Posts by yxl1

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Did Satan lie or was it the truth?

by shotgun in

satan the biblical originator of the lie...was he?.

god told adam:.

16 the lord god (56) commanded the man, saying, "from any tree of the garden you may eat freely; .

yxl1

This is the first of many inconsistancies found in this storybook. Did Satan lie? It doesnt look like it. Did god lie? Most certainly. Now if the biblical God lies, the entire book falls apart.

Jesus cancels Adams sin is one of those stories that is so weak, my 5 years old daughter could probably do better. Say for instance shotgun steals, is caught and the judge demands a death sentence. Up pops Special K who says "I know Shotgun is guilty and that I'm innocent, but if someone has to die, let it be me" I find it insulting that I am expected to believe this "story" as truth.

yxl1

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Speaking of the latest magazines...

by Odrade in

did anyone see the recent questions from readers that cautions against about using gift registries for you wedding?

no joke.

sept 1, 2003.whether a couple who are getting married wish to use a gift registry is a matter for personal decision.

yxl1

Its not as if they buy gifts for any other occation. No Birthday, Christmas, Easter. You'd think witnesses would jump at the chance of giving wedding gifts. 300 people attended my witness wedding and scoffed loads of lovely food and drink, and yet only two people bought stuff that was on our list. Most, if not all of the gifts were bought by people who were considered well off, yet the stuff bought was so cheap and nasty that, in a fit of anger I returned most of them. (someone bought us a coo-coo clock made out of cardboard!!!) I do recall that even though Anniversary gifts were tolerated, they were hardly ever given. I dont think it has anything to do with the price of the gifts, but has everything to do with wasted money that could be used in ~~buying more real estate~~ furthering the Global preaching work.

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If you could use a voodoo doll to hurt anyone you chose, would you?

by Happythoughts in

be honest

yxl1

I think I'd heat the pins in a flame as an added touch LOL!

Oh yeah! I'd use them. My elder father in law would be first...I'd go for the eyes! My mother in law would be second...and when I'd finished, I'd pin her mouth shut.

Most of the elders from my old cong. would be next on my list, followed my one or two of their wives and finally the governing body who I would take my time over, and yeah, I'd heat the pins before I started!

yxl1

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The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict - Josh Macdowel

by yxl1 in

after spending my lunch break chatting with some born again christians who were street witnessing in my area, they suggested i read this book.

they said it would answer all the criticisms i highlighted in the bible.

has anyone read it?

yxl1

After spending my lunch break chatting with some Born again christians who were street witnessing in my area, they suggested I read this book. They said it would answer all the criticisms I highlighted in the bible. Has anyone read it? Can you recommend it? I dont want to waste my hard earned on some pro-christian fluff.

Thanks guys

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Our Wedding Picture

by doodle-v in

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friends

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hey guys, we just got back from vegas!

got home at 3 this morning *yawn* we had a blast though!

yxl1

Wow Doodle, you look fantastic! Congratulations!

yxl1

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Watchtower CD

by ClassAvenger in

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i recently got hold of a wt cd called watchtower 2001 library (english).

anyone know of anything interesting found in the cd?

yxl1

Trust me, there is NOTHING interesting on that CD ; - )

7

GOD can advise us?

by Beans in

well i was at a funeral today and i was really listening to what the pastor was saying and trying to rationalize the message he was expressing.

he said that god could not help us or explain to us why this person had passed on but he could help us understand it!.

so here we have the supposed someone or something who has the power to do all and make things right yet he will let you die but he will graciously help you understand.. what a farce this god is, one more reason for me to have no belief in this fairytale book called the bible.. beans.

yxl1

The Gods of the bible would constantly intervene in mankind's affairs, so it seems reasonable that some would expect him to do so today. When he doesn't, some have a tendency to turn their back on God. This is just one reason why I no longer believe in the bible or its mythological Gods. It gives people hope and then smacks them doen when they most need him. It would be nice to have some form of afterlife, but pretending there is one, doesnt make it so. Whats my reason for existence? To enjoy myself, look after my own and try to discover as much about our creator through his REAL word, and not some "idiots-guide" written centries ago.

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Ever come close to blows with another witness?

by Dimples in

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friends

i once went to a baby shower for a sister and planned on having a good time.

there were only sisters there and some brought their children.

the shower was held at a community center clubhouse.

yxl1

Many years ago when I was first dating my wife, we had arranged to go to the cinema. Seeing as we were not allowed to be alone in a car together, we used public transport. She told me that her father, an Elder, had specifically told her that she must be home by 9pm. Seeing as the film didnt start until 8pm and the cinema was at least an hour away I suggested we go for a meal closer to home. She was having none of it and insisted we watch the film. We arrived back at her place around 10:30pm and as we walked through the door, her father came running down the stairs screaming at us. "WHAT TIME DO YOU CALL THIS?" "WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING?" etc. He then grabbed me, and started to scream in my face. Now I'm not a small man. I'd been weighttraining for years; 6foot and over 100kg. I pushed his hands away grabbed him by his nightclothes and carried him outside. Put him down gently and said that if you have a problem with me, lets short it out right here and now. He ran inside, slamming the door.

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What kind of tree would you be?

by Panda in

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friends

i was reading a book on celtic beliefs.

and as the western beliefs have the zodiac; and the asians have the 12 animals who came to buddha, so the celts believe different trees represent basic characteristics in humans.. so ok which kind of tree would you be ?

i would be an oak.