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  NWT Matt 18:2 Child referred to as "it"

  by Red Piller in

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  the nwt translation renders matt 18:2 this way,.

  "so, calling a young child to him, he set it in their midst ".

  calling a child "it" made me curious.

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  I think one should put "it" in to context. In the time period this was written children and women did not enjoy the status and privileges these individuals do currently. Children were slaves a person did not have to buy, and women were slaves you bought but could have sex with. So, contextually "it" may be correct. The Apostle Paul raised the status of women higher than probably in person in the history of the world. For children, it was this scripture. The people of this audience would have been flabbergasted by hearing these words. How dare he put a child in the place reserved for an adult. For women, it was him saying husbands be considerate of your wife. This was a brand new concept. If you were rich, you would divorce your old wife and buy a new one. If you were not rich, you would divorce her so you wouldn't have to care for her in her old age. To us these statements sound common place, but at this point in time it was an outrageous thing to say.
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  Baptized

  by nibbled in

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  how old were you when you were baptized?.

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  i was 12 years old..

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  I was forced at the age of 14. I wish I would have just taken the ass beating now. I really miss my siblings and would love to meet their children.
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  Imagine if the GB called you in for questioning

  by nolongerconfused in

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  2. beliefs

  what would you tell or ask these group of men if they called you in for a meeting?.

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  I would offer each one of them a chance to get on a wrestling mat with me. They would say, "You're a 6'5" 235 pound 35 year old triathlete, former college wrestler. It wouldn't be fair." Then, I would say, "Wait, your Gods anointed. You have the power of God almighty behind you. How is it fair to me? O yeah by the way the only way to tap out is to admit your full of sh1t and the whole thing is made up on national television." How much fun would that be. Snap Crackle Pop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's a hint. I love arm bars. I think I could have all of them admit it in under 60 seconds each.

  Probably 245 I get a little pudgy this time of year.
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  Your vs You're....Its vs It's....There vs Their..

  by Terry in

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  2. friends

  writing and speaking is all about communication.. if we are casually engaged the level of precision vanishes.

  simple ideas=simplified language.. but, as we attempt to convey accuracy, specificity and numerical precision--what then?

  without a clear standard is proper communication headed for extinction?.

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  Defianttruth

  Interesting James Joyce was one of William Faulkners influences.
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  Music Upon Your Exit

  by RAYZORBLADE in

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  2. friends

  i know this topic has been touched upon from time to time.

  i haven't been on here regularly in many years, but i know what it is like for many; or those that are on their way of exiting the organization.. what songs do you recall or remember during your exodus from the wtbts ??.

  i left mentally in the late autumn of 1983; apparently (i don't know officially...but does it really matter?

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGQrk9n07Q
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  Your vs You're....Its vs It's....There vs Their..

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  writing and speaking is all about communication.. if we are casually engaged the level of precision vanishes.

  simple ideas=simplified language.. but, as we attempt to convey accuracy, specificity and numerical precision--what then?

  without a clear standard is proper communication headed for extinction?.

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  Defianttruth

  I think grammar is important, but it depends on the situation. I am from the deep south. Most people in my area uses horrible grammar. If one grows up surrounded by people who use language incorrectly, he or she will be greatly influenced by the region in which that individual grew up. It does go to show the level of education, an individual has by the language he or she uses. With that being said, the list of acclaimed writers from Mississippi are as long as my arm. If one reads William Faulkner, it doesn't take long to realize that if a grammar teacher was to grade his writing it would take several cases of red ink pens. Faulkner is one of the most acclaimed writers in American history regardless of his grammar.

  If someone is talking to friends on a friday night, will it matter if an individual uses the rest of the extinct subjunctive modus of the verb were? I don't think so. If someone is doing scholarly research, I think the answer is yes.

  My Achilles Heel has always been spelling. Thank God for spell check.

  Here is my resource for grammar.

  1. Harbrace College Handbook

  http://www.textbooks.com/BooksDescription.php?BKN=286744&SBC=LCC&network=GoogleShopping&tracking_id=9780155039483U&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=9780155039483U&utm_source=googleshopping&kenshu=23b2fc57-f886-5d69-42fe-00001827cdd2&adtype=pla&kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=CJH1ise_kLUCFQuynQoduUEAig

  It can be bought cheap and uses example sentences we non-grammar minded folks can copy and reword to fit our needs.

  I also think the Oxford Comma is of great value, and it's importance is being eroded by modern writers.

  Here is two examples

  1. We invited the geniuses, Pastor Russell and Judge Rutherford to the meeting.

  Without the Oxford Comma, the sentence means Pastor Russell and Judge Rutherford are Geniuses invited to to a meeting.

  1. We invited the geniuses, Pastor Russell, and Judge Rutherford to the meeting.

  With the Oxford Comma, the sentence means more than one Genius and Pastor Russell, and Judge Rutherford are invited to a meeting. Sentence two also has the potentiality of being true. (That was an apostate nerd joke, get it)

  Here's a question which sentence is correct.

  I wish I was taller.

  I wish I were taller.

  Defiant.
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  Cedars have you seen this video?

  by soiledumpling in

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  annual meeting reportoctober .

  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d9vvrsbvkqg

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  Really out of 7 million people they couldn't find 20 kids who can sing in pitch.

  This group of youngsters do much better.

  http://the-tubez.prochan.com/The_Tubez/t/2cf_1356359334
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  New here and just sick!

  by msconcerned in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello, i am new and i feel soooo wrong about being here.

  anyway i am an m.s and have been disillusioned ever since the new understanding that came out in october.

  i have read many things on this board that i have and also have not thought about.

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  Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch'entrate

  Sometimes you have to go through hell to get where your going

  Defiant
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  I'm meeting with my wife's minister.

  by Defianttruth in

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  2. friends

  my wife belongs to a small nondenominational church here in town.

  i have my reservations.

  i am creating a list of questions to ask him.

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  My wife belongs to a small nondenominational church here in town. She really wants me to go. I have my reservations. I am creating a list of questions to ask him.

  What happens when he and I have theological differences?

  What conflict of interest resolutions will he accept?

  Membership requirements.

  What path must I exercise to reach God?

  Can you think of anymore questions than that.
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  College On The Cheap! Have You Thought Of Attending College? You Can Very Cheaply!

  by ÁrbolesdeArabia in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  lots of friends and jws are dealing with depression, some are sad they never went to college and wonder what it's like to get a degree.

  the watchtower guilted her members by telling them they were worldy if they wanted a higher education.

  college in community schools were free when i took ap classes in high school.

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  Defianttruth

  Here's my two cents.

  1. When picking which degree program an individual wants, he or she should investigate the market. A quick trip to to Monster.com will show a certificate in welding is more fiscally valuable than a PhD in Ancient Literature.
  2. I would suggest a degree that makes one eligible for a license or certificate. Such as engineering, nursing, teaching, accounting, or a similar line of study.
  3. Even if you are looking at a graduate license program like JD or MD get an undergrad degree in something licensable. No one ever said, "We can't hire this Doctor because he is also an engineer." If an individual has a nursing background and are also an attorney the sky is that person's limit. But if grad school doesn't work out for an individual, he or she has a career to fall back on.
  4. With that being said, all accredited 4 year programs qualify for a commission in the military. Most services push O4 and up to seek graduate studies and will help you pay for it.
  5. If you want to study Ancient Literature, make it your minor or your masters. My Masters is field related, but not specifically in what I do. It does help me specialize in my career field.
  6. If you are a nontraditional student seek a company that will help you.