Has the GB ever described exactly HOW Jehovah inspires them with "new light"? Seems to me, if they were the FDS; they'd be open about the proceedures.
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Who really is the FDS?!?!?!?!?
by LDH inhey all, hope you're having a great year so far.. before witnet was closed down, there was an interesting discussion regarding the fds and their failed prophecies.
i asked a question, but unfortunately there wasn't enought time to get everyone's view.. so i'll rephrase my posts, and wait to hear from y'all.. if we are so quick to say that the fds is a false prophet because of some failed prophecies (even tho they say they don't prophecy, we all know better) then how would you explain the bible book of jonah?.
a faithful prophet, jonah, followed (after much trial and tribulation to himself) jehovah's command to declare destruction on the city of nineveh.
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God Active or Not?
by ISP ini am interested in the boards view on the above.
is god actively helping any or is he dormant.
living in the time of jesus presence/kingdom rule i have to say that i would expect a little more than i see at the moment!.
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I have to agree with my husband. Our concept is quite different from the norm. But something or someone directed my husband and I to each other.
I don't think God is impartial. I think all people have an equal hearing.
RHW expressed it well.
Unfortnately I think some people are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hence those who have such terrible experiences in their lives. There is also the matter of life choices affecting our direction.
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Celtic Music
by Snowball ini have developed a deep love of celtic music.
i listen to clannad, enya, loreena mckennitt, natalie mcmaster, and capercaillie.. i have also discovered 'celtic rock' when i went to the scottish festival in pleasanton ca last year.
seven nations was playing modern rock music with fiddles and bagpipes.
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RHW,
I didn't know James Galway did anything with them. What are the titles?
Can I be in the band? I can sing sometimes.
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Other Life
by Angharad insorry if this topic has already been posted.. looking at size of the universe i cannot belive that we are the only life in it.
why would god create this enormous universe and then only use one minute planet?.
does anyone have any thoughts?.
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I have always thought this to be a possibility.
I don't think there is anything wrong with us. We may just be a newer life form.
Since I have started questioning, the thought has crossed my mind that this could be a possible explanation for the "paranormal" occurences around us.
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New here
by Ziggy424 inhi all...am new to your great forum....got a sore back from shoveling all the new snow today and yesterday...:-) "smile" it makes them wonder....:-)
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P.S. Zazu,
Please do fill us in on your choice of name. Been dying to know. Have been enjoying your sharp wit. Glad Larc finally moved over.
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New here
by Ziggy424 inhi all...am new to your great forum....got a sore back from shoveling all the new snow today and yesterday...:-) "smile" it makes them wonder....:-)
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Welcome Ziggy!!!
To all the rest of the Sarcasm,
"Honey, where is the mayo? It is on the top right hand shelf of the frige. ....... Honey where is the mayo?"
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God Active or Not?
by ISP ini am interested in the boards view on the above.
is god actively helping any or is he dormant.
living in the time of jesus presence/kingdom rule i have to say that i would expect a little more than i see at the moment!.
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It would take a long, long time to explain my concept of God since it is completely foreign to any organized religion. But to answer it question: yes, I think God is active. I also believe He's greatly misunderstood. I think Redhorse has the view that most closely fits my definition of God: an external force.
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Exposing Myself
by m2u inhello brothers and sisters,.
i thought i'd list the books i am reading currently.. i'd love to see what you're reading too.. just finished: the agony and the ecstacy.
it's the story of michael angelo.
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Crises of Conscience by Ray Franz. With eyes wide open.
Excellent read.
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'Tunnel of Doubts'
by ISP intunnel of doubts.
this subject was discussed in the 1. feb.01 wt.
it is an interesting expression, tunnel of doubts as if several doubts merge to produce an overall tunnel from which it could be difficult to emerge.
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If a 2/3 majority of the GB has doubts, it's called "New Light". If one man on the GB has doubts, it's called "apostasy".
"The section ends with the following ‘For example, we might ponder on the several accounts that describe Jehovah in his heavenly court. These leave no room for doubt that Jehovah does have a heavenly organization supporting his servants in the worldwide educational work today."
Clearly, the only JW's allowed the luxury of doubts are those on the GB.
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JW Dictionary
by thinker inwarning !.
the following "dictionary" may be very discomforting to true believers of jehovah's organization.
if you ask too many questions about these things you are told " jehovah will make it all clear in time.
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New dictionary entry:
"Apostasy": If more than 2/3 of the GB are inspired by Jehovah with fresh ideas, it's called new light. If ONE member of the GB is inspired by Jehovah with fresh ideas, it's called apostasy. If YOU are inspired by Jehovah with fresh ideas, it's definitely apostasy!
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