Yep. I believe it is meant to keep JWs from feeling true intimacy with others, keeping a disconnect with them. Paul referred to first century Christians by their first name. Another way JWs are not in line with the NT. I believe Bro. (first name) would be a good middle line.
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Use of first names at the KH
by Sour Grapes inhave you ever noticed that know one uses first names at the kh?
it is how are you brother jones?
how are you sister smith?
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Come on Down To New Braunfels and Support Your Fellow EXJWs Today at 6:30PM!!!
by lambsbottom inpm me for location.
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much love to you all.
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PM me for location.
Much love to you all.
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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision
by lambsbottom init will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.
the first-century christians met in homes.
they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.
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@James Mixon:
Yep. They are probably shaking in their boots right now.
Enter the home church.
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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision
by lambsbottom init will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.
the first-century christians met in homes.
they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.
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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision
by lambsbottom init will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.
the first-century christians met in homes.
they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.
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@just fine:
The first amendment protects freedom of religion. However, the constitution was built to prevent governments from imposing laws upon the PEOPLE. A religion keeping a tax deductible status has nothing to do with the first amendment. It is something the government grants a religion. It can be taken away as well. The government will simply say "OK, you can keep your freedom of religion, but since you are not in agreement with our civil rights interpretations, you have to pay taxes". The JWs are in so much financial danger.
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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision
by lambsbottom init will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.
the first-century christians met in homes.
they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.
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It will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto. The first-century Christians met in homes. They did not have exemption from taxes to the governments. They had no restrictions placed upon them by the government, since they gave up no power to the government (e.g. by registering as 501c3 corporations. With the recent decision legalizing gay marriage, things could get ugly really quick for churches that care more for their tax-exempt status than what the Bible says. No matter! This will likely be another age-long test of who are the weeds, and who are the wheat. More interesting will be what the WT does when the government threatens them with tax-exempt revocation. Perhaps they will claim it is the great tribulation, tell all their followers to give them EVERYTHING materially wise, and finally pull out the kool-aid! I hope not!
Last week, House and Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would prevent the federal government from penalizing federal employees, contractors or religiously affiliated organizations that oppose gay marriage.
The measure, introduced by Idaho Republican Rep. Raul Labrador and Utah Sen. Mike Lee—both members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known as the Mormon Church—would prohibit the federal government from withholding tax-exempt status, contracts or accreditation from schools or other religious organizations opposing same-sex marriage.
The legislation would be most relevant to religious schools and universities, its backers say, which are concerned about losing their tax-exempt status.
For example, under the bill, a religiously affiliated university wouldn’t lose federal grants, tax-exempt status or accreditation for refusing to accommodate a same-sex couple in student housing for married people.
Supporters of the measure, called the First Amendment Defense Act, was partly prompted by an exchange during oral arguments in the Supreme Court when Justice Samuel Alito asked U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli if such a university or college might not be entitled to tax-exempt status. “It is going to be an issue,” Mr. Verrilli responded.
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Last Reminder: New Braunfels ExJW Meetup on June 28th @ 6:30PM
by lambsbottom inpm me for location.
much love, .
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PM me for location. See you there!
Much love,
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*Reminder* EXJW Meetup in Gruene, Texas (Near Austin, San Antonio, etc.) June 28th @ 6:30PM
by lambsbottom ini hope yall dont mind me putting a reminder up.
pm me for location.
we have 7 rsvps so far.
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I hope yall dont mind me putting a reminder up.
PM me for location. We have 7 RSVPs so far.
Much love,
lambsbottom
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lambsbottom
A 12 gauge pump action shotgun is used by many legitimate hunters. At the same time, with an ammo sleeve on the butt of the gun, you could have 5 buck shot rounds in the gun and another 5 easily reloaded. I guess the hunters are SOL. ;) Ban 'em! -
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Once the US bans/restricts guns, criminals will also obey the law and also get rid of their guns (just like in Mexico). We will then have lower gun crime. ;)