Posts by BetterGuyNow

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OMG - January JW Broadcast - be sure to only talk to people who think like you

by bafh in

i couldn't stand it.

it was so horrible.

they really want people to stay simple and obedient.

BetterGuyNow

Pardon my leaving close to nine years ago and never looking back. I came to this site only recently at the suggestion of a friend who is technically still in but inactive. I've only in the last month learned about the JWTV, the pins and signs on the KH, and broadcasts. So, to view what you're referencing, where do I go?

By the way, my favorite part of this site is the information from those still in sharing what is happening these days. The truth, eh? How is it I can't even recognize it now after only 8 years?

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Huge Research Finding relates to the brochure: ORIGIN OF LIFE, THE—FIVE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING

by cognisonance in

first the new finding: summary and the actual paper.. now, consider this snippet from that brochure, especially the bold emphasis i've added (pages 5-7):.

researchers have learned that for a cell to survive, at least three different types of complex molecules must work togetherdna (deoxyribonucleic acid), rna (ribonucleic acid), and proteins.

today, few scientists would assert that a complete living cell suddenly formed by chance from a mix of inanimate chemicals.

BetterGuyNow

I think maybe I should have waited until the sun was up to read this. Oh, and more coffee too. Thank you for the work in posting this. I look forward to reading it when I'm not morning-stupid.

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Watchtower Study today Jan 4 2015 , Fallacious Reasoning (issue Nov 15 2014)

by BluesBrother in

the subject of the study was jesus resurrection .

my post is not about the subject and whether or not that can be believed in.

millions of christians do and it is not my place to debunk religious faith.

BetterGuyNow

I agree, Millie210!

I went through so many years going to the meeting on Sunday, just accepting what I read as gospel because it came from the GB. I never really thought about me putting trust and faith in an early organization rather than a spiritual one. I never had a relationship with God, but was a fantastic Witness because I did good in the eyes of the WT.

Now when I see someone write about a recent magazine or part on the meeting, I can't wait to get into the article. It's the most intensive study of the WT I've ever done! :-)

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Teaching Anthony Morris III names of common things.

by LogCon in

"...what it is is this spanx, this skin-tight stuff they wear.

now, are you sisters wearing this in the ministry?

i can't say that i've ever seen that.

BetterGuyNow

Thank goodness I'm out. It would be a bummer to get DFed for wearing my cycling shorts while I'm riding my bike.

I hope he decides to focus on bathingwear next. "And sisters, sisters? These beach suits or whatever they call them, that you wear to the beach? Disgusting. I've asked the brothers. They don't like it. When you wear your suit to the beach, it should be a suit, brothers. And sisters? Why would you not be wearing a skirt, or better yet, a dress? Remember who you represent."

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Expanse before the flood... will He put it back?

by BetterGuyNow in

i've never wondered about this before, but i've been on this kick about the supposed infallibility of god.. let's consider for a moment that the flood was real.

god had created the expanse of water in the heavens that shielded the earth from the sun.

this is what he considered to be the the right way to build the earth.

BetterGuyNow

Thanks so much for the additional fuel to the Flood-couldn't-happen fire. I'm settled there.

I'm not asking the question because I personally need reconciliation. I was just wondering how a Witness might explain this. IF I believed the Flood account to be accurate (which I do not), what would be the thought on this matter? Should not God return the expanse because that's where he put it originally and he cannot make a mistake?

It's kind of a "so what?" question, I know. It could be something though. If an artistic conception of post-Armageddon world from the WTS shows a brilliant sun and blue sky (which is certainly appealing to today's mankind) it means either God's original design for the earth was flawed (no, actually this is better, thanks bad guys of Noah's day!) or the WTS hasn't thought about it.

Maybe this belongs on Jack Handy's Deep Thoughts.

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Expanse before the flood... will He put it back?

by BetterGuyNow in

i've never wondered about this before, but i've been on this kick about the supposed infallibility of god.. let's consider for a moment that the flood was real.

god had created the expanse of water in the heavens that shielded the earth from the sun.

this is what he considered to be the the right way to build the earth.

BetterGuyNow

Thank you for my brand new business plan, ADCMS! Well at least when I become really bad at my job.

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Expanse before the flood... will He put it back?

by BetterGuyNow in

i've never wondered about this before, but i've been on this kick about the supposed infallibility of god.. let's consider for a moment that the flood was real.

god had created the expanse of water in the heavens that shielded the earth from the sun.

this is what he considered to be the the right way to build the earth.

BetterGuyNow

I've never wondered about this before, but I've been on this kick about the supposed infallibility of God.

Let's consider for a moment that the flood was real. God had created the expanse of water in the heavens that shielded the earth from the sun. This is what He considered to be the the right way to build the earth. Then comes flood, and now you can see the sky and the water vapor canopy is gone. So would it be expected that after Armageddon, God would put it back to the way it was, the "right" way, or is mankind expected to live forever on an earth that was altered from its original, perfect design because of the badness of every living thing?

Just a side point: I'm a building contractor. If every time I built a project it all turned to crap, after a while someone my question my ability. Flood, Babylon, Jerusalem, Armageddon. I find it interesting that it is the minority of man that are always running for their lives from the majority failure of mankind as a species. I'm only halfway through my first cup of coffee on a chilly Sunday morning and this thought just popped in my head in connection with the destruction of the flood. Figured I'd type it before I thought to much about it.

Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend!

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Bicyclists

by poppers in

i'm wondering what sort of biking shoes and pedals you are using.

i'm a road biker, so i enjoy speed and distance riding, and am upgrading my shoes and pedals.

anyone have experience with specialized road shoes with the boa stem?

BetterGuyNow

I love the trail there. There are quite a few in my neck of the woods that are nice, too, but I love riding up there. When I lived in California I just rode to work and back, missed out a lot when there, but really didn't start riding for recreation until I moved to WA.

There are no bike shops where I live, and the nearest town with one (Olympia) are kind of commercialish. I like the little "one-of" shops run by people who love what they are doing.

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Bicyclists

by poppers in

i'm wondering what sort of biking shoes and pedals you are using.

i'm a road biker, so i enjoy speed and distance riding, and am upgrading my shoes and pedals.

anyone have experience with specialized road shoes with the boa stem?

BetterGuyNow

Spectre - I know the place you're talking about! I've never been in there, but have ridden the trail from Gas Works to Kenmore and back several times. I live between Seattle and Portland, so when I go up there with my bike it's just to enjoy a different trail. Thanks for the recommendation. Every time I buzz by I want to go in there, but I'm too busy buzzing by. :-)

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Wow - Has this been on here before? (It's on Facebook)

by berrygerry in

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BetterGuyNow

I wish I believed in Hell so I could want them to go there.