Posts by Giles Gray

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

Perry:-" Here you go to the other extreme and pretend to be too intelligent and so are not required to provide any evidence what-so-ever for your ridiculous claims since no one can understand them."

Some of us do understand and enjoy these posts.

Maybe it's just you who doesn't understand them Perry... whether wilfully or otherwise?

You have shown many times the depth of your ignorance and have scurried away from numerous debates because of your lack of knowledge or your inability to apply logic.

Is this the reason why you are now getting someone else to argue in place of you?

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Why do ones that got out come back in?

by moreconfusedthanever in

i have not been to a meeting for about 2 years now.

i do not intend to go back but one thing has me baffled.

why do ones that have faded and been out for years return?

Giles Gray

One reason why many people leave and then go back is because they still believe when they leave.

Many who were born into the faith leave because they want to live a life without some of the constrictions. Later on, when they have got things out of their system, they return. Fear of Armageddon can be a big factor.

If you leave while still believing, there is a high chance you will return.

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

Perry:- " Wait on Jehovah or wait on the Scientists..... no difference, same result".

Such piffle.

Scientists have tangible results to show for their efforts, even evolutionary biologists.

On the other hand, people like you Perry have nothing to show for your non-existent make believe god and your infantile faith.

Better to know you don't have all the answers than to delude yourself into believing you have.

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

The problem for you Perry is... if your offer was taken up, would you even know if your scientist was refuted?

Considering your record of debating with people on this forum, you're not exactly the sharpest tool in the box.

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

Perry:- " Professor Tours is one of the ten most cited chemistry scientists in the world. He would like to talk to you. I will purchase the air ticket for you and put you up in a hotel if I can be there when you explain to him how evolution works."

I love the subtext. Not smart or informed enough to take on Cofty, Perry will get his educated friend to debate in his place, because Perry isn't intellectual enough to do it himself.

Way to go Perry.

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

Fee-fi-fo-fum

I smell a troll and he's rather dumb

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On the Subject of Demons, I Have a Story to Tell.

by snugglebunny in

i have posted the full story on a fb site.

so my apologies to anyone who's already read it.

some of what i've written is what was told to me by my father.

Giles Gray

Loving your story.

Please, keep em coming.

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Evolution is a Fact - Index of Parts 1 - 40

by cofty in

#1 protein functional redundancy comparing the sequences of amino acids in ubiquitous proteins confirms the relationship between all living things..

#2 dna functional redundancy comparison of the dna that codes for the amino acids of ubiquitous proteins predicts the tree of life with an astonishing degree of accuracy..

#3 ervs endogenous retroviruses that infected our ancestors are found in the same place of the genome of our closest primate cousins..

Giles Gray

Nimble Duck:- "I know there are plenty of evolutionists here, and I know how they behave towards those who will not accept their nonsense. They are rude and forceful, just like the rest of the evolutionary society who rams their ideas down the throats of society and steamroll over anyone who objects."

I don't see the problem. Religion has behaved forcefully and brutally for thousands of years. It's only fair that evolutionists have their turn.

Interesting how theists don't like it when the boot is on the other foot. At least evolutionists won't kill you for disagreeing with their "nonsense".

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My parents found out

by BlackWolf in

jw
friends

so in my last post i talked about how i had told my younger siblings how i didn't plan to get baptized or ever be a witness.

i thought i could trust them but i guess i was wrong, they're just kids after all.

my oldest brother (who's 11) told on me today.

Giles Gray

BW:- " ...having to pretend all the time is miserable, especially since my parents still expect me to go in service."

That's just terrible.

Would it help to get a weekend job? You would be able to start saving money and you would be able to avoid the minisrty.

You've broken the ice by informing them that you don't intend to be a JW. It would be responsible of you now to embark on becoming self-sufficient.

It's a good first step to freedom and independence. Being proactive will help you cope with your present circumstances.

If your parents have issue with it, explain to them that you are considering your own future. Would be a good way to demonstrate that you are an independent person deserving respect... a point they seem to be struggling with at the moment.

More importantly, you will start setting your own boundaries. This will help empower you.

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My parents found out

by BlackWolf in

jw
friends

so in my last post i talked about how i had told my younger siblings how i didn't plan to get baptized or ever be a witness.

i thought i could trust them but i guess i was wrong, they're just kids after all.

my oldest brother (who's 11) told on me today.

Giles Gray

Moving out might not be such a good idea.

Your parents, even though they are JWs, still love you as parents. Your aunt won't see you in the same way.

If things don't work out with your aunt, you could be stuck a long way from home with very little.

And imagine facing your parents if you have to move back home, not to mention that if you are short of money it will cost them to bring you home.

You could easily end up in a situation where you are more obligated to your parents than you are now.

You also owe it to your siblings to stay at home. One day, all that you are going through will come out. Your siblings will pick up on the fact that something is not right with you and the religious beliefs of your parents.

The fact that you are taking a stand will leave an opportunity for them to approach you about it in the future, if they ever start to question.

It can't be easy living in a 'North Korean' style family. As hard as that may be, you are learning some very valuable life skills right now. These will be such an asset when you finally do venture out into the big wide world.

Hope you can hang in there.

Edit to add:-

I think you need to consider how far you are going to compromise your integrity. To be told to fake things for the rest of the family is such a liberty.

I think you need to work out how far you are reasonably going to go. If your parents ask too much of you, it could be worth highlighting how hypocritical such demands would be. Can't imagine Jesus demanding anyone to act out faith when it was not believed. Such a preposterous scenario