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  Another hammer blow for the WTS from the Internet

  by besty in

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  latest pew research reveals that 18-29 year olds now use the internet as their primary source of news.

  interesting correlation between education and primary news source as well.. http://people-press.org/report/689/.

  the national survey by the pew research center for the people & the press, conducted dec. 1-5, 2010 among 1,500 adults reached on cell phones and landlines, finds that more people continue to cite the internet than newspapers as their main source of news, reflecting both the growth of the internet, and the gradual decline in newspaper readership (from 34% in 2007 to 31% now).

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  Gerard

  That is why I think that the WashTowel will undergo growth in third world countries - with poor access to internet.
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  It Is WRONG To Make Threads About What The Watchtower Is Doing If You Do Not Have Facts To Back It Up!!!

  by minimus in

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  i think we should not make statements about what the watchtower society is secretly doing if we can not substantiate the statements.. we do not know if a "bethelite" is doing whatever he claims to be doing clandestinely.

  when we make threads or statements about things we have absolutely no proof of, we are making ourselves look bad.. when impressionable people read these things, it sets our efforts back immensely.. please think about what you're doing.

  it's counter-productive!.

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  Gerard

  Jack Barr shot JFK!
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  Non-evidence reasons why people embrace Evolution.

  by hooberus in

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  evolutionists always claim that the reason why they believe in evolution and reject creation is due to "evidence".

  they frequently use the opposite term "no evidence" in relation to any type of intelligent design, or creation, (and especially to genesis creation and flood history !).

  their advocated beliefs always tend to include whatever is necessary to believe in to intellectually "explain" the existence of the universe, world, and its creatures without needing god).

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  Gerard

  I you could reason with religious people, there would be no religion at all.
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  Non-evidence reasons why people embrace Evolution.

  by hooberus in

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  evolutionists always claim that the reason why they believe in evolution and reject creation is due to "evidence".

  they frequently use the opposite term "no evidence" in relation to any type of intelligent design, or creation, (and especially to genesis creation and flood history !).

  their advocated beliefs always tend to include whatever is necessary to believe in to intellectually "explain" the existence of the universe, world, and its creatures without needing god).

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  Gerard

  There is a dramatic difference between belief and knowledge. -Gerard

  For many true believers, acknowledging a distinction is tantamount to disloyalty to God. Fear of Hell (however conceived) will naturally cloud one's thinking, therefore. -leavingwt

  You were right. I see now what religion has done on AGuest. A smart mind enslaved by religion; her faith clouding her eyes to evidence.
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  Non-evidence reasons why people embrace Evolution.

  by hooberus in

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  evolutionists always claim that the reason why they believe in evolution and reject creation is due to "evidence".

  they frequently use the opposite term "no evidence" in relation to any type of intelligent design, or creation, (and especially to genesis creation and flood history !).

  their advocated beliefs always tend to include whatever is necessary to believe in to intellectually "explain" the existence of the universe, world, and its creatures without needing god).

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  Gerard

  I am puzzled at your assertion that you have evidence from religion but not from science (evolution). -Gerard

  I have made no such assertion, dear one; however, you have made an incorrect assumption. -AGuest

  Really? Was this your evil twin siter who hijaked your account?:

  I will put my faith in the evidence. And thus far, the only Onewho's provided credible evidence, IMHO... is my Lord, the Holy One of Israel and Holy

  Spirit. HIS evidence has been, for me, irrefutable.

  You may be very polite, but this is a demonstration that you are not serious in this discussion. All scientific evidence shown to you buy other posters and you keep dismissing it and claiming no one answers your questions. Maybe science does not have the answer you want to hear? I think that you may have a circular thinking programming that does not allow you to acknowledge 1) the dramatic difference between faith and knowledge, and 2) scientific proof is too threatening to your faith system. Whatever your reason to keep dismissing the physical evidence, I hope one day you consider that this is your programmed response, not a choice of a free thinking person.

  One thing you got right: your mental slavery to religion.

  With respect and sadness,

  Gerard
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  Governing Body member John (Jack) Barr has died on Saturday, December 4, 2010.

  by wtorino2000 in

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  i just received an email from a friend that gb member john barr is no longer with us.

  with the passing of the old-timers, will the "young" gb seize the moment to actually bring the organization back to jesus?

  or, are they afraid of the ghosts of the hardliners?.

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  Boohoo
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  I'm not sure how long I can stay married to the Witnesses

  by wifeofjw in

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  i don't post often, but i lurk a lot.

  i have fonund the information to be helpful and encouraging.. however, i'm not sure how much longer i can take being married to the jw's.. i have a wonderful husband, but he believes everything this cult tells him.

  most recently he has decided that because the end is near we don't have to worry about our bills.

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  Gerard

  He seems to think that a new job might be provided by satan to keep him to busy to do witness things.

  You read this 3 times.

  He is getting you in debt.

  Now follow your instinct and common sense.
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  All of your information could be on Spokeo.com

  by MsDucky in

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  there's a site called spokeo.com that's a new online usa phone book w/personal information: everything from pics you've posted on fb or web, approx credit score, home value, income, age.

  you can remove yourself by searching for yourself on their site to find the url of your page, then go to the bottom of the page and click on the privacy button to remove yourself.. i checked it out.

  they have a picture of my home.

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  Gerard

  They got me there, annual salary and everything. It may be out of date but I don't like it one bit.
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  Non-evidence reasons why people embrace Evolution.

  by hooberus in

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  2. friends

  evolutionists always claim that the reason why they believe in evolution and reject creation is due to "evidence".

  they frequently use the opposite term "no evidence" in relation to any type of intelligent design, or creation, (and especially to genesis creation and flood history !).

  their advocated beliefs always tend to include whatever is necessary to believe in to intellectually "explain" the existence of the universe, world, and its creatures without needing god).

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  Gerard

  AGuest, I admire your cool and finesse. And I am puzzled at your assertion that you have evidence from religion but not from science (evolution). There is a dramatic difference between belief and knowledge. Belief is insctinctive, a conviction of the mind, arising from information derived not from actual perception by our senses. On the other hand, scientific knowledge deals with facts for practical understanding of a subject. Do you agree? However, I have not seen one shred of evidence from creationists/intelligent design; all their arguments ultimately rely on the Bible (belief/faith). Is the Bible what you call evidence? (please, I kindly would like to know, if I may).

  I wonder if you are aware that no creationist has ever published a scientific peer-reviewed article. That means no evidence has been presented in favor of creation - or dismissing evolution.
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  Non-evidence reasons why people embrace Evolution.

  by hooberus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  evolutionists always claim that the reason why they believe in evolution and reject creation is due to "evidence".

  they frequently use the opposite term "no evidence" in relation to any type of intelligent design, or creation, (and especially to genesis creation and flood history !).

  their advocated beliefs always tend to include whatever is necessary to believe in to intellectually "explain" the existence of the universe, world, and its creatures without needing god).

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  Gerard

  Yes, Gerard; thanks for posting that!!!

  For those wanting to see the real agenda of the Discovery Institute (eg: Intelligent Design campaign) take a look at this hacked document and Wiki article: Wedge Strategy.

  Believe it or not, the movement wishes to seize power (political, religious and cultural) in USA through the use of extreme fanatic religion.