Posts by EdenOne

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Contradictory geneology of Jesus

by rebel8 in

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so i'm reading another carl sagan book and he seems to invariably find a way to slam j-dubs in each one.

(i can't say i blame him.).

anyway, in this one he discusses the fact that the gospels give contradictory geneologies of jesus--differing lines back to david from joseph, and a different number of generations.

Robin Williams passes

by designs in

don't know quite what to say.

just stunned at the news.

comic genius and actor.. share your favorite robin williams moments.. .

Very sad to hear this - he was one of the greatest talents alive. Just a couple of days ago I saw him on TV in a supporting role in a relatively minor movie ("August Rush" - 2007), and still, he was able to shine. To this day "Mrs. Doubtfire" remains my favorite comedy. And, as said before, if it was easy to snap out of depression, Robin would be the person to pull that stunt. The lesson to take is - it isn't. Plus, Robin Williams was bipolar, which can explain both his genious, and his "manic" performances.

Another giant bites the dust. RIP, Mr. Williams.

Eden

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Controversial Opinion: Why the web site campaign is actually brilliant

by Apognophos in

there's a lot of talk right now about how stupid it is to have jws hand out leaflets with urls on them.

"why go to someone's door to tell them they can visit a web site that lets them ask for someone to come to their door?

" well, i'm sorry, but i have to weigh in with a contrary opinion here on how clever the society is.

EdenOne

Ever heard the expression "guilty pleasure"?

Many wouldn't welcome the Witnesses at their home for a bible study, or spend five minutes talking with them about religious topics, nor even accepting literature for fear of them coming back or others seeing it and mocking them. However ... just like online porn, curiosity over 'exotic' or 'polemic' religions may well be many people's "guilty pleasure" that they can indulge themselves in the privacy (and secrecy) of their homes.

I think that's what the WTS is counting on.

More: I think it won't be long until the jw.org is geared up as a platform to conduct online bible studies with interested visitors. "Would you like to study the bible online? One of our assistants is available right now to discuss one of the following topics with you, or you can enter your own bible question on the box below." .............

Eden

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Colossians 1:15-16 and the word "other"

by yogosans14 in

"he is the image of the invisible god, the firstborn of all creation; because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities.

all [other] things have been created through him and for him.

" (col. 1:15-17, for context.

EdenOne

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OKM 10/14: Preach the word; be at it urgently

by darkspilver in

that's their new monthly theme!.

that's all folks!.

dark spliver.

EdenOne

Isn't this a wonderful new provision from the Governing Body Jehovah?

Eden

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GOVERNING BODY PATTERNS OF DECEPTION

by Terry in

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friends

pattern of excuses.

" zion's watch tower 1894 jul 15 p.226.

(compare isaiah 8:11-13.

EdenOne

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Governing Body .............Exteme Sexism

by Watchtower-Free in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv6bn0rcjzc

EdenOne

Where and when was this talk delivered? San Francisco? In what capacity did he deliver that talk? Can we be SURE it was Sam Herd? This is just too stoopid to be true.

Eden

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If you thought Tony Moris the Third was extreme, wait till you hear this other GB member!

by Island Man in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqzc2m8_mba&list=uus0vqkpnsxult0gsz6ahpta.

EdenOne

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If there were no shunning ...

by bemused in

a lot of members of this forum are still notionally active jws, in many cases because of worries about the loss of contact with family and friends if they were to leave.

i was never in so it's hard for me to judge, but it seems to me that if the watchtower org were to announce tomorrow that shunning is wrong and jws should keep contact with family and friends who leave then the effect would be devasting for congregation numbers.

if so then obviously such an announcement is highly unlikely, but is my view correct?

EdenOne

If there was no shunning enforced, I would DA myself and continue to attend meetings ocasionaly with my wife, for the sake of keeping in touch with friends.

That won't be happening, unfortunately. The WTS doesn't have the balls to let go of that powerful card.

Eden

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Rutherford Exposed: The Story of Berta and Bonnie

by Farkel in

it was made by a women who in later years wore crotchless panties and bras which had holes in the nipple areas.

he not only knew the woman in question (she's now deceased), he has met her numerous times.

up until recently this secret of her year's long sexual affair with rutherford was kept by the family.