus in

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  please never think that you can reason with an "older man", a "spiritual shepherd", an "elder".

  elders already know what their agenda is.

  if they want to talk with you, they control the format.

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  Justahuman24

  It's true. I refused to meet with the elders when I let them know I was going leave the Organization. They called me and said that it'd be wise to meet with them so they could help me with any spiritual weakness or help me finalize my leave. But I didn't call them back nor did I ever talk to them again. I wasn't afraid. I just didn't feel like dealing with any of them. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  "Straight People" How do you handle it if a "gay" person "flirts" with you?

  by booker-t in

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  before i explain this question let me apologize to any person if this is an "offensive" question but i really am at a lost for an answer.

  i work with a very nice guy at work and we have worked together for many years.

  but lately i have to admit i have been alittle "uncomfortable" with some of his behavior.

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  Justahuman24

  Well, are you sure he's gay? If he is, do you think he really likes you? Or is he just being friendly. Granted, guys aren't that friendly but just make sure before you reach any conclusions and make an ass of yourself. If he tells you he is attracted to you, then tell him you're straight and that you're flattered but that you don't swing that way. And would like to continue being friends but would also like for him to stop acting too friendly bcz it makes you feel uncomfortable. Btw, I'm gay. But if things are done and said in a respectful manner, no one should be or feel offended! Justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  GB member Gerrit Losch - Special Talk - the 6 comings of Christ (LONG)

  by yaddayadda in

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  he cites .

  then he moves on to the 6th and final coming of jesus.

  he cites .

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  Justahuman24

  It is not a joke. It's a real talk given by Losch. I used to attend a congregation he was an elder in. And he gave the same talk once. justahuman - but super nonetheless
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  Was or Is Robert King "You Know" ? Does anyone know? Any Proof ?

  by 987654321 in

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  can anyone confirm that robert king (e-watchman) was "you know"?.

  regarding these posts: .

  http://libr75.8k.com/127803.html.

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  Justahuman24

  Was or is what? Gay? Repukeblican? What? justahuman - but super nonetheless