Eyes , it sounded like you really had fun composing that story. I'm sure too that the adulation given your intelectual prowess by some readers is most rewarding.
It is always rewarding to be able to answer so many long and rambling questions with a short answer. So to all the confusion you feel eyes,
( and it appears more like an excersize in intelectual egotism )
relieve yourself with the simple answer from your creator,
1Cor 1:19-21 +25
Mathew 11:25
PS It seems yourself and thinker have missed some of the latest scientific comments on time and space. Sorry to dissapoint you, but more recent scientifically accepted explanations no longer subscribe to the outdated views you express.
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Thanks For your Input All
by eyes_opened inthanks everyone!
you were very supportive and helpful on this subject.. <with the exception of the idiot at the end lol>.
edited by - eyes_opened on 23 january 2001 19:40:40
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I'm confused
by NickL inthis db is advertised as a "witness" board.
yet there seems to be some disagreement over the place the wts should play in our lives.
can someone inform me what the "official" stand on this matter is?.
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So many to reply to ...so little time.
TR and Martini
Did you read my post in its entirety?
Jonah prophesied something that Jehovah did not do. Someone here said that act qualifies a prophet as false. I was merey pointing out that it is not impossible for the WBTS to do the same as Jonah, and still be viewd as God appointed. BTW the WBTS never claimes to be a prophet.
Thinkers wife.
I was bap at age 11 , jailed for the truth at age 17, Elder age 26, International convention and circuit assembly speaker regularly since age 23, made a stupid mistake over a very brief period of time, this made me irrational and unable to think straight, I was disfellowshipped and here I am. Longing with all my heart for the warmth and closeness of the brotherhood, I remember so clearly.
Deacon ( be confused no more )
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I'm confused
by NickL inthis db is advertised as a "witness" board.
yet there seems to be some disagreement over the place the wts should play in our lives.
can someone inform me what the "official" stand on this matter is?.
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Does Jehovah change his mind?
1 Jehovah led the nation of Israel around the wilderness for 40 years. Yet they ended up in the promised land. The people complained then too, wondering if Moses and Aaron were Loonies. What would have happened to some if they decided to find their own way? Their descendants would still be wondering in the wilderness. Why was Aarons sister punsihed with leprosy ?? For being wrong?? NO for mumbling against imperfect leadership.
2 Jehovah told Ninevah through Jonah that he was going to destroy the city .....then he did'nt. Was that a lie ? Nope. Does it "prove" that Jonah was not being used by Jehovah?? Hardly.
Ofcourse Jonah was not impressed, but like today a mind "whose thoughts are higher" than ours is at work.Thinker,
How do I find the chat? This is my first time here?
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I'm confused
by NickL inthis db is advertised as a "witness" board.
yet there seems to be some disagreement over the place the wts should play in our lives.
can someone inform me what the "official" stand on this matter is?.
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Thanks for the invitation Thinker.
Here goes.
Is there a God? Yes. Is he interested in the human race and has communicated to them through his word? Yes.
Has he stopped there? No. His word talks of a Faithful Slave. It talks of him informing his people of his intentions. He talks of a group of happily united people embracing the truth and the hope of life on a paradise. He refers to them as a brotherhood.
Doctrine aside. Teachings aside. Who could possibly qualify besides Jehovah's Witnesses? Are they perfect ? No. Infallible? No.
Can they as a group be described as a happy united group of loving worshippers? Absolutely. ( exceptions aside )
Do they have the absolute truth? Possibly not yet. But who else comes even close?
What has the WBTS done to bring them to this point? The same as imperfect sinning Moses. Both have led Gods people closer to him than any other entity has led any other group. The WBTS has never claimed infallibility.
If you have been in the truth for any length of time, you would probably have to admit that, except for one or two disagreements on certain application, ( which you may or may not be right about....time will tell ) your knowledge of Jehovah is a direct result of the WBTS.
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Have Questions: Need Answers :)
by MissGuided ini have been reading all of your postings for a couple of days now.
i find this site to be very interesting and helpful (not to mention all of the people seem to be very intelligent, nice, and innately good).
therefore, i decided to join in.
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Well said Kismet and Frenchy
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I'm confused
by NickL inthis db is advertised as a "witness" board.
yet there seems to be some disagreement over the place the wts should play in our lives.
can someone inform me what the "official" stand on this matter is?.
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This DB is advertised as a "Witness" board. Yet there seems to be some disagreement over the place the WTS should play in our lives. Can someone inform me what the "official" stand on this matter is?
Perhaps the Moderator can comment?