I guess it depends, was Adam an indecisive person? If so he may have spent much time thinking of names for each individual species, if he was very decisive then it would have happened much quicker?.
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CandleSurgeon
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Adam Naming the Animals ... Did It Take THAT Long ???
by RubaDub inthe bible speaks about adam naming the animals in the garden of eden.. any thoughts about how long that would have taken ???.
i mean, you have steve and betty the sheep, mike and nancy the dogs, miguel and maria the zebras, irv and amanda the cats, etc, etc, etc.. it doesn't seem like it would take a long period of time.
plus, he was alone at the time so he wasn't getting pestered from his wife and kids about what the names should be.
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Getting Offended: A Method of Control
by daniel-p ini was always frustrated with how much counsel and advice was given at the kingdom hall on how not to offend others.
it seemed like complete immunity was given to the person getting offended.
they were never counselled to just mind their own business, but if anyone had any reason to be offended about something you had done, the elders, or that person, would be sure to let you know about it.. most of the time it was nobody's business.
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CandleSurgeon
That crap used to piss me off, I was so scared to listen to the music I wanted, dress the way I wanted to, or just be myself for fear I would "stumble/offend" someone. What a load, if someone can't deal with my long hair or beard then that is a personal problem. I'm so glad to be away from that suffocating culture.
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So long and thanks for all the fish.
by reniaa inhere is a goodbye thread for people who have decided to move on and leave jwn.
posting a message for everyone or just some..
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CandleSurgeon
Sad really...
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Status: Compromised. Not much time left.
by sd-7 insomething terrible happened.
i did something to compromise myself and unfortunately my double agent status is over.
i will soon have to move out on my own and either disassociate or face an invasive witch trial that i honestly would only take part in for the purpose of secretly recording it.
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CandleSurgeon
SD-7, I understand where you are coming from. I was very "soft" as well when I was "in." I left when I was 22, the difference is I got married when I was 19 and had already moved out of the house. But I understand your "sheeplike"-ness. Leaving the JW's was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, and the fact that you are doing it shows you do have a great deal of strength in you. As far as being "soft/sheeplike" no worries mate a few years in the "world" will give you a much more rounded personality and ability to face confrontation head on. The best of luck to you, this is a difficult time in your life to be sure but it will get better :D
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I am looking for a W.T. quote about child abuse
by hubert ini don't remember where i saw this.
i don't remember the whole quote, but here's what stuck out to me.. ".......and really, would you want to belong to an organization that....." (.
(they are talking about child abuse in the catholic religion, and how you really wouldn't want to belong to an organization that protects pedofile preists).. thanks.. hubert.
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CandleSurgeon
Wish I knew. But I'm posting here so if someone does find that quote I will know where it is too.
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Looking for a particular article
by CandleSurgeon ini am looking for an article.
it was actually the one that gave me the final kick and got me the hell out of the borg.. it was a question from readers, i believe from the 70's.
it talked about how jehovah killed babies in the flood and they translated a word and said that these children would not recieve a ressurection.
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CandleSurgeon
I am looking for an article. It was actually the one that gave me the final kick and got me the hell out of the borg.
It was a question from readers, I believe from the 70's. It talked about how Jehovah killed babies in the flood and they translated a word and said that these children would not recieve a ressurection. Then it went on to say it would be the same when armageddon comes, Jehovah will kill children and NOT ressurect them. I will be looking for it myself, but if anyone happens to know what month/year or even better where I can find it on the net it would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch,
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What response would you give to this JW illustration ?
by troubled mind inmy jw in laws send us these types of emails every once in a while .
never is there any real personal correspondence from them and it irritates me.
i have sent emails back before critiquing the logic of some of their emails.. i will be sending a response to this latest one ,and i would appreciate some ideas .. i know many of you on this forum are so excellant with your words i would enjoy your input .. the first thing that came to my mind after i read the illustration was "i am so glad i am no longer on the endless tread mill of witness logic that has you running forever from scary imaginary spirit beings ".
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CandleSurgeon
If I am going to have to run like that there needs to be a real danger. Running from the fox/satan is running from an imaginary being. Even for someone who does believe in Satan the WatchTower certainly doesnt provide a sound way to run from the "devils influence" nor do they follow the bible.
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Recorded Judicial Committee Meeting on Youtube You Won't BELIEVE What The Elders Say...
by Tuesday init's three parts, not super-long.
i really can't believe the stuff the elders said in this case.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgdqgtth98.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy4s1ohs9r4.
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CandleSurgeon
I'm at work now but I want to listen when I get home.
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Did You Ever "Enjoy" Being A Jehovah's Witness?
by minimus inone thing i've realized is that witnesses love feeling better than their fellowman.
did being a witness make you feel better about yourself?.
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CandleSurgeon
There were times I had a great feeling about being a witness. But the majority of the time I secrety hated it, was bitterly depressed, and wanted to just "be a normal worldly person." I finally got my wish
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LSD to Uphold Blood Sacrifices in Near Future!
by cameo-d inthese sacrifices have continued at all times, from adam until jesus christ, but whether they should continue subsequently is disputed by some.
this is because the ordinances of god have been changed by man.. .
in these latter days, the lord god has restored the fullness of the gospel to the earth, and opened up the dispensation of the fullness of times.
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CandleSurgeon
My JW mom died of internal bleeding in a hospital.
I think she and thousands of other JW's have already been, "JW Blood Sacrifices."
Agreed!
CS