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NEW 2003 Worldwide Service Report
by Joker10 infor all those curious, here's a look at the new 2003 report.
jehovah's witnesses have been growing, but not a whole lot.
a peak of 6,429,351 publishers reported preaching in 235 lands.
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Why does God create abominations?
by CPiolo inmany religious folks, including fundamentalists, moderates and liberals, from a multitude of faiths, including jehovah?s witnesses, claim that homosexuals, bisexuals and trans-gendered individuals are abominations in the eyes of god.
they believe these people are sinners of the worst sort, that their behavior is a perversion, is evil, dangerous and a threat to society, the family and/or ?family values.?
these poor souls are going to be punished in some way by god for their choices and behavior ?
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A Curiosity
by ozziepost inback in 1972 the wtb&ts published a new translation of the bible, "the bible in living english", otherwise known as byington's translation.. who was byington?.
the publisher's note tells us that steven t byington was born in 1868 and studied languages at a university and a theological seminary.
he was a member of the congregational church in massachusetts, usa and the translation was almost his lifetime's work.
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Hypocrisy of the First Order by JWs
by AlanF injehovah's witnesses are known for their hypocrisy and double standards when it comes to how they treat others and how they want to be treated by others.
as to why heinze and paul were kicked off.. .
in the best interest of the club to remove paul and heinz from our .
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JW CALLS DR. LAURA
by TR intoday while listening to the dr. laura show, a single woman with a young daughter called in concerned about wether or not she should join a religion that she disagrees with on some points.
dr. laura explained that even she has some bones of contention with her jewish faith, but to join a religion that you have major problems with, especially if you are raising a child in that religion, would be a mistake.
dr. laura explained how sometimes she has discussions with the rabbis to get more clarity, or to just say what she thinks about a certain practice.. the woman who called explained that when she has a question and goes to the elders, they just tell her to read some publications they have on the matter, and that she could be disfellowshipped if she believes differently.. dr. laura reiterated that it would be a mistake to join a religion that she is uncomfortable with.. the woman never said she was interested in 'hovahs, but it's rather obvious.
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Calling all Los Angeles folks
by animal inas some of you know, i commute from phoenix, az to los angeles for my job.
it will last thru january.. several of us have been unsuccessful in getting together thus far, but came up with a plan during a weekend i am there.
i will be staying over thru the weekend of january 4th, in the hotel in el segundo, http://www.embassysuites.com/en/es/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=laxeses .. the hotel has a happy hour from 530pm to 730pm, guests are included.
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UN Vote Unanimous for USA-UK
by Amazing ineven syria voted against iraq by voting for the un resolution.
wow!
and china did not abstain as they have in the past ... the full 15 member sercurity council gave the usa/uk what they want ... while there are no automatic military triggers, the resolution does allow for unilateral action by member states if iraq continues "material breach" which is significant language in un speak.
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?s for larc
by CPiolo inlarc,.
i am curious and was wondering if youd expand on some things youve said.. you have stated that you dont believe the wt organization is a cult: .
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=30908&site=3).
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Cygnus is in bad shape
by Cygnus injust so i don't miss anybody who is interested.... my results from the ekg and the echogram showed a severe leak in a heart valve.
i am going for an angiogram on the 15th but the cardiologist says the liklihood is great that i will need open heart surgery.
rare for a 30 year old but if necessary, it is necessary.. no word yet on the results of the blood work for liver enzymes and hepatitis.