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  Ananias And Sapphira, what's the deal? (Leo? Nark?)

  by AlmostAtheist in

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  what's the deal with the ananias and sapphira story from acts 5?

  i understand that they were killed for lying, not for being greedy, but the lie was a fairly petty charge to lose their lives over.

  i love that in the story they managed to prepare the husband for burial and bury him before the wife happens to show up.

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  I think the only deal with Ananias & Sapphira was that some power hungery, and maybe even money hungery men inserted this story into the 'Bible Cannon' to solidify their power over the 'masses'.

  The above is simply a 'fairy tale' just like most of the Bible. The story that did it for me was Cain & Able. Looking at that one with logic (brain engaged), that god is not one I wish to worship or seek his 'favor'. He talks to and protects murderes and does nothing to protect the innocent. Nope, not my type of god.

  Solomon was right, the only true statement in the "Bible": 'everything is vanity and a striving after wind, and there is nothing of advantage under the sun.'....
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  Television Show on the Jehovah's Witnesses on February 7th

  by jschwehm in

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  hi gang:.

  just a reminder that there will be a television show tomorrow night at 7 pm central time (usa) on the eternal word television network about the jws.. i will be giving my story of how i was raised as a jehovah's witness, served time at bethel, was a pioneer etc.

  i am a catholic now.. in any case, the show is live.

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  bttt
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  Hurting so bad here in Ohio...don't know where to turn to

  by FreedomFrog in

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  does anyone know of a forum i can go to to get lots of support?

  cheeko's death has hit me pretty hard.

  i'm looking for a forum for ones who have lost close pets.

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  FreedomFrog, I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Cheeko.

  Please try the http://www.petloss.com again when you get a chance. It was up and working just now for me, and I noticed that they have a message board and chat room, along with memorial ceremonies,and the lovely story of the Rainbow Bridge.

  Below is my signature line on two Labrador boards that I frequent. I have felt this way before, during, and after my time in the WTBTS.

  "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." author Unknown
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  AVATAR UPDATE!

  by Valis in

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  time for an avatar change i tell you!

  sincerely, .

  district overbeer of the "evil jebus" class

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  Well, changed mind a few weeks ago and nobody noticed... *sniff, sniff*
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  Orangefatcats Surgery

  by orangefatcat in

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  well yesterday i saw the surgeon, with regards to my left hip and because it is so advanced with osteoarthritis and is crumbling the doctor says my surgical date is march the 3rd.

  he said also he may have a cancellation for feburary and i may be able to have that day.

  of march.

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  Wishing you a successfuly surgery and speedy recovery, Terry.

  And don't forget the cod liver oil, got to keep that metal on metal lubed, 'ya know. hehehe
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  Viewpoint from a non-JW

  by undercover in

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  i let a friend who has no connections with jws read the 1983 watchtower excerpts where the wts warns jws to avoid independant thinking and then i let him read the 1984 awake article on being open-minded.

  here are his thoughts, paraphrased:.

  1. the wt statements on avoiding independant thinking are "borderline fascist".. 2. it's obvious that the wt comments on independant thinking are aimed at jws; he said it read like an "inter-office memo" telling people who are jws, no more thinking for you, we'll do it all for you.. 3. it's obvious that the awake article is aimed at non-jws, maybe for people who are thinking about joining.

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  Very revealing perspective, especially from someone who is not farmiliar with JWs. BTTT.
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  I've had it....

  by Country_Woman in

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  yesterday evening my dog got an epileptic attack - peeing all over the tapestry and almost glueing at the floor with the foam at his mouth (it is very hard to remove).

  after the attack he wanted to "walk" pacing up the room (and backyard) for a long time.. .

  this night he was whining a lot - wanting outside... (which i allowed for at least 5 times - thus having not much sleep myself).

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  Has he been vaccinated recently (within the last three months)?

  Many of the things you are describing have been known to be induced by rabies vaccination. The dog does not actually get rabies, but displays many of the symptoms, neurologically.
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  help and advice needed plz

  by confused-n-abused in

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  hello,im 14 years old and i am a jehovahs witness.i have done research after things happened that didnt make sense to me.my sister has been disfellowshiped and is now out of the organization married wth 2 sons.my brother stopped going to the meetings and is engaged to be married to a non wittness in march of 05.my other brother has been reading apostate material and now doesnt believe this is the right religion and is very confused as am i.my mother is a avid witness was baptized in 1975 and pioneered for a while in the 80's.i love my mom very much,but i know this isnt the right religion and i want out.im not baptized but i was born in the truth so im on the ministry school and everything and im an unbaptized publisher.when my mom finnally finds out im leaving the truth it will break her heart as she really believes this is the right religion,and shes already had 3 kids do so.how can i leave without breaking her heart?i would stick it out for the next 3or4 years,just for her,but i really dont want to.plz help me figure things out.

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  And whatever you do or don't do at this particular time, please do not let yourself be 'persuaded' to be baptized. One can always use the excuse that it is such a serious matter that Jesus himself was 30 years old when he was baptized - a fully mature adult.
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  Tsunami - Who's Pledged What:

  by Englishman in

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  the original figures are in pounds () stirling.

  i have also approximated them into us dollars.

  these are as appeared in today's times:.

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  I gave and will give at the gasoline pump. Let the Saudies handle it, and maybe divert some of their billions from terrorist financing to relief support. Though I doubt the thought ever enter their minds.
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  Wow I'm still registered here :)

  by Spartacus in

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  it's been a long time since i posted here.

  merry christmas!

  :d hope everyone is in good spirits.

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  talley

  Glad to see you back! And Merry Christmas, Sparticus.

  Drop by here a little more often and enjoy the fun.