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My Elderette is attempting to change the subject again
by Faithful Witness in
1. watchtower
2. bible
we were in the middle of discussing their use of god's personal name, and miss k was not able to find one place in the bible, where jesus actually said the name out loud (that wasn't a quote from the ot).

we had started out by talking about jesus being "the way, the truth and the life.

" then she stated that one of the purposes of jesus' coming to earth, was "to make god's name known.
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My JW Mom came for an impromptu visit yesterday. It went great! :)
by Faithful Witness in
1. jw
2. experiences
it is so nice to start actually believing that my mom wants to have a relationship with me and my kids again.

there was awhile, where it was in question, and she wasn't sure if she was supposed to associate with us or not.

i think the stand that my sister has taken against me, is actually causing my mom to start doubting whether it is a good idea to follow this cruel example of "love" as defined by the watchtower.
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New Testament Manuscript Study Papyrus Images and NA 28 Online
by TheWonderofYou in
1. watchtower
2. bible
interested in online resources for new testament?

nt and od is the antique book with.

the most documentated available manuscripts.
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JWs and the idea of a cult
by dabster in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
as i've been chatting with a jw neighbour he has said, "heck, some people think we are a cult!

" and scoffs at very idea.

how ludicrous (he thinks)!
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If the earth is going to burn up as Born Agains teach would that make Jesus a "false prophet"?
by booker-t in
1. watchtower
2. bible
as i have mentioned here for many years there are some things i totally disagree with the wt society on but one thing i do believe they have right is that the earth is going to last forever.

one thing that has always amazed me with born agains that teach the earth is going to burn up is the scripture where jesus says "the meek will inherit the earth".

this is clear and plain and why would jesus outright "lie" about the earth if he knew it was going to burn up?
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My Elderette is returning today to CONDUCT another conversation...
by Faithful Witness in
1. watchtower
2. bible
she has had 42 years of training and indoctrination.

i'm feeling sort of nervous, but also looking forward to it.

this will be our second scheduled session together, and we never did agree on a topic.. i'm assuming she will come with an agenda and another prepared presentation.
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The Bible Teach book discussion on YouTube
by Listener in
1. watchtower
2. bible
over time a number of posters have asked for advice when studying what does the bible really teach?

book with jws.

i came across a set of youtube video's of a guy discussing this book chapter by chapter with the jws.
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1500 year old text reports Jesus not Crucified
by designs in
1. watchtower
2. bible
found in 2000 with a group of antiquity smugglers this bible contains the gospel of barnabas according to the report in the national turk.. written in aramaic this gospel account was omitted by the church during the period of the council of nicea.. the text maintains a story similar to islam regarding jesus being a great prophet.. is has a reported value of $28million and is said to be in the museum of ankara.. http://moorishharem.com/culture-detail/1500-year-old-bible-that-jesus-christ-was-not-crucified-vatican-in-awe/.

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JWs and my church affiliation
by dabster in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
this topic would come under "practices", i suppose.

it seems like a practice to me.

it is something the jws i have met - almost all without exception - have wanted to know.
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The 144,000
by dabster in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i was reading in revelation 7 yesterday, where the 12 tribes of the sons of israel are named and where we learn that 12,000 from each tribe are sealed.

how do the jws explain that the 144,000 are identified as israel - and identified so specifically that the 12 tribes are named?

be gentle with me when answering.