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  How would atheists respond to this?

  by Knowsnothing in

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  http://www.everystudent.com/wires/godreal.html.

  british philosopher, dr. antony flew, has been a leading spokesperson for atheism, actively involved in debate after debate.

  however, scientific discoveries within the last 30 years brought him to a conclusion he could not avoid.

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  An atheist buys an ancient lamp at an auction, takes it home, and begins to polish it. Suddenly, a genie appears, and says, “I’ll grant you three wishes, Master.” The atheist says, “I wish I could believe in you.” The genie snaps his fingers, and suddenly the atheist believes in him. The atheist says, “Wow. I wish all atheists would believe this.” The genie snaps his fingers again, and suddenly atheists all over the world begin to believe in genies. “What about your third wish?” asks the genie. “Well,” says the atheist, “I wish for a billion dollars.” The genie snaps his fingers for a third time, but nothing happens. “What’s wrong?” asks the atheist. The genie shrugs and says, “Just because you believe in me, doesn’t necessarily mean that I really exist.”
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  How would atheists respond to this?

  by Knowsnothing in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.everystudent.com/wires/godreal.html.

  british philosopher, dr. antony flew, has been a leading spokesperson for atheism, actively involved in debate after debate.

  however, scientific discoveries within the last 30 years brought him to a conclusion he could not avoid.

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  @ Knowsnothing,

  The truth is Athiests don't really exist. Thier comments on this thread will evolve from nothing

  Just messing with you Athiests don't go getting bent on me
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

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  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  Thanks for the tips designs
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
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  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  @ designs

  Thank you for this information. Very interesting... May I ask where you found this information? Josephus? I have not read his writings but would like to. I do not doubt what you say and I believe the Pharisees most likely did do many good deeds. However I do believe they "gulped down the camel" when they rejected the son of God. In Matthew 23 Jesus had much to say about them and called them "blind guides". Much like many teachers of our children in this world, they too are blind guides, not all but many... This is only my opinion... I have much to learn myself I am sure
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
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  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  @ james_woods: Jesus said "as often as you do it" at 1Corinthians 11:25 so many take that as more than once a year and I have no problem with that however so far I only do this once a year and only started partaking last year myself.

  @ designs: Could you tell me more about your view of the pharisees and what you believe it was like? Thanks
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  @ erbie

  Like the hypocritical Pharisees their motive is to control people and dominate them with their man made doctrine.

  Matthew 23: 13-15, “Woe to YOU , scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because YOU shut up the kingdom of the heavens before men; for YOU yourselves do not go in, neither do YOU permit those on their way in to go in. Woe to YOU , scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because YOU traverse sea and dry land to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one YOU make him a subject for Ge·hen´na twice as much so as yourselves."
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  Greybeard

  Thank you Paul,

  Your website, jwfacts.com has helped me more than you will ever know. Thank you for all of your hard work and honest presentation!
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  Thanks friends...

  @ designs, yes I partake in private with another x-jw brother

  @ Botzwana, I would think that partaking " unworthily" would be partaking without believeing in Christ and comming into a personal relationship with him and his father. A person who has no regard for Christ or his father and then shows up to drink the wine would be mocking God.

  I found this online and I agree with it:

  “The focus is not so much on our own worthiness (who is worthy of the sacrifice of Christ?) but in observing the Lord's Supper in the proper manner.” It is possible to partake in an unworthy manner. When you examine yourself, it is not a question of whether or not you are worthy to worship God…none of us are really worthy on our own merit to come into His Presence. Rather you must make sure that the manner in which you partake is right. The manner in which you partake includes principles: rightly discerning the Lord’s Supper for what it is, the use of the proper elements, proclaiming His death, properly focusing your mind to remember Christ as He commanded, the partaking on the Scriptural day, and a self-examination to ensure your personal compliance with God’s will regarding this memorial. It has little to do with other sins you may have in your life as a Christian, though those other sins could become a stumbling block to cause you to violate one of the requirements of partaking worthily."

  I hope that helps...

  My opinion is it is a command and if you believe in Christ you should obey him. With my body I am a slave to sins law but with my mind to Gods law. (Romans 7:25) His sacrifice covers our sin. What does your mind and heart tell you is right in this? Pray and ask for Holy Spirit to guide you.
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

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  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Memorial of Christ’s Death

  by Greybeard in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you ever been invited to someones home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food?

  only sat there and watched them eat?

  what purpose would that serve?

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  Greybeard

  Have you ever been invited to someone’s home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food? Only sat there and watched them eat? What purpose would that serve? That is exactly what the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses do. They invite millions of people around the world to come to the Lords Evening Meal…and watch themeat. They make sure all pass the bread and wine, yet encourage the majoritynot to partake.

  Read the rest of the article here:

  http://www.jwstruggle.com/2012/03/jehovahs-witnesses-and-the-memorial-of-christs-death/