atheism = self defeating.
first may we define our terms.
the word atheism comes literally from the greek, alpha the negative and theos [for god], therefore “negative god” or there is no god.
towerwatchman
I guess you are the one who believes in an all powerful god who created everyone then didn't bother to give one ounce of irrefutable proof of his existence.
I believe the ball is in the court of the god believers to prove his existence, just as it would be up to me to prove in my undying belief in leprechauns
check out the latest watchtower:.
"your defense?
be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.
ITS PAGE 30 not 20 - top paragraph.
people are having it very well.
so why is it not discussed?.
Only 1 reason. Religion.
From the beginning religion held the female reproductive system as the entire worth of a female.
A few religions lifted the value of a woman because of the ability to create life.
Those religions are usual considered pagan.
Judeo-Christian and islam though took a different view. Since women were literally weak, and until now the World was RUN by Muscle, women were no more than property, and their value was in there vagina.
In all these cultures the transfer of wealth and power and a name from one generation to the next depended in Male children being born, and an CLEAR linage with it.
Because of the the Virginity of a female was ultra important.
Because of the - constant child birth was important.
Because of that, keeping your Possession (your woman) under thumb was needed.
Religion codified the suppression of woman and with this the suppression of Natural Sexuality.
Religion created a social structure where SEX was bad and only (semi)OK in marriage.
With that came the Dirt-if-ication of sex. Thats the only way to keep people in line with the way sex should be used.
Think of some of the words we use. Someone who has not had sex is - "pure" - or "innocent".
Think of the words we use for a woman how enjoys sex especially out of wedlock.
How many of those words are there compared to those for men who are sexual?
Religion took sex from being as normal and natural as eating - to being this EVIL Dirty thing that got you sent ot hell or had you stoned.
I could go on and on...
very early a global mobilitation annunced to web.. https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/jw-mobilize-global-response-to-threat-of-ban/.
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses is inviting the over 8,000,000 Witnesses worldwide to participate.
Yes all the babies and toddlers are getting their crayons out!
The will be careful to not use Red.
besides the possibility that the theocratic ministry school was dropped to avoid the word 'school' appearing any longer for a.r.c child abuse reasons, the introduction of the new clam meetings for midweek has been one of the several main factors making me develop a repulsion for the jw.org religion.. okay, the watchtower study is fairly mickey mouse these days too, but the midweek meetings are truly awful and contribute to me feeling physically and emotionally ill, which i documented in my first post on here.. i'm quite a well-educated person and my job involves a lot of linguistic skill, thinking, communication, analysis, research, interpretation and presentation.
the clam workbook is patronising and like something even school kids would tire of.. after a long day at work, i don't like the idea of dragging myself off to a midweek meeting in the cold dark nights let alone any other time of the year, but it'd be far better if it was for more solid spiritual food.
somehow the meetings i grew up with as a child were more interesting.
We are remembering that a CULT is not interested in any opinion other than the Cult Leader's - right?
jehovah's witnesses mobilize global response to threat of ban in russia.
march 21, 2017. https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/jw-mobilize-global-response-to-threat-of-ban/.
new york—threatened with an imminent ban on their worship in russia, jehovah’s witnesses are responding with a direct appeal to kremlin and supreme court officials for relief through a global letter-writing campaign.
So what's up with Gods Powerful Holy Spirit?
It's not up to the task? A few letters from JWs in the USA are gonna motivate the Kremlin to play nice?
I seem to remember an assembly a few years ago Expounding the Power of doG when it came to "Landmark" court victories with the Human Rights Court.
Did his holy spirit have an expiration date?
Our doG is a Weak doG - I guess.
"what man among you with 100 sheep, on losing one of them, will not leave the 99 behind in the wilderness and go after the lost one until he finds it?
" - luke 15:4. disclaimer: by posting the following observations i am not complaining.
i am happy to be left alone.
I have that Ironical feeling - Having been a long time elder and just faded away left me flabbergasted at how just about NO one reached out. Never even got email requests for Service Time.
And on the other side - SO Grateful for them not wanting to reach out at all.
besides the possibility that the theocratic ministry school was dropped to avoid the word 'school' appearing any longer for a.r.c child abuse reasons, the introduction of the new clam meetings for midweek has been one of the several main factors making me develop a repulsion for the jw.org religion.. okay, the watchtower study is fairly mickey mouse these days too, but the midweek meetings are truly awful and contribute to me feeling physically and emotionally ill, which i documented in my first post on here.. i'm quite a well-educated person and my job involves a lot of linguistic skill, thinking, communication, analysis, research, interpretation and presentation.
the clam workbook is patronising and like something even school kids would tire of.. after a long day at work, i don't like the idea of dragging myself off to a midweek meeting in the cold dark nights let alone any other time of the year, but it'd be far better if it was for more solid spiritual food.
somehow the meetings i grew up with as a child were more interesting.
Don't you think - being given the the scriptures you are suposed to comment on - and being given the questions and answers - and then just Parroting back those isn't Learning or of Value?
Isn't that the way they do it in Harvard?
:)
this week all congregations in australia have been instructed to make the following announcement:.
if a member of the congregation would like a copy of the child safeguarding policy of jehovah’s witnesses in australia, please see the coordinator of the body of elders or the secretary.. .
childsafeguardingpolicy-eau.pdf.
Certainly they will take credit for these Bold proactive steps to protect children - unlike other churches and organizations.
There will be no mention of how they were forced to do this - nor that the 2 witness rule still will make this difficult.
does the rank and file or the elders view us as disassociated or disfellowshipped or simply "weak" or possibly a "prodigal son" type?.
Yes we are ignored and viewed like we have the plague by the vast majority.
They might catch our cooties if they get to close.
