Yes they are, according to an editorial in today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, written by Shawn Francis Peters. He takes to task Justice Scalia, who branded JWs as "crackpots," and claims JWs have done more than any other group to bolster religious liberty and free speech. View "Court ruling again places Jehovah's Witnesses as 'patriotic citizens' " at:
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Patriotic?
by Kenneson inyes they are, according to an editorial in today's milwaukee journal sentinel, written by shawn francis peters.
he takes to task justice scalia, who branded jws as "crackpots," and claims jws have done more than any other group to bolster religious liberty and free speech.
view "court ruling again places jehovah's witnesses as 'patriotic citizens' " at:.
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Anyone in Florida, esp. Orlando?
by StinkyPantz inanyone in florida?
especially the orlando area?
i'm moving in about a year because things around here just ain't cool.
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Kenneson
I live in Tallahassee. I'm not near Orlando either. Great tourist attractions there: Epcot Center and Disney World.
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Irish Times Mentions Jehovah's Witnesses
by Kenneson inthe irish times mentions jws in an article entitled "order on hiv mother to effect religious groups.
" find it at:.
http://www.ireland.com/
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Kenneson
The Irish Times mentions Jws in an article entitled "Order on HIV mother to effect religious groups." Find it at:
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Disfellowshiping: The WTS Tightens Its Control
by Rado Vleugel inin this article i show that the watchtower leadership has hardened its standpoint on disfellowshipping.
they turned their standpoint from "disfellowshipping does not sever family ties" towards "quit mixing with them".
the evidence can be seen if you compare the statements on the jw-media.org website in the beliefs-frequently asked questions section before july 2002 and the hardened statement in july 2002. screenshots of both statements are displayed on watchtower information service.. .
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Kenneson
Hi Rado,
Enjoy Watchtower Information Service. Thanks.
I signed your guest book. Read my comment.
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How can I make them leave me alone?
by 67mustang indoes anybody know the best way to get jw's off my back.
i live in a small community and i can't just yell at them.
i am getting rather angry and it may come to that however.
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Kenneson
Sorry, it's not retrieving the sign.
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How can I make them leave me alone?
by 67mustang indoes anybody know the best way to get jw's off my back.
i live in a small community and i can't just yell at them.
i am getting rather angry and it may come to that however.
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Kenneson
Post the following sign next to your doorbell:
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Many more pedaphiles in the churches with reason
by Bleep inthere are many many more pedophiles in the churches.
before making accusations that jehovahs people are the religion of child abusers look at the other churches.
1. the priests that they have can not marry.
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Kenneson
Bleep,
We are well aware of the pedophilia troubles of the Catholic Church. We don't deny them, hide them, approve of them and we don't excuse them. Now, are you willing to admit that the same problems exist in Jws? Any clarity yet?
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Will Bill Bowen Be Disfellowshipped Wednesday
by Kenneson inthe watchtower just doesn't get it.
they won't be satified until they disfellowship bill.
another hearing is scheduled for wednesday.
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Kenneson
The Watchtower just doesn't get it. They won't be satified until they disfellowship Bill. Another hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Do they think that will make the pedophile problem go away?
http://www.myinky.com/ecp/news/article/0,1626,ECP_734_1276605,00.html
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The Use of the Word Amen
by Kenneson inthe word "amen" has two connotations.
one is that it is a hebrew word signifying assent and affirmation: "certainly," "truly," but also, "so be it," and even "i do believe.
" examples of the word in the old testament can be found at deut.
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Kenneson
No, we can't attribute this one to Jws. In actuality, I stumbled across a site by the Assemblies of Yahweh. It led me to this link: all part of the Sacred Name Movement:
http://www.revelations.org.za?Q&A5.htm#Amen
Scroll down to the Index box and click on "Is 'Amen' the name of a Pagan idol which should not be used in prayer & worship?"
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The Use of the Word Amen
by Kenneson inthe word "amen" has two connotations.
one is that it is a hebrew word signifying assent and affirmation: "certainly," "truly," but also, "so be it," and even "i do believe.
" examples of the word in the old testament can be found at deut.
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Kenneson
The word "Amen" has two connotations. One is that it is a Hebrew word signifying assent and affirmation: "Certainly," "Truly," but also, "So be it," and even "I do believe." Examples of the word in the Old Testament can be found at Deut. 27:15-26 and Psalm 72:19. So we know that the Jews had no problem in using the word. In the New Testament, in John 3:5, 11 Jesus sometimes used the words "Amen, Amen I say unto you" to signify the particular solemnity of what he was asserting. In 1 Cor. 14:16 it is used as an afirmation of thanksgiving or praise. And, finally, in Rev. 3:14 Christ Himself is called the "Amen." Obviously the Hebrew word continued to be used by Christians.
The second usage of the word is as a name: Amon, Ammon, or Amen. Amon was a son and successor of Manasseh and a king of Judah, who, like his father, was perverse. (2 Kings 21:18-26) Amon or Amen also was an Egyptian god mentioned in Jer. 46:25. Since the word can have an obvious pagan connection, some maintain that Christians should not use it in conclusion of prayers, for example, "We ask this in the Name which is above every Name, Amen." Or "Praise the Lord." And the community answers, "Amen." Unwittingly, they feel we might really be praising this Egyptian god by concluding our prayers that way.
What do you think?