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There is no evidence that Charles Taze Russell, the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses faith, was a Mason. Some have charged that his tombstone appears as a keystone (a symbol used in Royal Arch Masonry) but a review of his personal life would have likely found him unwelcome within a Lodge. A current author says of him "Russell's faults as a writer were perhaps the least of his shortcomings. Accusations of sexual and financial improprieties, for example, dogged him throughout his adult life. Russell's notorious difficulties with his long-suffering wife Maria, aired during a series of sensational libel, separation, and alimony suits near the turn of the century, became a particular source of embarrassment for both the pastor and his flock. (Russell's stature couldn't have been enhanced when a Pennsylvania judge concluded that his "continual arrogant domination" of his wife was enough to "render the life of any sensitive Christian woman a burden and make her life intolerable."3 This notwithstanding, Pastor Russell did, upon occasion, make reference to Masons. One internet supporter of Russell's regularly argues that Freemasonry was totally against the Preacher's philosophy but the argument he makes is based on his interpretation rather than facts. Those attempting to condemn Russell based on Masonic membership fail to produce any credible evidence of his membership and his supporters use faulty logic in arguing against it. Russell is not mentioned in any Masonic reference works, a unique situation indeed if he were a Mason based on his fame.

Oh, and did we mention?: the "tombstone" that's so often referred to is actually a monument erected to Russell by the Watchtower Society which has regularly criticized Freemasonry. Pastor Russell's actual gravestone (shown above) is a couple of dozen yards away....

sKally says "okay".

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What is "Rainbow Six/6"? (url included)

by sf in

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in my continued research on a particular topic i've been interested in lately, i stumbled upon this:.

< http://real.nbci.com/search/directory/results/1,61,real-0,00.html?stype=0&mt=11&keyword=watchtower++bible+&tag=st.sn.sr.29111.krelmore_0&rtk=50.

as you see, rainbow 6 is among the results.

sf

Thanks Kent. I'll have a listen and a look.

Will it show me why it turned up in the WTBTS search results?

sKally

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To JanH

by bigboi in

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janh:.

janh, i would like to offer you my sincerest apology for calling you a nazi in kent's apology thread.

i must say i didn't intend for it to be taken as a slur against your race.

sf

Jan said:

> "His apology doesn't mean shit, because he wrote it for you, not for me. if he wanted to apologize to me, he'd contact me privately as well (hint: too late moron!). He's the same person, and that is a kind of fascist that I can't stomach. Never!"

Exactly!! It says more than words ever will be able to. I can relate to this with an exerience in my own cyberlife. Well put indeed.

sKally

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CRUMBLING WALLS OF THE WATCHTOWER

by Kent in

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i found it on this webpage:.

http://www.theawaregroup.com/tab%20articles/wtchupdate.htm.

crumbling walls of the watchtower.

sf

Yes Kent. I've got this entire document in my hard copy files under "18 year watchtower tax evasion/bank of america".

I take it then you've seen the original document:

< http://www.theawaregroup.com/tab%20articles/watchtower.htm

I was stunned, to say the least, at this entire case. I printed this out months ago. The update was months ago too. Wonder what's going on with it now?

Perhaps an email is in order.

sKally

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i just had my meeting with the ELDERS !!!!

by jurs in

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hey everyone ,.

i'm high as a kite.

it went awesome !!!!

sf

Well done!! {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}

You've inspired me jurs! Plain and simple. Your post has a calming affect over me right now; like everything IS going to be alright. I just need to change my approach. And I've gotten some great suggestions here to perhaps give a go. Thank you for demonstrating such courage and sharing it too, in order to gain insight into my own family experience and handle certain things in a new way.

By the way, I would have liked to been a fly on your wall as you stood in your own truth.

Sincerely in appreciation, sKally

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What is "Rainbow Six/6"? (url included)

by sf in

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in my continued research on a particular topic i've been interested in lately, i stumbled upon this:.

< http://real.nbci.com/search/directory/results/1,61,real-0,00.html?stype=0&mt=11&keyword=watchtower++bible+&tag=st.sn.sr.29111.krelmore_0&rtk=50.

as you see, rainbow 6 is among the results.

sf

In my continued research on a particular topic I've been interested in lately, I STUMBLED upon this:

< http://real.nbci.com/search/directory/results/1,61,real-0,00.html?stype=0&MT=11&keyword=watchtower++bible+&tag=st.sn.sr.29111.krelmore_0&rtk=50

As you see, Rainbow 6 is among the results. Please click one of the results containing R6. What might this mean, if anything? What can anyone tell me about the "connection" here?

In appreciation, sKally

(btw, yahoo now has WEBCAMS!)