Posts by THE GLADIATOR

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Are you a proactive decision maker?

by moshe in

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THE GLADIATOR

Hi Moshe, I was going to reply earlier but just couldn't come to a decision. If it helps I see outstanding decisions as undone jobs that clutter up my mind. I like to get things decided, sorted, organized so I can enjoy the luxury and clarity of an uncluttered mind.

It I can't decide, then I will instruct my mind to work on the problem and inform me when it has come to a decision - then I forget about it. Later the answer will pop into my head without warning. I accept the answer and move on. The part of our mind that works beneath consciousness take into account many facets and emotional influences that our so called conscious mind cannot do; it has to seperate things.

I hope this helps you, I mean your friend.

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If the Watch Tower Society discontinued shunning.... new survey!!

by cedars in

i'm pleased to announce that juan viejo2 has launched a new mini-survey on jwsurvey.org.

the survey tackles the premise that the society might one day abandon shunning (at least between family members) and asks: what effect might this have on us?.

the survey is primarily targeted at df'd/da'd and active jws, although there is one question applicable to all, which asks simply whether you agree with the practice of shunning.. there are only a handful of questions, so if you feel inclined, please do visit and take the survey on the link below:.

THE GLADIATOR

Jehovah's Witnesses don’t only shun because they are expected too. Avoiding relatives that leave is admonished but not enforced.

Jehovah's Witnesses choose to shun because they feel threatened by members that declare it is not the truth and leave. In order to maintain a feeling of security Jehovah's Witnesses opt to mix only with those that share their beliefs. They will even avoid fellow members in their own hall if they express the slightest doubt about the Watchtower Society’s teachings. They are afraid that mixing with dissenters will cause them to doubt too because they already have doubts that they have buried.

This ‘birds of a feather flock together’ mentality is not unique to them; it is the hallmark of all cults.

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A RIGHT-eous conundrum!

by Fernando in

how can i be right with god?.

there are only two ways:.

work to prove, earn, deserve or pay for a right standing with god (unscriptural, and actually causes corruption)seek out and accept the free gift of imputed righteousness, and then be transformed or changed from inside by god's love (scriptural)a person spends his life in a religious system because he wants to be right with god.

THE GLADIATOR

Perhaps all we need to do to be right with 'God,' is live in harmony with other people, be loving, kind and do as little damage to our panet as we can.

Praying and singing hymns on Sunday may be comforting but our deeds speak louder than our voices.

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Questions From Thinkers

by Perry in

how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

THE GLADIATOR

palmtree67 "No matter how good you are at playing chess, the pigeon just knocks over the pieces, craps on the board and struts around like it's victorious."

I find your simile rather amusing.

However, I tend to think of N.drew as a chaffinch that is learning to fly.

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Questions From Thinkers

by Perry in

how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

THE GLADIATOR

Page 5 N.drew "I think I want to."

And you don't. All is well....."

One must be careful not to make the assumption that those who do not believe in the existence of God do not want to. In most cases they have searched, yearned, sought, studied, prayed and worshiped. But against all desire to believe, they have had to face up to the glare of reality and admit that they were projecting their hope onto an imaginary concept.

As a child I had remote and cold parents. I became devoted to a panda who was my best friend and went everywhere with me. One day I had to admit to myself that the panda did not exist and was nothing more than a projection of my childish psyche and desire to have someone who would understand and comfort me. The same thing happened with my belief in God. Fortunately my wife is real and I finally feel loved.

Reality trumps every time!

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Questions From Thinkers

by Perry in

how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

THE GLADIATOR

"I don't know why I believe in God and Jesus. I think I want to."

Sans end.

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Would mankind be better off without religion today ? A topical debate .

by Finkelstein in

this is an interesting debate paneled by people representing both pro and con aspects of religion as a ideological concept in human sociality.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfix_e1qnbm.

THE GLADIATOR

Perry "Once you start regulating people's thoughts and affections where do you stop?"

It is for this reason that I reject the Bible as the work of man, compiled in an attempt to control peoples thoughts and affections.

Whether mankind would be better of without religion depends on how mankind decides to act towards other people. There is no reason to think much would change.

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Does anyone else think there is less and less JW and religious content on this site each year?

by yadda yadda 2 in

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i may be wrong but it seems that with each passing year the number of real jw and religious related threads gets less and less on this site..

THE GLADIATOR

This site is about Jehovah's Witnesses, Christians versus atheists and those who aren’t too sure. Along the way many interesting and enlightening conversations and debates take place. Don’t knock it until you have tried the alternatives.

Peace

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Questions From Thinkers

by Perry in

how do you explain david's graphic portrayal of jesus' death by crucifixion (psalm 22) 1000 years before christ lived?.

how do you account for the odds (1 in 10 to the 157th power) that even just 48 (of 300) old testament prophecies were fulfilled in jesus christ?.

in what sense was jesus a "good man" if he was lying in his claim to be god?.

THE GLADIATOR

“Is atheism meaninglessness epitomized when deconstructed as simply narcissitic behavior? ”

It could be said that the desire to live forever is the ultimate in self love or admiration of oneself; therefore the personification of narcissism

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All this talk of god, my wires blew!

by LouBelle in

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literally!.

there was belowing white smoke, horrid smell.

no not the brain frying, my car - or rather a wire in my car.

THE GLADIATOR

LouBelle

You are seeking help from the wrong god. I have more than 300 Greek & Roman gods. I am prepared to share. You can rent for $25 or buy one of my god's at a discounted price of $150 - as you are a forum member.

Mind you there is no money back guarantee and each god sold is invisible. The only thing that can be proved to exist will be your money.

Hope this helps.