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  Is this not an easy question?

  by the pharmer in

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  i wanted my jw friend's perspective on something, so i asked them this question:.

  if i read a passage of scripture and conclude about it something that opposes the wt's view of the same passage, in your mind who has the truth about that passage (i.e.

  who is correct)?

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  the pharmer,

  C.T. Russell stated that if someone were to read the Bible without the benefit of his writings to "help" them understand, they would be completely in darkness within 6 months. As far as I know, this belief hs not changed among the the powers that be at the WTS, be it Rutherford, Knorr, Franz or the subsequent Governing Bodies.

  I think the question you asked would be easy for a JW to answer...you would be wrong and the WTS would be right if there was a conflict in understanding. If your understanding was the same, the WTS would still be correct...and you just happen to agree with it. A JW would also probably say if you did agree that it was because of the understanding you were given by the WTS!
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  Theism or Atheism? If you awoke with amnesia tomorrow...

  by unshackled in

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  ...and therefore had to start from scratch, do you think you'd arrive at your same current stance on belief or non-belief in god?

  why or why not?.

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  I think it is man's nature to search for answers to the unanswered...if I had a fresh slate to work from, I think I would most likely look at various belief systems from Christianity to Atheism, including Eastern beliefs...not knowing what was sensible. I also think my nature of thinking there is more to life than just 70-80 years of existence would make me gravitate to something that offers hope. That may seem a bit unrealistic to some, but I want to believe that there is more than just a "dirt nap" awaiting me!
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  Westboro Church Update on BBC

  by cofty in

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  right now there is a documentary on the bbc about louis theroux' second visit to the infamous phelps family.

  it's a follow up to a similar documentary four years ago.. a considerable number of members have left in the last few years while the cult has become even more extreme.

  louis has just interviewed young woman who has got out and started nursing.

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  sleepingbeauty,

  I hate to say this, but these guys make JW's seem moderate and reasonable! It was interesting talking to Shirley Phelps...she can turn it on and off like a lightswitch. One second she is pleasant and the next she is rabid!

  TYA
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  April WT: 6 prophesies you are seeing fulfilled - earthquakes...

  by NVR2L8 in

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  2. beliefs

  new light?

  the article states that jesus never said there would be an increase in earthquakes, but that they would be "great" earthquakes in one place after the other...like we have seen lately.

  this is quite a change with the wts' obsession of trying to prove that since 1914 there has been a significant increase in the number of occurances,comparing fictious numbers from the time of jc until 1914 and from 1914 until today!

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  Could the increase we are seeing be as a result of the modern ability for instantaneous communication and media?

  100 years ago, it would take weeks, if not months, to get any info from abroad...and nothing from more remote areas of the world. Interesting thought, huh?
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  April WT: 6 prophesies you are seeing fulfilled - earthquakes...

  by NVR2L8 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  new light?

  the article states that jesus never said there would be an increase in earthquakes, but that they would be "great" earthquakes in one place after the other...like we have seen lately.

  this is quite a change with the wts' obsession of trying to prove that since 1914 there has been a significant increase in the number of occurances,comparing fictious numbers from the time of jc until 1914 and from 1914 until today!

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  tenyearsafter

  From their website:

  HAARP is a scientific endeavor aimed at studying the properties and behavior of the ionosphere, with particular emphasis on being able to understand and use it to enhance communications and surveillance systems for both civilian and defense purposes.
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  Westboro Church Update on BBC

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  right now there is a documentary on the bbc about louis theroux' second visit to the infamous phelps family.

  it's a follow up to a similar documentary four years ago.. a considerable number of members have left in the last few years while the cult has become even more extreme.

  louis has just interviewed young woman who has got out and started nursing.

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  Thanks for the heads up cofty...I had to actually protect these crazies when they picketed in our area...one of the drawbacks to being sworn to uphold the Constitution!

  This show is fascinating, so I can't wait to see the follow up!
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  Westboro Church Update on BBC

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  right now there is a documentary on the bbc about louis theroux' second visit to the infamous phelps family.

  it's a follow up to a similar documentary four years ago.. a considerable number of members have left in the last few years while the cult has become even more extreme.

  louis has just interviewed young woman who has got out and started nursing.

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  I found one that works:

  http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-most-hated-family-in-america/
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  Westboro Church Update on BBC

  by cofty in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  right now there is a documentary on the bbc about louis theroux' second visit to the infamous phelps family.

  it's a follow up to a similar documentary four years ago.. a considerable number of members have left in the last few years while the cult has become even more extreme.

  louis has just interviewed young woman who has got out and started nursing.

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  Mickey mouse...do you know if this show has a U.S. enabled site to view it?...the BBC one does not work here. Thanks!
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  repentance is often not enough...

  by oompa in

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  you may know i was recently dfd...i am a 4th gen...my two sons of course were 5th gen. the oldest a rebel from birth so of course dfd at 17 and he is now 24. my younger son now 22 has been the golden boy for the dubs.

  pioneered out of hs for 4 years...was a miniserve all that time...and then the holy grail...a year at bethel...i mean the perfect dub!.

  well shocker of shocks...he was dfd three weeks ago!!!

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  Hi oompa!...good to see you on here posting...hopefully all is healing well!

  I knew of a similar situation where a then PO elder who had never so much as had a hint of scandal, was DF'ed for "gross sin" despite being repentant. The reason for the lack of mercy?...because he was the PO, he had to be made an example to the congregation! Though I am not aware of the exact "sin", I believe it had to do with having a cyber affair with someone from a chatroom. The "adultery" was never consummated since they never met in person. Weird, huh? He wanted to be reinstated from the git go, but they made him wait for over a year before he got back in.

  I hope your son reviews his options before he reinstates...

  TYA
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  Anyone interested in free Bart Ehrman's "Miquoting Jesus" & "Gods Problem" audio books? Great books.

  by whereami in

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  tenyearsafter

  I am interested if you are still offering...thanks!