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  The WTS and Dictatorship

  by Defender in

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  a lot of comparisons have been made between the wts and political dictatorial governments.

  some hope that while the political dictatorial governments tend to develop fatal flaws that eventually bring about their demise, the same may be happening in the wts.

  while there may be outward similarities between wts and dictatorial regimes, but the inherent political and social power structure is different.

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  The 'end' times has proven effectual for the org., since it's inception. It has kept to keep a handle on its followers.

  Today's 'terrorists' propaganda keeps the people in a state of 'fear' and under control. You gotta have some type 'gimmick' to control the masses. How many of us are sucked in daily with great sales pitches? If I guaranteed your security would your ears perk-up?

  If people weren't so apathetic, it would be a different picture. When something appeals to our selfish craving, how many of us cave -in? How many people bought into the famous last words, "The war to end all wars?"

  The org., uses Peter's question, "Lord, whom shall we go away to?" You have saying of everlasting life;" The org. gives the 'false' impression (taking on the role of Christ) that it is them that they must 'go away to." Peter was very plain, it was to Jesus and not the 'then' existing religious system that had saying of everlasting life.

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  Holidays are a hard time for some...

  by Billygoat in

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  i really try hard every year to keep christmas in perspective.

  the tree is lovely, the smells of good food are yummy, presents are great to give and receive, but i really try to remember that it is a time of celebration and family.

  it is a time for me to celebrate the birth of my friend jesus christ.

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  You said, "I like who I am...I could be way worse." I think of the homeless often, not just this time of the year. My mom would always say, other people are worse off then you are, so true, so true.

  Amazing how we can be in a crowd of friends, and yet feel so lonely. If I had the magic wand, I would grant you YOUR wish. A continued happy life to you and the family.

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  What Is God Doing?

  by Satanus in

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  what can you point to right now, that god is doing?

  if he is maintaining the universe, can this be scientifically shown?

  if he gives life to the newly firtilised egg cell, can that be scientifically shown?

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  Let's chew the fat.

  I'm with you megadude, except it's not a gut feeling. At a tender age I came to my own conclusion that there was a Creator. No one has shaken or rocked that conclusion from me.

  People can believe as they will, (one's choice) just as they 'believe' there is no Master Creator, yet, they have their own belief system. What is their belief system based on? How concrete is there belief system? Are they willing to die for that belief system without having second thoughts? Remember, without having second thoughts. If someone where to put a gun to your head and asked you to renounce your belief system, would have second thoughts?

  Without Prejudice

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  Senators Told Iraq Had WOMD & Delivery Capability

  by Satanus in

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  http://www.floridatoday.com/!newsroom/localstoryn1216nelson.htm

  u.s. sen. bill nelson said monday the bush administration last year told him and other senators that iraq not only had weapons of mass destruction, but they had the means to deliver them to east coast cities.

  nelson, d-tallahassee, said about 75 senators got that news during a classified briefing before last october's congressional vote authorizing the use of force to remove saddam hussein from power.

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  There's a message in J.F. Rutherford's famous last words during a convention, 'ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE, ADVERTISE...' What has resulted?

  Yeah, IMMINENT THREAT, IMMINENT THREAT, IMMINENT THREAT! My question is, by whom?

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  What I would do if I were God....

  by Aztec in

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  if i were god there would be no explicit sex on t.v.. like little opie eating pie when he made it with aunt bea.

  if i were god thou shall not worship false billy idols.

  and thou shall add the book of flavor flav to the bible.

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  "For the thoughts of YOU people are not 'my' thoughts, nor are 'my' ways YOUR ways." I'd keep you in suspense and guessing what I'm up to.

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  Some stuff I wanted to say.

  by joelbear in

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  metatron's post about the decline and fall of "the society" led me to want to post some snippets of my family's saga with "the truth".. my parents were taught witness doctrine by a man named jim jones.

  he was threatened by mobs during wwii for being a witness and not being patriotic.

  my parents met during wwii at an airplane factory before they were witnesses.

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  Could this be the modern the walls of Jericho, Dansk ?

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  Some stuff I wanted to say.

  by joelbear in

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  metatron's post about the decline and fall of "the society" led me to want to post some snippets of my family's saga with "the truth".. my parents were taught witness doctrine by a man named jim jones.

  he was threatened by mobs during wwii for being a witness and not being patriotic.

  my parents met during wwii at an airplane factory before they were witnesses.

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  Interesting read JB. I hope you feel much better after sharing your thoughts, great therapy. I've known the org., since 1948. One needs to remember them days, they were much, much different than today. Gee, where would we be today and what would the world be like 'if' we had all of the technology and world population back then? Yeah, what would the world be like? But, it's all supposition, isn't it? Back to the future!

  I get your drift and hopefully we all can learn from the past. The problem is that, too many harbor the past and it prevents them from moving forward and exploring the present. The org., has hampered and stifled people's lives and personality's. It's a total shame. However, we now can move on and make the most of what time we have left. Can I gather your with that class of people?

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  I AM THE PERSON OF THE YEAR!

  by Yerusalyim in

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  according to times magazine...the american soldier was selected as the person of the year...i'm one of them.

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  You had me fooled there for a minute, I thought you were referring to this forum. (just kidding) Aside from that, congragulations! Keep whatever article and share it with us. Congrds, again.

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  Coincidence?

  by MegaDude in

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  something i find a bit strange keeps happening to me.

  i run into jehovah's witnesses and have an opportunity to say something to hopefully make them think.

  this has happened about eight times in the last 14 months.. at first this happened on vacation in california.

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  Maybe its all those 'incidental' witnesssing you didn't do, your making up for it.

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  61 No Growth/Negative Growth Countries

  by metatron in

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  the new statistics show (by my count) 61 countries with zero or negative growth.

  compared to last year - at 58.. this is why they come up with ways to inflate the number of publishers thru.

  'strong-arm' tactics by elders and 15 minute-a-month publishers.

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  kls, your husband isn't referring to the 'moor's family by any chance? (pun)

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