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  How many generations have there been since the time of Jesus?

  by pseudoxristos in

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  with the new definition of a "generation", i wonder how jws would answer this question.

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  pseudoxristos

  With the new definition of a "Generation", I wonder how JWs would answer this question.

  20?

  200?

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  GB closing down and selling Central American Branches to be serviced out of Mexican Branch

  by cattails in

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  the gb is closing down and selling all central american branches.

  the congregations are to be serviced out of the mexican branch.. they end the letter by saying that aren't the congregations in the.

  central american territory to be expecting great rejoicing since they'll.

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  A rough translation from Google

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  Watch Tower Watchtower Society for the Dissemination of the Bible Apartado Postal 3587, Managua, Nicaragua Tel: (505) 2279-8001 Fax: (505) 227-8002 May 1, 2010 In Nicaragua congregations Dear brothers: The opening words of Chapter 54 of Isaiah urge the heavenly part of Jehovah's organization, compared to a wife, to prepare for increases that would cause joy. The fulfillment of this exciting prophecy is evidenced by the exceptional increase of true worship which is presently observed in our country and the world as it accelerates the collection Jehovah (Isa. 54:1-4, 60:22). Can Jehovah's organized people to keep up with current growth that he has made it possible? Absolutely! A key factor in properly meet the needs that arise due to the rapid growth is the simplification of procedures. The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, who represents the "faithful and discreet slave" has been well aware of this important fact (Matt. 24:45-47). In recent years we have witnessed how they have implemented several measures for simplification, such as stop serving food at meetings, to centralize the printing of magazines and other publications in certain branches located throughout the region and facilitate communication between branches and congregations. In addition, efforts have been made to design and build more quickly Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls badly needed. Without doubt, now we all have benefited greatly from all of these settings. Over the past year, the Governing Body was considering the possibility of simplifying the administrative tasks performed in smaller branches around the world. After reviewing the issue with the committees of the six branches of Central, the Governing Body has determined to centralize the supervision of the work of the Kingdom which is conducted in these countries. This will take place in the coming months and will be the branch of Mexico to oversee the work in these areas. Not yet set a date for this setting in force, but rest assured that things will be done in an orderly manner. By official correspondence, Mexico branch be reported to the bodies of elders and congregations, as more information becomes available. The governing body's theocratic leadership led to great spiritual blessings for the people of the Lord in the first century. Acts 16:4, 5 says, "As we were traveling through the cities handed over to there, to observe that the decrees had taken a decision which the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. Therefore, in Indeed, the congregations continued to be made strong in faith and grow in number day by day. " The Branch Committee of our country gives its full support to this wise decision of the Governing Body, and we are confident that you will too. Without doubt, the Lord will bless us for being willing to follow the theocratic give us "who are leading the way" (Heb. 13:17) A non-profit Society
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  Lazarus Returns From the Dead

  by cameo-d in

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  what did lazarus "die" from, anyway?

  how can we be sure he was not in a coma?

  how can we be sure this was not a staged event?

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  Okay, I guess it makes more sense to assume that his hand is on backwards and he walks around with his face covered up. His face being covered also explains why he is not facing the subject of the painting (Lazarus) like almost everyone else, but starring (if you can stare with your face covered) off in to nowhere.

  The idea that there is some hidden message is a lot more exciting then just attributing these anomalies to poor artistry.

  Enjoy your speculations.

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  Lazarus Returns From the Dead

  by cameo-d in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  what did lazarus "die" from, anyway?

  how can we be sure he was not in a coma?

  how can we be sure this was not a staged event?

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  The man on the right covered from head to toe is standing with his back facing us. He is leaning over talking to the man to his right as he points at Lazarus. Notice that his left foot is pointing in the same direction as the man's foot standing next to him. There is nothing wrong with the position of any of his hands if viewed in this manner.

  As far as finding meaning in the details of the account as it is found in the Bible, I find your observations interesting, but believe that many of the inconsistencies are due to the fact that the account is fabricated.

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  Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly

  by pseudoxristos in

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  i ran across this article and thought others would be interested.

  i only copied a small portion, because of the copyright notice at the bottom of the article, so you will have to follow the link to read it all.. .

  http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-evolution11dec11,0,5882337.story.

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  I ran across this article and thought others would be interested. I only copied a small portion, because of the copyright notice at the bottom of the article, so you will have to follow the link to read it all.

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  http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-evolution11dec11,0,5882337.story

  The pace has been increasing since people started spreading through Europe, Asia and Africa 40,000 years ago.

  The pace of human evolution has been increasing at a stunning rate since our ancestors began spreading through Europe, Asia and Africa 40,000 years ago, quickening to 100 times historical levels after agriculture became widespread, according to a study published today.

  By examining more than 3 million variants of DNA in 269 people, researchers identified about 1,800 genes that have been widely adopted in relatively recent times because they offer some evolutionary benefit.

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  It's Amazing!

  by whathehadas in

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  it's amazing to me how many of the exjws no longer believe in god.

  i know some of you have many reasons to believe in what you do now.

  but this is a big testimony to what the wts does to people's concept of god.

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  Compared to most religions Witnesses are already practically Atheists. They've managed to rid themselves of several myths held by Christianity (Trinity, Hell, inmortal soul). To remain a Witness one must perform a balancing act. They must not continuing with the reasoning that lead them to discard these myths nor can they accept these myths again as valid.

  I'm not at all surprised that a high percentage of ex-JWs become Atheists.

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  Do Christians Still Own The J.W Periphery?

  by AllTimeJeff in

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  the essay below was written by mick on ronnie's board.

  it has been up for a couple of months, but it is so good, i obtained his permission to paste it here.

  it is among my favorite top 2 or 3 essay's i have ever seen on in the ex jw cyber world.... i hope you enjoy it.... atjeff.

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  I've always felt that the religion promoted by the WatchTower Society is so void of spirituality that most ex-Witnesses have a hard time relating the more dynamic experience offered by mainstream Christianity.

  Witnesses are closer in spirituality to Atheist than they are to Christians.

  The WatchTower has worked hard over the years to get rid of any myth or mystery in their religion. No eternal soul, no Trinity, no Hell, no emotion, it's no wonder ex-JWs can't relate to Christianity.

  The WatchTower did a good job of de-programming me of religious beliefs.

  A reluctant, but happy Atheist,

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  phrases that annoy you

  by John Doe in

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  " users of this phrase are anything but sorry.

  what they mean is "i'm an asshole.

  now i'm going to prove it.

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  I was also just trying to be funny, so I apologize if I went a little overboard.

  One phrase that I've heard often is: "I have no ideal" instead of "I have no idea".

  It absolutely drives be crazy when I hear someone say it.

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  phrases that annoy you

  by John Doe in

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  " users of this phrase are anything but sorry.

  what they mean is "i'm an asshole.

  now i'm going to prove it.

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  pseudoxristos

  My choice of the word effect had the desired affect, so it was the correct word for the situation. If you go back and read between the lines you may see the error of you're weighs.

  pseudo

  I'm just pulling your chain.

  I won't apologize, I'm sorry but, that's just the way I'm maid.
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  phrases that annoy you

  by John Doe in

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  " users of this phrase are anything but sorry.

  what they mean is "i'm an asshole.

  now i'm going to prove it.

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  pseudoxristos

  Don't be so willy nilly, effect was just fine in that sentence I think it was much better then affect.

  pseudo