because witnesses are less into christ than they are into moses.
when christ talks about turning the other cheek, witnesses talk about why the faithful should shun anyone that doesn't see eye to eye with them.
the jewish religious leaders were condemned by christ for their biases.. why do jehovah's witnesses treat disfellowshipped ones as if they were "dead"?
any of you "sisters" remember the admonition to be sure your hair didnt float when you were baptised?
i was instructed to braid my very long hair or wear a cap so that none of it floated to the top whilst dunked under or they would have to DO IT AGAIN as it wouldnt be a valid baptism
sheesh!
because witnesses are less into christ than they are into moses.
when christ talks about turning the other cheek, witnesses talk about why the faithful should shun anyone that doesn't see eye to eye with them.
the jewish religious leaders were condemned by christ for their biases.. why do jehovah's witnesses treat disfellowshipped ones as if they were "dead"?
1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees; resembling the Pharisees. "The Pharisaic sect among the Jews."
2. Hence: Addicted to externalforms and ceremonies; making a show of religion without the spirit of it; ceremonial; formal; hypocritical; self-righteous. "Excess of outward and pharisaical holiness. " . "Pharisaical ostentation." . Pharisa"ically, Pharisa"icalness.
Origin: L. Pharisaicus, Gr., cf. F. Pharisaique. See Pharisee.
Source: Websters Dictionary
no matter the part of speech..... pharisees that burden the people they are meant to serve
from throw a long rope .. ....if its black white ..right wrong or something in between if theres a wrong you fight it.
if you dont you become a part of it.. that aint so hard to figure is it?.
any great lines fom films come to anybodys mind?.
.Eleanor: In a world where carpenters get resurrected, everything is possible
Princess Alais: Kings, queens, knights everywhere you look and I'm the only pawn. I haven't got a thing to lose - that makes me dangerous
Eleanor: Mother's tired. Come stick pins tomorrow morning; I'll be more responsive
Eleanor: I adored you. I still do.
Henry II: Of all the lies you've told, that is the most terrible.
Eleanor: I know. That's why I've saved it up until now.
Prince Richard: [the sons - in the dungeon - think they hear Henry approach] He's here. He'll get no satisfaction out of me. He isn't going to see me beg.
Prince Geoffrey: My you chivalric fool... as if the way one fell down mattered.
Prince Richard: When the fall is all there is, it matters.
all from "the lion in winter" .... christmas 1183, king henry II of england brings eleanor of aquitaine, his estranged and imprisoned wife, and his three sons, princes richard ( the lionheart) geoffrey and john to chinon ..... the MOST pithy repartee ever assembled in one movie
this one is MY christmas classic!!
1) at the movies?.
2) at home in tele's company?.
3) in the park to share with the birds (unbuttered).. 4) anywhere at anytime?.
no bags here!!
the spouse and all the tribe make the real deal with a gen-yoo-wine whirley popper and coconut oil, using the much finer grained popcorn salt ( sparingly) and serve it in a bowl ....a truly mouthwatering aroma that draws in the neighbours!!! better than the movies!! there is no time when good popcorn is unwelcome.....( note: i am talking REAL world here so please! no reminders how unseemly to be munching same at some unsuspecting civillians door whilst out in the circus work )
so, on my youtube page there is the personal profile.
in this profile you state your sex, national location... country etc.
i had botswana on there for a joke, who gives a rats butt anyway?
i am waiting for someone to rip me a new one for having a canadian national flag sticker on my vehicle....... which BTW was manufactured in canada......
what a burden to have to keep track of the comings and goings of people trying to have an ordinary life....
maybe there is a "need" for more meetings..... or more field service to channel that zeal
sorry, i don't have a punch line for this subject line, but i .
sure someone will come up with one.. anyway, how long does it take to make a witness?.
after seeing the 2007 stats i thought to myself how many.
may make the dreaded announcement to my super righteous, super loyal parents next week that i'm not going anymore.. problem is, as you all know, they "really" believe that it's tantamount to my killing their grandchildren.
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pretty tough decision because i think they kind of get the vibe already!
without words.....
just deeply held empathy
godspeed you to a place of comfort
happy solstice everyone!
all you northern hemisphere types, make sure to sacrifice something to get the sun to come back.
as for you down under folks, make sure to use lots of sun screen!.
there are some in my community that will have a bonfire on the shores of the lake just after midnight, but i am doubting i will join that level of "hub-bubery" this year..... but i plan a smallish fire to link me to my ancestoral roots as i look with wonder on the grandueur of the night sky.....
i am thinking spiced mexican hot chocolate will be in order too! love that cinnamon and cardamom
just wondering since i periodically travel to what the mckenzie brothers characterized as a "vast frozen wasteland" to meet up with a good friend who lives in the land of universal healthcare, which makes it foreign to me!!
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just wondering since i periodically travel to what the mckenzie brothers characterized as a "vast frozen wasteland" to meet up with a good friend who lives in the land of universal healthcare, which makes it foreign to me!!!
good morning from the shores of the upper lake!
kids off to school and a pleasant IM chat with a dear mate in littleborough, in the greater manchester area, so i have already heard that winters arrival is heralded by frigid conditions!
hope the day has fared well for you......
