Jesus stated he came to cause divisions in ones household ,father against son etc. , where does he fit , in that scenario , conservative or liberal. ?
Didn`t Jesus teach one thing and then another ? Crazyguy ?
Just asking .
Posts by smiddy
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35Is the Jesus of religion conservative, and the Jesus of the New Testament liberal?
by Fernando inis the jesus of religion conservative, and the jesus of the new testament liberal?.
your thoughts?.
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Jehovah`s Witnesses Boasted They have No Clergy Laity Class ?
by smiddy inwell that`s what was impressed on me to differentiate between the true religion and false religion , when i was converted in 1960 , do they still claim that ?
believing that they still do , i will say this.. what about ,:the governing body who definitely are set apart from the rank and file for their attitude towards the r&f , but also from the attitude of the r&f towards the governing body members.many do seem to idolise gb members by their actions , and the gb members dont seem to discourage that.. and not only for their attitude , how about their life-style , being housed in bethel with all the mod -cons of modern civilization as opposed to a r&f member living in a third world country .does the wt society do anything to make their lifestyle improve ?
{ did jesus have a place to rest his head ?
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smiddy
Well that`s what was impressed on me to differentiate between the true religion and false religion , when I was converted in 1960 , do they still claim that ? Believing that they still do , I will say this.
What about ,:The Governing Body who definitely are set apart from the rank and file for their attitude towards the R&F , but also from the attitude of the R&F towards the Governing body members.Many do seem to idolise GB members by their actions , and the GB members dont seem to discourage that.
And not only for their attitude , how about their life-style , being housed in Bethel with all the mod -cons of modern civilization as opposed to a R&F member living in a third world country .does the WT Society do anything to make their lifestyle improve ? or do they just say
{ Did Jesus have a place to rest his head ? }
What about Elders : Apart from running the congregation in a dictatorial manner, what Elders say goes , , they sit in judgement of the R&F members , meting out disciplinary action against any they see fit to do so , disfellowshipping , ostracising ,shunning ,any that do not meet with their approval.
In the process disrupting and destroying familys, causing divisions within familys , and breakups of marriages , many of which were blessed in a Kingdom Hall.
Not to be overlooked are the Ministerial Servants who are regarded as potential Elders , ready to step up into that exulted position to influence the rank and file and manipulate them to do their will when they become Elders.
You have the Governing Body who admit they don`t have direct communication with GOD -Jehovah
And this is after 100 years of Christ Jesus rule since 1914 ?
Am I the only one who sees problems here ?
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The Blood Workbook - HLC handbook
by OrphanCrow inthis appears to be the latest hlc handbook (pdf download).
workbook to assist with conscience matters involving .
.. *image of body with heart and blood.... reference material for making informed decisions on matters of conscience.
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smiddy
Good point Wayward .
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The Blood Workbook - HLC handbook
by OrphanCrow inthis appears to be the latest hlc handbook (pdf download).
workbook to assist with conscience matters involving .
.. *image of body with heart and blood.... reference material for making informed decisions on matters of conscience.
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smiddy
Did a Christian of the first Century have , or , any need for this information ?
Have true Christians , from the 1st century till the 19th Century , had any need for this whole blood , blood fractions ? complications ?
As regards the blood issue : The WT stance has always quoted the scripture blood should be poured out on the ground , and not used for any purpose .If you used blood and bone fertiliser in your garden you could be hauled before a judicial committee and if you continued to use it you could /would be disfellowshipped.
So how in the world can the WT /JW /GB , rationalise blood donated by unbelievers , processed in a laboratory into fractions that jehovahs witnesses in good standing can accept without recriminations..
I ask you .
The watchtower /Jehovahs Witnesses acknowledge they don`t get direct communication with Jehovah or the Angels , but rely on Holy spirit .
Jehovah communicated directly /and by his Angels in the first 4000 years of human history and he doesnt see fit to communicate with his chosen people in such a tumultous time as the Great Tribulation and Armageddon ?
These are two issues here that certainly do not add up..
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meeting with elders about WT involvement in UN
by LevelThePlayingField ini still go to the meetings because of my in wife and it came about that the elders knew of my pissed off attitude about the society getting involved in the un.
so the elders said they could help me get over that and wanted to meet with me.
now just to let you know, i have only told my wife and her mom so far about it, that's it.
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smiddy
You can`t reason with fanatics.
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Heaven is ready and prepared for Armageddon - Talk A Morris III
by Listener inand why he doesn't go to the gym, jog or workout!
also no survivalist mentality is required.deciphering warship has posted a youtube of part of the speech given by the one and only, anthony morris the iii at last years imitate jesus convention.deciphering warship makes this comment.
governing body member anthony morris demonized preparing for this disaster by building such a bunker or (bomb shelter)going so far, as to warn even against stocking up food.
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smiddy
Doesn`t his talk contradict the bunker video ? I`m confused
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Mouthy has Passed Away
by Simon inupdate on mouthy (grace gough)this is graces granddaughter.
i wanted to send an update that today my beautiful grandmother passed away - surrounded by friends and family.
- may 22 1927 - sept 2nd 2016. mouthys_granddaughter.
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smiddy
That is very sad news , thank`s to her grand daughter for letting us know .
R.I.P. Grace
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how can navigate if our desire is for absolute truth...
by Ruby456 inor do we give in to social constructivism?
to relativity?
or is there a way to be real and then to say whats real that everyone agrees to?.
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smiddy
I don`t believe anyone , at any given time , will ever have knowledge of absolute truth .(whatever that is )
Isn`t " absolute truth" in the eye of the beholder anyway ?
Who defines what absolute truth is anyway ?
Humans quest for knowledge began when Eve ate the forbidden fruit , if you believe the Bible ( way to go Eve ) and mankind is on a never ending quest to gain more knowledge and will continue to do so until the last man standing .
That`s if I understand correctly where your coming from Ruby456
Just my 2 cents worth
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New Publication (2014) "God Kingdom Rules" -- When Is It Studied At The Kingdom Hall?
by Littleleslie ini just wanted to know, when do the jws begin to study the 2014 publication called: "god's kingdom rule" at the local kingdom halls?
(i heard it was going to be sometime in the month of september of 2016, this month.).
ll.
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smiddy
New publication 2014 " God`s Kingdom Rules " is now approximately 2 years out of date .
Jehovah`s Witnesses studying this book need to ask themselves , am I studying new light or old light .?
Is what I am studying today , going to be accepted as the truth , in a year , 2 years , or 5 years in the future.?
On past expriences I wouldnt hold my breath
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Happiness and Freedom On A Paradise Earth?
by Disassociated Lady 2 inat a recent meeting there was a watchtower article about life in paradise.
they were saying that even when witnesses finally get there they will still be under the strict instructions from the elders and gb.
they may be given jobs that they will find unpleasant, also the preaching work will be ongoing because of all the resurrected people who need to learn about why they are given another chance.
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smiddy
And where in the Bible does it say that their will be a paradise earth ? that humans will inhabit ? either now or in the future ? Show us a scripture that says that .