"truth never changes, our views of it may change...".
can this argument be used by religions like watch tower that often change the slant of their doctrinal interpretations to justify the change?.
barbara.
Yes I believe that is true . . . well, that's my current view anyway.
For it to be used in a religious context . . . if presented as a "view" it would be acceptable to alter it . . . if presented as "absolute truth" from a "divine source" . . . it cannot be retracted without the the rest of the claim ie; absolute truth, divine source etc., being relinquished as well.
the passing of a big man and a fine musician...... .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0md__rpshg&feature=related.
the passing of a big man and a fine musician...... .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0md__rpshg&feature=related.
I've only just heard this. Born to Run was huge for me in 1976 . . . Meeting Across the River holds a powerful memory . . . as does Clarences' beautiful sax playing . . . this is very sad for me.
doctors, police "fight off" jehovah's witnesses over blood transfusion.. http://www.ghanaweb.com/ghanahomepage/newsarchive/artikel.php?id=211555.
bangalore.
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@Chariklo you're full of sheeeeit
Hey RagingBull . . . knowing Chariklo a little . . . I don't think she necessarily espouses the attitudes and opinions she cited . . . she's not a JW
i talked to my witness friend who attended the district convention over the weekend about the program.
we have been in constant and close communication during these six years that have passed since my disfellowshipping.
he enjoyed the program.
Hi Quendi . . .
His understanding is that the toes themselves were not particularly significant. Rather, the emphasis was put on the fragile mix of iron and clay. The Society thinks this indicates the politcal nature of the Anglo-American world power. It doesn't behave in as dictatorial a fashion as the Roman Empire did because it is constrained by the nature of the governments that control it. Evidently, a democratic system operates in a less harsh manner than an autocratic one.
It has become increasingly obvious that the recent focus on the image of Dan 4 has been no different from what has been taught for the last umpteen decades. I remember the exact same information in the "Truth" book of the 70's and early 80's, the PE book later that decade, as well as the Daniel book after that. Nothing new . . . just a presenting of the same old stuff.
over a year ago i knew i had to resign my position as elder because of many reasons.
i was the youngest elder being 40ish... and there had already been some resistance to my wanting to cut back on the many responsiblities i had.
i knew that to make it easier for me to resign, there had to be some replacement.
Using the illustration . . . you can't throw someone under a bus that you're getting off . . . only they can do that in their eagerness to get aboard.
i have gotten through so much of the anger i felt toward my parents for their part in my screwed up childhood.
i know they were just doing what they thought was right.
but now, as i celebrate holy and special days with my children i feel a new anger because i cannot give them the big family celebration they deserve.
Anger can often linger because we haven't fully understood and isolated why certain things are the way they are. Time helps with this because it is as much about perspective as it is about knowledge . . . with the distance of time our view changes. Anger can simply be the manifestation of psychological injury . . . like pain is to a physical injury . . . both lessen with time . . . even if both leave a scar. Healing does come. Be patient with yourself . . . nothing ever stays the same.
all i can say is lol!!!.
so... i have been outed... im gay, and at least one elder now knows!.
while i was at bingo tonight with jack i recieved a call from him.
Hey Tim . . . a piss in the ocean remember?
for the most part, i am able to understand how my family treats me.
i was a jw for 20 years...since birth.
i used to shun people.
A happy healthy beautiful looking baby Awsnap . . . congratulations! I have to think back more than 16 years to find a memory to match . . . so brace yourself . . . they grow so fast. But my kid's have brought me much reward. Best to you all.
Maybe just occasionally....to jab her in the gut
Maybe include the quilt? . . . that'll sting.
dear member of the governing body,.
thanks to you, i did something a few nights ago that i promised i would never do again.
i lied to someone.
I might be winning...
Sounding good . . . making normal plans . . . setting normal goals . . . having normal dreams to reach for.
It's not easy to rip those out once they take root EP
