Posts by punkofnice

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Are you convinced what the Gospels say about Jesus is true?

by Fisherman in

probably, the greatest advocacy for the gospels is the jw publication: the greatest man that ever lived.

it convinced me.. everything else that the bible says about the resurrection and eternal life logically follows.. the testimony of a “witness” in court matters only if it is observation not commentary ( expert witness is also commentary): what did you see, what did you hear, what is the magnitude of your measurement.

not, are you convinced; that is only belief.

punkofnice

Before I consider the question, please prove that Jesus actually existed with evidence outside of the Bible.

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How do Jehovah's Witnesses differ from first century Christians?

by Vanderhoven7 in

let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.

1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.

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punkofnice

8. Didn't worship a bunch of bullies called the Governing Body(tm)

9. Didn't protect paedophiles

10. Didn't shun Christ by refusing the wine and bread

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How do Jehovah's Witnesses differ from first century Christians?

by Vanderhoven7 in

let me start with a couple of distinctions.. first century christians:.

1. baptized military personnel.. 2. baptized men with political authority.

.

punkofnice

3. Didn't shun.

4. Didn't go door knocking

5. Were genuine people, not snobs

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Favorite Xmas movie?

by peacefulpete in

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elf...simply a great movie imo.

funny, heartwarming and well acted..

punkofnice

Muppets Christmas Carol with Michael Caine

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Christmas, yes or no ?

by jhine in

i have just started to steep the mincemeat for my mince pies in dark rum .

christmas is a big deal in my family and circle of friends.

however among ex jws it's a bit different or so l understand.

punkofnice

My only abiding memory of Christmas is Star Wars on the telly.

I have to force myself to pretend to like Christmas though. I think being raised as a Jobot destroyed a lot of life's enjoyment.

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List of Things We Were NOT Allowed To Do as JW's

by Sea Breeze in

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here's my list of jw no-no's as i recall: .

1. no giving or accepting valentine candy for students.

2. no going to home coming football games.

punkofnice

Fooled - I'm beginning to wonder who pays these bozos?

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List of Things We Were NOT Allowed To Do as JW's

by Sea Breeze in

jw
friends

here's my list of jw no-no's as i recall: .

1. no giving or accepting valentine candy for students.

2. no going to home coming football games.

punkofnice

My sister was not allowed to join the Police because the Elders(tm) said, 'When persecution(tm) comes you might be ordered to use a truncheon against your Brothers(tm) and Sisters(tm).'

Persecution(tm), always trying to scare us all with that stupid tactic.

Mind you looking at the UK Police today, they're a useless bunch of lefty enforcers.

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Songs that help recovery

by peacefulpete in

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are there songs that seem to speak to you?

maybe especially when leaving the church and losing friends and family.

i still pause when i hear hennly's heart of the matter.

punkofnice

This one helped me when my dear old Dad died....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmD9Z5vC6Vc

One day, you may have it all your own way
And live the life you choose
And think you understand
The meaning of it all
But don't close your eyes
There's a whole wide world
Just waiting for you

Where is the moment you were waiting for
When you walk through your God's door?
Is it what you've lived your whole life for
Life everlasting or darkness ever more?

But don't close your eyes
There's a whole wide world
Just waiting for you

(and I believe that)

Chorus
One Day, in your life you'll realise
The reason why you're here
One Day, in your life you'll realise
The reason why you're here

Church bells are ringing out for you
The Sunday morning call
To lay your life right down
Your God just takes it all
But don't close your eyes
There's a whole wide world
Just waiting for you

(and I believe that)

Chorus Repeat

Did you ever stop to think about the world as a whole?
Do you ever think about your life beyond your front door?

(and I believe that)

Chorus Repeat

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Is the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses REALLY the "faithful and discreet slave" of Matt. 24:45-47?

by Roger Kirkpatrick in

thesis: when someone who is given a responsibility mistakes that responsibility for authority, bullying is very likely to occur.. jesus spoke an illustration recorded at matthew 24: 45-51 which well illustrates this thesis.. jesus asked, “who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over all his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?

happy is that slave if his master on arriving finds him doing so.

truly i say to you, he will appoint him over all his belongings.

punkofnice

TM - They lack scholarly skills and just expect the R&F to accept any non-sensical interpretation they float.

Anyone would think they're just running a scam to get power and money. Just like most Politicians.

But of course, they all say they're not...so whom do you believe (he said tongue in cheek, fingers crossed behind back and smirking like a Cheshire cat).

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Christmas, yes or no ?

by jhine in

i have just started to steep the mincemeat for my mince pies in dark rum .

christmas is a big deal in my family and circle of friends.

however among ex jws it's a bit different or so l understand.

punkofnice

I don't bother with Christmas. I have no abiding childhood memory of it. It is meaningless to me.

If invited to a Christmas meal, I will go but probably can't enter into the 'spirit' of it like others.

I tend to get invited to the Polish family of my Grandkids. They do a Catholic kind of thing with wafers and prayers (I barely understand). this is always the day before British Christmas.

So, in answer to your question. No with a bland 'yes' but only out of obligation to family.