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Is Prince allowed to wear an ear cuff?

by I_love_Jeff in

wearing ear spirals (ear cuffs) traces back to the ancient times.

it has been found out that most egyptians wear them based on the paintings found on the pyramids.

ear cuffs and other jewelries are only worn by royalties back then.. is this scriptural?.

I_love_Jeff

@Cagefighter-You mean as long as his checks clear at the Kingdom Hall, Prince can do whatever he wants!

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Is Prince allowed to wear an ear cuff?

by I_love_Jeff in

wearing ear spirals (ear cuffs) traces back to the ancient times.

it has been found out that most egyptians wear them based on the paintings found on the pyramids.

ear cuffs and other jewelries are only worn by royalties back then.. is this scriptural?.

I_love_Jeff

The JWs on yahoo answers are having a hard time with this question. I only have 2 answers so far and it's been up for 2 days. Boo hoo!!

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Is Prince allowed to wear an ear cuff?

by I_love_Jeff in

wearing ear spirals (ear cuffs) traces back to the ancient times.

it has been found out that most egyptians wear them based on the paintings found on the pyramids.

ear cuffs and other jewelries are only worn by royalties back then.. is this scriptural?.

Wearing ear spirals (ear cuffs) traces back to the ancient times. It has been found out that most Egyptians wear them based on the paintings found on the pyramids. Ear cuffs and other jewelries are only worn by royalties back then.

Is this Scriptural?

Hummm???

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You are all invited to the Memorial Of Jesus Death this March 26th 2013/Invitation is included, just open.

by suavojr in

jw
friends

greetings to all jwn members and lurkers,.

i would like to extend all a warm-hearted invitation for our upcoming memorial this march 26th 2013, we will be having the lord's supper at sundown in a jehovah's witness kingdom hall near you.as you can see in this invitation, jesus died for all and that includes abraham, tyndale, pastor russell and many others.

maybe you can identify the remaining key people on the top left side of jesus.we will have a wonderful talk about how jesus gave his life for all humankind thus opening the doors for everlasting life.you can all go to our official website www.jw.org and find the nearest kh where you live, under the tab about us and then go to meetings.you and your family are all invited and it is free.

I_love_Jeff

As opposers, we have every right to go. I plan on bringing some popcorn and nachos. My boyfriend and I will enjoy watching some drunk men eat, drink and be merry for about an hour. Fun times, indeed!

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Are financial transactions being performed at the local Kingdom Halls?

by I_love_Jeff in

is this not inappropriate behavior in the eyes of jah?

surely it must.. .

http://savedfromthewatchtower.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html.

I_love_Jeff

Is this not inappropriate behavior in the eyes of Jah? Surely it must.

http://savedfromthewatchtower.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html

"TO ALL CONGREGATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

Re: Donations at circuit events by debit or credit card

Dear Brothers:

At Deuteronomy 16:15, Jehovah commanded those celebrating the festival of booths: "You must become nothing but joyful." Similarly, circuit assemblies and special assembly days are always joyous occasions because of Jehovah's abundant blessing. In view of this, many show appreciation by making voluntary contributions at the assembly.

As in previous years, voluntary contributions can be placed in the contribution boxes either in cash or by check made payable to the circuit. However, a new arrangement for making donations by debit or credit card has been approved for congregations that hold their circuit events in Assembly Halls. Locations for making debit or credit card donations will be announced at the assembly.

We pray Jehovah's rich blessing on your preparations to attend the circuit assembly and special assembly day programs for the 2012 service year.

Your brothers,

Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses"

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Should members of an organization feel dependent on a group of imperfect men?

by I_love_Jeff in

when it comes to "everything we could ever need in a spiritual sense," stated by a group of imperfect men, do the jehovah' witnesses feel comfortable knowing that?

does it make them feel solely dependent on these men since they satisfy their "spiritual needs"?

does this quote make them feel limited in interpreting unclear/questionable passages within the bible that some jws may have at times?.

I_love_Jeff

When it comes to "everything we could ever need in a spiritual sense," stated by a group of imperfect men, do the Jehovah' Witnesses feel comfortable knowing that? Does it make them feel solely dependent on these men since they satisfy their "spiritual needs"? Does this quote make them feel limited in interpreting unclear/questionable passages within the Bible that some JWs may have at times?

I understand that they refer to Matthew 24:45-47 of the slave's subsequent responsibility for providing "food at the proper time" but could it be possible that this applies to each Christian and his or her responsibilities to become fishers of men (Matthew 4:19) and 'feed' the "fish" God's Word? Possible interpretation? Does Jesus explicitly tell us who he is talking about in Matthew 24:45-47?

