Allahu Akbar simply means "Allah is great". Whenever they praise Allah ritualistically or in general the phrase is used. It's the wesrern equivalent of saying "praise the Lord" or "hallelujah" - as VI already explained.
This young boy is simply being taught the correct method for slaughtering a sheep. I've witnessed this before in a few countries even amongst non Muslims.
this person did a great job putting this together... i am disgusted with wt policies & them acting both judge & jurywatch "noonespecial - rapists - jw" on .
youtube.
https://youtu.be/lwufz7gyozm.
I can only reply crudely to this with a loud and firm "fuck you" to the bOrg.
All humans under threat must do whatever it takes to increase the odds of survival for them and their loved ones, just as any animal does whatever it takes to protect their young/herd/pride etc.
My wife carries a Spyderco Merlin knife designed for nothing else but causing maximum open wound trauma to the target and she's been taught how to use it. She knows that she must not hesitate to use it when she is threatened without worrying about the legal implications - no point worrying about prosecution if you don't survive. The advice I've always given to women in rape situations is if you have the means to kill him, do it. You dont only owe it to yourself for your survival, you also owe it to the next victim. My wife is not to let someone abduct her to to immediately resist and attempt to kill him as the outcome is rarely survival, FBI statistics clearly prove it.
i mean this with all due respect, i would like to hear from genuine people who think jw have it wrong and then what is the truth?.
im not talking about silly little quibbles here and there.. is jehovah real?
the the bible is word?
san bernardino california.
up to 12 people have been killed.. the center a private non-profit agency that assists people with developmental.
disabilities.
I've been waiting for more facts before I make a call on this one.
In the meantime let's not jump to conclusions concerning Muslim fundamentalism being the motive although to me personally it does seem to be the case given the facts and circumstances thus far.
In my opinion these two had not recieved any formal guerilla training, not even the basics. If they had, their bomb making skills would have been far more advanced but they were less than amateurs at it.
It seems AK were used which had been purchased legally but not by the perps. Legal AKs are not full auto but are hands down the easiest of modern assualt rifles to convert to full auto, it can be don in minutes with a grinder or an hour with a file, you certainly don't need formal training to know how.
The facts just arent clear enough yet to make a call. Ill wait before I offer up anything more.
there was a letter sent to elders in australia on 18th november 2015 asking for details of publishers that are solicitors, barristers and accountants.
what would be their motive for these details?
the rest of the letter outlines 8 specific pieces of information to compile and send to bethel's legal department, and reiterates to collect the information only be "as you understand, without consulting the publisher.
i lead an evidence based life, in that, if i have to make a decision over buying something, or a certain course of action, i will look at the evidence.. if someone tells me something is true, i examine the evidence, using critical thinking skills.. and yet i have faith, not faith as some have, believing that something is true without satisfactory evidence, but i have faith that all humans are of equal value, that the right way to live is doing the most good and the least harm, that love is better than hate, that peace is better than war.. so, i am a sceptical, rational,humanist, atheistic person of faith..
Phizzy:
Ill second Saintbetholdt's Amen. Amen!
Perry I hope you get well soon.
Now a question for you. Why is it you are so ready to answer anything relating to religion and emotions, yet refuse to engage inscientific debate despite constantly criticizing it? If you keep harping on about religion trumping science in your many comparisons yet only actively engage one side of the argument. My advice would be to stick to religious topics only since you clearly haven't a clue about science or its mechanics.
My first bit of advice is try to avoid taking the first job that comes along if you know you will not be happy at it.
Make a list:
1) What sort of career/trade am I genuinely interested in?
This is an all important question if you are thinking long term employment. The next questions will help you realistically evaluate the possibility of pursuing that career.
2) What experience do I have?
3) What are my skill sets?
4) What are my qualifications?
If you find you lack the necessary criteria for your dream career, turn the above three questions into goal statements:
1) In order to qualify I need a degree/diploma. I WILL attain these no matter what.
2) I have none or only some of the required skills. I WILL make time to work on expanding and refining my skill sets.
etc...
As others said, prep is key. Once you have attained all you think you need, put together a good resume/CV (you can google some excellent templates and examples for free) and make sure it conveys confidence. Confidence IMO is THE most important quality an employee can have. If you get a shot at an interview, again - be confident! Do NOT short sell yourself, that is a sure sign of a lack of confidence. Always be prepared to answer difficult questions, ask questions and take notes. Demonstrating to the interviewer that you are prepared and organized tells him/her that is how your work ethic will be, too.
You are in charge of your future, don't let obstacles or people intimidate you no matter how daunting. Backing down from what you ultimately want in life will only leave you stranded with regrets and possibly bitterness. Set your goals, work for them and you will be rewarded for your efforts.
Good luck!
please be aware of everything that is happening around the world at this moment in time.
this goes to anyone, ex-communicated, removed, serving, believer and non.
at this point in my observations i have realized many religions/ideologies know there is some sort "end of time" or a transition into a new order of living in this earth.
the more i think about it, the more i feel an extreme dislike for the apostle paul.
he was on par with hitler in his treatment of the jews before he "saw the light".
he replaced jesus teachings of love and mercy with a more legalistic, pharisaical concept of devotion to god.. any evil person can come to believe in god and worship him if the scales were literally and miraculously removed from his eyes.
