Chariklo

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  So where is all this supposed worldwide persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Reality79 in

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  2. beliefs

  for years, it was drummed into our heads that the whole world lies in the hands of the wicked one who hates us and a result, mankind particularly hates the jws with a passion.. now that i think about it, i've seen very little evidence of that.

  i mean yes, in places like malawi, germany and some other countries the witnesses have been through real persecution - not the type that the average dub would call it like doors being slammed in the face.

  but what have they experienced that many other religions in other countries haven't?

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  Chariklo

  They're not persecuted. It's more like persecution by JW's.

  Persecution of apostates, as people have said, and of people like me, though that's more bullying rather than persecution, but people like me who escaped baptism by the skin of my teeth when i realised, right at the very last minute, that I'd been brainwashed.

  Also, persecution of themselves, of their children and young people, who are denied ordinary lives and the chance to enjoy ordinary activities, make ordinary friends and fall in love with people from other backgrounds.

  I have to say, if I were given carte blanche, I'd definitely and cheerfully persecute the Watchtower, but maybe I'm just not nice!
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  JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII

  by cedars in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  simultaneously breathing life into the two biggest sci-fi franchises?.

  http://news.sky.com/story/1043186/star-wars-episode-vii-new-director-revealed.

  as he boldly goes where no director has gone before, may the force be with him!.

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  Chariklo

  Probably, yes, Cedars, though that Tardis is very clver at slipping out of tight corners, and is the only vehicle that also seems to be able to think for iself at times!

  Cedars, btw, did you get the email I sent you a few days ago?
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  New Member / MS still in...

  by Comatose in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  feels real strange typing this.

  i was what you all call born in.

  i was happy growing up.

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  Chariklo

  Welcome, Comatose!

  Settle in. You're among friends.
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  JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII

  by cedars in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  simultaneously breathing life into the two biggest sci-fi franchises?.

  http://news.sky.com/story/1043186/star-wars-episode-vii-new-director-revealed.

  as he boldly goes where no director has gone before, may the force be with him!.

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  Chariklo

  New Star |Wars movie on the way...best news of the week.

  New Star Trek movie? When? keep'em coming, I say.

  Now, imagine this, people...Open your minds...feel the force...what would be the outcome of Star Wars meets Star Trek meets Dr Who?

  Vader meets Kirk...or Jean Luc...meets the Doctor?

  Surely someone nifty with the artwork can produce something here?
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  Would you read your child's diary?

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is obviously a question for parents.

  i have made my decision, but i am interested in your views and feelings.

  if you are a young person, i would be interested in your thoughts and feelings too.

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  Chariklo

  No. Never.
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  Are we on the brink of another world war?

  by slimboyfat in

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  2. current

  i don't want to be an alarmist or anything... .

  but i read this article in the economist today that argued it is only a matter of time until china and japan exchange shots over some small islands in between the two countries, it could escalate to full scale war, and the united states is treaty bound to come to aid of japan.

  on top of that the united states is making diplomatic visits to various countries borderning china in a move that is viewed extremely negatively in beijing.

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  Chariklo

  At one level, we're always on the brink of another World War, and have been since the Cuban crisis in 1964.

  At another, while country after country rattles it sabres and postures, none of them really want to fight. Each has too much to lose.

  The greatest chance of one beginning is if a small country postures too much and, maybe, an individual or small group loses its cool and fires a shot or two. It only takes a spark to start a conflagration. The most probable starting point would be a period of increasing tension...that's more or less a constant, permanent state of affairs, followed by human error, someone waving a gun instead of a flag, not understanding the game.

  Other than that it would be economic, provoked by a desire for economic supremacy or monetary gain.
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  The Great Destroyer

  by talesin in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is our species so disrespectful of others ???

  look at the beauty of others ... this vid breaks my heart ............. .

  please folks, you are saving your own selves from the cult, and that is such a good thing,,, think, also, of the others who need our help ... .

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  Chariklo

  Really good, interesting post, Heaven.

  Thank you.
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  The Stone the Builders Rejected

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  in the first post in this series i discussed the identity of the watchtower as per revelation 13. the second post dealt with the identity of the harlot and the scarlet beast.

  this post will deal with the third element "the image of the beast", lets read revelation 13:15-17:.

  the second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.

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  Chariklo

  Yes, EP! We can agree on an olive-full view of heaven! :)
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  The Stone the Builders Rejected

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  in the first post in this series i discussed the identity of the watchtower as per revelation 13. the second post dealt with the identity of the harlot and the scarlet beast.

  this post will deal with the third element "the image of the beast", lets read revelation 13:15-17:.

  the second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.

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  Chariklo

  I think EP deserves one, jgnat? He's the one who held out an olive branch.

  edit: I see a soda isn't to his taste. Maybe some Brie then...wrapped in prosciutto, with figs in there somewhere...yes, that's very nice!
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  The Stone the Builders Rejected

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  in the first post in this series i discussed the identity of the watchtower as per revelation 13. the second post dealt with the identity of the harlot and the scarlet beast.

  this post will deal with the third element "the image of the beast", lets read revelation 13:15-17:.

  the second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.

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  Chariklo

  EP, I didn't notice, but you asked if I was willing to apologise? You missed my post at the top of page 13 where I apologised already for any hurt I'd caused, even if unintentionally. I don't intentionally ever cause hurt, but I'm aware we can do so without meaning to.

  I haven't actually posted a lot on this thread, and I really don't know what could be interpreted as hurtful, but if it was, of course I am sorry for that.