if jehovah can read hearts then why did he test abraham by ordering him to kill his son ?.
Glad,
We share our views of things, sometimes we agree and soemtimes we don't and that is OK because we are NOT part of a cult that punishes people for not agreeing.
We are truly free ONLY when we can express our views and ideas with people and it not matter that they don't agree with us.
the jehovah's witnesses believe jesus is an angel.
they also apparently believe that angels have wings.
jesus was a spirit being before he was born, we're told, and he was resurrected as a spirit (even though jesus insisted he wasn't a spirit), then does he still have his [ring bell] wings?
porn movies are the most positive ones...no murder,no war, no fight, no cheating, no suspense (every body knows the climax).
just love and lots of love with happy endings.
Lets no confuse the N.American Porn Industry with what happens in other parts of the world like Thailland, India and other palces were women are forced or sold into the sex industry.
There are many reasons to hate porn if one so chooses.
That many women now view it as "just a job" where they can make money having/selling sex, means it is a form of prostitution.
Not something to be viewed as "ideal" or "desirable" for any women, IMO.
if jehovah can read hearts then why did he test abraham by ordering him to kill his son ?.
Bowing does.
Nope, it doesn't.
It is a sign of respect, if anyone choose to make more out of it, that is up to them.
In the Martial arts we bow all the time, in different ways and I have probably bowed more in any given MA class than I have ever done in regards to God.
the jehovah's witnesses believe jesus is an angel.
they also apparently believe that angels have wings.
jesus was a spirit being before he was born, we're told, and he was resurrected as a spirit (even though jesus insisted he wasn't a spirit), then does he still have his [ring bell] wings?
OT wise, Cherabims and Serphims had wings, more than two by the way.
That angels sometimes appeared with or without wings is also written.
Does Jesus have wings?
That depends on WHO and WHAT you think Jesus is of course.
from the various readings about the subject, it occured to me that pedophilia could very well be hardwired, as are homosexuality and heterosexuality.
that's not to say that it can be legitimized, like the other 2 sexualities.
it does mean though, that a different approach needs to be taken as soon as pedo proclivity shows itself.
It must be noted that pedophila is something that is viewed as wrong and unaccetable NOW and in THIS society, but that was not always the case and still isn't in some places.
And while I agree there is a big difference between homosexuality and pedophila, we must acknowledge that the difference is one of morals more than anything else and that is even more the case if it is proven that both are hardwired ie: a person is born that way.
Of course that brings us to the issue of how to view both behaviours since both are techinally "deviant" ( other than the norm).
The key issue is one of consent and appropriate age and development and in that regard, we get a broader range based on societies and cultures ( and example if the different age of consent all over the world and even within a specific country at times).
i mean no disrespect to sd-7 or his fine thread on which this picture has already featured, but i think it is just so ridiculous that it deserves a thread all of its own.. lurkers and apologists, this is how your precious organization views itself.... behold the madness.... .
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cedars.
Russell:
Beware of "organization.” It is wholly unnecessary. The Bible rules will be the only rules you will need. Do not seek to bind others' consciences, and do not permit others to bind yours. Believe and obey so far as you understand God’s Word today, and so continue growing in grace and knowledge and love day by day. (The Watchtower, September 15, 1895)
It's not like his opinions matter that much nowdays in JW's land...
Facsinating how much the JW's have fallen from his teachings.
if jehovah can read hearts then why did he test abraham by ordering him to kill his son ?.
We come to this? arguing what the word slave means?
Seriously?
I posted the text book definiton of the word, can anyone argue those don't apply to how Shelby see her relationship with Christ?
1. a person who is the property of and wholly subject to another; a bond servant. 2. a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person: a slave to a drug.
noun \ ' slav\
1 : a person held in servitude as the chattel of another 2 : one that is completely subservient to a dominating influence 3 : a device (as the printer of a computer) that is directly responsive to another
i was wondering on the views about homeschooling vs public/private scholling.. thoughts?.
THanks for the info Jgnat :)
Sofia is in grade 4 and Maris is in SK and they boith are doing great and love shcool ( usually).
Sofia has a hard time with bullies at times because she is good looking and smart and very opinionated ( takes after her Mom) but not in a physical way, they just don't want to socialize with her and she is VERY social. Marisa is more like me and doesn't really care what other people think but it is too soon to tell.
I was wondering if it is a viable option in the future...Lisa is an SAP specialist and I have degrees in Business and Mech. Engineering so I think we may be qualified in terms of education ( I used to teach special needs kids too).
Anyways, I was just curious on your thoughts.
if jehovah can read hearts then why did he test abraham by ordering him to kill his son ?.
As a gladiator that has won his freedom - Caesar has allowed me to watch the games from his royal podium. As an observer in the lengthy tournaments that take place between Christians and sceptics, I must in all honesty say that from my observation point Christians are down on points. This is because logic can be presented as evidence, whereas internal experience cannot.
Some Christians believe that the best way to spread the word is to fiercely debate with sceptics in the belief that other looking on will become convinced that Christ exists. Unfortunately this approach is flawed. Belief in a personal Christ who privately speaks to his followers is a private, subjective, internal experience. This being the case, trying to share it with those who have not had this experience is not possible as they can only view such claims objectively. Trying to share internal experiences with those who have been believers and had such internal experiences but then found the experiences were not from the source they thought, is even harder.
Without belief a person can only look at evidence logically and without emotion before deciding whether they can invest in such a belief. Because a personal relationship with Christ is internal and personal, the only way someone can be convinced is to have the same experience. Logically, if Christ wants someone to be convinced he will give them such an experience. In the absence of Christ’s help, another person’s internal experience can never be presented as evidence. Obviously this is why non-believers have the upper hand in such debates. They have nothing to defend, nothing to lose.
Once Christians use their faith, their internal experience and belief, to try to disprove scientific findings they are on a hiding to nothing. Resorting to using insults in place of facts or evidence is utterly unconvincing. There are more effective ways of sharing faith that engaging in gladiatorial bouts - entertaining as they are. Still each to their own.
Much wisdom there my friend.
