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how can taking oaths of allegiance to the usa align with political neutrality?.
oath of allegiance to the united states of america.
in 1891 charles taze russell pledged the oath of allegiance.. .
Hi Etude,
All US citizens prior to 1972 had to sign an oath of allegiance in order to get a passport. So all WTS F&DS Presidents prior to 72 needed to sign oaths to travel abroad.
G72 10/8 p. 29 Watching the World
Passport Oath
“United States passport applicants will be interested in the following statement from the August 3, 1972, Postal Bulletin: “On the basis of recent court action and until further notice, the requirement that an oath of allegiance be sworn to or affirmed is no longer a part of the passport application process. Accordingly . . . any applicant who desires may strike the oath of allegiance from the application. Postal officials should, of course, continue to administer the oath as to the truth of the statements in the application and that the photograph is a likeness of all persons to be included in the passport.”
how can taking oaths of allegiance to the usa align with political neutrality?.
oath of allegiance to the united states of america.
in 1891 charles taze russell pledged the oath of allegiance.. .
Oath of Allegiance to The United States of America
In 1891 Charles Taze Russell pledged the oath of allegiance.
In 1922 Joseph Rutherford pledged the oath of allegiance.
In 1935 Watchtower published this article about one of Jehovah’s witnesses:
In 1952 Milton Henschel pledged the oath of allegiance.
In 1966 Nathan Knorr pledged the oath of allegiance.
In 1966 Fred Franz pledged the oath of allegiance.
In 1968 Watchtower wrote the following of Jehovah’s Witnesses
in Malawi and why they suffered horrendous persecution:
In 1971 Nathan Knorr again pledged the oath of allegiance.
Oath of Office for Military Personnel in the United States Army:
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
Sound reasoning BluesBrother!
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
The following is an excerpt from The Watchtower of May 1, 1999 (p. 11,12)which contains some elements of sound interpretation.
In
the years leading up to 66 C.E., Christians would have seen many of
the preliminary elements of the composite sign being fulfilled-wars,
famines, even an extensive preaching of the good news of the Kingdom.
(Acts 11:28; Colossians 1:23) When, though, would the end come? What
did Jesus mean when he said: 'This generation [Greek, ge.ne.a'] will
not pass away'? Jesus had often called the contemporaneous mass of
opposing Jews, including religious leaders, 'a wicked, adulterous
generation.' (Matthew 11:16; 12:39, 45; 16:4; 17:17; 23:36) So when,
on the Mount of Olives, he again spoke of "this generation,"
he evidently did not mean the entire race of Jews throughout history;
nor did he mean his followers, even though they were "a chosen
race." (1 Peter 2:9) Neither was Jesus saying that "this
generation" is a period of time.
Rather, Jesus had in
mind the opposing Jews back then who would experience the fulfillment
of the sign he gave. Regarding the reference to "this
generation" at Luke 21:32, Professor Joel B. Green notes: "In
the Third Gospel, 'this generation' (and related phrases) has
regularly signified a category of people who are resistant to the
purpose of God. . . . [It refers] to people who stubbornly turn their
backs on the divine purpose." *
The
wicked generation of Jewish opposers who could observe the sign being
fulfilled would also experience the end. (Matthew 24:6, 13, 14) And
that they did! In 70 C.E., the Roman army returned, led by Titus, son
of Emperor Vespasian. The suffering of the Jews who were again
bottled up in the city is almost beyond belief." Eyewitness
Flavius Josephus reports that by the time the Romans demolished the
city, about 1,100,000 Jews had died and some 100,000 were taken
captive, most of those soon to perish horribly from starvation or in
Roman theaters. Truly, the tribulation of 66-70 C.E. was the greatest
that Jerusalem and the Jewish system had ever experienced or would
ever experience. How different the outcome was for Christians who had
heeded Jesus' prophetic warning and had left Jerusalem after the
departure of the Roman armies in 66 C.E.! "
The article then goes on to blow it saying there is a dual and broader fulfillment of Matthew 24 verses 1-35.
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
Hi Lastmanstanding,
26 “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.27 "For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." Jesus contrasts the false teachings with the truth concerning His coming. Instead of a secret, invisible, "inner room" in the "wilderness", it will be so intense such that nobody will miss it, it will be unmistakable.
- Again, Watchtower has actually taught this as doctrine. He is "invisible" in the "wilderness" and an "inner room(s).
Yes, it will be. I believe Jesus is here separating his physical coming (parousia) to earth from the destruction of Jerusalem. He was saying, don't expect me to come to defend Jerusalem during the siege and onslaught; my actual coming to earth will not be a secret; that coming will be obvious worldwide; no secret presence anywhere.
I think it helps to keep the time text {verse 34} in mind. all these things were to happen to Christ's generation; not both generations. I see Matthew 24:1-35 fulfilled in century one.
Certainly the most difficult verses to attach to the destruction of Jerusalem are verses 29-31 which I would like to deal with shortly.
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
Thanks for responding Lastmanstanding and Vidqun
Hard for me to see a dual fulfillment both because of the phrase "never shall be" (Mt.24:23) and the fact that the Jews are not scheduled to be dispersed again among the nations at His parousia or second coming. Jesus separates the two judgments, one against Jerusalem (Mt.24:1-35) and world judgment (Mt.24:36-end)
Jesus explained his own generation would see the sign and his disciples would know exactly when to flee. There will be no fleeing his parousia (second coming); there will be no escaping it; no need to pray that it not occur in winter or on a Sabbath day. The temple will not be destroyed again. No one will be able to anticipate the timing; it will take place in normal times, with people working at their jobs, marrying and being given in marriage; it will be a total surprise, an event one should be ready for at all times...precisely because there will be no signs of his second coming (parousia).
if you are a believer.
what you think was the most important thing for satan to stop.
the preaching work or humans becoming kings and priest in heaven?.
More than anything else, Satan does not want people to repent and believe the glorious gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ; that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever will put their trust in him, his death and resurrection for their justification, will not perish but have life eternal and more abundantly.
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
THE GREAT TRIBULATION
CONCLUSION: The great tribulation had to be a one-time,non-repeatable event in hisory; a fairly local event affecting the Jews in and around Jerusalem and leading to their death or dispersion among the nations. Jesus provided the Sign to Flee and escape Jerusalem’s Tribulation & Destruction: Matthew 24: 18-23 The plight of the Jews who didn't heed Jesus' instruction to flee is aptly described in Luke 21: 21-24.
is bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding a prelude to the great tribulation?.
full disclosure: i still don't believe in the bible's claims about the existence of the supernatural, even of jehovah god (i'm an atheist and a scientific/philosophical naturalist), but i am asking this question because recent events are starting to seem (to me) to fit well the description of some prophecies in the bible.
consider the following.. several hours ago (on 11-26-2021) as i was about to enter a local fred meyer store of my city (in suburb or small city in the metro area of a large city) a person i know told me that a moment earlier a person left the store in a hurry with a cart load up with unpaid merchandise (i think i was told it was groceries but i don't remember that for sure).
Is Bible prophecy now starting to come true regarding the prelude to the great tribulation?
No. That is a done deal.
