Posts by scratchme1010

i'm not allowed to start a new thread for another 14 hours, can one of you lovely people do a thread based on this awesome news.... big bang theory confirmed with planck telescope.... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9946222/new-images-confirm-big-bang-theory.html.

scratchme1010

Big Bang Theory Confirmed with Planck Telescope...

I couldn't open the link, but I found the news by Googling it.

Thank you. The article concentrates in findings in space. When I studied Geology, there are some theories and some things in our planet that suggest the same. Interesting reading.

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Happy are those concious of their spiritual need?

by NikL in

that was the title of the public talk given by the co today.

it's a statement i've heard over the years many many times.it's based on the nwt translation of matthew 5:3i always use a different version of the bible when i follow the scriptures because it lets me get a better view of the scripture in question.well, imagine my surprise when i read the scripture in the nrsv bible to realise it says something completely different.the nwt renders it...3 “happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.. however the nrsv says...3 “blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. i was quite surprised at the completely different meaning so i looked at other translations and they pretty much all say the same thing.

the only one who says anything like spiritual need is the nwt.

scratchme1010

Happy are those concious of their spiritual need

I actually agree with that statement, I'd add: "Happier are those who know better than looking to satisfy their spiritual needs elsewhere".

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Physically In, Mentally Out

by James Jack in

7 years ago i was this "ultra spiritual elder".

you name it, i was visible all over the region.

i was the coordinator, on the convention committee, rbc, had a talk at every convention and assembly, regular pioneer, etc.

scratchme1010

Maybe, just take a long break and focus on helping those in my community, like the Methodist's Do.

I'm not good at telling people what to believe or not, but I could suggest about what not to do. I have known of people who have gone through similar situations and then make decisions that may not settle well with what this forum is for. Some people return to the congregation and become uber JWs again.

Whatever you choose, please know that this is a forum for support to others, and that right now you have a listening ear. Don't attack us later if you choose to go back to be a super duper spiritual JW.

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There is no Holy Spirit.

by hoser in

there is no holy spirit.

i lead a double life.

i post on apostate web sites, swear like a sailor, covertly subvert the watchtower religion and do many other things i'd rather not mention.

scratchme1010

hose, you brought some memories from once upon a time when I was on my way out and doing all kinds of non-JW things (and people). never saw if from that point of view, but yes, that's literally living proof that those things are just nonsense.

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Bible pssssges that are immoral - Lot offering his virgin daughters to be gang raped by homosexual males

by jambon1 in

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tell me me more about your just & loving god..

scratchme1010

Lot offering his virgin daughters to be gang raped by homosexual males

Is that supposed to be worse than later in the same story Lot getting them both pregnant?

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Today's Watchtower Study 25 June " Do You Share Jehovah's Sense of Justice?" April 2017 issue

by BluesBrother in

same theme scripture as last week deut 32.

3/4 "a god... who is never unjust".

do i share that spirit ?

scratchme1010

Do You Share Jehovah's Sense of Justice?

No, I'm a decent person.

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Dealing with Loneliness and Social Anxiety

by NoviceLocs14 in

hello, this is my 1st initiated post on this site, so i'm a bit nervous.

i did search for similar topics on this site, but a lot of them have been inactive for several years, so here goes.... a little background, i was pretty much born in "da twoof", baptized at 17, pioneered for about 6 years, was part of the rbc part time, and was even in the foreign language field for the last 3 years i was a jw.

so i pretty much had a pretty active social life within the organization due to being part of all of those things.

scratchme1010

Just want to welcome. Other posters have provided you with great insights and kind words and a warm welcome. I just want to welcome you, and I hope you have some fun reading people's postings.