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  Sorcery = Pharmakeia

  by KerryKing in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  rev18:23 '....you deceived the nations with your sorceries'.. the interlinear for sorceries reads pharmakeia.. bible hub has some interesting definitions, i'll try to share screenshots below.

  the gist of it is that sorcery involves drugs/medicines/poisons, with or without spells, sorcery is not the same as witchcraft or divination, or white/black magic.

  i have long wondered about the connection between the medical/pharmaceutical industry's symbol of the serpent wrapped around a pole/stake, and the use of the word pharmaceuticals/pharmacy.. considering the common use of fluoride in public drinking water, nsaids with side effects such as depression, brain fog, dizziness, and opioids, mrna gene therapy, vaccines and so on, i wonder am i going mad, are these all coincidences??

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  Jeffro, I'm fascinated how many exjws have subscribed to debunked Preterism which is more crazy from jw theology
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  Sorcery = Pharmakeia

  by KerryKing in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  rev18:23 '....you deceived the nations with your sorceries'.. the interlinear for sorceries reads pharmakeia.. bible hub has some interesting definitions, i'll try to share screenshots below.

  the gist of it is that sorcery involves drugs/medicines/poisons, with or without spells, sorcery is not the same as witchcraft or divination, or white/black magic.

  i have long wondered about the connection between the medical/pharmaceutical industry's symbol of the serpent wrapped around a pole/stake, and the use of the word pharmaceuticals/pharmacy.. considering the common use of fluoride in public drinking water, nsaids with side effects such as depression, brain fog, dizziness, and opioids, mrna gene therapy, vaccines and so on, i wonder am i going mad, are these all coincidences??

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  The use of the term "pharmakeia" suggests that people will during the Great Tribulaton rely on substances, occult practices, or anything other than God to find fulfillment, guidance, or power far more than they did in the past. This represents humanity’s rebellion against God, choosing self-indulgence and control over submission and obedience.
  
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  Sorcery = Pharmakeia

  by KerryKing in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  rev18:23 '....you deceived the nations with your sorceries'.. the interlinear for sorceries reads pharmakeia.. bible hub has some interesting definitions, i'll try to share screenshots below.

  the gist of it is that sorcery involves drugs/medicines/poisons, with or without spells, sorcery is not the same as witchcraft or divination, or white/black magic.

  i have long wondered about the connection between the medical/pharmaceutical industry's symbol of the serpent wrapped around a pole/stake, and the use of the word pharmaceuticals/pharmacy.. considering the common use of fluoride in public drinking water, nsaids with side effects such as depression, brain fog, dizziness, and opioids, mrna gene therapy, vaccines and so on, i wonder am i going mad, are these all coincidences??

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  The **Rod of Asclepius** is a symbol associated with medicine and healing. It consists of a single serpent coiled around a staff, representing the Greek god Asclepius, who was revered as the god of medicine, healing, and physicians. The rod symbolizes healing, renewal, and the medical profession.

  The snake on the staff represents rejuvenation and transformation, as snakes shed their skin and emerge renewed. The staff signifies authority and the commitment of medical professionals to care for patients. The Rod of Asclepius is widely recognized as the true emblem of medicine, contrasting with the Caduceus, which is often mistakenly used.
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  Jw Broadcasting Sept 24 : Making up stories about Miriam

  by raymond frantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  https://youtu.be/mvhvtxh3fn0?si=yw_pszgyh8xvmoy8.

  so the following video is part of the latest jw broadcasting for september 2024 the script for this video is taken from the publication "immitate their faith" which is like "my book of bible stories" but for adults but is full of inaccuracies and outright falsehoods and here we deal with an outright fabrication about miriam, the sister of moses:.

  under the subtitle "miriam the proud" we read: privileges and prominence bring blessings as well as dangers.

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  https://youtu.be/MVhVtXH3Fn0?si=Yw_PSZgYh8xvMOy8

  So the following video is part of the latest jw broadcasting for September 2024
  The script for this video is taken from the publication "Immitate their faith" which is like "My book of Bible Stories" but for adults but is full of inaccuracies and outright falsehoods and here we deal with an outright fabrication about Miriam, the sister of Moses:

  Under the subtitle "Miriam the Proud" we read:
  Privileges and prominence bring blessings as well as dangers. At the time Israel was freed from slavery, Miriam was likely the most prominent woman in the nation. Would she succumb to pride or ambition? (Proverbs 16:18) Sadly, for a time she did.

  A few months after the Exodus, Moses welcomed a group that came from afar—it was his father-in-law, Jethro, bringing along Moses’ wife, Zipporah, and their two sons. Moses had married her during his 40-year sojourn in Midian. Zipporah had earlier returned to her family in Midian, perhaps for a visit, and now her father was bringing her to the Israelite encampment. (Exodus 18:1-5) Imagine the stir their arrival caused among Moses’ people! Likely, many were eager to see the wife of the man God had chosen to lead them out of Egypt.

