Very simple answer. Luke accompanied Paul for some of the time. When he was present he used 'we' and when he was not present he used 'he' or 'they'.
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Acts pronoun problems
by peacefulpete init has long been noticed that the book of acts shifts from first to third person and back when describing the legendery travels of paul.
the author alternates between "we"/"us" to "they" when describing the same characters and narrative.
this is first seen in chapt.
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Anyone going to the memorial??
by New Castles inanyone going to the memorial this coming weekend?
i didnt want to, but my wife does.
i guess i will end up going....anyone else?
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why144000
My wife and I will attend Both our parents are still 'in'. We have not been to a meeting since October 2002 however I must say I am unsettled to be of the 'submarine' class - only surfacing once a year!
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You Aussies, Is this true?
by rekless ini met some friends from austrailia and we were talking politics.
they said that everybody in austrailia had to vote.
if you did not vote you are fined.
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why144000
Technically it is not compulsory to vote in Australia. It IS compulsory to attend the polling booth and have your name off the list. After that you can choose to complete the voting form or, do as I do, leave it blank.
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Not a Bomb shelter!
by why144000 ini really enjoyed the article regarding beth sarim.
the history of this house is facinating.
also discussed is the other property beth shan.
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I really enjoyed the article regarding Beth Sarim. The history of this house is facinating. Also discussed is the other property Beth Shan. It is true that an underground shelter was build near the mansion however it was a more a hiding place from the authorities rather than a bomb shelter. I have visited the shelter twice and while the concrete is thick it may not withstand direct bomb attack. It also has ventilation shafts that were covered up by tables on top. The house still exists and the current owner is very old and does not want visitors. The shelter is actually on another property now.
The events in San Diego have facinated me and I agree that the book 'Monuments to False Prophecy' is a great read however I thought I would clarify the issue.
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The Society's Late Sixties Film "HERITAGE"
by gespro inhi guys!
this is my first posting and my question is:
does anyone remember the movie (i believe the name was) "heritage" the borg presented on tv around 68-71?
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why144000
From the 1975 yearbook page 232
The motion picture "Heritage," also produced by the Watch Tower Society in 1966, dealt with the various temptations faced by young persons today. However, Angelo C. Manera, Jr., remarks that it showed "what the youth of the New World society were doing and how they were overcoming these temptations and following a Christian course of action." Unique in that it had a sound track, unlike other recent movies produced by the Society, it was shown by many television stations. So, thousands viewed it in their homes. "Heritage" also was presented at circuit assemblies and other public gatherings.
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why144000
I used to collect roman coins from the first century, widows mite, the tribute coin etc. I also went through a phase of collecting old society literature. I still have quite a collection. I am currently into collecting memories so I can sit back when I am old and remember.
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More decption in Feb 1 WT
by why144000 inhow is this for deceptive writing.
in the feb 1 2004 watchtower under the title 'how can you satisfy your spiritual needs' the artice gives three examples of professional people who have become witnesses, a doctor, a lawyer and an architect.
all come complete with two pictures each.
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How is this for deceptive writing. In the Feb 1 2004 Watchtower under the title 'How can you satisfy your Spiritual Needs' the artice gives three examples of professional people who have become witnesses, a doctor, a lawyer and an architect. All come complete with two pictures each. This would be good press for the society however the article is long on words and short on truth! I will quote the story from Vincent, the Lawyer.
Vincent, a lawyer, says: ?A good secular career can provide a measure of satisfaction. However, I have found that much more is needed to gain happiness and contentment. Before coming aware of the bible's teaching on the subject, I recall being struck by the sheer pointlessness of life ? being born, growing up, getting married, working at a job to provide what is needed materially to raise one's children, training them to follow the exact same life cycle, and finally getting old and dying.
?It was only after studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses that I received satisfying answers to my questions about the purpose of life. My Bible study has enabled me to come to know Jehovah as a person and to develop a deep love for him. This provides the basis for me to maintain a healthy spiritual outlook as I endeavor to live my life in harmony with what I know know to be his purpose. Now, both my wife and I have the satisfaction of knowing that we are usung our life in the most meaningful way possible.?
Well this sounds impressive. We have a successful lawyer with a good secular career who finally finds the truth. He talks about providing materially to raise children. What an encouraging personal story.
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!
Vincent is actually Vincent (Vin) Toole, the society's lawyer in Australia. He came into the truth many years ago and served as a circuit Oversea in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and other places. He was invited to bethel in Australia and the society PAID for him to attend law school. He and his wife have no children and he travels around Australia giving special talks. He never had a successful Law career until the society paid for it.
This type of misrepresentation really boils my blood. The unspecting reader may be impressed by the fact that a lawyer accepts the truth when in fact no such thing occurred. It makes me wonder about the 'real' story of the doctor and architect.
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Sydney Convention
by why144000 inany reports on the international convention at telstra stadium sydney?
the attendents and staff were checking for identification (lapel cards) big time on sunday.
they told a couple of young bro's that they would not be allowed readmittance if they left the stadium and did not return with a lapel.
