Posts by problemaddict

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Arguments to prove Noah's Ark story is just a myth

by will-be-apostate in

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i've been thinking for a while about the topic mentioned in the title and came to the conclusion that the flood story from the bible provides a very good starting point for proving the bible wrong.. in the following paragraphs i'll be only presenting ideas and potentially logic errors, and possible answer.

i didn't do any serious research yet, for in order to answer various questions a good base in specific branch of science is required.. according to the bible (the internet) the volume of the ark was 137.16 m * 22.86 m * 13.716 m = 43006 cubic meters (roughly).

if we was to subtract the volume of the interior structure (elements like walls, stairs, etc.

problemaddict

I can't believe all you flood denyers! Well there are good reasons for all fo those things.

1) Amount of species. Well duh.....Noah put them in the ark "according to their kind", which means you have a set of wolves in there, and then "hyper-evolution" (I made that up but I like it), resulted in the species we see today. About 11-133 new ones every day using modest stats. Hey a new species just flew by my window!

2) Sure it was cold at 35K feet, but they probably didn't use feet back then.....but who knows HOW TALL the mountains were back then. Sure they grow at a snails pace now, but back then they grew faster. Ye of little faith. Of course, with that amount of animals, dung feces, and food, they had all they needed locked in tight to be able to keep warm. Just think of the methane usage alone! I am sure they burned that for heat.

3) Kangaroos do what?......they hop! So they made it to Australia. I mean it only takes two right? They could have hopped on driftwood and dead carcass. The bloated corpses of human being could serve as both food, AND flotation devices.

4) Insects.....duh....they ate the crap. It solves the other "issue" you dang flood denying apostates have brought up of animal waste and lack of oxygen.

5) Water came from the cloud canopy AND from underground well springs. I mean just look at the trailer for Noah with Russell Crow and see for yourself!

6) Rainbows are proof!

In all seriousness, my mother told me she thought the reality of the flood was one of the hallmarks for the bibles accuracy. She said they have found animal skeletons in caves where predators and prey were all together trying to escape something.....so that was pretty much it for her.

Ugh.

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Active JW's, can you defend "THE TRUTH?"

by DATA-DOG in

as of yet, no member of the jehovah's witness faith can defend their unique beliefs.

when the dust settles, it all comes down to blind faith in men's ever-changing ideas.

this "unique belief" was not a "true teaching of the bible.

problemaddict

So.....what are we doing here.

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Letting JESUS refute the Watch Tower blood policies

by Terry in

letting jesus refute the watch tower blood policies.

the watch tower bible and tract society represent itself as christian.. it represents its theology and policies as direct from jehovah god through his son, jesus christ.. further, the governing body of this corporation interposes itself between the mediator, jesus, and the rest of jehovah's (christian) witnesses for the purpose of "feeding them (spiritual) food at the proper time.. the official word of jesus christ is represented in the watch tower's policy on blood transfusions.. in 1998 this statement was made:.

jehovah's witnesses do not accept whole blood, or major components of blood, namely, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.

problemaddict

Oh man.....where is THAT article!

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More Dinosaurs With Feathers Discovered

by metatron in

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2573978/chinas-jurassic-park-yields-feathered-dinosaurs-earliest-swimming-mammal-strange-salamanders.html.

more soft tissue and actual feathers discovered in china.

i report these discoveries because i believe they show the reality and power of evolution to any who might doubt.

problemaddict

Thnak goodness all of those animals could cuddle together in their last moments of life during the flood.

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Right! So the meeting last night, a few interesting things

by Jon Preston in

so i havent been to a meeting in some time and my wife decided we should go.

we showed up late, i was love bombed by an elder with a man-hug where i felt i was made a spectacle of.

moving on.

problemaddict

Sorry Jon. That is a rough one. I went back to a meeting witht he fam after some time. People were happy to see me, and I them. But yes it was a bit odd when during the meeting someone would shake your hand. I guess they didn't want to forget to afterwards?

Im not sure I even understand the run on sentence havensgate put forth. Your nefarious acts in seeking support on this board will no doubt land you in hot water witht he personification of love. Don't you forget it!

Also, ironic that only one person has ridiculed anything on this thread.

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What was your mild superpower?

by sparrowdown in

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i am in awe of the level of intelligence, wit and funnybones that alot of you posess.. which made me wonder, did you have a mild superpower while you were in?

for instance was it giving talks, commenting, research?

maybe it was pissing people off (a much underated skill).

problemaddict

I was the talk guy. Hands down. In retrospect, it was pretty easy to impress. Now I have to appear before professionals and make presentations. I can't get away with phoning in the facts anymore! :)

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I did it !!!!

by snare&racket in

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7 years ago i started on a path i had long ago given up on as impossible.

i met with my elders and told them i could not justify carrying on as a jw.

i went and got my high school qualifications and my higher education diploma (a levels with distinction) in just 12 months.

problemaddict

Dr Snare and Racket......has a ring to it.

Congrats! You are on of our "go-to" people when discussing the realities of blood, along with TD and Marvin. I have appreciated it. Keep on posting what you come across.

Oh and uh......by the way.....can you take a look at this for me? haha.

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Hello

by GoUnion in

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hello everyone it's nice to finally be able to post i had trouble getting emails last month and was never able to sign up.

this has been a very informative site which has really helped me grow and to think for myself.

please allow me to introduce myself.. i was born into a witness family and was baptized at a young age an was part of a small kingdom hall.

problemaddict

So many experiences here mimic each other. I was an MS as well. Stopped attending meetings abotu a year ago. Was fairly open with why (at least why it started for me), and they have basically left me alone completely. So that has been great!

So how does your wife feel? Are you able to fade away without having everyone coming around?

Welcome to the board!

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Talked to JW's in Service Today (kinda long...sorry)

by exwhyzee in

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i was in my company vehicle and i spotted some jw's going from door to door.. i circled around the block and pulled over.

when they passed, i rolled down the .

window and asked the pleasant looking middle aged couple as they passed, if they were jehovah's .

problemaddict

exwhyzee......good job with the couple, and it seems they responded very well. Nonjudgmental, and with concern. They even said they speak tot heir disfellowshipped son! Amazing. Plus you know the ones out in the rain....tend to be pretty zealous. It was just rainging out here in CA, and NOBODY was out. Lol.

Here is my question to you about your story. Spoiler alert......I plan on retelling it.

Could you elaborate on your father in laws situation? Why did he need blood, and what former fraction that was forbidden then, would have enabled him to survive (or have a fighting chance at least), post 2000?

I want to make sure I have as much of that info as you are willing to share. Or if you have already told all of this, a linkt o your story would be bad ass.

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Atlanta International Convention Hotels Not Being Filled Up!

by James Jackson in

this week our kh devoted the whole service meeting to the upcoming international convention in atlanta.

they read a 5 page letter from the branch which stated basically that we should feel priviledged to be invited to this convention.. however, many are not using the "recomended lodging list", "many hotels still have plenty of rooms available", "we must be loyal to this arrangement", (or the organization will not get their comp rooms)..

problemaddict

Its TWO series of dates for the Honolulu international conventions.....because you know......Honalulu is super international and junk.