Posts by THE GLADIATOR

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SO you turned your back on God

by maccauk11 in

ok so you had a bad experience and you stopped going to church which ever one that is.

but did you stop believing or are you that peeved you blame god etc.

i would encourage you to humble yourself before your messiah and seek him, he will let himself be found by you and come dwells within you.

THE GLADIATOR

maccauk11

You appear to be sincere. May I ask why you have turned your back on these other Roman god’s, listed below, who were all around in Jesus’ day. They are just a few; there are many more gods in the world. Why did you choose to worship the Hebrew desert god and his son? Was it an informed choice or just an accident of birth?

Jupiter - King of the Gods

Juno - Queen of the Gods

Neptune - God of the Sea

Pluto - God of Death

Apollo - God of the Sun

Diana - Goddess of the Moon

Mars - God of War

Venus - Goddess of Love

Cupid - God of Love

Mercury - Messenger of the Gods

Minerva - Goddess of Wisdom

Ceres - The Earth Goddess

Proserpine - Goddess of the Underworld

Vulcan - The Smith God

Bacchus - God of Wine

Saturn - God of Time

Vesta - Goddess of the Home

Janus - God of Doors

Uranus and Gaia - Parents of Saturn

Maia - Goddess of Growth

Flora - Goddess of Flowers

Plutus - God of Wealth

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Scientists Find One Source of Prayers Power

by alecholmesthedetective in

this is an interesting article from scientific american about a study on how prayer helps increase one's self-control through social connection.

this adds to previous research on the subject.

it's a short article and a worth read.. .

THE GLADIATOR

As every school boy knows, prayer is a form of meditation and improves communication with the subconcsious mind. It is also known as quiet reflection, contemplation and drawing on our inner resorces.

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The 1914 generation is still going strong 100 years later - 2014 study article.

by THE GLADIATOR in

january 2014 watchtower study article.

let your kingdom comebut when?.

this generation will not pass away.

THE GLADIATOR

truthseeker

That's an interesting chart you have posted on the last page. This should be printed and a copy given to every Jehovah's Witness that calls at a home. The dithering and duplicity that the Watchtower Society has shown for well over a hundred years is shocking by any standard. The idea that they are personally appointed as Jehovah’s mouth piece is a ridiculous assertion. How they claim to dispense truth is beyond comprehension.

Doctors note: Despite all appearance to the contrary Gladiator is of sound mind, and despite not being a Christian had a great Christmas. The tone of this post is not a reflection on his mood but merely an impartial observation.

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The 1914 generation is still going strong 100 years later - 2014 study article.

by THE GLADIATOR in

january 2014 watchtower study article.

let your kingdom comebut when?.

this generation will not pass away.

THE GLADIATOR

Finkelstein Kingdom Halls are actually (brainwashing) training centers for their own door to door sales representatives.

This is true. The Watchtower Society's have based their set up on a standard USA cold sales company. After I left Jehovah's Witnesses, many years ago, I had a go at door-to-door sales with a large UK double-glazing company. They had meetings, back-calls, literature placement, and a field-overseer and local team leader. The dress code was strict - a sit and tie at all times. I couldn’t believe how similar the set up was to the Watchtower Society.

This set up worked when the aim was literature sales. Now they give the stuff away, there is no longer any point it. They may as well the organization from one office. All literature is downloaded from their website. Of 7 million Jehovah's Witnesses donated just $10 a year they would have $70 million a year just to run the office. They could do a deal with a book company to produce a new book each year and deliver to congregations. The Society would get a royalty on sales.

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Alan Watts - Jesus and his Religion

by yadda yadda 2 in

listen to the brilliant alan watts on this subject and on many other spiritual/philosophical matters.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytivrfv3s2c.

THE GLADIATOR

I have many cds and downloads by the brilliant Alan Watts. He calls himself a spiritual entertainer. He examines various persuations and disciplins and gives live lectures. He ended up living on a barge off the coast of San Francisco, smoking pot and drinking. He died happy a few years ago.

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Is my mind still controlled???.....Is yours????

by KateWild in

we are all set for a lovely xmas week and nice holiday, but this image is indellably printed in my brain and i cannot erase it.. .

it's from the bible teach book, chapter 16 para 11. i did that many bible studies and trained them how we need to make a stand for true worship and not ever return to pagan practices.. so now over this season of good will, and fun i have a literal bitter taste.. are you having flash backs?

how can we remove these images from our brain?

