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  Did Church fathers and Jesus see the Bible as metaphor?

  by leavingwt in

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  does anyone here believe that jesus viewed genesis as being a metaphor?

  if they believed it to be a historical account about real people, what are the implications?

  as a jw, i wasn't allowed to publicly entertain such questions.

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  GLTirebiter

  Seeing "the Bible" as a single work to be read literally is a fallacy, a fallacy that dilutes comprehension of the texts.

  It is an anthology of many works, written in different eras, using different styles for different audiences and purposes, in the cultural context of the time each book was written. It has literal histories, it has historical legends, it has theological and philosphical studies, it has morality tales.

  Some is literal, some is metaphoric, some is philospohical. "All scripture is instructive," but only when read with the literary and cultural context in mind.
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  Songs that are atmospheric

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  this is a song thread that will take a little thought.

  i'd like for you to share songs that sound atmospheric and conjure up feelings of night air or a smokey room, the energy of the ocean's roar or capture the joy of a party or celebration.

  the songs can be transportive and take you other places by their sound and the visuals they evoke from the stories they tell.. my first one is from tim mcgraw.

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  Godwin's Law of JWN---Need help naming it!

  by NewChapter in

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  first, a definition of godwin's law:.

  godwin's law (also known as godwin's rule of nazi analogies or godwin's law of nazi analogies[1][2]) is a humorous observation made by mike godwin in 1990[2] that has become an internet adage.

  it states: "as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving nazis or hitler approaches 1.

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  GLTirebiter

  How about hijacking a "theocratic" word?

  Law of Old Light? Then you could hijack a net cliche too, and call them out with an "LOL"
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  Want honest answers

  by independenthinker in

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  i've wanted to make this account for the past 2 weeks, but ive been afraid that ill get caught by posting.

  do they check this site?.

  im 18 years old,baptized at 14. really my problems started a few weeks ago.

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  GLTirebiter

  If you're looking for honest answers, freeminds.org has them.
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  How will Obamacare affect the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?

  by The_Present_Truth in

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  2. medical

  i'm not sure if this has been addressed here or not but i've been curious as to how obamacare stands to affect the wtbts and those serving at it's branches in the usa?

  has anyone looked at this?

  seems the catholics are all shook up about what obamacare stands to "make" them provide their "employees".

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  GLTirebiter

  With the Watchtower's organization structure (mostly volunteer labor that doesn't get health insurance through the organization) and practices (their services, such as they are, are directed to members) I suspect they are not worried about the HHS regulations. They don't run schools, hospitals, universities, orphanages, etc. that would be affected.
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  In love with a JW...

  by CuriousUK in

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  apologies if this has been discussed before, or is in the wrong forum, but i could really do with some advice.

  two years ago i met the love of my life; someone i regard as my soulmate.

  he is an active jw and i am a practising church of england person.

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  GLTirebiter

  He is an active JW and I am a practising Church of England person. ... I've agreed to do a Bible Study with an open mind, but I just wish we could be together as we are, with compromises on both sides.

  Has he agreed to attend Church of England services with you? Is he studying C.O.E. teachings, and open-minded about your beliefs? Are you aware of just how contemptuously the Watchtower speaks of all other religions? A one sided "compromise" is really no better than surrender.

  Some do manage to survive, even thrive in a mixed Watchtower-Christian marriage, but it is a very difficult path to follow. Having been there myself, done that, and yes, paid the lawyer when things fell apart, I urge you to consider the situation most carefully.
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  My first experience as a Householder.

  by Flat_Accent in

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  and it wasnt even on the platform!.

  i got a knock on the door this morning from a jw in another local congregation.

  it's the first time this has happened since i left in october.

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  GLTirebiter

  You did well! Sow a little seed of doubt, and someday it may sprout...
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  My son is having a birthday party today

  by mrsjones5 in

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  2. friends

  one of his friends can't come because his mother is a jw.

  i told my boy he shouldn't have said to the mother what kind of party it was.

  he's just having a few friends over for food and video gaming, something his friend has done before at other "worldly" kids' house along with my son.. there will be no beheadings at this party..

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  GLTirebiter

  I hope he has a good time despite the mom's interference.

  Happy birthday. young man!
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  Common JW phrases that aren't in the Bible

  by biometrics in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i'm interested to know common phrases jehovah's witnesses use, but don't actually apear in the bible (even the nwt).

  especially phrases most jw's would assume are in the bible.

  e.g.. "paradise earth".

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  "Scriptural divorce"
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  'Observing' or 'Commemorating' the Memorial

  by The Searcher in

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  GLTirebiter

  Sorry, MosheLars, but you are technically incorrect.

  According to Judaism 101:

  Pesach, known in English as Passover, is one of the most commonly observed Jewish holidays, even by otherwise non-observant Jews...

  Pesach begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan

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  List of Dates

  Pesach will occur on the following days of the secular calendar:

  • Jewish Year 5772: sunset April 6, 2012 - nightfall April 14, 2012