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  The world WILL end, but not for religious reasons...

  by Monsieur in

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  i've been watching a very interesting documentary regarding the state of planet earth.. in a nutshell, (scientifically/physically/factualy) earth is experiencing 'pressure' that points to one inevitable result, to correct itself (or more specifically, to correct the effects of the present human cause, in ex- pollution, global warming, resource depletion etc.)..

  the last time earth 'corrected' itself, there was mass extinction.

  for proof, check out the dinosaur fossil record (unless they are a hoax.).

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  Monsieur

  cofty -

  a random passing meteorite is another theory i've often read.

  this program presented scientific evidence that that Earth's temperature was nearing the same numbers that existed right before dinosaurs became extinct.

  who knows, maybe the random meteorite pushed that event over the edge, a spark, so to speak.

  raypublisher -

  we are discussing how it has been scientifically proven that Earth is nearing a critical condition that cannot be sustained. (as in 'the numbers don't lie'). we are using planet Earth more than replenishing it, and it cant go on forever. Many scientists are claiming that we are in fact PRETTY close to reaching that point, the END, when we auto-extinct ourselves...some scientists claim as soon as in the next 50 years or so. There is math and science to back this up, no kidding.

  what is more interesting is that, scientifically/mathematically man can avert this cataclysm, if only it wants to.

  on a side note- it's made me wonder if religion at some point figured out that Earth had gone through 'cataclysmic' changes, did it use this knowledge to instill the fear of 'armaggeddon' in people. An END caused by the hand of God, when in fact, its nature running its course.

  we know religion had a stronghold on science at one point (astronomy and physics for example), what's to say religion did not discover how nature 'restarted' itself every so often and used it to its advantage.
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  The world WILL end, but not for religious reasons...

  by Monsieur in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've been watching a very interesting documentary regarding the state of planet earth.. in a nutshell, (scientifically/physically/factualy) earth is experiencing 'pressure' that points to one inevitable result, to correct itself (or more specifically, to correct the effects of the present human cause, in ex- pollution, global warming, resource depletion etc.)..

  the last time earth 'corrected' itself, there was mass extinction.

  for proof, check out the dinosaur fossil record (unless they are a hoax.).

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  Monsieur

  i've been watching a very interesting documentary regarding the state of planet Earth.

  In a nutshell, (scientifically/physically/factualy) Earth is experiencing 'pressure' that points to one inevitable result, to correct itself (or more specifically, to correct the effects of the present human cause, in ex- pollution, global warming, resource depletion etc.).

  The last time Earth 'corrected' itself, there was mass extinction. For proof, check out the dinosaur fossil record (unless they are a hoax.)

  Interestingly,

  man appears capable of being able to avert this next correction. it just needs a big incentive. (although if survival of you or your children is not a big enough incentive, i dont know what is.)

  if enough people on Earth can take measures, the END can be averted. Scientifically, this claim is accurate. What is blowing my mind is that scientists are warning we don't have much time. In fact, our children could realistically see adverse effects in their lifetime.

  if we don't take measures, the END will come, but it doesn't appear that it will be due to some battle at Armaggedon.
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  Why leave one religion only to join another one??

  by Monsieur in

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  i read how many here have learned ttat, leave the jw faith, but then subscribe to the 'true' gospel of jesus.. it seems rather contradictory.

  the jw faith teaches a very positive 'concept' of christ and his teachings, how is this different from the way other religions teach it?.

  it seems more logical to discard or ignore any claims of historic or authentic proof of christ's existence.

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  Monsieur

  i see
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  Why leave one religion only to join another one??

  by Monsieur in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i read how many here have learned ttat, leave the jw faith, but then subscribe to the 'true' gospel of jesus.. it seems rather contradictory.

  the jw faith teaches a very positive 'concept' of christ and his teachings, how is this different from the way other religions teach it?.

  it seems more logical to discard or ignore any claims of historic or authentic proof of christ's existence.

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  Monsieur

  Vanderhoven7

  Who will love you to death despite yourself?

  Who will forgive the very worst of your sins and clean up your life?

  Who will clothe you with laughter in the midst of trials?

  Who will not let you get away with anything but take you to the woodshed until you learn holiness?

  Who will fortify you with His Spirit and speak peace to your soul

  Who is absolutely worthy of your love?

