I would probably get an alternative means of protection.
Even if a firearm may help in protection against a criminal, you are much much much more likely to die or commit suicide by owning a firearm. Also accidents/etc w/ family members.
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Do You Own A Firearm? Would You??
by minimus in2013 was a record breaking year for firearm purchases.
2014 is supposed to be a record breaker for ammunition.. do you own a firearm?
but i support that right for others---if they are qualified..
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Lies on the JW.org FAQ section
by EndofMysteries init's riddled with lies.
here are a few, "are you an american sect?
all of our teachings are based on the bible, not on the writings of some religious leader in the united states.1 thessalonians 2:13.. we follow jesus christ, not any human leader.matthew 23:8-10.. .
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It's riddled with lies.
Here are a few, "Are you an American sect?" -
All of our teachings are based on the Bible, not on the writings of some religious leader in the United States.—1 Thessalonians 2:13.
We follow Jesus Christ, not any human leader.—Matthew 23:8-10.
"Are Jehovah's Witnesses a cult?"
Some think of a cult as being a dangerous religious sect with a human leader. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not look to any human as their leader. Rather, we adhere to the standard that Jesus set for his followers when he stated: “Your Leader is one, the Christ.”—Matthew 23:10.
"Do you feel you are the only people that will be saved?" - (this one they lie and really twist to try to keep w/ their 'no' answer)
No. Many millions who lived in centuries past and who weren’t Jehovah’s Witnesses will have an opportunity for salvation. The Bible explains that in God’s promised new world, “ there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. ” ( Acts 24:15 ) Additionally, many now living may yet begin to serve God, and they too will gain salvation. In any case, it’s not our job to judge who will or won’t be saved. That assignment rests squarely in Jesus’ hands.— John 5:22,27 .
"Do you shun former members of your religion"
Those who were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses but no longer preach to others, perhaps even drifting away from association with fellow believers, are not shunned. In fact, we reach out to them and try to rekindle their spiritual interest.'
(don't you like how they try to twist that as well? Yet if you mention that to active jw's, they will say that is talking about inactive not disassociated or former. Yet that answer is for those who aren't JW's and familar with terms, so they are twisting and lying, trying to make it appear that former members aren't shunned)
There are more, but the FAQ's lies can be used to maybe help waken or to mention as concerns for those who are fading/etc. Why are they being deceptive, lying, etc.
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The Christian Hope--Is it in Heaven or on Earth?
by DS211 inso is the christian hope in heaven or on earth?.
in acts chapter 1the question was raised: 6 so when they had assembled, they asked him: lord, are you restoring the kingdom to israel at this time?
7 he said to them: it does not belong to you to know the times or seasons that the father has placed in his own jurisdiction.. notice jesus never said thered be a change in venue, just that it wasnt up to them to know when..... so what is there from both sides?
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the entire chapter of zechariah 14, read it.
Also Ezekiel chapter 47. Read that as well.
Those appear earthly, so the challenge is figuring how those fit in w/ the NT heavenly parts.
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How would you answer these questions that came to me in an email through my website? ...
by AndersonsInfo inmany emails are sent to me through my website, watchtowerdocuments.com.
all are answered.
remember 1corinthians 6: 1-2 (i'll answer this question.
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Great job w/ the scriptures ablebodiedman
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"Jehovah ALWAYS had/used an organization". How would you reply?
by EdenOne inin a recent meeting with elders, an argument was used to the effect that jehovah has always [= throughout history] used, or operated through, an organization; therefore, the wts must be that organization today, since god must be using one.
naturally, i know what arguments i've used to counter that argument.
but i'm interested in hearing yours.
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Good reply Matt
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How would you answer these questions that came to me in an email through my website? ...
by AndersonsInfo inmany emails are sent to me through my website, watchtowerdocuments.com.
all are answered.
remember 1corinthians 6: 1-2 (i'll answer this question.
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for #10 I would say - How often are child molesters caught in the act? The elders themselves can't convict without 2 witnesses, but that is what police are for. If a child is raped or molested they are examined by doctors, police get dna samples, etc. The bible scripture about the authorities being put in place by God to handle justice, etc. Elders hand it over the the police to investigate, and the evidence found, etc, is the other witness that is needed.
for #4 - Where did Jehovah reveal was his own time that I stepped ahead of? How are you sure that me or whoever else revealing this is not Jehovah's time for it and he used his holy spirit to inspire people to speak out because he had enough of it?
#9 - And how will that reasonable evidence come up if the raper is clever and there are never others around without having police and doctors involved to examine and perform dna tests?
#15 - the excommunication scriptures and policy are all twisted. First, does anybody shun their worldly relatives? The scriptures speak about those who claim or attend the congregation but practice things and go against bible teachings, the congregation would shun them until they corrected themselves. The scriptures don't teach if somebody left to shun them for life, only to treat them as one of the nations. Which means if a JW leaves the religion, no shunning, just treat them as a non member. Shunning is only if they keep attending/remaining in the congregation but going against the bible. Also the scriptures don't teach if a member makes a sin to judge them if repentant or not. Those who sin the most the elders can do is pray for them and encourage, that's it.
