hi battman,.
"the original greek that was written says that paul taught.
them in their "houses of worship" not house to house and.
Well here goes:
The Greek is “in the private homes” the WT uses the term correctly in Acts 2:46 but differently at Acts 20:20. AS you can see, the term changes with the situation. It could indicate that Paul was preaching to fellow believers in their private homes, not uninvited, going door to door. Read the Book!!!
well, i'm finally reading coc, and i must tell you that despite already being an ex-dub i was *shocked*.
the thing that got me was the gb's apparently unselfconsciously acting above all the rules that they would apply so harshly to everyone else.
maybe i'm naive, but i didn't expect that level of hypocrisy.. so what did you find most shocking in coc?
Bboy you wrote: “ I did not like his advocation of another religion.”
Sorry but I missed this in both his books. Franz did state that Christianity itself was the true faith, not any one religion. It seems that he was anti-organized religion.........set me straight
voltaire: Well written, I agree...........
well, it seems we're back to the same "you're a troll; you're not a troll" thing.
it seems that my posts make too many of you "uncomfortable," you have an "intuition," you "can't put your finger on it," whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
i thought this was a place where people can post and be heard.
Stand strong, have no fear, fight the fine fight. Think of all the viewers that do not post who have read your posts....why should their opinion of you be worth more than your opinion of yourself.
well, i'm finally reading coc, and i must tell you that despite already being an ex-dub i was *shocked*.
the thing that got me was the gb's apparently unselfconsciously acting above all the rules that they would apply so harshly to everyone else.
maybe i'm naive, but i didn't expect that level of hypocrisy.. so what did you find most shocking in coc?
nytelecom1: I personally know four of the brothers that was mentioned in his books. I got “thumbs up” on his accuracy. Also, Brother Franz has many copies of the memos, notes and agendas in the index that supports his views, with all names included. No one has stepped forward to dispute the facts of the memos......
well, i'm finally reading coc, and i must tell you that despite already being an ex-dub i was *shocked*.
the thing that got me was the gb's apparently unselfconsciously acting above all the rules that they would apply so harshly to everyone else.
maybe i'm naive, but i didn't expect that level of hypocrisy.. so what did you find most shocking in coc?
Friends, wait until you read the second book, ‘In Search of Christian Freedom.” It correctly shows how even the JW doctrines has many holes in them, or can be viewed different ways. That was it for me when I read the second book.
In COC, the double standard on avoiding Taxes got me. Because as an Elder, we were after some who were fighting the IRS on Taxes!!!
moxy raised a point in the "exaggeration" thread that aggravated me at the meetings.
mispronunciations.
moxy mentioned the word 'hyperbole' as frequently being mispronounced.. another one that bugged me was 'epitome'.
The biggest, most mispronounced name of all: “Jehovah” out of YHWH.......
after the wtc tragedy many jehovah's witnesses on the fringes scurried back to mother in case it was the beginning of the big a. one of the watchtower society favorite themes is how incredibly late it is.
it is in fact always later than you think.
the problem is that most of the people, who believe how late it always is, seem to completely lack the ability to do much thinking.
"When foretelling the comming of false Messiahs, Christ spoke also of men who would come, saying, "The time is very near now," and Christ counseled,, "Never follow men like that."
Luke 21:8,PME"
.. http://www.cnn.com/2001/health/11/07/military.blood.ap/index.html.
military admits its blood for soldiers is probably tainted and wont be better till late 2003.
I applaud you for posting both sides as issues come up. Truly a thinking person, looking at all facts of the matter. My current viewpoint on Blood is that if other means to sustain your life can be found, then use it.
Also, two JW points:
1. That’s what you get for joining the Military
2. That what you get for taking blood.
all jw's care about are their own salvation or everlasting life.
yoyomama has verified this in the following post:.
"i love the elders in my congregation and i appreciate their effort to help me through my illness.
Well, the “Farther of the lie” put it this way: “skin in behalf of skin.” However look at Job and look at the three Hebrews who were thrown in the fire, look at Daniel, thrown to the lions, look at the Apostle Paul, beheaded for the good new’s sake—There are persons who do love YHWH and Christ, and would give their life because of the “moral worth” factor (Read Kant for a full discussion on Moral Worth.). The record states other wise...............
all jw's care about are their own salvation or everlasting life.
yoyomama has verified this in the following post:.
"i love the elders in my congregation and i appreciate their effort to help me through my illness.
PS: I am DA JW and I still serve the One True Living God. As Many apostles showed and Jesus stated that the words of Isaiah “have been fulfilled today,” shows that the best possible blessings have already come to pass!
