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  No Bible = No God?

  by menrov in

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  some doubt about the bible completely, some partially.

  what if the bible turns out to be a product of humans, nothing divine.

  would you still believe in a creator?.

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  Perry, how could God create time?
  Didn't he have duration prior?
  
  
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  No Bible = No God?

  by menrov in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  some doubt about the bible completely, some partially.

  what if the bible turns out to be a product of humans, nothing divine.

  would you still believe in a creator?.

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  No I cant believe in any god anymore.
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  Most interesting info you've found

  by Freedom rocks in

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  i was wondering what is the most interesting or the strangest fact you've found out since leaving the jws about:.

  the bible.

  god .

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  MILLIONS.

  One thing I thought of recently that disproves Adam and the whole "perfect man" thing.

  If Adam was perfect, why would he need to ejaculate 300+ million sperm?
  A woman normally releases 1 egg that carries her DNA.

  Each male sperm has the identical DNA in it, so has nothing to do with variety.
  Thre is MASSIVE competition for sperm to get to that 1 egg.
  May sperm are deformed, many are slow, some are just bad swimmers.
  The STRONGEST sperm has the best chance. That is how evolution designed it.
  If Adam was perfect, each of his SPERM would be perfect.
  He would not need 1/2 a billion to try and maybe get the job done.

  And if someone says, well now that we are imperfect...
  Well, so where does it say that god changed the human body after adam sinned?
  It says he could not get to the tree of life.

  Any time you look at anything, science and evolution win over mythology, which is what the bible is.
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  Today's text caused a fight between myself and my "Still In" wife.

  by NikL in

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  she insisted on reading it to me and i just couldn't keep my freaking mouth shut.. see if you can tell why.... sunday, february 18.

  they would go where the spirit inclined them to go.​—ezek.

  jesus has appointed the ‘faithful slave’ to be the only channel for dispensing spiritual food.

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  Please pass the Koolaid!
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  Winning The Battle For Your Mind Watchtower 7/15/2017

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

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  you are under attack!

  and your chief enemy, satan, is using a very dangerous weapon against you.

  propaganda!

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  The irony of that article is mind-blowing!
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  Is Satan Real ?

  by jdash in

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  2. beliefs

  i've been pondering on this question for awhile now, and i'm starting to think this malevolent spirit creature isn't real.

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  do you guys believe satan is real?

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  No, Peace out, Mr. Flipper
  P.S. If I'm wrong, then Satan is Donald Trump

  Agreed!
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  Jehovah's Witness Books in Guinness Book of World Records

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  http://ed5015.tripod.com/jwbookscirculation.htm.

  new light.

  predicting world events--yet--containing not even 1 successfully completed prophecy.how is any of it "food"?

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  Remember the other lists are books sold, not books given away and later tossed in the garbage, or given for a small donation.
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  Watchtower Teachings That Don't Make Sense

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  there are a number of things that don't make sense to me about your religion.

  a. blood prohibitions: .

  - plasma...when all components of plasma are acceptable to the society.

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  - storing blood... when JWs allow their blood to be stored in tubes for testing but will not allow blood to be stored otherwise.

  So all the blood fractions that JWs will use, how did they come to be? Did they magically appear, or did they come from someone else's blood who gave it and had it stored and had it separated and had it stored?
  Seems like maybe those fractions were improperly used, they forgot to pour them on the ground.

  How stupid was I to not figure that BS out years ago?

  
  
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  Does praying really matter? Where is the evidence?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  matthew 7:7 jesus says: ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

  for every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

  or what man of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

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  Prayer cant work since there is no such thing as god.

  Good article. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/30/prayer-science_n_1464622.html
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  JW Funeral Talk Outline

  by Phizzy in

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  hi all,.

  a friend has a jw funeral coming up and wants some input if possible, so a copy of the latest outline would be invaluable to him when he talks to the elders, another question he and his brother, neither now jw's, wish to give a eulogy, is this allowed ?.

  any advice will be greatly appreciated..

