Posts by marmot

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Will the evolutionists save us from the coming catastrophe?

by abiather in

the earth's magnetic field is in a weakening stage right now.

data collected this summer by a european space agency (esa) satellite suggests the field is weakening 10 times faster than scientists originally thought.

if the magnetic field weakens enough, then the earth could be hit with dangerous amounts of solar radiation and cosmic rays .....

marmot

"The evolutionists have been unable to answer the question of FROM WHERE THIS POWER HAS BEEN FLOWING FOR BILLIONS OF YEARS if their evolution theory is to be accepted."

Whaaa? This is gibberish. The earth's magnetic field has to do with relatively straightforward physics. Convection in the earth's molten metallic core creates electrical currents which in turn are responsible for the earth's magnetic field. If you took high school science you would know this and Michael Faraday discovered the principle behind it almost two hundred years ago. The polarity reversal of this field is nothing new and happens every few hundred millennia and can be easily verified in the rocks of the sea floor, where cooling magma solidifies and magnetic particles in the rock align themselves in whatever way the poles are currently facing.

What the hell does this have to do with evolution?

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The best book on biblical archaeology I've ever read

by marmot in

i'm referring to "the bible unearthed : archaeology's new vision of ancient isreal and the origin of its sacred texts" by israel finkelstein and neil asher silberman.

i think it should be required reading for anyone who deigns to defend the historicity and literal interpretation of the bible.

(i'm looking at you singlecell).

marmot

Oh yeah, just caught that too.

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The best book on biblical archaeology I've ever read

by marmot in

i'm referring to "the bible unearthed : archaeology's new vision of ancient isreal and the origin of its sacred texts" by israel finkelstein and neil asher silberman.

i think it should be required reading for anyone who deigns to defend the historicity and literal interpretation of the bible.

(i'm looking at you singlecell).

marmot

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The best book on biblical archaeology I've ever read

by marmot in

i'm referring to "the bible unearthed : archaeology's new vision of ancient isreal and the origin of its sacred texts" by israel finkelstein and neil asher silberman.

i think it should be required reading for anyone who deigns to defend the historicity and literal interpretation of the bible.

(i'm looking at you singlecell).

marmot

Thanks Terry, as the topic states, it's the best book *I've* ever read (so far). Always open to further information.

As for The Bible Unearthed, putting aside the controversy it does show for certain that some biblical passages are flat-out wrong. For example, the bit about camels not being domesticated at the time of Abraham yet he supposedly owned herds of them was an eye-opener. The lack of any physical or archaeological evidence for the Exodus was another.

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The best book on biblical archaeology I've ever read

by marmot in

i'm referring to "the bible unearthed : archaeology's new vision of ancient isreal and the origin of its sacred texts" by israel finkelstein and neil asher silberman.

i think it should be required reading for anyone who deigns to defend the historicity and literal interpretation of the bible.

(i'm looking at you singlecell).

marmot

I'm referring to "The Bible Unearthed : Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Isreal and the Origin of its Sacred Texts" by Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman. I think it should be required reading for anyone who deigns to defend the historicity and literal interpretation of the bible. (I'm looking at you Singlecell)

http://books.google.ca/books/about/The_Bible_Unearthed.html?id=lu6ywyJr0CMC&redir_esc=y

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Why Do Atheists Struggle So Much Against God Who Supposedly Doesn't Exist?

by Perry in

an athist made this casual statememt on another thread:.

this would suggest to me that there are at least some atheists that do have consistant beliefs.. .

as an atheist, how could he possibly trust the reason that suggests this to himself?

marmot

Well put Metatron.

There was a great bit on The Daily Show last week about some stick-up-his-butt atheist who threatened legal action against a little mom and pop diner that was giving 15% discounts to people who prayed or otherwise observed a moment of silent thanks before a meal. The douchebag even compared it to genocide. The interviewer, Jordan Klepper, told the guy "Look, I'm an atheist. Shouldn't we be picking our battles here?"

I'm against Dawkinsian militant atheism.

