Whether New or Old, it's the Governing Body, the way to salvation.
https://www.tiktok.com/@jahisforeverking/video/7400398595016494342
the last two seem very young.. will there be any further new gb members or will they all die off?.
i still remember when tony morris and a few other joined many were disappointed thinking the current crop would be the last.
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Whether New or Old, it's the Governing Body, the way to salvation.
https://www.tiktok.com/@jahisforeverking/video/7400398595016494342
sea breeze: @nicolau,i stated my case rather succiently, which you failed to address.
if you have a better solution to the problem of evil than what jesus offers, then why don't you present that in a new topic?.
pathetic diversion.
titch
Oh well, that's all part of god's Master Plan for animals, right?
Just imagine how F***** we are if there is such a God that Created the animal life that we see today. Life for these poor animals was created in such a way that a baby deer doesn’t even get an opportunity to live a Full life to enjoy the wonders that being alive can bring. The last thoughts of the baby deer can be seen in its eyes as it is being swallowed alive. What a horrific way to go for both animal or human.
I believe that any average honest, compassionate “Human” if he became omniscient, and omnipotent, and decided to create animal life on this planet, would make sure animals could find their nutrition in a way that didn't require some other animals to be torn apart to pieces or eaten alive like this baby deer.
The fact that this is a reality, shows that either, there is no God, and life on earth for both animals and humans, was random. And no major plan was in place by a Powerful Benevolent God. In fact most Scientists classify humans as an animal, but who developed a higher form of self-awareness.
Or there is a God and he is Malevolent!
good pick?
bad pick?
helpful to president biden?
Jw GoneBad Kamala Harris is hardly breaking a sweat...no interviews, no press conferences, not saying much about her policies and yet is pulling away in the race for the White House...showing her ahead in the polls in many critical swing states...now that is weird!
There’s one of two things happening here. One, the party is really stupid to have her run for President or two; They already have the election Won and don’t have to even try.
As far as Trump is concerned, They’ve already taken care of that. The assassination didn’t work so now the Judge overseeing his case is planning to sentence Trump to prison right before the election.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzFXwuP647A
Some are saying that women voters are really behind Harris' election
Only women from the Democratic party, not conservative women.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IOt8r8WS2Ok
What I believe (With No Proof Whatsoever,just a hunch) is that the Democrat party already has the election won.
A few days ago they exposed some of Harris’s Rallies where thousands were in attendance as an AI created image. So the big crowds are not real. But who cares, the election is already won.
"when will this hope be fulfilled?
the bible foretold events that would signal that god’s kingdom is about to begin its rule over the earth.
present world conditions match what the bible foretold.
After 140 years and numerous false dates, they still believe Armageddon is immanent.
They have no shame saying things like:
Actually it’s Brilliant……….for a Scammer
The Shame lies with the members who continue to “Believe” despite all the Hard Evidence that is laying on the table for them to examine. Being able to scam millions of people for 140 years has allowed them to Build a Multi-Billion Dollar Religious Empire based on failed promises.
You can’t blame a group of humans, who nature is to exploit other humans for power and control. As long as there are people who are willing to be mislead, groups like the Watchtower will continue to exist. Not just in religious fields, but political as well.
That’s why in 2018, the Nigerian Prince con brought in more than $700,000 from Americans alone. For decades, this digital hustler has been seeping through spam filters to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Dear beloved, he writes,
I’m a wayward royal coming to you with an incredible investment opportunity. Mr. Sir, did you know you have millions of dollars unclaimed in a Western Union account? I can help you get it out.
All he needs is a small cash advance or a bank account number to complete the wire transfer. Then, these unexpected riches are yours.
And it keeps working. It never ends and it never fails, because people in general are always looking for an easy way out of a harsh world. Whether it be millions in cash or Everlasting Life.
republicans want to make a law that forbids ‘uncontested divorce”.
they based this on this scripture.. matthew 19. is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”.
4 “haven’t you read,” jesus replied, “that at the beginning the creator ‘made them male and female,’and said, ‘for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ so they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Actually, Democrats do not have a set of beliefs, that's what being a Democrat (supporter of democracy) means, allowing a diversity of beliefs. This about the only belief all democrats share.
