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Are You A Pharisee? No? Are You SURE? :-)

by FireNBandits in

are you a pharisee?

have you ever wondered what the modern equivalent of a pharisee wearing a phylactery is?

(for those who dont know, a phylactery was a little box that ancient jews would secure to their forehead with a strap, and inside the box was the shema or other important scriptures.

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Pharisee's are self-righteous persons !!!!!

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The Question Of ReligionThe Question of Atheism

by The wanderer in

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the question of religionthe question of atheism recently, i posted some thoughts and questions about atheism and after having .

read some of the individual thoughts on that thread it is understandable why some.

individuals on both sides feel the way they do.

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What's that saying about, "You will please some of the people some of the time but you will not please all the people all the time." Ah, something like that.

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What is the solution?

by purplesofa in

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most of us seem to be concerned about world problems, from iraq, oil, darfur, katrina victims, mental illness, global warming, starvation, crooked politicians, child abuse, healthcare, racism, prejudice etc etc etc.. we know there are just really people out there that don't care or pay attention to the planet or each other.

daily things get worse.

if they are getting better the media fills us with negative negative negative all day long.. i think some here believe things will always be the way they are, its human nature.

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What is the solution? A very good question. Since I believe in a Creator, that means I also believe he is the solution. Why do I say this, because time is not on our side, he is time! Man is trying to prove that he doesn't need a lawgiver to direct his life. Man has chosen to be independent of a Creator. Man thinks he can survive without a Creator. Well, what has man accomplished during his independence? What does man depend on? Air to breath, water and food for a continued existence. We have no control over shitting and pissing. We cannot live a normal life without proper sleep and lastly we will grow old and die. Do we have control over these facts?

Many people besides JW's think about world problems and solutions. There are some people who spend their time and energy in making others aware of what's going on in the world i.e. view www.newswithviews.com and read what Devvy Kidd, Nancy Levant and many other writers have to say about world problems and they're suggestions. There is a solution.

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Maybe I should go back and be a good little dubbie again!!

by AK - Jeff in

i believe that i am experiencing a profound change in my personality, and those changes are at a stage where i have honestly contemplated this recently.

honestly.. i don't think i could ever do it - anyone who has followed me on the boards here know that i am neither suicidal nor an apologist for that lot.

yet, having been off work for a few weeks now with surgical recovery, i have had time to make assessment of my future.

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Ever thought of taking up golf? What's in it? True,there's more to it than what meets the eye such as meeting people and you should have no problems meeting people since you were a witness. Getting to know the game will take some doing and if you want to do something, learning and playing the game is an interesting challenge.
Once acquainted with the sport, a routine will gradually develop. The scenery and landscape of a golf course is worth the walk. If this isn't your cup of tea, surely there are other activities that's worth pursuing. Don't waste your time and life thinking about things, DO THINGS. If you want to return to the fold, that too is ok with me, if that's what you want.
Don't feel remorse for expressing your feelings and thoughts. Enjoy the day and the family.

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49

Any one enjoys gardening?

by greendawn in

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in the new ground floor flat that i purchased there is a garden area outside which is l shaped each leg being about 15 by 2 metres or about 50 by 7 feet (the rest of the outside is paved) and as the weather got better i planted a lot of the usual vegetables, aubergines, yellow peppers, tomatoes, courgettes, strawberries, cucumbers, runner beans a total of about 50 plants, and many flowers.

if all goes well i will not be buying much vegetables this summer.

i mixed in natural manure two months ago to give it time to get digested and hope i will not need to use any chemical pesticides.

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My wife passed away one year this month, she was one heck of a gardner. Spent all her time and energy taking care of her plants (children) Since her death I've enhanced her garden and I'm waiting for the weather or spring to finally arrive so I can continue. I'm also a tree surgeon, so I'm familiar with her line of pleasure.

More people need to engage in gardening. It has many self-satisfying rewards.

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Final Thought About Atheism

by The wanderer in

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final thought about atheismafter having reviewed the last thread about atheism, i have decided there.

exists a common theme among the postings.

the themes surrounding the .

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Abaddon, when I was in Jamaica for a golf tournament, we had a party in a building that supposedly housed spirits/ghost, call it what you like. The tour guide told us that those who challenged to stay the night had some terrible experiences. He then turned his attention to us and asked if anyone would be willing to accept the challenge, sorry, no one did. My question to you would be, would you?
About Native American Indian culture your not versed in it.

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Final Thought About Atheism

by The wanderer in

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final thought about atheismafter having reviewed the last thread about atheism, i have decided there.

exists a common theme among the postings.

the themes surrounding the .

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People who don't believe in the 'spirit' world need to spend some with Native American Indians, especially the one who wears a 'false' face.

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List What Things Jehovah's Witnesses Are NOT

by minimus in

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here's a few-------jws are not "the happiest people on earth".

they are not the "most educated people on earth" in spite of their enrollment in the theocratic ministry school.. witnesses are not the best neighbors because they won't involve themselves with you unless they can preach to you.. .

any others to make up the list??

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Genuine.

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Stress reduction 100 Years Ago

by golf2 in

the following is a copy which i received in my mail box and i thought i would share it with you folks.

that we live in an extremely stressful environment is abundantly evident.

however, stress is nothing new - it's been around since the begining of time.

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The following is a copy which I received in my mail box and I thought I would share it with you folks.
Stress Reduction 100 Years Ago
That we live in an extremely stressful environment is abundantly evident. However, stress is nothing new - it's been around since the begining of time. Robert Louis Stevenson made these suggestions over 100 years ago.

* MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO BE HAPPY - learn to find pleasure in simple things.
* MAKE THE BEST OF CIRCUMSTANCES. No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow.
* DON'T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY.
* DON'T LET CRITICISM WORRY YOU - you can't please everyone.
* DON'T LET YOUR NEIGHBORS SET YOUR STANDARDS - be yourself.
* DO THINGS YOU ENJOY DOING - but stay out of debt.
* DON'T BORROW TROUBLE. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones.
* SINCE HATE POISONS THE SOUL, don't cherish enemities and grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy.
* HAVE MANY INTERESTS. If you can't travel, read about places.
* DON'T HOLD POST - MORTEMS or spend time brooding over sorrows and mistakes.
* DON'T BE THE ONE WHO NEVER GETS OVER THINGS.
* KEEP BUSY AT SOMETHING. A very busy person never has the time to be unhappy. Times haven't changed - relax.

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You will love this

by TooBad TooSad in

last week during the public talk on sunday (no one from the public was there), the speaker.

was criticizing or making fun of the catholic church for having law suits and paying out large.

cash settlements due to pedofiles who were priest.. what really honks me off is that jw's don't even know the problems that the wtbts has with.

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They need to re-read what Romans 2:21-24 says, "...do you, however, the one teaching someone else, not teach yourself? You, the one preaching "Do not steal," do you steal? You, the one saying "Do not commit adultery," do you commit adultery? You, the one expressing abhorrence to idols, do you rob temples? You, who take pride in law, do you by your transgression of the law dishonor God? For the name of God is being blasphemed on account of you people among the nations"; just as it is written.

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