do any of you know anything about digital cameras, as i need some advice on buying one.. the family are in the antiquarian print and map dealing business.
many of the old steel engravings are black and white with very fine detail, ink clarity in various stages due to fade out from age, early 1600's - 1860's.. we are looking to put some of these images onto the internet in specialised hosting communities that deal with this business.
image size flat is from a few inches square to 24"x20"+.. which camera would be particularly well suited to the purpose and which features would we be needing ideally?
Hi Celtic,
Don't know much about photography, but I can tell you that I just bought a SONY F707 Digital Camera ($1000 US)...
It has a pixel resolution of 2560x1920 (5.0 Megapixel) which is the largest I've seen..
It also has a few other nifty features, but again, I don't know much about photography itself, so I couldn't tell you if it will fit your needs.. But I can say it is an excellent camera and takes great pictures..
http://www.sonystyle.com/digitalimaging/P_Feature_F707.shtml
in contrast with humans, who have a limited life span, jehovah never feels pressured by time to reveal his secrets prematurely.
this fact should prevent us from becoming impatient when certain bible questions cannot presently be explained to our satisfaction.
modesty on the part of the faithful and discreet slave class, commissioned to provide the christian household with food at the proper time, prevents it from presumptuously running ahead and wildly speculating about things that are still unclear.
Wow!
I'm certainly glad to see they aren't dogmatic..
I think they actually have a rule on that one :-)
when a jw tells you christmas is pagan, therefore you shouldnt celebrate it, you can refer them to this article.
it is discussing wallpaper and other home decorations and what sorts are acceptable.. *** g76 12/22 14 are they idolatrous decorations?
so the christian needs to be primarily concerned about what?
Oh,
say it ain't soo.. ANOTHER contradiction from the WT world :-)
<sorry, just had to get my sarcastic dig in for the day <G>)..
ok, this will probably sound really stupid to most people but.... when i was little, i had a go of a toy called 'vertibird' in a shop near us.. it was brilliant!.
this was the one toy i have always wanted.
whenever i've been to toys-r-us with the kids i've always looked out for them but, alas, i've never found them.. until now !.
Hey Simon,
I still have mine from when I was 5 years old.. And it still works..
I took it out last year and showed my nephew (who was 5).. He liked it sooo much that he begged my sister (his mom) to buy one for him.. I'll bet you never will guess what his uncle got him last year for Christmas :-)
Needless to say, he and I play with the helicopter every time I go over and visit them (about 1/week)..
YEP!! GREAT TOY!!!!
You got good taste!!! <G>..
i saw yadirf's post (formerly friday on h20) barking about how christendom still has it all wrong regarding the trinity, immortal soul, all going to heaven, hellfire, jesus dying on a stake and not a cross, etc.. it is obvious that such people as yadirf have never visited a regular mainline church or he would not make such absurd claims, the very same idiotic claims touted by the watch tower lying and deceit society.. most christians and christian theologians do profess the trinity, in varied forms, but it is not a matter of salvation to accept it.
likewise for the soul, hell, the cross, etc.. genuine everyday christians are far more concerned about living a christian life, doing good, and following jesus.
they do witness, though informally as the spirit moves them ... which is a far more caring, considerate, and successful method then the watch tower door-to-door system.
"Most Christians and Christian theologians do profess the Trinity, in varied forms, but it is not a matter of salvation to accept it. Likewise for the soul, hell, the cross, etc.
Genuine everyday Christians are far more concerned about living a christian life, doing good, and following Jesus. They do witness, though informally as the spirit moves them ... which is a far more caring, considerate, and successful method then the Watch Tower door-to-door system. That is why the churches keep growing and prospering, far more so than the Jehovah's Witnesses."
STANDING ON TOP OF CHAIR, CHEERING!!!!!!
I've always stated that the views of the trinity, whether or not Jesus died on a cross or torture stake, even if the star of Bethlehem was satinic in nature or not doesn't mount to a hill of beans when you actually understand Jesus' words of salvation..
The JW's are too caught up in doctrine that they miss the spirit of the bible...
As the saying goes, "You can't see the forest through the trees"...
Three cheers for Amazing!!!!!!!!
december 29, 1999. writing department.
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Surprise, not an answer.. Just your claim of rightous indignation, used as an excuse not to answer the questions which you know you cannot answer.
Your lack of answers is the answer..
Peace be with you,
- Wannahelp
a terrible, unhappy picture?.
yes it is, but nevertheless biblical.
it depicts.
So, make your point without questioning others.. The onus is on you to prove your point, not deflect honest questions to your point by redirecting the questioning to me...My, now aren’t you the little dictator of sorts! Now you’re gonna tell me what I can and can’t say. So I have to stay inside the narrow guidelines that YOU specify, huh? If you have such a dislike for the way I frame my comments, then you’re welcome to exit this thread … afterall it’s one that I authored and no one twisted your arm to enter here did they. I believe your real colors are beginning to shine through quite clearly now. So much for that “Peace to you” crap that you spouted in the other thread, eh?
My real colors are one of asking for and expecting to get answers to honest questions that I have asked.. I'm sorry if I don't play the witness game of "I don't like this question, so I'll deflect it" stuff.
didn't god state that he would never cause a flood again? So, are you now suggesting that god said he wouldn't kill people by the way of a flood, but that he will use some other method for the next round of destruction?Actually, by your not answering the questions, you have just proven to me (along with the other 3 witnesses that I have asked this question of, and never received a satisfactory answer) that the witnesses do not have an answer to this question. Your lack of an answer is an answer. Thank you for your time, sorry to expose a hole in your "truth", but I'm sure you can reason that away and patch it up..
