Posts by cofty

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True or False did the Watchtower Corporation create false doctrines intentionally to enhance the proliferation of their own publications ?

by Finkelstein in

much as been revealed over the years to the date setting doctrines made by the wts.

such as ( 1874, 1914, 1925 , 1975 this generation, the last days, the end times etc.... which were not created by other christian based faiths.. as to critically examine why might reveal a hidden agenda to all these date setting proclamations.. the point in question is did the wts and its leaders intentionally manipulate or exploit the preaching of the gospel to enhance the proliferation of their own printed publications ?.

i would say convincingly yes, no question.

cofty

Russell believed that Armageddon was a period of anarchy following the end of gentile times when socialistic labor would turn against capitalistic governance - Vienne

This is such an important point that the vast majority of ex-JWs are unaware of. When I read Russell's books and WT articles I was amazed by the prominence of this political theme.

Vienne thank you for your continued efforts to bring some facts to what is too often a polemic onslaught.

I don't think the WT have ever knowingly published lies in order to sell books for financial gain as the title and OP suggests. I do know they have resorted to deceit to defend indefensible dogma. The leaders see themselves as custodians of "revealed truth" and they will justify anything in order to preserve it.

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Key to some universal truths—Queen Jezebel has it!

by venus in

even wicked queen jezebel knew ‘what is good and what is bad’ because she described those who hurt others for no reason as “good-for-nothing.” (1 king 21:10).

from her comment the following universal truths can be discerned:.

1) everyone is endowed with the knowledge of good and bad, which makes god’s communication with humans unnecessary.

cofty

Venus - You live in LaLa land.

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Key to some universal truths—Queen Jezebel has it!

by venus in

even wicked queen jezebel knew ‘what is good and what is bad’ because she described those who hurt others for no reason as “good-for-nothing.” (1 king 21:10).

from her comment the following universal truths can be discerned:.

1) everyone is endowed with the knowledge of good and bad, which makes god’s communication with humans unnecessary.

cofty

God is required to fine-tune the earth to make it congenial for life and for its enjoyment

Then he failed miserably.

The OP is based on a pathetically naive view of the natural world.

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research for my book

by new boy in

jw
friends

when exactly in the 1990's did the society change their stance of the meaning of the "generation'" that would not pass away that saw 1914?

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cofty

Freddo's point is important. This major study article was so vague we only knew for certain that the doctrine had actually changed when we read the masthead on the Awake.

I remember my PO argued with me that nothing had actually changed until I showed him the accompanying Awake. It was the deceit of the Watchtower that angered me even more than the failure of the doctrine.

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So, is God a rapist!?

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, i apologise in advance if this seems irreverent to those who believe in god.. but, the bible says that god (jehovah) impregnated mary.

without her consent.

so that would seem to be rape...right?.

cofty

I am like 99.9% sure we are dealing with a troll. - Hot...

I'm certain you are wrong. Let it go.

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So, is God a rapist!?

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, i apologise in advance if this seems irreverent to those who believe in god.. but, the bible says that god (jehovah) impregnated mary.

without her consent.

so that would seem to be rape...right?.

cofty

Mr Dunn please tell David I got his message and send him my very best wishes.

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Astro-theology and dates concerning Jesus the moon god?

by Crazyguy in

i have done a lot of research over the years in to jesus and how he related to other older gods and astro-theology.

many who have looked in to this before me have stated that jesus is a retelling of a son god.

they talk about horus and quote scriptures where jesus is alluded to being the sun of god as much as the son of god.

cofty

Have you read Richard Carrier's book "On the Historicity of Jesus"?

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October 31, 2017 TO ALL CONGREGATIONS Re: New Visitor Exhibit at Bethel (UK)

by wifibandit in

october 31, 2017 to all congregations re: new visitor exhibit at bethel.

cofty

The new facilities at Chelmsford will not include a printery and we will discontinue printing at Mill Hill toward the end of March 2018. Therefore, if you would like to see the MAN Roland press we would encourage you to visit before then.

I'm genuinely astonished!

WTF is the point of Chelmsford. Can anybody link to the original publicity about plans for Chelmsford?

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without her consent.

so that would seem to be rape...right?.

cofty

According to the Luke's account of the myth Mary consented in advance.

Is it more likely a virgin gave birth or a Jewish girl lied?