Eastern comes from the Norse holiday dedicated to the god Ostara. It was celebrated much like it is, today. So, have fun with your children. Decorate some eggs and go on an Easter Egg hunt. Hail Odin Allfather!
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I would like some ideas on celebrating Easter
by umadevi inhi friends, this will be my first easter and i would like to make it memorable.
i have a 9 year old son.
any ideas?.
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The Governing Body Paradox
by truth_b_known inafter briefing reading the original post on this thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/224030/1/do-i-have-this-right i asked myself the following question:.
the watch tower bible & tract society publishes in its writings, as of late, that the governing body/faithful & discreet slave must be obeyed to gain jehovah's salvation and favor.
the gb/fds are comprised of imperfect, spirit guided men whose teachings are to be accepted as truth.
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truth_b_known
After briefing reading the original post on this thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/224030/1/Do-I-have-this-right I asked myself the following question:
The Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society publishes in its writings, as of late, that the Governing Body/Faithful & Discreet Slave must be obeyed to gain Jehovah's salvation and favor. The GB/FDS are comprised of imperfect, spirit guided men whose teachings are to be accepted as truth. Incorrect teachings (i.e. past teachings/flip-flops/unfulfilled prophecies) were correct at the time they were published. However, "new light" has changed them.
With all the above being taken into consideration, what should a Christian Witness of Jehovah do is the GB/FDS publishes a belief or teaching that is undeniably in opposition to Jehovah? If you accept it you oppose Jehovah. If you do not accept it, you are rejecting theocratic order and the GB/FDS, which means you reject Jehovah, as well.
It reminds me of the Irresistible Force Paradox: What happens when an unstoppable force collides with an immovable object? In order for one to exist the other cannot or the latter will be destroyed, which would generate an infinite amount of heat that would destroy everything.
So, getting back to my paradoxial question; has such an event already taken place and, if not, how would you surmise the rank and file of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses would react.
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Are you an athiest and why?
by LouBelle ini'm interested in finding out people's reasons as to why they are athiest.. i have simply through life experience, my research into religions over the years come to that conclusion.
never thought i would come to a day that i did not believe in a god.
believing in a god is like believing in super man, it would be great if he existed but well it's just a fairy tale.
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truth_b_known
I think that only the Islam-Judeo-Christian religions are hellbound on convincing everyone that life, the universe, and everything was created by an almighty being. This all stems from the belief that their holy writings are true. Science proves otherwise.
The flood account of Noah is physically impossible as is the chronology of man as depicted by the Bible. That is the loose thread that starts to unravel the whole garmet.
Religion is mainly an emotional experience. It is the crutch that so many use to help them cope with life. The real issue is believing there is something wrong with your legs. This comes from the human myth known as "imperfection". Man is no more imperfect than nature. Nature never "sinned" against a god. Nature lives and nature dies in a cycle that repeats. If an animal grows old, gets sick and dies was it because it was imperfect?
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Matrix moment - what was it and when did you share it?
by MMXIV infor those of you who had a moment like that from the matrix when you realised what you'd believed was fundamentally flawed or a lie - what caused that defining moment and how long was it before you could share your thoughts?.
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truth_b_known
I have been inactive since December 2005. I recall attending a one-day Special Assembly and seeing just how controlling the organization is and how most went along with out question. I believe it was at the noon break. We were just told by the chairman that we were not allowed to eat in the auditorium and needed to move to the dining room. Everyone marched in unison to the dining room. It reminded me of the scene in H.G. Wells "Time Machine" when the air raid sirens started up and all the people started heading towards the underground entrance like they were in a trance.
It was about year ago when I first came to this website. I recall my father, who is a true believer, called me to tell me that I needed to get back in because the organization was going to close it's doors to outsiders, soon. So, I came here looking for info on last year's District Convention as I felt he was referring to something said on the program.
After about an hour of going through various threads I was certain that Jehovah's Witnesses have been a scam since the days of Rutherford.
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Calling all Atheists.
by mouthy ini just had a message from my friend.. told me to tell you all.
he loves ya!!!!!
oh you dont know my friend??
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truth_b_known
I believe if there were really was a man who lived that is now called "Jesus" (Joshua would be a more accurate translation) as described in the Bible he would love me. Even non-christians recognize the wisedom and love displayed by the man we call "Jesus".
If a diety whom has been dubbed "Jesus" does exist I would have to imagine that other dieties do, as well. There is no more evidence to suggest that a Yahweh or Jesus is real than there is Zeus, Odin, or any other god that is or was worshipped.
We can thank Emperor Constatine for spreading Christianity to non-christians. This was usually done at spear or sword point. Most christians believe Christianity is the true religion because that is how they were raised.
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Supreme Court Ruling Allows Strip-Searches For Any Arrest
by Bangalore insupreme court ruling allows strip-searches for any arrest.. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/us/justices-approve-strip-searches-for-any-offense.html.
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truth_b_known
I worked as a correctional officer in a county jail for 7 years. I've seen everything from a 12 inch strap on dildo to narcotics to weapons make it past the booking area into the inmate housing areas because officers were not allowed to strip search pre-sentenced inmates. Strips searches are normally performed on arrestees who are not bonding out and are being processed for housing in population.
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Discussion with my dad about 607 in a week,,,,help?
by stillstuckcruz inso to make a long story short, my family found out about my "apostacy"(i couldn't take it anymore) and now everything is all in shambles.
they still feel there is "hope" for me.
(ha!).
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Discussion with my dad about 607 in a week,,,,help?
by stillstuckcruz inso to make a long story short, my family found out about my "apostacy"(i couldn't take it anymore) and now everything is all in shambles.
they still feel there is "hope" for me.
(ha!).
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truth_b_known
Just a couple of pointers:
1) Lay some ground rules. No Watch Tower publications may be used as proof. Watch Tower publications refernce other writings. Tell him to use those writings.
2) Show him that the whole concept of 1914 came from William Miller whom Charles Russell followed and believed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Miller_(preacher)
3) Show him that Charles Taze Russell, a Freemason, got the 1914 date from his measurements of the Great Pyramid of Egypt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Taze_Russell
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satan v jehovah
by Aussie Oz inthinking about these two characters you know.... the bible tells us what jehovah says satan is about and wants to do.. it also tells us what jehovah says he (jehovah) will do and his actions of what he has done.. the bible tells us of all the murder and mayhem cause by the israelites as they genocided their way through the middle east.. and who told them do this these evil deeds?.
and why hasn't satan appeared on the late show to say..."you know guys, iv'e had a bad rap over the years so i thought i'd pop in and tell my side of the story".... oz.
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truth_b_known
Hail Thor Odison!
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Question about 2 Tim. 3:16
by beenthere2 inregarding 2 tim.
3:16, "all scripture is inspired by god".....since the only scripture at the time this was written was the old testament (hebrew scriptures, if you prefer), would it make sense to reason that this scripture cannot be used by itself to support new testament writings?....that the scriptures referred to in this verse were the old testament?.
as an apostle paul had authority, but to me it seems that some of the things paul wrote were related as "commands" to the congregations, whereas other things were only his suggestions or his perspective and that it was up to the individuals to decide for themselves.. your thoughts on this?.
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truth_b_known
If "all scripture is inspired" would that not include apocryphal books, as well? After all, the Bible canon was decided centuries after the last book was written. Not to mention, it was a council of church leaders who basically voted on what books to put in and which to leave out.