very interesting feminist catholic theology professor on all subjects.
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anybody seen Davis Smiley tonight?
by prologos invery interesting feminist catholic theology professor on all subjects.
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pterist, thank you for going into the history, but if I read it right. The ONE ANNOINTED id not Partake. true, he ate some of the bread-- before and after, like scooping up the sauce, and drinking some wine, but
During the ceremony itself, he broke the bread, served the wine but Jesus did not partake with the others. why would he?
According to legend he did not need the redemption promised by the New Covenant.
Partaking is like a double insurance, just in case
there was a talking snake,
a midget in the fish's belly for 3.5 days. with gastric juice protection and oxigen supply.
but it is going to be a gorgeous moon.
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Can one sue the WT for Defamation, not hate speech.
by jam indefamation is communication about a person that tends to.
hurt the person,s reputation.
defamation is a strict liability tort,.
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Jesus said as much in Mat 5:22.
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Profile of a Sociopathic Organization
by Lady Lee inprofile of a sociopathic organization .
(adapted from the article by jan groenveld) .
a number of cult leaders may exhibit many of the behavioral characteristics of a sociopath--an outstanding ability to charm and seduce followers.
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prolog2: you said: " --- an ORGANISATION that does not send its young people off to war---" a very admirable stand, at great sacrifice ( ak Perry) to those young people. however
to be honest, the ORGANISATION has refused to take corporate or personal responsability by its officers for any teaching or instructions of refusing military service.
WT BtS policy is that joining the army or not is a strictly personal decsision. (as it is for the large number of conscientious objectors)
Refusal of military draft induction for its memebers is not WT BtS policy.
A brother or Sister joining the army, or Reserves, or National Guard or cadets or taking para military training is NOT DISFELLOWSHIPPED.
The sacrifices of the young ones is NOT a Jewel in the crown of the WT BtS.
So analyse where the truth really lies. not lies.
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Do you have a favourite scripture?
by Ucantnome ini have two.. luke 4.
16 he went to nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.
he stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet isaiah was handed to him.
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jgnat, you are so right, and then the sparks fly. and even the cutting edge gets seriously nicked in the sparring that can go on here.
better Ecl. 10:10 "--- iron tool --sharpened --, with a WHETTED edge--, sharpened with an symbolic emery whetting stone, as you do with appropriate quotations, citations.
One of my favored texts:
Isaiah 40:31. " They-- will mount with wings like eagles--. predicting the GLORIOUS , fixed-wing flight, using thermal-, slope- or dynamic soaring. humans will never be hummingbirds, but users of energy latent in the atmosphere.
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Even if its not the truth its still the best way of life!
by mtsgrad incomplete the following:.
even if its not the truth...... .
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and it gave some of those that would have never made IT in the real world ,
a place to loard it over others,
sponge from others,
delude themselfs of their expertise, grandeur and bask in the glow of the presence of some real great humble characters.
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Easy questions others make difficult to answer
by Terry inthat is a question.
it is asked by somebody who does exist.. that question could not be asked if there actually were nothing.. .
that is a question asked only by people who exist.. if there were nothing-- the question would not be asked because it could not be asked.. .
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finkel stein, you said : seeking the answer, right.
--which means= asking the question. ------that is why
the other stein, not funkel stein, but A.
EINSTEIN is reputed to have died with his notebook in his hand.--- probably with the question, pending quest for the united theory of everything. ---so,
after amazing answers, always ask quality questions.
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Another scripture that has questionable language with regard to satan
by cptkirk inof course even people with novice level bible understanding know that paul had a "thorn in the flesh", what they may not know, or not have bothered to also observe is the bizarre language with which was used to convey this thought.. "turn with me in your bibles please to 2corinthians 12:7" <----lol.
an "angel of satan" was sent to paul.......hmmm, were the writers of the bible apostates?
they called satan's minion an angel?
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It does not mention Satan directly , but in
I Kings 22:19 ---Jehovah sitting on his throne----all the army of the heavens standing--to his right,--left. (like in the fable of Job)
verse 21:--finally a SPIRIT (SATAN?) came out and said-- I shall FOOL him-
22:--become a desceptive spirit in his mouth (LIE?) ---
23: --Jehovah has put a deceptive spirit in the mouth--- (predicting success)
But Jehovah HIMSELF has spoken calamity--
This confusing account has Jehovah using Satan? (father of the lie) or sanctioning him to lie and deceive. of course
The bible fables are about the deception.
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Reaching Loved Ones Stuck in a Cult: An Idea for Discussion
by 00DAD inyou may have heard the expression: "the map is not the territory.
" have you ever thought about how this idea may help you reach your loved ones stuck in a cult?
the phrase has been attributed to polish-american scientist and philosopher alfred korzybski.
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what I have found interesting is, to
Use their training method, occasions:
"if some body at the Door asks you:---"do you believe there really was a talking snake?---"--- or:
on the current bible reading (Marc 5-8):
"WOW-- there were a lot of demons back there--. how would we treat such symptons today?--- medication?--- are the demons chemical in nature?-- not magical--?? are they different today??? would chemicals have worked back then too?
-- You Have to train for the ministry right? notwithstanding Math !9:10. --?
--we have to prepare for the bible reading comments ? right?
so lets do it and giveit to them.
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Is it not hypocritical of the WTB&TS to acknowledge women can be a part of the 144000 annointed ones to rule with Christ ,yet deny them a place on the Governing Body ?
by smiddy inif jehovah and jesus see fit to allow women to be a part of the ruling elite in heaven for a thousand years , who are the g.b.to deny them that privelidge on earth ?
the basis of family life since adam & eve is the complimentary balance of male and female input ,so shouldnt that rule also apply to the governing of a christian congregation ?.
smiddy.
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woman now are learning to understand, , deal with, clean up the mess that MEN create, a skil that will come in handy if you receive the UPWARD call to deal with what is to come.
may be we will be judged by the way we play with "the cards we are dealt", and woman are winners.
The talent pool is there, used or not -- and as the song says:
"our day will come " the thousand year day?