  --

  i believe that the 'point' of the stranger writing 'what is the question?' underneath your sticker was that he had no questions for the concept of Jesus.
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  Why leave one religion only to join another one??

  by Monsieur in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i read how many here have learned ttat, leave the jw faith, but then subscribe to the 'true' gospel of jesus.. it seems rather contradictory.

  the jw faith teaches a very positive 'concept' of christ and his teachings, how is this different from the way other religions teach it?.

  it seems more logical to discard or ignore any claims of historic or authentic proof of christ's existence.

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  Monsieur

  I read how many here have learned TTAT, leave the jw faith, but then subscribe to the 'true' gospel of Jesus.

  It seems rather contradictory. The jw faith teaches a very positive 'concept' of Christ and his teachings, how is this different from the way other religions teach it?

  It seems more logical to discard or ignore ANY claims of historic or authentic proof of Christ's existence. (his 'teachings' on the other hand, are pretty sound and depending on your personality worthy of aspiring to. these teachings, though, don't require that they originate from the mouth of Jesus aka they are universal).
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  CT Russell was right after all...regarding the pyramids

  by Monsieur in

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  a little research makes it clear that embracing the 'concept' of religion and 'use' it to achieve an apotheosis state has long been the goal of man for countless ages.. i'm beginning to to feel that ct russell was perhaps no different.

  apotheosis requires a very important element (universal in all religions) that not only 'validates' x version of a religion, but catapults its leader/s into the 'stratosphere'.

  this element is a 'symbol', an object or thing connecting the leader here on earth with x god in heaven.

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  Monsieur

  A little research makes it clear that embracing the 'concept' of religion and 'use' it to achieve an apotheosis state has long been the goal of man for countless ages.

  I'm beginning to to feel that CT Russell was perhaps no different. Apotheosis requires a very important element (universal in ALL religions) that not only 'validates' X version of a religion, but catapults its leader/s into the 'stratosphere'. This element is a 'symbol', an object or thing connecting the leader here on earth with X god in heaven. (catholic church for example swear Peter's bones are underneath the vatican).

  Was Russell looking for said symbol as well? Did he go to Egypt hoping to find an artifact or object on or near the pyramids that would validate his interpretations? The Egyptians had a very powerful symbol, the pyramids (perfectly and mathematically lined up underneath specific constelations no less), thus Russell might of attempted to 'steal' or commandeer this symbol for his own.

  the problem was, these symbols were already taken, by the egyptians. therefore, Russell's attempts at transferring this symbol's meaning onto his interpretations were rather weak, to say the least.

  he WAS however, in my opinion, on the right idea. just clumsy execution.
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  Theory on how Egyptian pyramids were built

  by Monsieur in

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  though it was impossible to transport massive blocks when building these pyramids, would it not make more sense that blocks of clay were formed and shaped (one or more at a time), waited to dry and hardened, then continue with the next one or two blocks?.

  wasn't this how the egyptians made anything?

  (clay and so forth?).

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  Monsieur

  solid stone, you mean as in carved out of some nearby mountain and transported?
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  Egyptian Mystery Schools

  by cameo-d in

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  what kind of subjects do you think they taught?.

  do you think they are still around in our time...but maybe underground...or a different name?.

  what was criteria for acceptance in egyptian mystery school?.

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  Monsieur

  i'm begininng to believe that they also taught 'real life' application of such knowledge,

  as in, how to use this knowlege to your advantage to obtain power and influence.

  this would of been the most important subject.
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  Theory on how Egyptian pyramids were built

  by Monsieur in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  though it was impossible to transport massive blocks when building these pyramids, would it not make more sense that blocks of clay were formed and shaped (one or more at a time), waited to dry and hardened, then continue with the next one or two blocks?.

  wasn't this how the egyptians made anything?

  (clay and so forth?).

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  Monsieur

  right, but wouldn't it be easier to transport wet clay and mold it as it dried to form a pyramid?
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  Theory on how Egyptian pyramids were built

  by Monsieur in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  though it was impossible to transport massive blocks when building these pyramids, would it not make more sense that blocks of clay were formed and shaped (one or more at a time), waited to dry and hardened, then continue with the next one or two blocks?.

  wasn't this how the egyptians made anything?

  (clay and so forth?).

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  Monsieur

  Though it was impossible to transport massive blocks when building these pyramids, would it not make more sense that blocks of clay were formed and shaped (one or more at a time), waited to dry and hardened, then continue with the next one or two blocks?

  Wasn't this how the egyptians made anything? (clay and so forth?)