last night at my bible study group we looked at 1thessalonians ch 5 .
we have been working through the whole letter.
verses 1-11 start with .
In Scouts years ago we were told to Be Prepared. For anything at anytime. Perfectly natural to be curious about events and timings etc.
I do not think that the WT have deceived anyone. If so, why would they? What would be their motive?
The Bible is less about dates and more about events etc.
Jesus never mentioned any specific date for anything. He did however refer to seasons etc and events. He said Keep on the watch...ie stay awake.
please, please ignore all the scientific impossibilities here, that's not what this topic is about.. let's make the assumption as many christians do that the bible is historically accurate.
the noachian flood actually happened a little less than 4,500 years ago after which eight adults stepped off the ark to repopulate the planet.. that means that approximately 60 million lives had been snuffed out, a holocaust by anyone's estimation.
as if that isn't horrific enough just think about the babies, toddlers and young children god killed.. he drowned all of them, every single one.
60 million? Really? Supposition. Unhelpful in any serious consideration of the subject.
to all those on this forum, i would love to know what your take on this vital question is..
No. They had choice. Free will. They had the capability of sinning, as we all do. But also guidance. They chose to listen to strangers rather than their creator.
https://youtu.be/4g5yx133h_y?si=4lhljyrnyk05k2bh.
Proverbs 22:3...explains why they have closed it down. Very sensible.
what happens when a jehovah’s witness who has been disfellowshipped returns to attending the meetings again?.
mark jones writes:.
if it's the same congregation that they previously attended then, yes, the congregation will remember who they are and so continue to treat them as dead or invisible.. one of the identifying marks a cult is that it uses shame and humiliation to control members, to keep them from leaving and manipulating those who escaped into coming back.. a disfellowshipped person is never allowed to quietly leave with dignity.
It is sad that reinstatement isn't easier or at least less hostile. Many do want to return even if only to conclude a thinking process or perhaps re appraise things. Belief is personal and world events throw many into a quagmire of uncertainty and fear. None of us have any right to dictate another's belief or religious convictions. There are many good people within their ranks, and family ties have suffered. So much misery etc which could be avoided...
we're you regular at the 3 meetings days watchtower hade?
i remember our was tuesday, thursdays and saturdays.
in reality it's crazy they hade so many meetings.
Yes, I enjoyed all the meetings and the people there too. The local group Tuesday book study was good for building friendships and helped keep an eye on the elderly more needy ones. Then things changed.....
mass shooting at a kingdom hall in hamburg, germany this evening.
at least 6 or 7 killed, dozens injured.
single shooter on the run, police doesn't rule out more shooters.
Utterly dreadful for all those involved, and for the children who witnessed something no parent would ever want them to see. Kind thoughts to all those who were there and their families.
this has been announced on the jw's official website, in the "jw news" section.
this is not a joke.
anthony moron da turd is out as a gluttonous body member!
unlike men who took no note, surely the fallen angels knew of gods plan to flood the earth, so why didn't they build an ark(s) for their nephilum sons?
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How do we know they didn't try and build a similar ark vessel? If they did try, Jehovah would have frustrated their efforts anyway...to ensure their destruction..
Same question asked about the Gulf War......
