from visions of glory, chapter 2. russell was the president of the organization that is today known as the watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania.
mrs. russell was a director of the society and served as its secretary and treasurer for some years.
[yearbook, 1975, p. 66) according to its charter, "the purpose for which the corporation is formed is, the dissemination of bible truths in various languages by means of the publication of tracts, pamphlets, papers and other religious documents and by the use of all other lawful means which its board of directors, duly constituted, shall deem expedient for the furtherance of the purpose stated.
So much for teaching the Word of God. They had one purpose - print and disseminate books, fliers, pamphlets, information in any form - except the verbal one
They didn't need a corporation to speak! To disseminate literature is quite another thing. Forming a corporation makes perfect sense.
Try not to judge the past by the present.
over the years i have made many friends online that are jw's.
when my doubts were such with the organization that i was full on posting here, little by little i withdrew from my jw friends online and in person.
no explanation, i have not responded to emails over time, and just let those friendships die down.. out of respect.......i felt sneaky in my researching the organization and just was not sure where my thoughts and feelings were going to land.. today, i unblocked someone on my messenger to chat with them.
Don't ever give up hope.
I have some issues of my own that I deal with and my "final answer" is that this is the baking stage....all we need to do is sit back and wait. Our part in the process has been accomplished....just wait for the results.
(There's no emoticon for a hug...consider one sent!)
we all know the story of the tower of babel, and there are lots of things one can discuss around the topic, like for instance how god actually didn't allow mankind to 'experiment' with governing themselves, but chose to intervene whenever they seemed to get close to being united.. however - that is not the topic of this thread (and has been covered in other threads already).. .
so - what do i mean when i say "another thing god didn't have to do"?.
the first of the things i'm referring to, is the diversity of life itself, as it happens through evolution by cumulative steps of naturally selected, inherited traits over the generations of a population (i'm not going to go into detail here).. so - over to the other thing that god didn't have to do:.
Not really.
Whatever you say; it's your thread.
I'm just glad I didn't actually start into discussing the material with you.
we all know the story of the tower of babel, and there are lots of things one can discuss around the topic, like for instance how god actually didn't allow mankind to 'experiment' with governing themselves, but chose to intervene whenever they seemed to get close to being united.. however - that is not the topic of this thread (and has been covered in other threads already).. .
so - what do i mean when i say "another thing god didn't have to do"?.
the first of the things i'm referring to, is the diversity of life itself, as it happens through evolution by cumulative steps of naturally selected, inherited traits over the generations of a population (i'm not going to go into detail here).. so - over to the other thing that god didn't have to do:.
I prefer replies I can make something out of
In that case try taking it one point at a time. You have so much in that post that it's beyond the scope of one thread to straighten it all out.
we all know the story of the tower of babel, and there are lots of things one can discuss around the topic, like for instance how god actually didn't allow mankind to 'experiment' with governing themselves, but chose to intervene whenever they seemed to get close to being united.. however - that is not the topic of this thread (and has been covered in other threads already).. .
so - what do i mean when i say "another thing god didn't have to do"?.
the first of the things i'm referring to, is the diversity of life itself, as it happens through evolution by cumulative steps of naturally selected, inherited traits over the generations of a population (i'm not going to go into detail here).. so - over to the other thing that god didn't have to do:.
If jumping to conclusions were an awarded event you'd make an excellent contender.
and do rappers make up a dance every few years to show us white folks for the rhythmless wonders that we are?
if i hear soulja boy again tonight i will scream.
but i was heck on the electric slide back in the 90's..
That's why I hang around JWD....it gives me terms to Google!
for me it is having the ability to think & act in a way that is honest to yourself & those you love - so simple, yet after many years in mental captivity, so beutifully right & joyous!.
my kids cuddles.
god, i love my children so much.
Breathing comes to mind...
i cannot but read many of the posts in which god/jehovah or even christ is ridiculed, mocked and even hated?
so i ask the question why?.
what has god ever done to you personally?
All I can say is, don't take it out on God, just because you could be all wrong about Him/Her again!
You had it wrong in the pass...Do really think your "right" now?
I don't think people are as much "taking it out on God" as they are being upset that they were given a faulty framework on which to build.
I think most people are simply (and honestly!) looking for a real starting point.
i cannot but read many of the posts in which god/jehovah or even christ is ridiculed, mocked and even hated?
so i ask the question why?.
what has god ever done to you personally?
One day the whole thing gets found out...And it's just around the corner? Any day now? Just a little longer?
That's what helps you figure out the false prophet(s)!
i cannot but read many of the posts in which god/jehovah or even christ is ridiculed, mocked and even hated?
so i ask the question why?.
what has god ever done to you personally?
Does anyone remember a little pamphlet WT put out entitled "In Search of a Father"? Briefly, a father goes away from his family for a period of time but sends back money for whatever the family needs. One of the sons turns things around and claims that he is supporting the family; he doesn't let them know that the father really cares and is making provision for them. One day the whole thing gets found out...
