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  Close To Genesis 11, Folks.

  by metatron in

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  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2114379/star-trek-reality-microsoft-unveils-universal-translator-turns-spoken-english-26-languages.html.

  unless yahweh intervenes quite soon, we're gonna have the technological essence of the purpose of the tower of babel..... and as you may recall, "nothing that they may have in mind to do will be unattainable for them".. godspeed to that.

  no, it won't be skynet - but it might be the internet apotheosized!

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  As one of my teachers said years ago " Nothing is impossible. The impossible just takes a little longer." Thanks Mr. Cook.
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  Do You Think Writing My Daughter is a Good Idea?

  by mrquik in

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  i left several years ago & have one daughter still in.

  she's 32 & married to a nonbeliever.

  after i got labeled as an apostate, she cut off all communication.

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  Thanks all. I'm the grand dad. My youngest argues that I would never have listened when I was in, which is true. But lives change. Mine did. I'm hoping her's will too. She posted my granddaughter's first school assignment on her Facebook page. The thought of one more life damaged by this cult is almost too much to bear. My son-in-law is a great guy, but I doubt he would ever cross my daughter.
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  Do You Think Writing My Daughter is a Good Idea?

  by mrquik in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i left several years ago & have one daughter still in.

  she's 32 & married to a nonbeliever.

  after i got labeled as an apostate, she cut off all communication.

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  Hello all. I left several years ago & have one daughter still in. She's 32 & married to a nonbeliever. After I got labeled as an APOSTATE, she cut off all communication. Recently, they moved back into the area & I was considering sending at least one letter explaining my position. I mainly wanted to direct her to Paul's site as I couldn't argue any points better. I asked my youngest daughter who's inactive what she thought. She didn't think it was a good idea. I would hate to look back twenty years from now after my grandchildren have grown, wishing I had done something. Any advice or experiences?
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  As disciples of Jesus, JW's recognize the authority of Jesus Christ as exercised through "the faithful and discreet slave." - Our Kingdom Ministry

  by wannabefree in

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  yep, that was in the may 1986 okm.. i was sitting on the floor, going through my binder of old km's looking at the ones from the year i came into the truth cult ... it's funny (in a pathetic way) how nothing has really changed (well, except for new or brighter light stuff).

  twenty-six years ago it was just as much a cult as it is today .. and i couldn't see it.. the article goes on to say .... "keep in mind that we are helping bible students to become disciples of jesus christ and not disciples of ourselves".

  ... since jesus' exercises his authority through "the faithful and discreet slave", i guess it would also be accurate to say "keep in mind that we are helping bible students to become disciples of the faithful and discreet slave and not disciples of ourselves".

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  You never get a straight answer about who's to blame for the mistakes. If they are indeed "authorized" by Christ, then Jesus has to take the fall. Yet blaming Jesus for changed doctrine that ruined lives violates the "the law of love." So they are left on the horns of a dilemma. If Jesus is not responsible, then the JW's are following men. They might do just as well following Ronald McDonald. (Might get a free hamburger.)
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  Memorial Invitation official first day today

  by OneDayillBeFree in

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  well it's that time of year again and the invitations to another pointless memorial aka reject jesus party is now in full swing.

  even though it's only the first day i'm already more than sick of it!

  this is the first year i am fully mentally awake for the memorial season, and honestly i'm so sick of it all!

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  Who did Jesus command to preach, the anointed or the great crowd?

  by matt2414 in

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  when one becomes filled with the knowledge of the promised earthly paradise under christ's kingdom, one wants to share it with others.

  it is good news!acts 5:41, 42.. doing this is an important way of showing that you are a disciple of jesus christ.

  in the bible, jesus is called "the faithful and true witness.

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  Can anyone prove that birthday celebrations are forbidden by God?

  by FaithfulBrother in

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  i know that there is no mention of any birthday celebrations in the bible besides the two which were celebrated by non-believers.

  and it just so happened that on each of these events, someone died (one non-believer and one believer).

  but does it mean that just because the bible mentions these two events, that all birthday celebrations are forbidden?

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  Thanks Scully; Now I can't take a piss without looking over my shoulder.
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  Can anyone prove that birthday celebrations are forbidden by God?

  by FaithfulBrother in

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  i know that there is no mention of any birthday celebrations in the bible besides the two which were celebrated by non-believers.

  and it just so happened that on each of these events, someone died (one non-believer and one believer).

  but does it mean that just because the bible mentions these two events, that all birthday celebrations are forbidden?

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  Argument against "Self Glorification". If one is using that as a principle, you certainly cannot condone celebrating an anniversary where not one but two people are "praised" for another year together. Also, don't forget to throw away those pagan wedding rings.
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  The "invisible" Elephant in the room: ELDERLY JW's nobody provides for

  by Terry in

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  question: how does the leadership of jehovah's witnesses instruct its members to prepare for the eventual elder care of its members?.

  answer: it pretends it will never happen!.

  is this responsible leadership or some kind of cognitive dissonant malfeasance?.

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  Terry; Right on the mark again. So much for identifying the "true" religion by the love shown to the aged and penniless it created. They could care less. A shameful mess created by a manmade religion too busy saving it's own ass. Those of you elderly still in, you have my sympathy.
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  Greetings and best wishes: Introduction of Mediator007

  by mediator007 in

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  i thought i should introduce myself as i have been reading your various threads.

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  Welcome 007; I too believe many core teachings. I think the WTSB is a classic example of " a little bit of knowledge being a dangerous thing". I think the answer as to where to go is more of when to go. As has been well documented, 1914 wasn't the beginning or ending of anything. That being the case, one could make the arguement that God's intervention into man's affairs has not begun & the "last generation" ain't this one. (Most likely the next one either) Until then, I shall Live Well......Enjoy Life. Welcome to the forum.