Has there been any discussion about why Jehovah would guide his people to a polluted property to build their world headquarters?
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Warwick Polution
by scotoma inhas there been any discussion about why jehovah would guide his people to a polluted property to build their world headquarters?
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Minimum wages..raising the minimum question
by James Mixon inacross the u.s the minimum wages are $5.15 in wyoming to $9.50 in dc,.
average $8.00.
eve montes in california pick grapes for $9.50 an hour and she.
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One of my jobs from when I started pioneering in the early 1960's was at McDonalds for $1.50 per hour starting wage. That would be almost $12.00 an hour now.
Large companies that only pay the current minimum wage are forcing the middle class to supplement their workers income with numerous welfare programs.
The government should supplement anyone who is working up to a living wage and do that by taxing the large corporations.
As far as affording education - companies should be paying for the education of their workers out of a super fund. The companies are the beneficiaries of an educated work force.
The truth about education is that some people simply cannot learn complicated stuff because they have low IQs. We evolved in a hunter-gatherer environment (at best subsistence agriculture) and you can do that with an IQ of 70-80. The poor you shall have always.
If a person is willing to work they deserve a living wage. That's what nature provided when we developed as a species.
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Churchill identifies the "disgusting thing that causes desolation"
by scotoma inin a recent newsweek article there is a lengthy treatment of the question "how would churchill manage putin?.
it pointed out that churchill would not have challenged hitler if hitler had the ability to destroy all the major cities in north america and europe in a single hour.. churchill is quoted as describing nuclear weapons as .
that awful agency of destruction.. " when you catch site of "that awful agency of destruction" standing where it shouldn't begin to take flight".
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In a recent Newsweek article there is a lengthy treatment of the question "How would Churchill Manage Putin?
It pointed out that Churchill would not have challenged Hitler if Hitler had the ability to destroy all the major cities in North America and Europe in a single hour.
Churchill is quoted as describing nuclear weapons as
“that awful agency of destruction.”
" When you catch site of "that awful agency of destruction" standing where it shouldn't begin to take flight"
The Watchtower insists that the Disgusting Thing is the United Nations and the Holy Place is the world empire of false religion.
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Would the discovery of EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE completely debunk the bible and religion?
by Black Man ini think it would.
instantly.
in fact, i hope one day soon that we somehow encounter extraterrestrial life because i think there would be a wholesale rejection of the bible and any/all religious institutions.
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Updated Chronological Timeline of the Great Tribulation -- after the New Light from July Watchtower
by FusionTheism inthe july 15, 2015 study watchtower article entitled "your deliverance is getting near", along with the jw broadcasting video entitled "gerrit losch: fortified by "the prophetic word," and chapter 21 of the god's kingdom rules!
book presented a large amount of new light or clarified understanding of the events of the great tribulation.. here i am presenting it in chronological order -- this is the governing body's updated chronological order of events for the time right before the great tribulation through armageddon:.
the final sealing of the anointed occurs just prior to the outbreak of the tribulation.
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a more likely timeline.
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What kingdom do the sheep inherit?
by scotoma inonce again jehovah has decided to light a candle so jw's can see where they are going.. they went to great lengths to explain that feeding the hungry anointed, thirsty anointed, giving them clothing, housing and visiting them in jail means the preaching work (distributing literature).. this is indeed noble when you consider that the right-hand sheep do this not even knowing who they are helping.. if the sheep are oblivious of who they are helping they must not recognize these "least" ones as christs brothers.. and what is their reward for unknowingly, blindly helping christs brothers?
they inherit the kingdom that was prepared for them from the founding of the world.
the new-lighters conspicuously avoid explaining what kingdom they inherit and how they inherit it.. do they inherit the kingdom that flesh and blood can't inherit.
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Once again Jehovah has decided to light a candle so JW's can see where they are going.
They went to great lengths to explain that feeding the hungry anointed, thirsty anointed, giving them clothing, housing and visiting them in jail means the preaching work (distributing literature).
This is indeed noble when you consider that the right-hand sheep do this not even knowing who they are helping.. If the sheep are oblivious of who they are helping they must not recognize these "least" ones as Christs brothers.
And what is their reward for unknowingly, blindly helping Christs brothers? They inherit the kingdom that was prepared for them from the founding of the world.
The new-lighters conspicuously avoid explaining what kingdom they inherit and how they inherit it.
Do they inherit the kingdom that flesh and blood can't inherit. (Romans 8:17)?
Or does that scripture simply mean they enter paradise on earth?
How can they go to all that trouble explaining that parable and not give some clarification of the manner in which they inherit the kingdom. Maybe Jehovah told them and they forgot to mention it. Or maybe that is something that will be explained the next time the "light" shines forth on the progressive revelation.
You've got to wonder why Jehovah didn't inspire the writer of Matthew to explicitly use the words "paradise" or "inherit the earth".?
The virgins have run out of oil in their lamps.
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Pope Francis - "does just so..." washes feet of women, Muslims, criminals
by scotoma inthe watchtower is always concerned about things being done "just so" when it comes to divine commands.. a command is usually set forth with words such as shall, should, ought.. when jesus washed the feet of his disciples he said:.
"therefore, if i, although lord and teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash the feet of one another".
the pope obeys christ's foot washing command but jw's don't.. what's the jw's excuse?
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Blondie,
A little residue of hatred for the catholic hierarchy?
There is nothing wrong with a public leader to do things as an example.
Why question anyone's sincerity? You're not the judge. You don't know a person's deepest thoughts.
The thing about Pope Francis is that he didn't just wash the feet of some convenient priests in the official "foot wash room". Francis went to the poor to show he wants to serve them.