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Any reports on the International Convention at Telstra Stadium Sydney? The attendents and staff were checking for identification (lapel cards) big time on Sunday. They told a couple of young Bro's that they would not be allowed readmittance if they left the stadium and did not return with a lapel. Interesting times!
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Rutherford was right!!
by why144000 inas a lifer in the jw community and having done a fair bit of research about 'our' heritage i completely agree with judge rutherford on only one thing.
religion is a snare and a racket.. .
(jehovahs witnesses say they are the third largest religion in france)
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As a lifer in the JW community and having done a fair bit of research about 'our' heritage I completely agree with Judge Rutherford on only one thing
Religion IS a snare AND a racket.
(Jehovahs Witnesses say they are the third largest religion in France)
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NY Blackout Experience
by why144000 inmy sis sent me this.
blackout 2003:.
i work on 34th st right next to the empire state building and not far from times sq.
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My sis sent me this
BLACKOUT 2003:
I work on 34th st right next to the Empire State Building and not far from Times Sq. So when the lights went out (they didn't go out completely but went "down" and were flickering) I thought it was just our building. But when no one's cell phones would work that was it! Me and 2 other female coworkers left. We went outside and there were SO many people walking around. Traffic was at a standstill because the lights weren't on, which is bad since that area is SO congested normally anyway. We realized the trains weren't working, NOTHING was working. So (still not knowing what happened) and, yes I was freaking out a bit, I said a quick prayer for Jehovah to keep me and the other witnesses, who were stuck in this, safe, and to keep me calm, and I decided to walk home. I walked to my coworker's apartment a few blocks away and the 3 of us walked up the 8 flights of stairs using our cell phones lights and my palm pilot light which I had to keep tapping to keep working. I called my mom once we got upstairs since the land lines were working and told her I was going to try and walk to Bethel since I realized that I would be walking through very bad areas in darkness if I tried to reach home before dark. I left the building (once again using my palm), put my hair in a ponytail and just started walking downtown. Now any NYorker can tell you. 34th ST to Bethel is FAR, and I was in a skirt and flip flops which is basically like walking barefoot but I think Jehovah really calmed me and after about 45th, I knew what the problem was (not terrorist) and I just kept walking downtown. I guess I just knew where I had to go and I wasn't stopping. I must say, most NYorkers handled it pretty well. Many pedestrians were volunteering to work as cross guards since the lights were out and the traffic was insane. EVERYONE was walking toward the same place (the bridges downtown) so that made it easier too. I've heard stories about stores hiking up the prices of water and food but the one I went to didn't and many places were giving things away. One sporting goods store gave away a ton of sneakers. But anyway, I walked downtown, got a bit lost in Chinatown but made my way to the Brooklyn Bridge. Once I got on it, I had to climb a gate in my skirt, but I made it! Halfway through the bridge everyone realized the bridge was shaking. It was hard walking on the walkway, that's how bad it was swaying. I guess it wasn't built for that kind of traffic.....I think the balance was off too. So that unnerved me a bit as you can imagine, but once I saw the Watchtower sign on the Brooklyn side, I was so relieved. I walked to the 124 building, called a friend who took me to the air conditioned infirmary and gave me cold water (they have generators). From there we called a Bethelite couple from my hall and asked if they could drive me home. Nathan walked me to the other building which was a little distance and it was BLACK outside......you have to understand, for a city goer, it was SOOOOO eerie for there to be NO light in the street. This was the cool thing: the ONLY buildings with light were Bethel buildings. As me and Nathan walked down the street, this guy stops us and is like "What's up with THAT?" pointing at our beautiful lit Towers Building. Nathan says "Mmmm, they must just have generators" but I wanted to tell him "We have Jehovah's spirit!" It felt like Egypt when that plague of darkness fell. We got to the Sands building which is right at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge so that meant that a TON of people were trying to get inside the only lit building. There were Bethelites volunteering to help stranded people, not just witnesses. They were giving away cold water, juice and fruit. Had an EMS on hand and a table with tracts inviting people to please take one. It was such a beautiful thing to see. My friends, Joe and Marla, came downstairs to pick me up and their smiling faces were beautiful to behold. I was exhausted, sweaty, dusty and just plain out of it. But they took me upstairs to their room, gave me scented soap and a soft towel to clean my feet and then had me sit in their AC room with my feet up until they could figure out where I could stay. Some of the Bethelites with double rooms (they usually all just have one) volunteered their rooms and I got to stay with a VERY sweet sister. She put me and another stranded sister up and it was wonderful. I took a shower and slept in a nice comfortable bed. I never felt so loved. The next morning I got up for morning worship (even though I only slept a short while), and Bethel announced that everyone had the day off so there was much rejoicing!! I took the bus home, took a shower and slept for 4 hours like the dead. Got up, rented movies and spent the evening with my family. I will tell you this, I have never been able to experience firsthand the brothers help like that. If you ever have, its amazing. The last thing that went through my head that night before I fell asleep and after I thanked Jehovah through prayer was there is NOTHING like Jehovah's organization!!!!!