Posts by prologos

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Why do JWs stay despite doubts & discoveries about JW Beliefs?

by ProfCNJ in

jw
friends

if we are going to create a pie chart with the following categories, what could be the main components-reasons and their respective percentages for just staying in the organization in spite of the doubts, discoveries about the jw doctrines/beliefs?

i doubt if the topmost reason is because of love of jehovah god and his son jesus christ.

your inputs dear friends and fellow brothers will be most appreciated.. a. below 40 years old.

prologos

now that we know what goes on, watch the inevitable outworking.

Why did the prophets stick around?

this is better than fiction.

7 and

B + more than twice 40.

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What Are Some Of The STUPIDEST Comments Made?

by minimus in

jw
friends

what are some of the stupidest comments made in the watchtower, or by a circuit overseer or elder that you've never forgotten?

the one about" the rapist being human" too, ranks right up there....like we're supposed to feel bad for him?

prologos

in at least two talks that were meant to encourage hospitality this speaker* talked about Jesus and others washing the feet of invited guests, taking off the sandals and then describing in detail in his native language the JUICY, dusty condition of the toes, on and on. --

That should have been enough to put off inviting him, or anybody. but despite this negative olfatory effect, he was wrong,

that wet and brewing or yeasty fermentation is not found with dusty but aerated sandals. more likely in running shoes, galoshes.

more than this kind of aversion is developped through uninformed wt talk, writing.

* served in bethels in both latitude hemispheres.

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Is Jehovah Male Or Female, Manly of Womanly

by frankiespeakin in

why is jehovah in the bible a male?

why not female since he is a god that is not earthly but from another realm where they don't have sex differences, does he have a penis?

does he have to pee and relieve himself?

prologos

Jehovah, as created by the desert tribes, is shown to be masculin.

The creator of nature made it in both modes, in the natural image.

The Europeans are divided on the answer.

For the French the

sun-god is masculin: LE soleil, the

moon, feminine: LA lune.

the germans and relatives, contrarians, have the

Sun-god feminin: DIE Sonne, the

Moon-god Masculin, DER Mond.

Vivre la difference of the gods.

atheists have no such problem(s)

for me: since we can only observe nature, and she likes both genders, the maker (if any) must be that way too.

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Will we grow old and die?

by compound complex in

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http://www.eldritchdark.com/tributes/poetry/235/the-stoick.

a beautiful way of putting the truth .

prologos

WT likes to display OT characters. well, many died "old and SATISFIED". but they spoil that for their follwers, who die, or rather LIVE dissatisfied(ly) because of the ever increasing length of the narrow road. this side of the narrow or pearly gates.

redvip2013: and for me not just to live the fullest but also do the most good. dont stop at 2000.

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Elders = Politicians???

by toto555 in

with all the back-door politics, white-washing of elder mistakes, selective enforcement of rules etc.

aren't elders not much different than any other political position out there in the world (mayor, congressman, senator etc.)?

doesn't the same hold true as well for co, do, etc.?

prologos

once you have poly=many,- you have politics, hence politician.

Jesus is reported to have tried to combat that tendency, the fighting for top jobs by merit, or debating scills, family influence, and arguing among the 12. so:

While Jesus did not,- and obviously does not now,- curb politics, it shows he is looking for politics - free INDIVIDUALS *(become like lttle children) and not for

politics -infested organisations as his favored.

like the sealing of INDIVIDUALS "out of the [organized] 12 tribes Rev.7.

So: freedom reigns, but with consequences Math.7,-- and the "heavier judgement" for the politically successful.

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So, Whats the real reason JWs are no concessions open at the DC and are discouraged from supporting nearby vendors?

by BU2B in

jw
friends

so ever since they discontinues the food service at the assemblies and dcs, jws have been "lovingly encouraged" to pack a light lunch to eat.

the secretary at the hall that i am held hostage in said during the service meeting that even a sub would be too heavy to eat, and that a light salad was the best option.

what do you fine people think is the real reason why, in the absence of food service, jws are told to not leave the building at lunch?

prologos

blondi, right, I always felt that the assembly cooks, servers, dishwashers really worked to

pay for the circuit overseer's Car.

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How do you see yourself, a reformer, a rebel, a traitor, or HER MAJESTY'S LOYAL OPPOSITION?

by prologos in

if you compare the immense majestic universe to a stable law- supported, immutable constitutional monarchy, or its non-royal equivalent,.

where do you and i fit in, balking one way or another( and for various reason) at.

the notion of the wt 8 representing that great entity?

prologos

simon, good enough, fulfilling, riding on your, or my motorcycle through the glorious Rockies with the sun in your back.

(no glare from "fresh light")

and thank you for the vistas you have opened for many of us. buono vistas.

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How do you see yourself, a reformer, a rebel, a traitor, or HER MAJESTY'S LOYAL OPPOSITION?

by prologos in

if you compare the immense majestic universe to a stable law- supported, immutable constitutional monarchy, or its non-royal equivalent,.

where do you and i fit in, balking one way or another( and for various reason) at.

the notion of the wt 8 representing that great entity?

prologos

If you compare the immense majestic universe to a stable Law- supported, immutable constitutional MONARCHY, or its non-royal equivalent,

where do you and I fit in, balking one way or another( and for various reason) at

the notion of the WT 8 representing that great entity?

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So, Whats the real reason JWs are no concessions open at the DC and are discouraged from supporting nearby vendors?

by BU2B in

jw
friends

so ever since they discontinues the food service at the assemblies and dcs, jws have been "lovingly encouraged" to pack a light lunch to eat.

the secretary at the hall that i am held hostage in said during the service meeting that even a sub would be too heavy to eat, and that a light salad was the best option.

what do you fine people think is the real reason why, in the absence of food service, jws are told to not leave the building at lunch?

prologos

On the related subject of FEASTING: why are forced or allowed to stare at all the worldly advertisements? could be all covered up with DC slogans?

Can remember having the head of the head of state, the flag, and Free Masons regalia over the venue. if its FOOD for thought its on topic. hopefully.

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Another problem with "new light"

by leaving_quietly in

matt 25:34-40. then the king will say to those on his right, come, you who have been blessed by my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world.

35 for i became hungry and you gave me something to eat; i got thirsty and you gave me something to drink.

i was a stranger and you received me hospitably; 36 naked, and you clothed me.

prologos

Ms Orwell, just because they (all discussed here) are SLAVES of one kind or another,

DOES NOT MEAN WE ARE MASTERS,

or master marksmen/women, calling the shots or REFEREES., the final UMPIRES.

but it would be foolish to eat food served, that is proved to be not done to recipee.

or have a rating system of good places to eat, Micheline style.

Julia and Micheline, the connesseours