yes, comes the response from brooklyn.
that organization just happens to be the first combination law office/pr firm/minor religion in world history.. then again, some would argue that jah is using an organization based in benton ky.
IMHO, God (Jehovah if you will) can and does work thru "all" organizations, and people, in one way or another. Sometimes his goal is not readily apparent.
It is only the WTBS arrogance to claim they are the only group being used, and that unless you are a member you will not be used.
Fact is, if you examine it closely, God is using the WTBS today, as a perfect example of what NOT to follow. And the bible does specifically say groups like them will exist.
repeatedly, the scriptures admonish jehovahs people to stay in wakeful anticipation of gods judgments.
the not so obvious reason being that we don't know exactly how jehovah's judgments are going to go down.
however, the ordering of events once the judgment commences should not be in question.
You Know:
Please define for me what it means "to not believe the truth".
What is the "truth" in this context?
Please explain.
i'm pretty sure this question has probably been asked before but i'd like to put it out here and see what the responses are.
my doubts about the bible probably began maybe 6 or 7 years ago, they were very small ones however and i managed to supress them for quite a while.
however certain events in my life would make those events resurface.
I also agree with what Amazing said, and it applies to me as well.
i found scriptures saying that this world will be destroyed by fire.. the question is will this earth be destroyed, or only the system of this world be destroyed???
what is meant by this word fundation in greek??
heb:1:10: and, thou, lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: .
"The foundation of the world"
Not the world (earth) itself, but mankinds perception of what the "world is".
("My, My we live in a wicked wicked world").
Therefore, what will be destroyed will be how we percieve the world.
("My, My, Isnt the world and all creation wonderful")
When one accepts Christ as lord and savior, and endeavors to follow his teachings (love, compassion, etc...) all of the "evil" goes by the wayside.
When we stop looking at what the world offers to us, and start looking at what we can offer "the world", things change.
This is not a "world-wide" event, this happens to each and every single person, on an individual level.
Think about that for just a second.
When you accepted that message, didn't your view of the "world" change?
The preaching/work/message was never about the afterlife, it is allways about making a difference in THIS LIFE.
"Do unto others...."
Not soley about being nice, but also expecting justice to the "wicked". If you do evil, expect evil to be done unto you.
Simple. Quite simple.
repeatedly, the scriptures admonish jehovahs people to stay in wakeful anticipation of gods judgments.
the not so obvious reason being that we don't know exactly how jehovah's judgments are going to go down.
however, the ordering of events once the judgment commences should not be in question.
What this all say's to me:
To those whom much is granted, much will be expected.
It's not about an "end time" prophecy.
It's not about "waiting on Jehovah" to take care of things.
It is about taking care of everyone, and it is EVERYONE's responsability.
If you abuse the power given you, expect abuse by the ones who gave you the power.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This not only applies to my actions toward you, but my response to actions by you toward me.
Have a nice day!
ive always wondered about the controversy regarding whether jesus died on a cross or on a stake.
whats the difference anyway?
his execution was simply the way the romans put people to death.
To the best of my knowledge, the only group that makes a "fuss" about cross vs. stake is the WTBS, and, IMHO, the only reason they do is to again "set themselves apart" from the rest of "christendom", and to pretend to be smart to the less informed.
I also completely agree with you that the manner of his death is much less important then the pourpose behind it.
in a few more days i'll be making my departure from the wts, part of me is relieved and yet another part of me is dreading the drama i'll be going through shortly.
i've been trying to prepare myself for the deluge of questions that i know are sure to come from my family.
my wife will be the first person i tell obviously and then i'll tell my mother and younger brother.
1. Look at the baptismal questions (the final 2) there is/was a thread on this recently.
2. You can also use the quotes about the Alpha and Omega, the "Sodomites"...
3. Shunning is a good example of a lack of "christian love".
4. Luke 21:8.
Peace and Long Life to you, Leander!
"there is neither jew nor greek, there is neither slave nor freeman, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one person in christ jesus".
galatians 3:28
Bill has not stated, in any way shape or form, that "all JWs are pedophiles".
he has stated that the policies of the WTBS do not go far enough to protect those that have been abused by the abusers that do exist within the organization.
Hilda, you are either confused by this, or you are intentionally trying to push people off the point.
Which is it?
Coffee, I think you win a half eaten apple.... :)
i just saw bill bowen on a television spot on wpsd tv out of paducah, kentucky.
they stated that bill will be defending himself against charges of "causing divisions" in the jw church.. bill stated that he 'still considers himself a jw in good standing and wishes to remain that way'.
also, the anchors made mention of bill's website, even giving his url.
What is the local relevance?
There are congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses all over America. The fact that members are brought before the "Judicial Committee" of the local congregation for reporting child abuse to the authorities makes it relevant to people everywhere.
This particular story deserves special attention becuase this member, Bill Bowen, has refused to be silenced by the threat of this action.
Or, something to that affect....
world renown conservative investor, warren buffet, told an audience that a nuclear attack upon the united states was a certainty.
such an attack would of course result in swift and terrible retaliation and the likey annihilation of most of the arab world and then some.
whether or not that proves to be the exact scenario that's played out, it must be admitted that the climate for the sudden outbreak of a nuclear storm has never been so favorable.
No, that doesn't explain why he made such statements. It makes you appear as the raving lunatic. Cutting and pasting out of context quotes is intended to prejudice people and cause them to form an opinion based upon disjointed thoughts. It generally doesn't move people to actually think things through. What you have demonstrated is that you are intellectually dishonest and lazy.
Wow, now if that ain't the pot calling the kettle black!
Of course, You Know's effort at doing this same thing, while also "changing" the quote to better serve his point is all about "moving people to actually think things through".
