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  Matthew 25

  by Farkel in

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  when did we see you a stranger and receive you hospitably, or naked, and clothe you?

  he was talking about food, clothing, shelter and supplication to the least of the brothers.

  he could not be talking about anything else and here is why: could any human offer jesus spiritual food?

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  ReverendRoy

  TR -
  i thought you were referenceing me for a minute when you said "drunken religious freak" - lol
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  Matthew 25

  by Farkel in

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  2. friends

  when did we see you a stranger and receive you hospitably, or naked, and clothe you?

  he was talking about food, clothing, shelter and supplication to the least of the brothers.

  he could not be talking about anything else and here is why: could any human offer jesus spiritual food?

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  ReverendRoy

  Well done Farkle!
  I have enjoyed this thread so much. The JW's have abused and forgotten the Golden Rule and who truly are thier brothers. This is evident how even "blood" brothers are shunned, much less help a strnger.

  I utilize the following in training for managers and thought I would pass on:

  The Golden Rule Over 25 Centuries

  ƒË "Do not do unto others all that which is not well for oneself."
  6th Century BC, Zoroaster

  ƒË "Hurt not others with that which pains thyself."
  6th Century BC, Buddha

  ƒË "Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you."
  6th Century BC, Confucius

  ƒË "May I do unto others as I would that they should do unto me."
  5th Century BC, Plato

  ƒË "Do not do to others which if done to thee would cause thee pain."
  3rd Century BC, Mahabharata

  ƒË "Do not do unto others what thou wouldst not they should do unto thee."
  1st Century AD, Rabbi Hillel

  ƒË "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."
  1st Century AD, Jesus Christ

  ƒË "None of you truly have the faith if you do not desire for both your brother that which you desire for yourself."
  6th Century AD, Muhammad

  ƒË "Lay not on any sole a load which ye would not wish to be laid upon you and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself."
  19th Century A.D., Baha'u'llah

  Thanks again for your post!
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  What is the real meaning of life?

  by Nicolas in

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  i mean, if we have been created by the evolution then, our life really have no purpose.

  we live about 80 years and then we die and it's finish.

  it seem really dull to me.

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  ReverendRoy

  love and happiness

  what else do you seek? there may be nothing more than just this short existance on this planet....and if that is the case, just this short time, should we try to savor every moment of it?

  it has been said many time, in many ways....all you have is right now
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  What should we name the baby?

  by Eyebrow in

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  i am due in the middle of october and my husband and i cannot come up with a name.

  i almost had him sold on venus, until he asked people at work what they thought and he got wierd looks.

  i wanted to name the last baby sidney, but let him name her because he has never gotten a chance to name a kid before.

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  ReverendRoy

  What a fun time for you! I honestly can't even begin to help with a serious name. I remember my wife and I had decided on the first name of Savannah for our daughter. The middle name was still out there, although we had discussed several. When she was born and we were asked for her full name, we decided at that moment that Savannah's middle name would be Blaze.

  We had discussed the name and botrh liked it, however it wasn't until we she her that we knew.

  By the way, at 2 and a half, she lives up to the Blaze everyday.

  I wish you the best, good luck!
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  get a life -- 10 facts

  by joelbear in

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  i thought it would be interesting for people to just post a few things about themselves so we can get to know each other just a bit.. try posting 10 facts about your life.. joel.

  1. i was born and raised in south georgia.. 2. my favorite subject in school was math.. 3. i was in the fulltime service (bethel and pioneer) for 4 years.. 4. my favorite color is blue.. 5. mitch and i have been together over 12 years.. 6. we live in a suburb of atlanta georgia.. 7. we love to eat out and have friends over for dinner and board games.. 8. the only sport i was ever any good at is tennis.. 9. my favorite tv show of all time is the simpsons.. 10. we are both naturists and wish we could lay on the beach naked every day.