Actually No,
Democrats Do Have a set of beliefs, in their campaign, they discuss their beliefs in the debates with Republicans. And just so you know, Republicans are supporters of democracy also.
But what I think you are misunderstanding is that the United States is not a true Democracy. Only the Greeks had something “Close” to a true democracy, but not really.
We have a Representative Democracy. That means you elect someone to represent you and what you believe is good for you and your family.
It also means YOU don’t get to choose any decisions that might affect your family or even You for the worse. For example, if you live in the USA and the representatives you choose, decide to declare war, they can institute a law that says all men and women, from ages 18 to 70 years of age, have to go fight.
You as an individual in this kind of Democracy have no say whatsoever. Your representatives do.
But there’s more. Say you and your family and the majority of Americans enjoy “Certain Rights” and you want to continue to enjoy these rights that you and your family have enjoyed for years. The day finally arrives, and it time to vote for the representatives that will protect those rights that you and your family enjoy.
Lets say Tom is the representative that promises to protect your rights, and Karen promises to take away those rights you and the majority of American enjoy.
The election starts off and Tom wins the popular vote. YES, the people have spoken, the majority of Americans have voted for Tom and he wins, so you get to keep your “Rights,”, …….RIGHT--------WRONG!
Karen wins the “Electoral Collage, and what that means is Tom cannot represent you even though the majority of American voted for Tom.
Karen won the Electoral College and her first order in office is to take away your rights that you’ve enjoyed for years. And on top of that, she starts a war and drafts all you kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPL-XHKnCk
Here is an interview from Bill Maher, a full blooded Democrat from the day he became a teenager. He hates Trump and has been in legal battles with him for a long time. Listen to what he now thinks of the Democrat Party/Woke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-57IbGUnQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yysKhJ1U-vM
Here is a small sample of ONE of the Democrat beliefs of the one running for President and Her Vice President, and they are making it very clear what their beliefs are.
sea breeze: @nicolau,i stated my case rather succiently, which you failed to address.
if you have a better solution to the problem of evil than what jesus offers, then why don't you present that in a new topic?.
pathetic diversion.
but could call home...or transfer some cash...if he wanted.
Yea but at least he would call, maybe once in a long while but at least he would let you know he existed
And at least he would send some cash, ......that's something.
But God doesn't call, and he doesn't answer prayers when you really need some help.
So either God doesn't exist anymore, perhaps he died a long time ago and wasn't immortal.
Or he doesn't give a F*** about human or animal life.
republicans want to make a law that forbids ‘uncontested divorce”.
they based this on this scripture.. matthew 19. is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”.
4 “haven’t you read,” jesus replied, “that at the beginning the creator ‘made them male and female,’and said, ‘for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ so they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Balaamsass2
It also allows for multiple wives....for non-servants. Ministerial servants should be husbands of one wife. 1 Timothy 3:12 in the Bible states, "Let each deacon be the husband of one wife,
Well I'll be! I think you are right!
If every Christian was required to have ONE wife, the writer would have plainly said,
"Let ALL Christians be the husband of One Wife".........But he didn't!
That's probably why in the Catholic Church, Priests are forbidden to marry. They interpreted the verse correctly.
Let's apply that today to the Watchtower;
Let All elders and Ministerial Servants be the husband of One Wife.
But All publishers can have as many wives as they wish, This is the Lord's Commandment
How many would want to reach out for elder and MS?
republicans want to make a law that forbids ‘uncontested divorce”.
they based this on this scripture.. matthew 19. is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”.
4 “haven’t you read,” jesus replied, “that at the beginning the creator ‘made them male and female,’and said, ‘for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ so they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Forcing people to obey moral laws they do not believe obtains a sort of conformity in society,
….. It's a legalistic attempt to conform a person's behavior.
And here in lies the problem with the Entire United States of America.
The Republicans have a set of beliefs based on their interpretation of the Bible and they believe they they should try to somehow force everyone in the USA to conform to their beliefs.