I think the ritual of washing feet is an effective experience for all concerned, the washer, the washee and the on lookers.
The point I wanted to make is that the scripture at John 13: 1-15 is clearly something Jesus expected his followers to copy. Jehovah's Witnesses have no effective argument against this practice. There is no justification for their ignoring this command except they want to be "different". I wasn't singling out the GB. They simply inherited this attitude from the crazy JR (Judge Rutheford)
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Pope Francis - "does just so..." washes feet of women, Muslims, criminals
by scotoma inthe watchtower is always concerned about things being done "just so" when it comes to divine commands.. a command is usually set forth with words such as shall, should, ought.. when jesus washed the feet of his disciples he said:.
"therefore, if i, although lord and teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash the feet of one another".
the pope obeys christ's foot washing command but jw's don't.. what's the jw's excuse?
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The Watchtower is always concerned about things being done "JUST SO" when it comes to divine commands.
A command is usually set forth with words such as shall, should, ought.
When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples he said:
"Therefore, if I, although Lord and Teacher, washed your feet, you also OUGHT to wash the feet of one another"
The pope obeys Christ's foot washing command but JW's don't.
What's the JW's excuse? They say that was just a "one-off" example and not an empty ritual to be repeated. They finish by saying feet washing was a traditional courtesy because people wore sandals and their feet got dry and dirty.
They apparently didn't read the rest of that account.
Jesus says in John 13:15 "For I set the PATTERN for you, that just as I did to you, you SHOULD do also"
Siince JW's weren't there, the default understanding of what Jesus did has to be his own statment.
Isn't a pattern something that is repeated. Those who have actually engaged in the Maundy Thursday practice, talk about the humbling effect it has on one's ego.
The reasoning behind ignoring the ordinance of foot washing could be applied equally to baptism by immersion in water.
And to say that it was a cultural courtesy could be applied more appropriately to something like women wearing head coverings.
Just a little something to bring into the conversation as you get together with your witness relatives after the memorial.
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Stern faced King-Master of Deception-Powerful but not by his own power (Yeltsin appointed him)
by scotoma indaniel 8:23 in the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise.
24 he will become very strong, but not by his own power.
he will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does.
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smiddy,
Unique? A quick goggle search on ANY subject will turn up enough information to make it clear that while a person may have an original idea (did their own thinking) there are many others that have had almost identical thoughts.
The mistake people make is concluding that trying to fit prophecy to world events is futile. It's kind of like a formula for investing in the stock market - it works until it doesn't. Prophecy fails until perhaps it doesn't.
The reason most people discount prophecy is that they feel you have to believe in God to believe in prophecy. If you are a little more creative - and a little less conventional you will be able to conceive of other explanations about the source and possible intent of prophecy that make better sense than believing it is from some all-powerful- all knowing entity.
If you believe in God you are positing an entity that you have to defend for letting things get so bad for the creatures he loves.
Belief in entities that evolved elsewhere a million years ahead of us presents fewer problems.
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Stern faced King-Master of Deception-Powerful but not by his own power (Yeltsin appointed him)
by scotoma indaniel 8:23 in the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise.
24 he will become very strong, but not by his own power.
he will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does.
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Daniel 8:23 “In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. 24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people.
Putin is 'Playing the Madman' to Trick the West
Newsweek-Apr 1, 2015
Policymakers around Europe are debating if Putin's unpredictable tactics make him a great strategist or plain mad. Sean Gallup/Getty.
Putin threat of nuclear showdown over Baltics
Putin and the Neoconservatives Posted on Apr 1, 2015 By William Pfaff
The resemblance of President Putin’s ambitions for his Russia to those of the neoconservatives in the contemporary United States bear a striking formal resemblance in the wish of both to recall a romanticized past. The means they are willing to use resemble one another as well. That is a troubling conclusion.
Inside the Confused Mind of Vladimir Putin
The Moscow Times - Apr 1, 2015
At this point, all that is clear is that this crisis between the West and Russia over Ukraine and beyond will not end until there is a realization in Moscow that the West is not trying to overthrow Putin, and that Russian expansion into Ukraine (and perhaps elsewhere) does not serve to strengthen Moscow. But since Putin is not likely to experience any such epiphany, any such realization may not occur until after his long reign finally comes to an end.
Why Putin Doesn't Need To Pander To The West
OilPrice.com - Apr 1, 2015
It’s quiet on the eastern front – as quiet as a conflict between world superpowers can be. Since February’s cease-fire agreement, relative calm has prevailed in Ukraine and world events elsewhere – Iran and Yemen – have shifted the global focus. Still, the West’s frigid relationship with Russia is no less chilly and antagonism, not cooperation, remains the modus operandi.
Long-term, the stalemate looks to continue, but can either side afford such a result? And if not, who cracks first?
15 Years Later, Putin Is Still In Power And Popular At Home
Here And Now - Mar 31, 2015?
This week marked 15 years since Vladimir Putin first came to power. He won over 50 percent of the vote and took the reins from Russia's first President, Boris Yeltsin. Today, Russia's main polling agency recently recorded his support at around 85 percent.
Putin Creates State Agency To Oversee Ethnic Issues
Radio Free Europe
April 01, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed the creation of a federal agency to oversee ethnic issues in the huge, multiracial country. According to the decree signed on March 31, the new agency's major goal will be to prevent ethnic or religious discrimination and thwart attempts to "incite hatred."
The agency will also regulate the government's cooperation with Cossacks, semi-militarized groups the Kremlin has been using to promote conservative values and enforce order.
Russia has over 100 ethnic groups, including many non-Slavic indigenous groups in the Volga River region, Siberia, the North Caucasus, and the Far East.
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