Satan is the ruler of the air. He and his demons are now confined to the vicinity of the earth, so pollution has become pervasive. Soon, however their influence will be removed and we and our surroundings will become properly healthy, as was the Original Purpose.
Fred E Hathaway
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Is practicing Capoeira wrong/bad/discouraged by Jehovah's Witnesses?
by aikichristian inmy girlfriend used to be an avid capoeira practicioner for over year.
she has reaped many benefits from it: increased physical fitness, flexibility, some self-defense skills, and stress-relief.
she enjoyed it.. unfortunately, an article came out in the spanish version of the "watchtower" ("atalaya" in spanish) essentially saying that capoeira should not be practiced because it has some spirituality stuff in it that was wrong.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
to dedpoet: It would have been interesting to live in those times. There sure has been a lot of refinement over the years. I am really glad that I was there when JWs studied their publication entitled Jehovah's Witnesses — Proclaimers of God's Kingdom. The Appendices in the All Scripture Is Inspired and Beneficial book have also been very faith-strengthening. Even the What Does the Bible Really Teach? book helped me to retrace which steps I'd skipped before baptism, which had hindered in the progress I could have otherwise made. Keeping in step allowed me to be prepared for each bit of new understanding, including the need for me to point out to the elders in my Congregation that my baptism shouldn't have been rushed the way it was. Growing comes with pains and turmoil, but the added perspective and strength are certainly worth it, considering the challenges of the adult world, whether physically or spiritually.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
to bebu:
Headship is an important principle, after all. Even with freedom of choice, we are urged in the Bible not to stumble others. A global view, which JWs' publications provide, allows us to understand the meaning of events and customs in a Scripturally-balanced way.
Our brains are very much needed, especially when our faith and beliefs is questioned or under attack. There are ways to answer the fool, and ways to not answer the fool. It takes wisdom to understand which action or process to take.
I find that how I worship is still a matter of choice. I have both the spiritual and the fleshly ways at hand, from my own personal experience. The spiritual is the wise way, the fleshly is not.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
to AK - Jeff:
I believe in the freedom of choice and consequences more than ever. My life is healthier all the way round as a result.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
My comments to jgnat and iamfreenow are just above.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
to iamfreenow:
I still say that "Independent thinking refers to thinking that does not at least attempt to take Jehovah's personality, thoughts, and ways into account." This is because Jehovah has appointed Jesus Christ, who has appointed the Faithful and Discreet Slave, which has appointed its Governing Body, which has appointed the Overseers worldwide, who have approved the Congregations' actions. All reflect Jehovah's ways within the limitations inherent within each rank below Jehovah God. Jehovah, after all, is without equal, and exacts exclusive devotion within the capabilities of each.
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How did I conclude it was not the 'truth'?
by jgnat ina new board member asked me this.
i asked if it would be all right to publish my reply.
the question, in full, is, .
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Fred E Hathaway
It's Satan who's the Original Failure. That's the lesson from Genesis, chapter 3.
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A Morning on Mulberry Street (pro-JW cartoon)
by indoubt innot sure if this was previously posted here... it was sent to me by a regular jw and this person thought it was the best thing ever.... so sad... .
http://mediaphil.free.fr/fun/jw/3dpreach/flvplayer.html.
(since i don't post often here): my current status is that i am "inactive" and happier than ever... i have not been to a meeting in 3+ years..
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Fred E Hathaway
Respectful boundaries, thankfully, are learned in the Congregation setting — whether in prison or in the Kingdom Hall — in the presence of good association and examples. New, healthy ways of thinking do, fortunately, affect one's actions, even if it does take time and diligent effort. Trust in Jehovah is key. We dare not go back to our own thinking, even if what was inappropriate was consensual.
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Is practicing Capoeira wrong/bad/discouraged by Jehovah's Witnesses?
by aikichristian inmy girlfriend used to be an avid capoeira practicioner for over year.
she has reaped many benefits from it: increased physical fitness, flexibility, some self-defense skills, and stress-relief.
she enjoyed it.. unfortunately, an article came out in the spanish version of the "watchtower" ("atalaya" in spanish) essentially saying that capoeira should not be practiced because it has some spirituality stuff in it that was wrong.
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Fred E Hathaway
The relevant post is 2 above this one.
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Is practicing Capoeira wrong/bad/discouraged by Jehovah's Witnesses?
by aikichristian inmy girlfriend used to be an avid capoeira practicioner for over year.
she has reaped many benefits from it: increased physical fitness, flexibility, some self-defense skills, and stress-relief.
she enjoyed it.. unfortunately, an article came out in the spanish version of the "watchtower" ("atalaya" in spanish) essentially saying that capoeira should not be practiced because it has some spirituality stuff in it that was wrong.
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Fred E Hathaway
Satan does what he can to wreak havoc wherever he can. Instead of people defending God and His creation, they turn to feeling they have to defend themselves. It's a snare, to be sure.