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  Translating the NWT in the Shadows

  by JuanMiguel in

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  note: the following is not meant to be construed as a recommendation but to demonstrate the sharp contrast between any authentic bible translation and the new world translation.

  for those of us who participate and or read the threads on this board, i understand and appreciate that all here have different views on religion, the existence of god, and of the catholic church.

  i believe each individuals convictions should be treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

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  1. Prove how using the mispelling "Jehovah" shows that one is honoring the Name of God and can in no possible way be considered a dishonor (that God doesn't care if we get his name right or not).

  I agree with you that Jehovah is not the correct spelling and personally I prefer Yahweh as it seems closer to YHWH. But I feel that replacing YHWH with Lord or God removes what should be there. So any attempt to personalize by giving a name that would translate in todays language is better than leaving it out. God or YHWH gave us his name for a reason. So that we would know who he is. Why do we as humans tamper with that? I would be happy with a bible that simply put YHWH where his name should be.

  Just as we would not remove Jesus name from the bible. What would Christians think of that?

  Show how the way Jews and Christians handling of the Divine Name is a violation, and explain why Jesus never called God by name in any prayer of his recorded in Scripture (in other words, show Jesus as being wrong and the JW way as better).

  As above, would a Christian remove Christs name. I don't think so. Why? It would be a violation.

  Personally I don't think it is necessary to call Gods name in prayer but sometimes it just fits depending on what you are praying about.

  I think it is more respectful to call him Father as Jesus did in his model prayer. But I do think it is necessary to have Gods name there. I think the JW way of repeating his name over and over is shameful and shows no respect.

  JuanMiguel I am enjoying your topics. Very thought provoking......loves at ya babe
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  I am starting to understand that creationists dont understand Evolution

  by cyberjesus in

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  and thats it :-) self explanatory.

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  I rest my case......of course I have also assumed things in my life.....and generally I also have made an ass of myself when I have done this.

  And by the way....you just assumed that I am a sir.....there you go again.....again making an ass of yourself

  Thanks for the medal by the way XXXXX
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  I am starting to understand that creationists dont understand Evolution

  by cyberjesus in

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  and thats it :-) self explanatory.

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  That tiny little joke was valid then and is still valid in your arrogant case
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  I am starting to understand that creationists dont understand Evolution

  by cyberjesus in

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  and thats it :-) self explanatory.

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  Psychotic Parrot - I tend to assume everyone who poops on evolution is a troll these days

  ASSUME - to make an ASS out of U and ME - I think that explains what you are doing nicely
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  Translating the NWT in the Shadows

  by JuanMiguel in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  note: the following is not meant to be construed as a recommendation but to demonstrate the sharp contrast between any authentic bible translation and the new world translation.

  for those of us who participate and or read the threads on this board, i understand and appreciate that all here have different views on religion, the existence of god, and of the catholic church.

  i believe each individuals convictions should be treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

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  Did you know these things about the Rosary? What are the 20 mental exercises? Can we name them? Which days of the week are they prayed? How do these change depending on the time of year and why? If you can't answer these question, then you can't be expected to make a well-educated judgment on the Rosary, can you?

  There is nowhere in the bible that we are told to use beads to pray. So why does anyone do it?

  Where in the Bible does it talk about the 20 Mental exercises? Does it name them?

  I couldn't care less what is involved in the process of holding the beads and praying. It is not biblical.

  Here's a mental excercise.....just read the bible and stop playing with beads.

  Try just praying, if you don't know what to do with your hands just sit on them or do a jig saw puzzle....(thats what I did when I quit smoking and didn't know what to do with my hands)
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  Would you have your fortune read?

  by highdose in

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  i'm going to a party this weekend, the hostess has organised a fortune teller to come in and tell peoples fortunes if they want it.

  i don't belive in this, but i'm i will be told " go on!

  its just a bit of fun!

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  No.....why play with that stuff?
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  Twin Baby Boys Having A Conversation. Com on lets hear it.... Awww how cute.

  by whereami in

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  a little something to lighten up the day.. .

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zek2y4mbpye.

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  I am sensing a hint of fishing stories with all the arm movements. .....twin 1. it was soooooo big!!!! twin 2 response........ha ha ha
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  Twin Baby Boys Having A Conversation. Com on lets hear it.... Awww how cute.

  by whereami in

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  a little something to lighten up the day.. .

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zek2y4mbpye.

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  Ha ha ha.....maybe they are discussing who's socks they really are since they seem to be mixing and matching.

  Verrrrrrry cute!!!
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  How and when was the New Testament Compiled?

  by ProdigalSon in

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  early christian writings.. .

  let alone "inspired by god?

  church councils) this is what i mean by spiritual osmosis.. there are other early lists of new testament books that.

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  After reading The Epistle of Barnabas I can see why the Catholic church would remove it from their Canon. Here is a link so you can have a look at one translation of it yourself if you like.

  I found it to be very interesting reading. This web site also includes may other books that were once included. And some not.

  http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/barnabas-lightfoot.html

  It makes me wonder how different ther teachings and beliefs may have originally been to what they are now.
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  Question of the Day: Why are so very few of Jesus ACTUAL WORDS...

  by Terry in

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  why are so very few of jesus actual words recorded exactly?.

  the new testament is almost entirely written in greek.. jesus spoke aramaic.

  maybe a bit of what was called "market greek".

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  more to look at later.....thanks????