Posts by Randomthoughts

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A Kindlier More Gentle Jehovah?

by sparky1 in

"for you must not prostrate yourself to another god, because jehovah, whose name is jealous, he is a jealous god," exodus 34:14 nwt 1984 edition.

"you must not bow down to another god, for jehovah is known for requiring exclusive devotion.

yes, he is a god who requires exclusive devotion.

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I haven't read the whole thread but this is a big change of scripture.

Jealousy is an emotion so why have WT removed this emotion of their god.

Maybe they don't like god having this emotion.

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Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses introduce themselves when knocking on doors?

by Randomthoughts in

most random people who knock on the door politely introduce themselves when you open the door.. for example "hello, i'm derick from unicef and i'm looking for donations blah blah blah".

now annoying as it may be for some at least he had the courtesy to introduce himself.. why don't jw's do this?

is it because they are embarressed or perhaps they know you won't take their literature if they do?.

Randomthoughts

Thanks for the replies. It does seem sneaky.

Next time they knock I will ask them why and thell them I find it rude.

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Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses introduce themselves when knocking on doors?

by Randomthoughts in

most random people who knock on the door politely introduce themselves when you open the door.. for example "hello, i'm derick from unicef and i'm looking for donations blah blah blah".

now annoying as it may be for some at least he had the courtesy to introduce himself.. why don't jw's do this?

is it because they are embarressed or perhaps they know you won't take their literature if they do?.

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Thanks blondie. I was thinking this may have been asked previously.

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Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses introduce themselves when knocking on doors?

by Randomthoughts in

most random people who knock on the door politely introduce themselves when you open the door.. for example "hello, i'm derick from unicef and i'm looking for donations blah blah blah".

now annoying as it may be for some at least he had the courtesy to introduce himself.. why don't jw's do this?

is it because they are embarressed or perhaps they know you won't take their literature if they do?.

Randomthoughts

Most random people who knock on the door politely introduce themselves when you open the door.

For example "Hello, I'm Derick from Unicef and I'm looking for donations blah blah blah"

Now annoying as it may be for some at least he had the courtesy to introduce himself.

Why don't JW's do this? Is it because they are embarressed or perhaps they know you won't take their literature if they do?

I find this slightly rude and deceiving, especially coming from people who are supossed to be fine examples of 'good christian folk'.

The only company I know of that doesn't always introduce themselves first at the door is Safestyle and anyone who has used them will probably understand why.

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They sure took website worship far

by cookiemaster in

- well, i'd be damned.

i'm a born in jw and never in a million years i'd thought i'd see this.

from internet is evil to website worshipping in less than a decade.

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Interesting that they use the word 'education' in the advert.

Certainly not a word I would use to describe their teachings.

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Interesting article on Neanderthals if anyone is interested

by Randomthoughts in

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/neanderthals-lived-alongside-humans-for-centuries-latest-study-shows-9681740.html.

Randomthoughts

Thanks. Yes, the part regarding dating stood out to me also.

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Interesting article on Neanderthals if anyone is interested

by Randomthoughts in

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/neanderthals-lived-alongside-humans-for-centuries-latest-study-shows-9681740.html.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/neanderthals-lived-alongside-humans-for-centuries-latest-study-shows-9681740.html

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Crowthorne Kingdom Hall (UK) Website

by passwordprotected in

http://www.crowthornekingdomhall.co.uk/.

looks waaaay too close to jw.org branding, including the font, for it to be allowed to stay online by borg lawyers.

plus the video gallery page is all jw.org videos, yet the site carries this in the footer:.

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Good grief, I used to go to that Kingdom Hall and was there at the quickbuild when it was built.

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Can God Really see the Future?

by Randomthoughts in

this is regarding the garden of eden/apple dispute.. if the all knowing, all powerful god sees/knows the future then surely the angels (that he created) should know the god knows the future.. now god knows that humans cannot rule themselves, hence the angels should also know this 'fact'.. why does he need to prove this point to the angels (as is taught by the wt)?.

do the angels doubt the almighty god or do they have a reason not to trust or believe him?.

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This is regarding the Garden of Eden/Apple dispute.

If the all knowing, all powerful God sees/knows the future then surely the angels (that he created) should know the God knows the future.
Now God knows that humans cannot rule themselves, hence the angels should also know this 'fact'.
Why does he need to prove this point to the angels (as is taught by the WT)?
Do the angels doubt The Almighty God or do they have a reason not to trust or believe him?

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IS Science Absolute Truth

by seekchristonly in

if we have faith in science and scientific claims about the universe, origins of life etc.

is that absolute truth.

if so then if they declare that god exists with evidence then do all those who believe in science then believe in god or a creator.

Randomthoughts

Yes.

Next question.....