Do you understand the point I am trying to make? Are they open to interpretation or does the "slave class" force one interpretation down their throat? Are they made to be good little sheep without expressing free thought? Sounds like programming a robot to do what you want.

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Should a Jehovah's Witness allow an imperfect person to come between him/her and Jehovah?

by I_love_Jeff in

"what are some ways in which you might develop such loyalty?

one would be by cooperating with your local congregation elders.

(hebrews 13:17) recognizing that christ is the appointed head of the christian congregation, mature christians are loyal to those appointed "to shepherd the congregation of god.

I_love_Jeff

"What are some ways in which you might develop such loyalty? One would be by cooperating with your local congregation elders. (Hebrews 13:17) Recognizing that Christ is the appointed Head of the Christian congregation, mature Christians are loyal to those appointed "to shepherd the congregation of God." (Acts 20:28) How inappropriate it would be to challenge or undermine the authority of appointed elders! You should also feel a sense of loyalty to "the faithful and discreet slave" and the agencies that are used to disseminate spiritual "food at the proper time." (Matthew 24:45)" 8/15/2000 pg. 29

If a person feels a sense of loyalty to any human or human agency, is the likelihood of that person being unable to rightly divide truth from error increased? With this understanding in mind, is their interpretational authority also severally limited? Please explain your answer. Thank you.

In a religious context, shouldn't a Christian feel a sense of loyalty to God and His Son but not to anyone else?

We should appreciate what others do in their service and for the brotherhood of Christians, but we owe nothing but love to one another (Romans 13:8).

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Did the apostles REQUIRE absolute unity among the 1st century congregation?

by I_love_Jeff in

i posted this question on ya!

for the jehovah's witnesses about an hour ago and only received one answer.

how would you (ex-jehovah's witnesses) respond to this question.

I_love_Jeff

Nice answer Pterist!!

"The WBTS and cults in general confuse unity with UNIFORMITY !"

BRILLIANT!!

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Did the apostles REQUIRE absolute unity among the 1st century congregation?

by I_love_Jeff in

i posted this question on ya!

for the jehovah's witnesses about an hour ago and only received one answer.

how would you (ex-jehovah's witnesses) respond to this question.

I_love_Jeff

I posted this question on YA! for the jehovah's Witnesses about an hour ago and only received one answer. How would you (Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses) respond to this question. Inquiring minds......Thanks

Is there any evidence that those who advanced certain erroneous beliefs in the first century REQUIRED anyone else to accept their views?

One example of this involves a misinterpretation on Peter's part about what Jesus said concerning the apostle John (John 21:20-23). Another example is where the disciples thought Jesus' appearance after his death meant that he would be 'restoring the kingdom to Israel' at that time (Acts 1:6-7). Did the followers of Christ INSIST that others accept the erroneous views on these subjects because of their authority or position?

Here is a quote found in the Watchtower Magazine regarding "personal opinions or harbor private ideas when it comes to Bible understanding" and the "slave's" position.

Watchtower Magazine 8/1/2001 page 14 par. 8:

First, since "oneness" is to be observed, a mature Christian must be in unity and full harmony with fellow believers as far as faith and knowledge are concerned. He does not advocate or insist on personal opinions or harbor private ideas when it comes to Bible understanding. Rather, he has complete confidence in the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through his Son, Jesus Christ, and "the faithful and discreet slave."

According to the above quote, the Watchtower seems to be strongly implying that there is a mandatory requirement to accept their views (regardless of certain past/present erroneous beliefs).

With that said, is there a difference between biblical accounts such as these (John 21:20-23, Acts 1:6-7 for example) used by Jehovah's Witnesses and the interpretational errors sometimes made in Watchtower publications? In other words, did the apostles REQUIRE (as you imply in your own teachings ((see Watchtower quote above)) submission from others regardless of their mistakes.

Does the "slave class" truly make it a requirement (even after making countless errors) for them to refrain from "personal opinions or harbor private ideas when it comes to Bible understanding" and accept the rules of the "slave class" w/out questioning or otherwise suffer the consequences (shunning, warnings, disfellowshipping ect.). Did the apostles do the same thing?

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Jehovah's Witnesses: Will the Elders in Leadville,Co. be HAPPY to speak with us regarding a particular JW?

by I_love_Jeff in

i put the question (you see in the title) up on ya answers and it was deleted.

how can i report yahoo answers community for unjust treatment?

a particular jehovah's witness on ya!

I_love_Jeff

Sent you a PM Blindersoff : )

I_love_Jeff

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