in light of the thread on mr unthanks case gaining momentum i wonder:.
this is a real david and goliath situation.. it almost seems to good to be true that one man could cripple a multinational corporation.
all the publicity focused on the catholic church doesn't seem to have hurt them overall, it's almost like these behemoths grow so big that nothing touches them.. has a similar thing happened before?
Thanx for Barbara's link. I have't been around for awhile and missed it.
from the link:
"Criminal charges were officially filed today in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria, Australia, against the entire worldwide religious and corporate hierarchy of the church of Jehovah’s Witnesses."
I hate to spill the beans on you, but.....the corporate hierarchy of the "church of the Jehovah's Witnesses" leads right up to the Vatican.
the passage alluding to this physical attribute was translated from an archaic expression similar to a euphemism we use today.. when we say someone "has balls" it does not mean that they are actually and physically male.. in the same way, the scriptures have been misinterpreted because doctrine is being taught by those without true spiritual insight.. the 144k "have stones" which means that they have unusual courage in the face of adversity.. they are not all physically of the male sex..
"Virgins, not defiled with women" is also a metaphor.
It means that they will not be participants with "the harlot" character or "her daughters". In other words, they certainly will NOT be JWs because these people, the 144K, will not be members of any religions or societies that have any affiliation with the Harlot of Rome.
The Pope claims authority and dominion over ALL christian religions. I believe the JWs consider themselves as a "christian" religion.
in light of the thread on mr unthanks case gaining momentum i wonder:.
this is a real david and goliath situation.. it almost seems to good to be true that one man could cripple a multinational corporation.
all the publicity focused on the catholic church doesn't seem to have hurt them overall, it's almost like these behemoths grow so big that nothing touches them.. has a similar thing happened before?
Can you give us a short synopsis for those not familiar with this case or what is taking place?
tvnz tonight, sunday, at 8:30pm.
in 2010 bryan bruce decided to apply his criminal investigative methods to the ultimate cold case : who killed jesus and why?.
http://tvnz.co.nz/the-investigator/4202530.
Ozzie Oz: "
think that was
Barabbas.... ;)
oz"
Haha! Yeah, I think you is right. OK I fix.
"Jesus or Barabbas?"
Who you voting for?
we had the most fantastic rainbow here yesterday, probably the most solid colored one i have ever seen.
it reminded me that jehovah would never again flood the earth... not!.
i remarked to my daughter that the rainbow reminded me that the genesis account was a myth like the aboriginal dream times...rainbows are science, sunlight, rain mist/drops and refracted light.. i said, after it had rained and the sun came out, no matter whether 'god' was involved or not, there was going to be a rainbow.
It reminds me that our Creator (not "Jehovah") does not produce "miracles" outside of what is natural.
All this wierd miracle crap you hear about stigmata is just that...lying crap bullshit.
The Creator works within what is natural.
tvnz tonight, sunday, at 8:30pm.
in 2010 bryan bruce decided to apply his criminal investigative methods to the ultimate cold case : who killed jesus and why?.
http://tvnz.co.nz/the-investigator/4202530.
Others may have instigated the plot and arranged the trials and fraudulent witnesses.... but the scriptures very clearly state who sentenced Jesus to death.
It was by popular vote of the masses.
"Jesus or Barnabas?"
The people spoke and apparently, the majority pronounced the death decree.
the passage alluding to this physical attribute was translated from an archaic expression similar to a euphemism we use today.. when we say someone "has balls" it does not mean that they are actually and physically male.. in the same way, the scriptures have been misinterpreted because doctrine is being taught by those without true spiritual insight.. the 144k "have stones" which means that they have unusual courage in the face of adversity.. they are not all physically of the male sex..
The passage alluding to this physical attribute was translated from an archaic expression similar to a euphemism we use today.
When we say someone "has balls" it does not mean that they are actually and physically male.
In the same way, the scriptures have been misinterpreted because doctrine is being taught by those without true spiritual insight.
The 144K "have stones" which means that they have unusual courage in the face of adversity.
They are not all physically of the male sex.
could it be that the reason for all lies, deception and evil in the world is actually part of a grand design to act as a catalyst for our spiritual development?.
could it be that it is necessary to know evil in order to appreciate the beauty of goodness and peace?.
could it be that those who knowingly participate in evil for their own gain will receive a punishment for it, while others who are victims of the evil will grow closer to spiritual perfection if they mature through it and triumph over it?.
Then why not?
Does the bible really say that Adam (and Eve) were created perfect?
The scriptures say that god said his creation "was good"...but I cannot find where it says that humans were created perfect in every way.
Could it be that man was imperfect and needed learning experiences that could only come through an adverserial encounter to challenge his reasoning and courage?
could it be that the reason for all lies, deception and evil in the world is actually part of a grand design to act as a catalyst for our spiritual development?.
could it be that it is necessary to know evil in order to appreciate the beauty of goodness and peace?.
could it be that those who knowingly participate in evil for their own gain will receive a punishment for it, while others who are victims of the evil will grow closer to spiritual perfection if they mature through it and triumph over it?.
Could it be that the reason for all lies, deception and evil in the world is actually part of a grand design to act as a catalyst for our spiritual development?
Could it be that it is necessary to know evil in order to appreciate the beauty of goodness and peace?
Could it be that those who knowingly participate in evil for their own gain will receive a punishment for it, while others who are victims of the evil will grow closer to spiritual perfection if they mature through it and triumph over it?
Is evil necessary for spiritual development?
my brother who attends meetings was at the hall when they were explaining the "generation" new lite.. he said he was stunned when a rumble went through the congo which he said sounded like "oh here we go again" and then laughing.. the brother sittig next to him said 'what next" and after the meeting a lot of people were mad that instead of leaving what they do not know they re-invented it.. elders were being surrounded by people asking them to explain it.. this happened a few weeks ago but there is also alot of anger at the "mentally diseased " comment made by the gb as people view it as an outright attack on family members.
i think i smell trouble.. he is not one who shuns and told the elders that until they show him where jesus said shun then he will continue to talk to me.. one elder told him that if he persists in talking to me then he could be brought before a committe to which he told him "it would be your funeral".
so me thinks they are truly in a panic!.
Maybe some of the moaners could get together and organize.
Next time they could pull out Pinnacchio masks at the next bull session.