The Democrats have their set of beliefs, these days it’s going Woke and a zillion genders and the idea that Democratic party should rule the USA for infinity, and anything and everything should be done to make that happen.
And now we have another problem. The Open Border has allowed Millions, some say as many as 40 million have entered the border illegally, but the Democrats have said no more than 6 million.
The problem is, all these people that have entered the Country illegally and are given citizenship legally, will bring their Own Culture and Beliefs. And some of these people believe in extreme interpretations of Sharia Law which will be forced on any woman and man living in their State where they make their home. This will be a bad thing for women living in their territory. If you think Watchtower disfellowshipping was bad, wait till we start hearing of women being beheaded because they committed adultery in their heart.
Sooner or later the USA is going to fragment like Africa, with different sects, factions and political tribes.
sea breeze: @nicolau,i stated my case rather succiently, which you failed to address.
if you have a better solution to the problem of evil than what jesus offers, then why don't you present that in a new topic?.
pathetic diversion.
Job suffered severely
Wow, This brings back memories!
This was the story that got my parents to stop pushing me to get baptized. They couldn’t explain to me Why?
The story of Job shows unequivocally, not only how the person who wrote this story had some of the lowest moral principles, but the entire culture of the time couldn’t distinguish the absurdity of a Father allowing a relative, a friend, or a stranger, to inflict pain and death to his own children.
Imagine if something like that happened in today’s modern world. Imagine if someone approaches a Father, and that someone asks the father of a son, and grandfather of many children, that if he allows him to inflict punishment on his son, and grandchildren, he can prove that his son only loves him because of what they can get out of him.
Now imagine the Father says yes, and the stranger throws acid on the son, kills all his children, and strips him of his livelihood.
Once the neighbors find out, without a doubt they will call the police and arrest the stranger and the Father, and throw them both in prison or give them the death penalty, for allowing such atrocity to be inflicted by this stranger to win a bet.
How about this other scenario, A stranger or a relative, approaches a Father who is a powerful king with many children who rules a huge empire and tells him that he wants to prove that his children don’t love him. And he can prove it by killing some, and torturing others.
How long do you think it will take before the King executes this man? Probably minutes.
Last scenario. Someone approaches you and tells you that your children don’t love you, and I can prove it if you allow me to kill some of your children and torture others.
What would you do?
This story of Job shows how low the moral standards of people living back then were. They were literally sick in the mind. This is why it was no big deal hearing the story of Lot handing off his daughters to a crowd to be raped, or the man who handed out his concubine to a crowd of perverts to rape her to death and then butcher her into twelve pieces and send the pieces to the twelve tribes of Israel. This is in the last three chapters of Judges.
This is one of the main reasons why the women of Gen Z hate the bible. The way women were treated in the OT is absurd and plain evil. And as more Generations are born every year, more people are rejecting the bible as the inspired word of God and concluding that it’s just a collections of stories written by ignorant men who were just reflecting the mores of their time.
At the rate information is being spread throughout the earth via the internet, and more people have access to the bible, I’d say in 100 year the bible will become irrelevant world wide.
All a person has to do is read the Bible a few times, and it becomes obvious that its a creation of ignorant men of the past.
republicans want to make a law that forbids ‘uncontested divorce”.
they based this on this scripture.. matthew 19. is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?”.
4 “haven’t you read,” jesus replied, “that at the beginning the creator ‘made them male and female,’and said, ‘for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ so they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Mark 10:11,12 has Jesus forbid divorce for anyone. When the redactor of Matt revised this passage, he added the interrupter phrase, "except for porneia"..... Luke (16:18) either saw and disagreed with the redactor of Matt or it was not yet in the copy of Matt he was using. He also has Jesus forbid divorce on any grounds.
That's interesting, I never caught that. It shows how "Time" can change someone's views.
This reminds me of the WT policy NO BLOOD. Then later on, Blood Fractions OK!
It wouldn't surprise me if in 20-30 years, the entire No Blood ideology is thrown out by New Members of the Governing Body. By that time the new GB will be of the Generation Z.
Which shows that regarding religion, and religious holy books, it has always been just a bunch men running the show. Guessing at what is a sin and what is not a sin.