Posts by DJS

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Hold Me,

As I mentioned to Caleb, it wasn't an attack. I thought it was cute that, based on the fact that he joined immediately after you, had essentially an identical number of posts as you, and had essentially an identical viewpoint on an OP you both responded to in just the 5th day on the site is all more than a bit of a coincidence. I apologized to him if he took it the wrong way; I am apologizing to you if you took it the wrong way. That both of you are over-reacting in this small matter probably makes some lurkers think that I was hitting a bit close to home. Even if I am, it is of no consequence to me or anyone else and certainly not to any OP. Continuing to angst about it suggests it is of consequence to you. There. Are you now happy? I have explained myself twice and apologized twice. Is that enough?

An ad hominem attack wasn't necessary. Your circular reasoning, which I've heard before, requires one to swallow a whole lot of stuff. That Satan as a Serpent is a story or metaphor ultimately removes the very reason the Christ was necessary and utterly negates a whole lot of very important bible stuff from beginning to end and a lot in the middle. Either the entire biblical premise is fantasy or none of it is fantasy. You are free to choose; I've been on both sides of the issue and the only one that makes sense is where I currently reside.

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Graduating college May 14. Update on Getting my GED and going to college thread from 5 years ago.

by noni1974 in

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http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/187163/getting-my-ged-can-go-college.

i started this topic 5 years ago letting everyone know i had decide to get my ged and go to college in hopes of getting an education so that i could have a career instead of just a job.

i wanted fulfillment and a future, not just another job that has no really future in it.

DJS

noni,

Excellent. I am very proud of you. I took a similar path after my Borg experience. I understand the joy.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Caleb,

If you took it that way I apologize. I meant it in exactly the manner I described. Welcome to the forum. I really don't get involved with theist/scripture discussions, so I will back away and let others respond. Again, welcome and all apologies.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

I haven't made a character attack. You both joined at the same time and you fully support Hold Me's views. I find that more than coincidental, but other than being adorable is anything but an attack. I did state that your circular reasoning was nauseating me, which it is. I have yet to attack your character. Only your arguments.

I find your spin about Satan circular, specious, and insulting to my intelligence. I have read that spin before and rejected it for the same reasons. It's all made up or none of it is made up. I choose the former, for all of the reasons you will find on similar OPs as well as this one. It comes across as Jesus and his Magical Mystery Tour, minus the rock stars that would make it interesting.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Caleb,

Because I think you and Hold Me, Thrill Me are a couple. That's why. And I think it's sweet of you to support her comments.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Yeah, Caleb,

I've read that stuff too. It's spin. Not very good spin either. George was a real person; the cherry tree story was a story. You can't read the references about Satan made by Jesus, etc. in the NT and tell me that none of them thought he was a real personage. There are too many of them and they are made at some of the most crucial points in the NT. It is an insult to anyone's intelligence to ask them to swallow that without throwing all of it out as rubbish, including the existence of Jesus, Michael, Moses and the apostles, which is what Simon is saying in this OP.

Cherry picking the parts you like slays me. OK, now I'm through. I don't enter theist discussions; it's against my religion. Substitute Satan, Serpent, Roaring Lion, etc. with Easter Bunny or that really scary guy living under your bed makes as much sense.

But Caleb, it is sweet that you came to the rescue of Ms. Caleb. I like that.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Someone else pick it up from here. I've already violated one of my prime directives. Plus, I"m getting nauseous trying to read and understand the circular reasoning.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Hold Me,

So you are telling me that all of the references to Satan, the Lion, the Serpent, etc. used by Jesus, Paul, Peter, John and others are all myths and stories? I suppose we can also glean from this that the references to Jesus made by Paul, Peter, John, etc. are also myths. George was a real person. Are you saying Satan isn't? Jesus isn't? Which parts are we to believe and which to ignore as fantasy?

I think you just made Simon's point.

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Jehovah kicks a puppy

by Simon in

technically incorrect, but effectively he does .... if we're to believe the genesis account the serpent deceived eve and made her eat of the tree of knowledge.

it all went pear shaped from there on in, although most people believe it was an apple (boom tish).. but anyway .... either it was a literal serpent that could talk on it's own behalf or, as people typically believe, it was satan who was the puppet master and possessing the creature.. the first raises all sorts of questions that contradict the whole bible narrative (another creature that could reason, talk, debate existence and law etc...) so let's go with "the satan theory".. how does got react to his 'perfect' creation immediately being completely imperfect as soon as he takes it out of the box?

(he's like 0 for 4 ... satan, serpent, woman, man ... all break his rules).

DJS

Really, Hold Me?

1 Peter 5: Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world.

(John 8:44) You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

(Romans 16:20) The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

(2 Corinthians 2:10-11) If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

(2 Corinthians 11:14) And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

(2 Thessalonians 2:9) The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders,

(Hebrews 2:14) Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-

(1 John 3:8) He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work.

(Jude 1:9) But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"

(Revelation 12:9) The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

(Revelation 12:12) Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short."

(Revelation 20:2) He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

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Lost but now found : This site and update on life

by Louise in

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i have been searching for this for ages.

it just seemed to have fallen off the net or was down in south africa - couldn't find links or anything.

was really weird.. the site looks clean, i miss the old site however.

DJS

Geez Louise,

Welcome back. Glad you found us after being lost. That's amazing, Grace.

I'm sorry about your Dub family, but I'm glad you are doing great. Two 'thumbs up'. Well maybe one and a half thumbs up until you heal.