2)How can all men be destined to die once and then be judged and at the same time have an opportunity to NEVER taste death? Your statement is not in harmony with Hebrews 9:27.I’ll bet you’d really like to learn of my answers for both of those, wouldn’t you? Simple questions, simple answers! (I continue to be amazed as to the inability of peoples who are educated by Christendom’s churches in being able to overcome the simplest of hurdles when it comes to seemingly contradictory things such as you bring up here.) Well, you would’ve gotten it had you deserved it. But THIS, plus at least two other comments of yours (spoken to others in reference to our exchanges, in separate threads) tells me that I’ve been trying to correspond with someone who isn’t worthy of a Christian’s time. Sorry, Wannahelp (ha!, whatta name) that you turned out to be that way, I was looking forward to going into some depth regarding the subject we were considering in the other thread. Now, though, I see that I would be throwing what is holy to a “dog” (a person incapable of appreciating sacred things). No thanks. Conversation ended!
Peace be with you (Yeah, I practice real love, unlike the witnesses, and sincerely wish you peace)..
- Wannahelp
P.S. Just for the record you also avoided the "ABSOLUTE TRUTH" questions, once again proving to me that you don't have answers to that line of reasoning, either.. That's two cracks in your 'wall'.. But, alas, I am quite sure you can patch them up and go on believing you live emersed in "TRUTH"... Good luck my friend.
i was raised in the "truth" and my mom is still very dedicated to being a witness.
i've noticed that over time, the society seems to have gotten more secular, or at least it appears so.. for example, the blood issue is now more secular, you can't be disfellowshipped.. also, being able to accept military civil service instead of going to jail.
i also read that a witness can now attend holiday celebrations with their unbelieving mate.. has anyone noticed this as well?
Hi, and welcome to the board..
Unless I misunderstood some stuff, you will still be DF'd for taking a blood transfusion.. What is now a matter of "conscience" is you are allowed to take certain fractions of blood.. Whole blood is still deemed a DF offence..
As for the military civil service cards, I have no idea.. I do know that at one time there was a double standard in the organization.. People in Mexico were able to 'bribe' in order to get a card, while people in other lands were forbidden to get cards, even to the extent of being jailed..
I would hope that soon "shunning" would be a matter of conscience :-)
Until that is a matter of conscience, however, the society cannot be considered in my opinion more mainstream..
BTW: I'm not sure if you meant to use the word secular, or 'more like other religions'... I'm assuming you meant more like other religions.. Maybe more 'worldly'...
take care, and peace be with you,
- Wannahelp
a terrible, unhappy picture?.
yes it is, but nevertheless biblical.
it depicts.
I find it interesting that the
JW's don't believe in hell, because god
couldn't be that cruel, yet they believe
in the big bloodbath of Armageddon..Turning that back on you, I say this: I find
it interesting that Christendom don't believe
in this type of Armageddon, because they can't
imagine such an act of God, yet they believe in
hell ... supposedly a place where God everlastingly
cooks the souls of all who didn't make it to heaven.
The fact is, is that Armageddon is only somewhat a
duplication of the Flood ... a cleansing act. It's
hilarious that Christendom can accept the one but
can't stomach the other.
Well, didn't god state that he would never cause a flood again? So, are you now suggesting that god said he wouldn't kill people by the way of a flood, but that he will use some other method for the next round of destruction?
Oh, and for the record, I personally do not believe in Hell, but then again, I don't believe you goto sleep when you die, either...
But, I digress... This whole topic was started by you, meaning that you are trying to make a point.. So, make your point without questioning others.. The onus is on you to prove your point, not deflect honest questions to your point by redirecting the questioning to me...
Can you explain this scripture to me please..Hebrews 9:27 states that everyone is going to die once, and then be judged..
I'm confused by it when taking your above statements
in contrast to it..Hebrews 9:27 (NIV Version)
Just as man is destined to die once, and after that
to face judgmentWhat's there really to explain? Perhaps you might want
to make yourself more clear by stating the problem ...
where do you think there is an inconsistency?
You stated that
"The irony
of it, is that if they instead were to make the
proper choice THEN they would be privileged to be
among those of that day who won't EVER have to
taste death at all "
How can all men be destined to die once and then be judged and at the same time have an opportunity to NEVER taste death?
Your statement is not in harmony with Hebrews 9:27.
i have read a few posts in threads about organ transplants.
does anyone have a list of articals regarding the transplant issue.
the past april i gave my sister a kidney.
At the bottom of this page is a link to watchtower observer..
Goto that website, and then on the left hand site click on 'transplantations'..
It gives alot of info on their views of organ transplants..
BTW: You must be careful how you word things, as the witnesses are very well known and adapt at something called 'theocratic warfare'. Basically, the elder is correct, in that they were not 'banned'.. Anyone could have an organ transplant, but in doing so, they would have been found to be canibalistic and expelled from the congregation..
The proper phrase of the question you should ask the elder is something like:
At one time did the JW's view organ transplants as cannibalistic, and if a JW accepted one, would they have been disfellowed?
We all know what you meant by the word ban, and so did the elder.. But in the wonderful <gag> world of the JW, they are allowed to deceive you in this manner, by doing a bill clinton "Exactly what do you mean by sexual relations"...
Of course, the JW's are even more deceptive, because they will not even ask you what do you mean by 'ban'.. They will just pick an interpretation they want, and then give you the answer with that interpretation..
If you want to have fun with the elder, after he tells you that yes, indeed at one time organ transplants were considered canibalism, ask him why he told you they were not banned..
He'll probably say something like, "Well, if someone wanted the transplant, we cannot ban them from getting it".. You'll see exactly how he knew what you meant, but purposly tried to deceive you..
Wonderful bunch....
- Wannahelp