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Money changers in the temple, much?

by marmot in

jw
friends

i'm still on an old mailing list and got this recently "encouraging" me to make the pilgrimmage to mecca...i mean...bethel.

kinda sad really.

i have nothing against the people who run the business, they're just trying to make a buck, but i'm soooo glad i'm out of that boring cult.. did you see the governing body's invitation?

marmot

I just love the bit about "Quality brand name men's suits for $79!"

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Money changers in the temple, much?

by marmot in

jw
friends

i'm still on an old mailing list and got this recently "encouraging" me to make the pilgrimmage to mecca...i mean...bethel.

kinda sad really.

i have nothing against the people who run the business, they're just trying to make a buck, but i'm soooo glad i'm out of that boring cult.. did you see the governing body's invitation?

marmot

Sorry for the formatting, I tried to paste directly from the email I got.

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Money changers in the temple, much?

by marmot in

jw
friends

i'm still on an old mailing list and got this recently "encouraging" me to make the pilgrimmage to mecca...i mean...bethel.

kinda sad really.

i have nothing against the people who run the business, they're just trying to make a buck, but i'm soooo glad i'm out of that boring cult.. did you see the governing body's invitation?

marmot

I'm still on an old mailing list and got this recently "encouraging" me to make the pilgrimmage to Mecca...I mean...Bethel. Kinda sad really. I have nothing against the people who run the business, they're just trying to make a buck, but I'm soooo glad I'm out of that boring cult.

Did you see the Governing Body's invitation?

Or the video Caleb and Sophia Visit Bethel

Or JW Broadcasting - December 2014

All encourage us to visit Bethel. Whether you book your trip with our travel agency or another travel agency* or you get there on your own, may we encourage you to accept the Governing Body's warm invitation to visit the Bethel complexes. If you wish, we can help you create your own "marvelous memories." WHAT TO EXPECT 1) Video: What to Expect 2) Hands on classroom style training on the bus: video: Leveraging Technology to Advance Kingdom Interests - bring your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch 3) Deluxe 2013 Wi-fi equipped bus 4) and much more... DOWNLOAD the latest itinerary with departure dates and prices as follows: - go to www.BethelToursPLUS.com - click on LEARN MORE - at the bottom of the new page download the ENGLISH or FRANÇAIS itinerary - departure dates are on page two of the itinerary, left column - as Warwick visits become available, this itinerary will be updated ARE CHILDREN & TEENAGERS WELCOME? Absolutely! Our tours are designed for the young, and those that have been young for some time. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEN'S SUITS "The money I saved on these suits paid for our trip." So said a circuit overseer in one of our recent groups. It is not uncommon to see brothers purchase between 3 to 7 suits each. Quality brand name suits starting at $79 . We have made these special arrangements for our brothers. We visit a 200 store factory outlet mall across from the hotel on Saturday night between 7 and 9 PM. A suit store brings in extra sales staff and two tailors for our bus group. Your suits are fitted, hemmed and ready to pick up before the bus departs back to the hotel at 9 PM . If the tailors run out of time, the store will deliver them to your hotel the next day. You can even wear one of them for your visit to Patterson on Monday. For our sisters - you will probably find something you like in the other 199 stores. COUNT THE COSTS Please return to the itinerary you just downloaded. Read the box on the top right of page 1. Review the highlights of the trip and click on the links to each planned event. Please take note of the minimum per person cash contributions and fees not included in the price. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person will secure your seat(s); the balance is due 60 days prior to the departure date. Complete payment options and details are in the itinerary. Cancellation insurance can be added to your reservation and should be purchased within 48 hours of the deposit date. (see below)

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The best way to debate JW's without being labeled an apostate

by cookiemaster in

hey guys!

here's what i found to be the best way (for me at least) to debate jw's without earning the laber of apostate.

this is mostly valid when debating jw's that don't know you personally, but it could help with those that do too.

marmot

Debating is pointless because they just curl up into a defensive ball impervious to logic. Best to go for the jugular right off the bat and leave them shell-shocked and running for the hills.

First ask them to explain the calculation required to reach 1914, then ask them to read Matthew 24:34 and ask them to define a generation. Grab a cold beverage and watch them stammer their way into saying they'll get back to you.