Posts by THE GLADIATOR

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He Is Risen, the axial component of christianity

by designs in

sunday hundreds of millions and possibly up to two billion people will join in some service in observance of the resurrection of jesus.

it is the central issue which takes the teachings of jesus from the philosophy of doing good to others to the ultimate truth which it claims.

it was the axial argument of the apostle paul in 1 cor.

THE GLADIATOR

Rattigan350 As I understand it, Christians are refering to Christ in the present tense.

His is risen in as much as - he is here.

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Funny things to not do at the Memorial

by rebel8 in

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pull out a can of cheese whiz, top the bread with it, and take a nibble.. .

say really loud...."oh, wow!

jesus' body is really tasty this year!".

The last time I went to a memorial as an apostate in an over crowded hall, it was expected that all women and visitors sat down in the available seats. Only elders and minis would stand, lining the walls the walls as they stood and asserted their seniority by standing throughout the ceremony. Finding the whole experience rather claustrophobic I stood along with my wife.

We were initially asked to sit down. After much whispering three elders came up and insisted we sit in two seats at the back they had saved for us. I pointed out that politeness dictated that the seats should be used by older people, which included some of the elders. We refused to yield and stood amongst the elders near the front.

Cat among the pigeons and all that.

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ALL you ever need to know to understand NEW LIGHT (for what it really is)

by Terry in

here is what i'm thinking; see if you don't agree.... .

jehovah's witnesses are divided into three distinct tiers of membership.. 1.governing body anointed.

4.the rank and file jw & non-gb anointed are told what the shape is and what it means and what to do about it.. .

THE GLADIATOR

Waiting on Jehovah to get his act together and shine some new light down on us is a mug’s game.

Jehovah has forever, whereas those of us who are mortal feel a sense of urgency as our impeding death gets closer.

 “And this I know: whether the one True Light,

 Kindle to Love, or Wrath consume me quite,

 One Glimpse of It within the Tavern caught

 Better than in the  Temple  lost outright.”

(Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - Edward FitzGerald's Translation)

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anyone handsome?

by bigmac in

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THE GLADIATOR

Someone will have to help me with this one - I can't get there on my own.

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Does The Governing Body Have Any Idea Of How Delusional They Look To The Educated World? Is That The Reason They Are So Against Getting A College Education?

by frankiespeakin in

THE GLADIATOR

For many years the Watchtower Society have tried to make young minds believe that it is the will of God himself that they abandon all ambition, or higher education, or a career, in favour of promoting their beliefs. Notice the dates on these quotes:

As you think about your future, no doubt questions run through your mind. Should I go to university and seek a career as a doctor, a lawyer, or a scientist? Does the dream of climbing the corporate ladder to financial success and recognition intrigue me? Would I become a famous name in the arts through acting or painting? Or, as a youth devoted to Jehovah god, should I choose the full-time ministry as my career…? Youths how will you use your future? For yourself or fully for Jehovah? Prayerfully consider the goal of full-time service now in your youth. Imitate Jesus by living the rest of your life ‘for God’s will.’ It will prove to be a protection from harmful worldly ambitions, careers and associations. Analyse your circumstances and set a specific date as your goal for entering full-time service. Work towards it. Pray for Jehovah’s help to attain it.

The Watchtower 15 April 1986 - pages 28-30

Remember, too, that ‘the time left is reduced.’ (1 Corinthians 7:29) How much time will you devote to such education? Will it consume the bulk of your youthful years? If so, how will you apply the Bible's encouragement to ‘remember, now, your Grand Creator in the days of your young manhood’?

The Watchtower 1 Sept.1999 Youths -Train Your Perceptive Powers!

But there is danger in encouraging them to take up a life style centred on education and financial security instead of true worship.... Plans for a life that subordinates spirituality to worldly goals can snuff out a young person’s desire to serve God.

The Watchtower 15 June 2011 - page 6

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The World is going to end...

by The Quiet One in

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..one day, as will our lives.

any day could be the last day of our existence... with that in mind, how would you want to spend your final hours, if you knew that your life was going to end tomorrow?

what would you like to say on that last day, and to whom?.

THE GLADIATOR

The Quiet One Don’t know how you missed it but the world did end. You are living an illusion. This is all a dream. Close your eyes and you are seeing reality. Open them and you are back in the dream. If this doesn’t work for you then invent a reality that does. It’s all a trick of the mind. Mind it’s all a trick.

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What is your religious belief now?

by jwfacts in

i have a new poll at jwfacts.mobi/pollsarchive/ as i am very interested to see what people have moved on to believe.

as this is considered sensitive by some, you can answer anonymously at the jwfacts.mobi/pollsarchive/, or answer on this thread.

this is what i have created in the list, but feel free to add comments, corrections, or options i have missed.. .

THE GLADIATOR

Nickolas I have missed you.

Your carefully crafted and insightful comments are a model of understanding and insight.

You help me realize when I am straying from my mooring.

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For those claiming to be Christ: you are not! I am

by AndDontCallMeShirley in

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for those claiming to be the biblical christ-messiah, you are wrong.

i am the christ!

and, i can prove it.. ----.

THE GLADIATOR

Shirley you’ll think I’m strange but I don't want to be the Messiah, never have.

I want to be Caesar and sit in the royal podium at the games.

Alas I have come to earth as a gladiator to learn humility and keep the lions away from Christians.

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For those claiming to be Christ: you are not! I am

by AndDontCallMeShirley in

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friends

for those claiming to be the biblical christ-messiah, you are wrong.

i am the christ!

and, i can prove it.. ----.

THE GLADIATOR

Ah Shirley - it was subtracting your grandmother's shoe size from 485 BCE and adding 20 years that convinced me you are the messiah. You see no one can fake their shoe size! And you talk to me as does Lars - it doesn't get better - unless there is a third contender for the throne?

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Thinking of having revenge on the jw girl

by spirituk in

hello again, following my story with this girl , and after she blocked me on fb and not answering my phone calls since december , i am now thinking of taking revenge.my feelings of pain are starting to become hate ,and pain always is accompanied by the feeling of revenge to satisfy this bad feeling.i just cant simply forget what shes done to me.

the reasons of my revenge :.

1.she played with my feelings when she knew from the start that she would leave me one day.

THE GLADIATOR

Cagefighter "Spirituk - You are trying to control her, she is a woman and she is going to do what every she wants to do..."

Wise words. If there is one thing I have have learnt about women, it's that you can't control them. Trying to control them just makes them more stubborn.

I have surrendered to mine and now just lick her feet as I scrub the floor. Anything for a peaceful life.