Posts by FreeTheMasons

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How did JWs arrive at a clearer understanding of what the Bible teaches than other Christian denominations?

by slimboyfat in

for jws who believe that jehovah had a hand in reviving the truth in the nineteenth century this is enough explanation for how jws managed to achieve a closer approximation to early christian beliefs and practices than other groups.

but is there an explanation for this phenomenon that doesn’t rely on supernatural intervention?

new testament scholar james dunn explains the difficulty of interpreting the biblical texts in this way:.

FreeTheMasons

There have always been individuals either unaffiliated with a larger church hierarchy or who kept their mouths closed while affiliated with a larger church hierarchy who knew the various false doctrines were inappropriate.

Russell chose specific doctrines to focus on that would make Watchtower look shiny and holy while at the same time lacing the lump with poison.

"Pyramid" is not found in the Bible.

Russell was an Egyptian freemason. Part of what they do is build empires, whether religious, business, or political. Watchtower is all three. Russell was a huge success in the masonic world, which is why he attracted other masons, and today the WT has been held up as a model of success - until now.

They got caught too many times with their hand in the cookie jar, and now it's about to be cut off by the same government institutions that have been covering for them and using them all these years.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

Jesus isn't God, but people have been talking about him since the beginning of human history.

They're still talking about him.

Even his opposers talk about him.

Which is abundantly apparent.

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Annual Meeting live updates

by ukpimo in

i have obtained the live link for the annual meeting tomorrow:.

annual meeting live link.

the meeting will begin at 9:45am eastern time, for those of us in the uk, that will be 2:45pm.

FreeTheMasons

@slimboyfat

The WT hierarchy leaders are masons. One of the masonic symbols is a two-faced eagle.

In harmony with being two-faced, the WT hierarchy has plants in the EXJW community who work both sides.

They permit "leaks" for several different reasons.

One of the reasons has to do with corporate R & D factors. EXJW Reddit is an area where WT players test new ideas for possible future use in the organization.

Typically such two-faced plants have names like "EXBethelElder" or "PIMO" or stuff like that.

I was on EXJW Reddit last year for the Annual Meeting stream and joined in the commenting. Interestingly, later on the WT mods edited and removed some of my comments because they didn't fit with the narrative the WT wanted to promote there.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

He sent me to tell you he loves you.

I delivered the message.

I'm going to bed now after I do a few things. I'll catch up with you later, @Jeffro.

Goodnight.💖

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

But were you paying attention? Or did cognitive bias kick in too soon?

I could ask you the same question.

Why do people disfellowship Jehovah? He didn't disfellowship you.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

Hey, wait, there's this one too!

https://youtu.be/7RI-QtEAwvE?si=perKWor31xvBQ60s

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

😁

Sorry, @Jeffro, I couldn't help it. That atheist video was just awful! And the "Gloria" thing - that's the first song that came to mind, lol...

😂

I guess you kinda asked for it, lol...

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

Lol, "Gloria" 😂

https://youtu.be/nNEb2k_EmMg?si=FMgGaP4H6a0hz-xb

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

You can't forget someone if you're with them all the time.

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What evidence is there for a biblical jesus?

by Touchofgrey in

is there any independently verified evidence that a miracle worker called jesus existed and did the things that the bible said he did?.

the four gospels were written by unknown authors many decades after the so called events, so can't be considered as eyewitness accounts.

i think that there may have been a apocalyptic preacher who was executed by the romans and the story evolved from their.

FreeTheMasons

@touchofgrey

I appreciate you sharing a link with me.

Here's the thing - I was an atheist for about half my life, so I already know how they think. I believed in evolution. I did the college thing and I know the typical response that so-called "educated" atheists give. I was one of them.

Paul used to persecute Christians. But then he didn't. There was a reason.