this seems like a very good site on the subject.
https://sites.google.com/site/yahwehelohiym/an-ancient-view-of-god/one-god-or-many-gods.
one scripture that was mentioned that was very intersting to me was judges 1:19 where is says that the lord or yahweh was with judah and they drove out the mountaineers but could not drive out the people of the lowlands because they had chariots.
Its context, however, shows that it were the hebrews of Judah, not Yahweh, that couldn't drive the cananites away. The charriots were their excuse...To use that text as "evidence" that Yahweh isn't powerful enough is lame, to say the least. - EdenOne
Surely Yahweh could do anything if he was the true God?
who is james randi?.
the [james randi educational] foundation is committed to providing reliable information about paranormal claims.
it both supports and conducts original research into such claims.. at jref, we offer a one-million-dollar prize to anyone who can show, under proper observing conditions, evidence of any paranormal, supernatural, or occult power or event.
Rules and Guidelines
(4) Why does it appear that you only test persons with very minor and even frivolous claims, and not the prominent "psychic" performers and/or scientists who appear on television and in the media, and who write books about their careers?
We can only test persons who either apply to become claimants for the million-dollar prize, or who will actually submit themselves to undergoing proper test procedures. The "stars" never do this, and in fact they do anything they can to avoid us and our challenge; they would rather just run on about past glories, point to anecdotal evidence, or grandly ignore our genuine offer to test them. The people who do apply are probably honestly convinced of their abilities, and have no fear of discovery. Where are James Van Praagh, Sylvia Browne, George Anderson, John Edward, and the rest of the current "big names"? And why hasn't Uri Geller, the professional spoon-bender (remember him from the 70s?) snapped up this easy cash? One can only wonder
I think this is a valid question in the FAQ. Just breaking down Randi's reply so I can see what he is saying.
The "stars" never do this, and in fact they do anything they can to avoid us and our challenge - the 'stars' haven't applied to the JREF?
they would rather just run on about past glories - writing about previous successes that have made them well known?
point to anecdotal evidence - they are not offering evidence to Mr Randi, they are giving unscientifically proven answers to clients?
or grandly ignore our genuine offer to test them - they haven't applied to the JREF? Is the JREF following them arround?
many, after leaving or being cast out of 'the society,' have felt so strongly so as to write a book.
some well thought out and good reading.. my questions are the following:.
if you were to write such a book what title would you give it ?.
Xanthippe: "Nehemiah Scudder!" - AnneB
Brilliant! Such a long time since I read a Robert Heinlein, happy memories. Where can you find good sci-fi like that anymore. All vampires and zombies!
i want to ask wt for my donations back.
i live in canada and i have income tax receipts from them so i can prove how much i gave them.... anybody ever tried something like that or heard about somebody doing it?
what approach should i take?.
Hit your head against the wall until you get a better idea. - NN
Yeah I want ten years wages for pioneering. Not holding my breath.
many, after leaving or being cast out of 'the society,' have felt so strongly so as to write a book.
some well thought out and good reading.. my questions are the following:.
if you were to write such a book what title would you give it ?.
I keep thinking it would suit a sci-fi novel. Crazy religious cult develops on third planet from a distant star as part of the religious backlash against scientific discoveries of the origins of the dominant species. Can't think of a title yet.
Edit: with a nod to Asimov, I might call it No Foundation.
date.
directed to the self appointed leaders of jehovah's witnesses.. .
1. my baptism vows were made to the father, the son, the holy spirit.. 2. i was deceived into believing your doctrine was truth.. *.
I like it Clarity
What I like is that you tackle the baptism issue. When I left my brother kept saying over and over again, I had broken my dedication vows to Jehovah. They are null and void! We were lied to! Well done.
anything that you notice that would make you say, " yup, that's a jw"?
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A constant frown of disapproval known as the kingdom smile.
having an interesting time at the moment with my faith journey.
my hubs was confirmed a catholic and his views are no women priests because there weren't any in the bible.
hence, the absence in rc churches.. my mother is a jw.
I think you have a great marriage Quelly. You are both very open-minded people who haven't fought over religion so why start now.
i remember talking to a highly educated man out witnessing once and the subject.
of freedom of religion came up.
the guy simply asked if the freedom of religion we.
Very good point sparrowdown. Thinking back we weren't told it was a religion. Other people had religions, we had the Truth. I remember once at a DC the speaker suddenly said 'all you bros. and sis. who are wondering around and not listening, what do you think this is a religion!' However even people of my age have now heard the JWs describing themselves as a religion speaking out for freedom of religion everywhere, so I shall be using that with my JW friend, thanks.
after being on a waiting list for three and a half years i've finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel and am going under the knife for a gastric sleeve operation in march.
i can't tell you how pumped i am because i'll finally be able to re-take my life after being severely overweight for several years.
i gained a ton of weight after being put on meds for bipolar disorder and it made exercising a painful chore.
Marmot I have a friend who had this surgery and all went well. Good luck to you