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  ReverendRoy

  Okay - 10 facts about me that no one really wants to know:

  10. i have lived in over 15 States (altered not included)
  9. was born in alabama...so my name would not be roy it would be ro-eeeee
  8. i played drums on the stage of the Grand Ol Opry (that's right, no one else was there)
  7. i have a 1982 FLHS Harley Davidson that i customized
  6. i love all music, and have had dinner with Willie Nelson on his bus, although rock is my music of choice
  5. Gulf Shores, Alabama is the greatest place in the world (damn, now everyone will go there)
  4. i would weigh 300 lbs and be an alcoholic if I lived in New Orleans
  3. through much trial and lots of error, i found the most wonderful person in the world
  2. this person, Tanya, married me 7 and half years ago
  1. a beautiful, 2 and a half year old little girl that is is already smarter than I ever will be
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  WORKS of the SOLDIER of JAH

  by Amazing in

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  it is fifteen hundred years before jesus christ.

  an israeli soldier of jah stands ready in his place outside the walls of jericho.

  finally, as the walls crumble down, many people of jericho scatter and run, including families with babies in mommy's arm, children clutching their daddy's hand.. an israelite soldier see one of these families, and according to his marching orders, runs after this family.

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  ReverendRoy

  Amazing,
  I can remember asking those types of questions of my older brother, also an elder, when I was 12 or so. How can a loving God command his people to do such awful things? I never have understood this.

  It was this type of thing that led me down the path to being df'ed, and to also keep questioning....everything!

  Thanks for reminding me, in you well written account, to question everything.
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  What are the most stupid JW rule?

  by beroea in

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  what are the most stupid jw rule?.

  what do you consider to be the most stupid rules or tradition of the jw lives?

  im thinking about any kind of rule or regulative that only has one answer to the questions why:.

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  ReverendRoy

  I can remember in the late 60's and early 70's being told at a convention that we could not watch Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie, Dark Shadows, etc. I would sneak around to watch when I was not around my mom or brothers and sisters. They were afraid that the "demons" would come right through the TV into your living room
  BTW - Why did it seem like all the "good" TV shows were on Tuesday and Thursday nights?[>:(]

  Reverend Roy
  "Why is it when we talk to God we're praying - but when God talks to us, we're schizophrenic?"
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  A voice.....

  by ReverendRoy in

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  as some of you may have noticed i always include this quote with my signature - "why is it when we talk to god we're praying - but when god talks to us, we're schizophrenic?".

  i am poking some fun at this concept basically.

  however, a few years ago, driving in my car on the way to work, i heard a very clear, audible voice that was not mine.

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  ReverendRoy

  SlayerLayer-
  Does a Plastic Hula Girl count?
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  pat me on the back, 1 year JW free

  by jayhawk1 in

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  well, this is my first anniversary and i am feeling good about it.

  i wanted to take some time to thank everyone for helping me with my freedom.

  there are too many people to thank them personally, but i wanted to leave a small note to say thanks all the same.. "hand me that whiskey, i need to consult the spirit."-j.f.

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  ReverendRoy

  Way to go Jay! Good Luck with your continued journey!
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  A voice.....

  by ReverendRoy in

  1. jw
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  as some of you may have noticed i always include this quote with my signature - "why is it when we talk to god we're praying - but when god talks to us, we're schizophrenic?".

  i am poking some fun at this concept basically.

  however, a few years ago, driving in my car on the way to work, i heard a very clear, audible voice that was not mine.

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  ReverendRoy

  Nathan -
  I guess that I do believe in a spiritual realm, although what that is and whay that involves I am not sure. From the concept of reincarnation to ghosts to angels, I do think there is something around us all the time. Some of us may be more intuned to it than others Now the thought of a God as I was raised to belive, I do doubt to some degree.

  Kat -
  Thanks for sharing. I have had other people tell me similar stories, to the point of causing the person to take an acrtion that may have prevented an accident or injury to themselves or someone they know. I can understand being spooked, especially with our upbringing as JW's and the whole demonic influence thing. That was an odd intering thing that happened to me that day...