# 12 - It's one thing to admit to being imperfect man and to suggest and give possibilities for when the end may come, it's another to demand obediance and claim that good standing with God is based on obeying and taking everything they say as from God himself. If they are uninspired and imperfect, then they can only suggest but leave each person to decide for themselves what they want to follow and believe in.
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Why don't JW's look to Jewish belief on blood transfusions?
by EndofMysteries inthe jews who still live under law don't eat pork, etc, just as they had been commanded, and they also don't eat blood.
reason would dictate to consider their stance on the blood issue if blood transfusions were a violation of eating blood.
i find it interesting the society tells it's members that if blood transfusions were available in bible times they wouldn't have taken them, yet since they are still following law, lets see what they have to say about it.
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to rubadub - not eating blood was right there with not eating pork. the commandment to not eat blood was not given to anybody else other than jews. On the christian side it was said to continue to observe that practice.
Jews down to today don't eat blood and don't eat pork, if anything they would be the most strict on blood transfusions if that would have been implied
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Why don't JW's look to Jewish belief on blood transfusions?
by EndofMysteries inthe jews who still live under law don't eat pork, etc, just as they had been commanded, and they also don't eat blood.
reason would dictate to consider their stance on the blood issue if blood transfusions were a violation of eating blood.
i find it interesting the society tells it's members that if blood transfusions were available in bible times they wouldn't have taken them, yet since they are still following law, lets see what they have to say about it.
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The jews who still live under law don't eat pork, etc, just as they had been commanded, and they also don't eat blood. Reason would dictate to consider their stance on the blood issue if blood transfusions were a violation of eating blood. I find it interesting the society tells it's members that if blood transfusions were available in bible times they wouldn't have taken them, yet since they are still following law, lets see what they have to say about it.
Here are a few quotes from jewish sources about blood transfusions I found....
"There is nothing in Jewish law that would preclude a person from benefiting from a blood transfusion (or donating blood, for that matter).
Furthermore, according to Jewish belief, saving a life is one of the most important mitzvot (commandments), overriding nearly all of the others. (The exceptions are murder, certain sexual offenses, and idol-worship—we cannot transgress these even to save a life.) Therefore, if a blood transfusion is deemed medically necessary, then it is not only permissible but obligatory."
Islamic since they also don't do blood or pork says this, "Sheikh Ibrahim Desai states, the permissibility of blood donation or blood transfusion is determined by the following conditions:
a) The donor should donate his blood willingly. If he is compelled to do so, then it is not permissible;
b) There is no danger to his (the donor's) life or health;
c) It must be clarified by the doctor that blood transfusion is necessary otherwise the life of the patient will be at stake; i.e. the recovery can not be possible without blood transfusion.
d) It is not permissible to sell one's blood or to pay the blood donor. However, if one is desperate for blood (to save his life) and the only means to obtain it is to purchase it, then it is permissible to pay for the blood. [In this case, it is only the one who asks for the money that will incur the sin]. "" Jewish thought makes very clear that blood is life and that people must recognize the life-affirming power of blood. For instance, one is not allowed to consume blood as food or drink, and if one deliberately sheds the blood of wild animals or fowl when slaughtering food, the blood must be covered as a sign of respect.
Since human blood cannot be consumed, one might ask whether blood transfusions are permitted. The answer, simply, is yes. One may both give and receive blood transfusions because Judaism puts the utmost importance on preserving life. For those who need it, Ezekiel’s words: “By your blood shall you live” (Ezekiel 16:6) has some very literal implications." -
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2014 Circuit Assembly talks.....
by EndofMysteries ini checked the program, i bet many can guess what many of the talks will be, but here are a few titles........ .
"symposium: reject strange teachings" - aka reject truth being exposed about the society and their teachings.
"you must hate your enemy" - aka you must hate the gb's enemy of family and friends who have awaken to their lies and left.
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I checked the program, I bet many can guess what many of the talks will be, but here are a few titles.......
"Symposium: Reject Strange Teachings" - aka reject truth being exposed about the society and their teachings
"You must hate your enemy" - aka you must hate the GB's enemy of family and friends who have awaken to their lies and left
"Work hard to remain in Jehovah's teaching" - aka keep the blinders on and keep working real hard to ignore logic and reason and keep blindly accepting the teachings of the GB as from God himself, even if you are figuring out they are only man's teachings and not God's
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Sign this petition - Investigation On Jehovahs Witnesses Religious Policy That Violates Human Rights and Abuses Religious Freedom
by TJ Curioso inlaunch an investigation on jehovahs witnesses religious policy that violates human rights and abuses religious freedom.
link.
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on simon's post about corpreal punishment, was it legal in the state or flight path of the old man who slapped somebody elses screaming kid on an airplane and sentenced to 8 months jail?