those of us, who still had to attend the convention this year, for whatever reason, might remember the talk given about the difference between human rulers and the kingdom since 1914.. .
sure, one can find many flaws with human rulership, and paint a picture of the perfect rule of gods kingdom in a paradise, literal and even spiritual right now (whatever this means).
but, here is another aspect:.
Gods kingdom, on the other hand, even has access to supernatural powers (example preventing sickness, even death) and still cannot keep in control 99,9% of worlds population, but has to kill them in the big A.
Gods kingdom superior ? really ???
Excellent point inbe.
..specifically, the suffering of animals.
you can talk about free will/sin/people choosing to not listen to god etc to explain human suffering being allowed.. but how can you love a god that allows animals, that haven't sinned or chosen to not have anything to do with god, to have their short lives ended in often long, drawn out, painful ways.
i could list stories i've read that would probably make you feel ill, but i'm not looking to shock anyone or start an emotional debate.
If human parents abandoned a house of children to fend for themselves over a bet, then they shouldn't be surprised the inexperience of their children would result in some dangerous situations.
It is the fault of the parents who would be rightly accused of neglect.
God has left the human family to fend for themselves over a bet. We have an old book with some helpful stuff like 'Thou shalt not murder' etc, but by & large humans feel they are on their own.
It is not the fault of humans that we have gotten ourselves into some dangerous situations............The fault is with the parent, God.
do jws believe that if a gay or lesbian is reserrected after the great trib he or she will have to give up homosexuality in order to live..
for Kate from Hoaby.
do jws believe that if a gay or lesbian is reserrected after the great trib he or she will have to give up homosexuality in order to live..
Does that mean I'll be the man of my dreams?
do jws believe that if a gay or lesbian is reserrected after the great trib he or she will have to give up homosexuality in order to live..
I liked looking at the drawing of naked Adam in the old 1958 orange 'Paradise Lost to Paradise Regained' book, where he is drawn sat on the ground wiv all de aminals.............I was only about 5.
The precursors to my gay nature were already set to do their thing.
do jws believe that if a gay or lesbian is reserrected after the great trib he or she will have to give up homosexuality in order to live..
I'm all stirred up now steve....all those perfect ploughmen, ploughing..... muscles rippling in ze tropical sun........ploughing
so i was watching shark week a little while ago and i got to the episode on prehistoric sharks.
they, of course, discussed megalodon, but they also talked about other sharks that were vicious, precise hunters.
then i started thinking about other prehistoric creatures..... t-rex, raptors, etc...... all vicious animals.
You do sound a little crazy ot.
Sorry to say it.
http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#casenumber=85896124&casetype=serial_no&searchtype=statussearch.
even though watchtower's application has been rejected, they will be allowed to use the logo because it is for religious usage and will not be confused with commercial products.. the trademark office did note this:.
indeed, numerous other marks are registered reflecting the letters j and w:.
'nuff said.
i have been back to meetings for a month now.
prepared for them all except for when i went on holiday.. todays wt is about jehovah's organisation, it's clear loaded language and manipulation through fear.
i am not perturbed by it in the least.
Hi Kate when I was still looking for a cure for being gay & something to help me to cope with anxiety the JW way of life was causing me I went to my doctor for help.
I mentioned that I was concerned that my work collegue's wife had started working at the surgery reception & asked if she would have access to my medical notes. The Dr said they take it very seriously if one of their staff breaks patient confidentiallity & asked me several times if I had any suspicion that my medical information was being leaked.
I reckon they will take your experience seriously too.
today i was at the meeting (i go there about once a month now).
in the service meeting they had a part where they interviewed the secretary of the congregation.. so one question was: "why are the service reports so important?".
our secretary explained that the reports are important, because the elders can see, who is spiritually weak.
A 'manly' task is working in a very competative & exhausting work environment providing for his family, doing lots of DIY to keep costs down such as painting & fixing up the family home, fixing the leak in the roof, checking the oil/water levels & tyre pressures in the old car ( how many women remember this), fix the leaking washing machine, laying the new carpet the wife wants, cut the grass, dig the garden.....................& have a stiffy on demand.