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  REMARKS REGARDING THE DECEASED

  [Use any that apply and are appropriate.]

  Give details regarding age, birth, when married, surviving family, and so forth

  Share the dedication record of the deceased, including privileges of service

  Highlight exemplary qualities displayed by the deceased (Ec 7:1)

  WE NEED COMFORT AT TIMES OF LOSS

  Grief is a normal reaction to the loss of a loved one (Ge 23:2; 37:34, 35)

  When Lazarus died, Jesus showed sympathy and provided comfort for those grieving (Joh 11:23-26, 33-35)

  Jehovah God has tender feelings for those who grieve and promises to comfort them (Ps 34:18; 147:3)

  THE BIBLE GIVES A HOPE FOR THE DEAD

  Jehovah is the God of wisdom, justice, love, and power

  Death was not part of his original purpose for mankind

  Death is the result of Adam’s disobedience (Ge 2:7, 15-17; 3:19)

  All of Adam’s descendants have inherited death (Ro 5:12)

  God has provided a hope that is sure to be realized (Isa 55:10, 11; Re 21:4)

  The Bible clearly tells us the condition of the dead

  The soul is mortal (Eze 18:4, 20)

  The dead are unconscious (Ps 146:4; Ec 9:5, 10)

  The Bible gives hope that millions who have died will live again

  The resurrection hope is made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Mt 20:28)

  Christ’s resurrection provides a guarantee (1Co 15:22, 23)

  God has appointed Jesus to raise the dead (Joh 5:25, 28, 29)

  Anointed Christians are resurrected to heavenly life (1Co 15:51-54; Re 20:4, 6)

  Jesus’ “other sheep” will be resurrected to life in the earthly Paradise (Joh 10:16; Lu 23:43)

  Those who lived and died without an opportunity to understand and apply Bible truth also have the

  prospect of a resurrection (Ac 24:15)

  HOW WE CAN BENEFIT FROM BEING HERE

  A funeral reminds us of the brevity and uncertainty of life (Ec 9:11)

  The reality of death makes us think about how we are using our life (Ps 90:12)

  By the way we live, we can make “a good name” with Jehovah God (Ec 7:1-4)

  Jesus said for us to store up treasures in heaven (Mt 6:19-21)

  By our zealous works and godly conduct, we share in sanctifying Jehovah’s name (Pr 27:11)

  The resurrection hope provides an incentive to learn and do God’s will (1Co 15:58; 1Ti 2:3, 4)

  Those who do so can be certain that they will soon see their resurrected loved ones again

  We should use this occasion and the days ahead to comfort one another (1Th 5:11)

  As fellow believers, we can remind one another of our sure hope and provide emotional support (Pr 17:17)

  We prayerfully look to Jehovah to give needed strength until he provides permanent relief (Ps 9:9, 10)

  [Note: Opening with prayer is optional. The purpose of the talk is to uphold Jehovah as a God of love and mercy and at the same time bring comfort to the bereaved. Give a fine witness concerning the truth, but also make your talk warm and personal. Not all points and scriptures need to be used. Adapt the material to match the circumstances of the deceased and the needs of grieving ones. While not overpraising the deceased, you may use events from his life throughout the talk to show how those in attendance can benefit from his example. Use good balance in this regard. You may choose to arrange a well-rehearsed interview with a brother in good standing who knew the deceased well. Any use of humor should be moderate. The dignity of the occasion should be preserved. The talk need not exceed 30 minutes. Do not invite the audience to make expressions about the deceased, as this could introduce inappropriate or unscriptural elements into the program. Use of such songs as Nos. 19, 111, or 134 is optional to open or close the program or both. A brief prayer at the close is fitting. When arrangements are made to go to the grave, it is good to consider quit briefly our Kingdom hope, reading one or two scriptures, such as Job 14:14, 15 and 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57.

  This service may also be closed with prayer, thanking Jehovah for the resurrection hope.]

  FUNERAL DISCOURSE

  S-32-E 2/16

  2016 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania