Posts by tenyearsafter

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this sunday morning tv preacher...

by cptkirk in

is reading to the "flock" from the book of ezekiel....the only problem is he's adding a few things as he reads it....he just casually decided to plop "russia" and "iran" into the text, as he "directly" reads from the book of ezekiel to the flock....not sure if it's coincidence but the discourse was ubruptly ended on the tv, and they went to their normal nonsense.

i think the guys name is david jeremiah....

tenyearsafter

I think you are referring to the end times interpretation of Ezekial 38 regarding the attack of Gog of Magog against Israel. I believe David Jeremiah is associated with Calvary Chapel (who has always been a vocal critic of JW's). They believe that Ezekial 38 foretells the coming gathering of Russia and most Muslim nations in the Middle East in a battle against the modern State of Israel. As they launch their attack, Exekial's prophecy refers to God's immediate and harsh intervention against these nations resulting in their destruction. This is not the battle of Armageddon, but a prelude to the building of the 3rd Temple in Jerusalem and the appearance shortly after of the Antichrist. The basis for this correlation of Russia, Iran and several other Muslim nations is traced to the modern day roots of the nations and king mentioned in Ezekial 38.

What is interesting is how this theory is being reinforced by the events currently occurring in the Middle East and the increasing animosity towards Israel by the radicalized Muslim countries and escalating rhetoric by Russia against Israel. Many will call it an interesting coincidence, but Believers will say it reinforces how close we are to the Tribulation and return of Jesus.

On an aside, David Jeremiah is a very respected pastor, so I doubt he was yanked off the air for his reference to Russia and Iran...I am guessing technical or programming glitch.

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Remembering V... Here's to you on the 5th of November

by darthfader in

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http://www.watchtowercomments.com/.

a well designed site and quality production videos make a solid impact!.

hope you're doing well.. cheers!.

tenyearsafter

I too enjoyed V's videos...does anyone know why he stopped?

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Was it the doctrine or the control that woke you up?

by Evidently Apostate in

even though i knew some of the doctrines were so convoluted they couldnt be genuine, every prophecy mentioned in the bible was simplistic and direct i still felt it was the best place to raise a family.

i felt like i could ignore the hypocrisy, manipulative and fake personalities and still have true friends and unbreakable family bonds.

even though my concience would bother me i would always try to forgive.

tenyearsafter

I would say control first...nothing you did was ever enough. Certain doctrine nagged at me...especially the generation of 1914 not passing away. I always wondered, "what will we do if nothing happens before they do pass away?"...the rest is history.

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Disfellowshipping Rescinded!

by 00DAD in

has anyone been successful in getting their disfellowshipping rescinded?

i specifically do not mean getting reinstated.

i want to know if anyone that was disfellowshipped was able to officially and through the congregation and/or the organization have their status as a "disfellowshipped person" changed without getting "reinstated" through the normal procedures?.

tenyearsafter

Lasch...welcome to the Board!

I have heard of a very few DF'ings being appealed and rescinded, but it is very rare...after all, as Lasch mentioned, the proceedings are guided by Holy Spirit so they can't be wrong.

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Question

by TheClarinetist in

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wow... i never pick happy times to make posts on this board... so before i continue, i give you a puppy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amt0nq4mvci&feature=fvst.

anyway, so my other roommate is planning on moving out in january (spoke of the craziness that's been going on lately in an earlier thread).

i asked him what his plans for his portion of the lease/rent were so that we could plan accordingly, and he told us that we could find someone to cover his portion for the remainder of the lease.

tenyearsafter

Sounds good

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Military Service

by EXMS in

i need your guys help.. some of you might know some of my past from other posts...but new life changes have happened to me.. i have recently joined the united states navy.

i was orginally going in as a nuclear engineer...i have instead opted for a much less boring life in the advanced electronics computer field (aecf) rate.

my father's side of the family (who has been out for 20+ years) are very excited and proud of me for my decision.

tenyearsafter

EXMS...unfortunately, I don't think there is much you can say at this point to ease your mother's mind. In her mind, you have sided with Satan's system and as such have rejected God and his followers (her). Trying to reason with irrational responses doesn't work...time may soften her feelings, but if she is a strong JW, she will shun you. I wish I could offer more, but unfortunately this is the JW mind-set towards those they perceive as rejecting God and his organization. Good luck as you work your way through this...

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Undeserved Kindness vs Grace - Watchtower flaw in a NUTSHELL

by sabastious in

romans 1:7. new international version.

"to all in rome who are loved by god and called to be saints: .

grace and peace to you from god our father and from the lord jesus christ.".

tenyearsafter

It is interesting...this topic was one of the first things my non-JW wife noticed in discussing JW beliefs. It struck her as a complete disregard for the "gift of Grace" from God. To use the term of undeserved kindness "cheapens" the concept of Grace and makes it something that must be continually earned to keep...thus the emphasis of works for salvation in the JW life. Good topic!

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Further proof of no real message in OCCUPY

by free2beme in

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i went by a protest today.

someone was holding a sign to "stop big banks now," basically saying they agree with the government taking control of the banks and what they do.

next to this person, was a person holding a sign that said, "make marijuana legal!

tenyearsafter

I don't understand DC...are you asking if the Right would be responsible for the flyers because the Left is pro-union? I doubt it is either mainstream side, but rather the fringe from either side who is responsible.

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Do you feel moved or obligated to check in on JW family?

by mamalove in

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if you are being shunned, do you ever feel out of obligation that you should be the bigger person and check in on parents or siblings who are still jw's and have nothing to do with you?

i have reached out to my sibling and get zero back.

it hurts, and i am angry about it, yet from time to time i still feel a tenderness in my heart and let it be known that the love and care and concern is there.

tenyearsafter

I check in on my Mom and brother (they still talk to me under guise of "family biz"), but everyone else has faded from my life.

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Further proof of no real message in OCCUPY

by free2beme in

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i went by a protest today.

someone was holding a sign to "stop big banks now," basically saying they agree with the government taking control of the banks and what they do.

next to this person, was a person holding a sign that said, "make marijuana legal!

tenyearsafter

Hi NC...I wasn't making a judgement on the Occupy movement. Whether I agree or not with Occupy Movement, things like this flyer do nothing but hurt everyone. If it was put out by anarchists siding with Occupy Movement or right wing militia types trying to sabotage the Occupy Movement, it will ultimately hurt any good that can come from the protests. There are a lot of crazies out there, but if something happens, people remember where it happened and not necessarily who was responsible for the event.