  Was Miriam pleased as well? Perhaps at first. But it seems that in time she gave in to pride. She might have felt threatened, thinking that Zipporah would replace her as the most prominent woman in the nation. In any case, Miriam and Aaron engaged in negative talk. And such talk, as it often does, soon turned bitter and spiteful. At first their talk focused on Zipporah; they complained that she was not an Israelite but a Cushite. a But the talk escalated into complaining about Moses himself. Miriam and Aaron were saying: “Is it only by Moses that Jehovah has spoken? Has he not also spoken through us?”—Numbers 12:1, 2.
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  The Midrash explains the entire story as follows: It became known to Miriam and Aaron that Moses had separated from intimacy with his wife Ziporah. They disapproved of this separation because they considered her to be outstandingly righteous... Their complaint, therefore, was not about the union between Moses and Tzipora, but about their separation. The only justification they could find for Moses's celibacy was in order to maintain his prophetic state. This explains their claim that God spoke not only to Moses but also to them, yet they had not separated from their spouses.(=In other words, they were in no doubt of their status are highly prominent members of the Jewish community, as the Watchtower will have you believe)
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  But God rebuked them by calling them all out "suddenly", causing Miriam and Aaron a great burning sensation since they lacked immersion in a mikva after marital relations. God thus demonstrated to them Moses's unique level of prophecy for which he had to be prepared at all times, thereby justifying his separation from Tzipora. Afterwards, "God's wrath flared against them."[15] Rabbi Louis Ginzberg wrote the anger of God to them.
  (So the following is apparently God told Aaron and Miriam)
  ... I Myself ordered him to abstain from conjugal life, and the word he received was revealed to him clearly and not in dark speeches. He saw the Divine presence from behind when It passed by him. Wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against a man like Moses, who is, moreover, My servant? Your censure(=accusation)is directed to Me, rather than to him, for "the receiver is no better than the thief," and if Moses is not worthy of his calling, I, his Master, deserve censure."
  So this responce by God is recorded in the book the  Legends of the Jews vol. III[16]
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  The Watchtower's Depiction of 'paradise'..

  by Ron.W. in

  1. watchtower
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  perhaps we could post the pictures the wt have presented in their literature that depict their version of paradise here for comment/discussion:.

  from: spirits of the dead​—can they help you or harm you?

  do they really exist?.

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  Ah jw paradise make believe illustrations when all other Christians have the heavenly hope and not 2 tier system class. There is no paradise immediately after Armageddon just a destroyed earth with very few survivors
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  The World Health Organization Prostitude

  by raymond frantz in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://youtu.be/ksw9ujgm2i0?si=ruesgp-s6evmpdik.

  as a second pandemic is now in the horizon mpox or monkey pox as they like to call it, it is important to scrutize the advise the governing body provided last time around with covid and how they sided 100% with the governents and their medical directives and lockdowns and how they imposed one-sided narrative in congregations around the world even threatening elders who refused to obey their direction....

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  https://youtu.be/KSw9ujgm2i0?si=rueSgp-s6EVMPdIK

  As a second pandemic is now in the horizon mpox or monkey pox as they like to call it, it is important to scrutize the advise the Governing body provided last time around with covid and how they sided 100% with the governents and their medical directives and lockdowns and how they imposed one-sided narrative in congregations around the world even threatening elders who refused to obey their direction...
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  MANY DIFFICULT YEARS AHEAD : PER CHRISTENSEN

  by raymond frantz in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://youtu.be/jsmbtv4nafi?si=ezj0dnudyjls4knc.

  there was a time they preached the great tribulation was a short period of time between the fall of babylon and jesus coming back to save them, now they realize there are difficult years ahead of us, watch this latest morning worship video by per christensen on this subject .

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  To me this a realization that the Great Tribulation is still ahead and the difficult years are to do with the famines pandemics and wars that are still to happen
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  MANY DIFFICULT YEARS AHEAD : PER CHRISTENSEN

  by raymond frantz in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://youtu.be/jsmbtv4nafi?si=ezj0dnudyjls4knc.

  there was a time they preached the great tribulation was a short period of time between the fall of babylon and jesus coming back to save them, now they realize there are difficult years ahead of us, watch this latest morning worship video by per christensen on this subject .

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  https://youtu.be/JSMBTV4naFI?si=Ezj0DNUdYJLS4kNc

  There was a time they preached the Great Tribulation was a short period of time between the fall of Babylon and Jesus coming back to save them, now they realize there are difficult years ahead of us, watch this latest morning worship video by PER CHRISTENSEN on this subject
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  Are Jehovah's Witnesses Trapped in a Cycle? The Impact of Advice from Older Members

  by raymond frantz in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://youtu.be/b4ydzsyycve?si=eahti8ccv5hekpqv.

  so in the first clip i posted few days ago this young couple especially the sister are struggling with being committed active jws, very likely pioneers, and also following harmful advice from the watchtower not to have a family or higher education ot a better job.

  now as things worsen they find it hard to cope.

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  I know quite a few couples are childless due to jw advise, thankfully I never paid attention to this nonsense
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  It's been a long 9 years Lloyd Evans / John Cedars (continued)

  by Simon in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  uh oh, looks like the mega thread gave up the ghost, so while i investigate / fix it just continue the discussion here .... it's been a long 9 years lloyd evans / john cedars.

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  It was me Las Malvina's I gave Kim the tour when she came over to Wilmslow, my youtube name is jwupdates. The girl leaves down south and is married, my daughter knows the family well. Unfortunately they don't want to revisit that incident and who can blame them , they are also ultra jws and believe the organization is God's gift to mankind , but I still live in hope...