THE GLADIATOR

No Kate - I think your mind is out of control. Have a good Christmas.

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"How can girls guard against temptation in this sex-crazy world?"

by Apognophos in

this is from the questions from readers in the 12/15/61 watchtower.

i present it unabridged and without comment.

your own comments, however, are welcome.. "when a girl reaches the age of puberty or physical maturity, her body has developed in the matter of sex more than in the mind.

THE GLADIATOR

BU2B This could be a reason they want JWs to use the online library that only goes back to 2000...

This is an own goal. JWs who want to go back further will google what they are looking for and end up on apostate web-sites.

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"How can girls guard against temptation in this sex-crazy world?"

by Apognophos in

this is from the questions from readers in the 12/15/61 watchtower.

i present it unabridged and without comment.

your own comments, however, are welcome.. "when a girl reaches the age of puberty or physical maturity, her body has developed in the matter of sex more than in the mind.

THE GLADIATOR

The Watchtower Society's archaic view of sex sums up their childlike approach to life in general.

I remember the lectures and Watchtower warnings about the evils of sex. It’s amazing I managed to become a normal adult.

Hail Caesar!

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"How can girls guard against temptation in this sex-crazy world?"

by Apognophos in

this is from the questions from readers in the 12/15/61 watchtower.

i present it unabridged and without comment.

your own comments, however, are welcome.. "when a girl reaches the age of puberty or physical maturity, her body has developed in the matter of sex more than in the mind.

THE GLADIATOR

What the Watchtower Society's failed to remember, when they printed this bull-story, is that Jehovah's Witnesses are supposed to be sheep. With this in mind I have researched some relevant information from ‘The beginners guide to raising sheep.’ Note the last paragraph showing that up to 10 percent of rams are homosexual; the same applies to bulls. So if the Watchtower Society's are going to look to nature for guidance in sexual matters for their young members, they had better take note. My advice to young Jehovah's Witnesses is to get stuck in while there is yet time.

Puberty is the age at which the ram's reproductive organs become functional, his secondary sex characteristics develop, and he is ready to successfully mate ewes. Most ram lambs reach puberty between 5 and 7 months of age, at 50 to 60 percent of their mature weight.

The willingness to breed ewes is highly variable among rams and can have a major impact on sheep production, especially in a single-sire mating scheme. Libido is a ram's desire to mate. It is regulated by the release of testosterone, produced by specialized cells in the testes.

Some breeds of rams show libido almost continuously once they reach puberty. In other breeds, there is a marked decline in libido during the non-breeding season. Underfed and over fat rams may show reduced libido. A ram's desire to mate also decreases with age and disease conditions, such as arthritis.

Some rams have inheritantly poor libido. In fact, studies have shown that up to 15 percent (average of 8 to 10 percent) of rams are homosexual and will not mate with ewes. Unlike heterosexual males, male-oriented rams do not experience an LH surge when exposed to estrus ewes. They also have a reduced capacity for producing testosterone.

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The 1914 generation is still going strong 100 years later - 2014 study article.

by THE GLADIATOR in

january 2014 watchtower study article.

let your kingdom comebut when?.

this generation will not pass away.

THE GLADIATOR

Fisherman 'Give examples where the wts uses the term spiritual to apply it to something material?'

The Watchtower Society confuses material things, such as congregation meetings and Bible knowledge, with spirituality.

Contributing to the Spiritual Paradise

Most people enjoy visiting a park or garden. They like to walk through it or perhaps sit on a bench and enjoy the surroundings. In a similar way, many enjoy associating with Jehovah’s Witnesses. They find the fellowship refreshing, peaceful, and restorative. However, a beautiful garden needs to be tended if it is to continue to be paradisaic. Similarly, the spiritual paradise exists in this very nonparadisaic world only because Jehovah’s Witnesses cultivate it, and God blesses their efforts. How, then, can one make a meaningful contribution to that paradise?

First, you need to associate with a congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, study the Bible with them, and acquire the Bible knowledge that is the basis of the spiritual paradise. Carla noted: “There is no spiritual paradise without spiritual food.” This includes reading God’s Word regularly and thinking about what you read. The knowledge acquired will draw you closer to Jehovah God, and you will come to love him.

w01 3/1 pp. 8-11