It's not in latin - it's a form of Arabic that was spoken in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus' life. I think it's called Aramaic?? Can't remember now....
I plan to see it.......if it's ever released. Did anyone here see the movie clip on it? It's definately graphic - while I plan to see it I won't let my children see it - too bloody.
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willyloman used that expression in a different thread.
what publications do you have in your "theocratic"----i mean, "apostate library"?
I only have a few - I buy them, read them, and then pass them on to others that I think might benefit
I have kept a couple of bible translations, the Greek Interlinear (WTBS book - comes in handy with discussions about the NWT), and a book called Answers to Tough Questions from Josh McDowell.
did anyone on the board have a sudden; this is it, its wrong, wrong all wrong moment.
mine was an interesting one.
we, [my husband and i] were having questions and doubts for many years.
Mine was when my father told me I could read the bible but I would never understand it without the help of the "faithful and discrete slave" - something clicked - I saw right through it and knew they were elevating themselves above the holy spirit.
Poor dad - he tried so hard to convince me to come back - he never knew it was one of his own comments that actually sealed the deal.
as i was participating in my daily duties of domestic slavery i got to ruminating about my mom, sister and brother who are shunning me (even though i am neither df'd of da'd).
i got to thinking to myself that i don't really miss them all that much.
in fact; i almost feel that i have lost the abundance of love that i once felt for them...well, except for my brother who i have never gotten along with anyway.
I think you are correct in that part of your response is a protection factor. Also, love has to be fed to grow and if they're not feeding it then it's bound to shrink.
My family uses the shunning only when it's convenient for them. I'm not invited to their parties - but they have no problem contacting me when they need help......................oh well - I continue to help them when I'm able to do it because I feel that I should act christian even when I don't want to.
how many of you came to this board, only to find others you knew when you were witnesses?.
perhaps you didn't know the other person had left.
or you knew they'd left, but had lost touch, only to be reunited here?
I know Drwtsn32. I knew Amazing years ago - he was friends with my father.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994172 .
giant star caught swallowing three planets .
12:20 17 september 03 .
I've got it ....... new light...........
The generation problem resolved........I'll submit this to the borg for next Watchtower. Get your colored highlighters ready!
Since this generation now knows "how" armageddon would come AND "when", it is as though they have actually witnessed the event first hand. Just as Jesus stated in John 8:56 "Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad". Abraham did not actually see Jesus day - but having detailed information in advance of Jesus coming was as though he was there in person witnessing the events. So, in essence, Jesus' words in Matthew that "this generation of 1914 will not pass away until all these things have occurred" refers to the knowledge of these events to unfold at a future date.
With Armageddon appearing to be far out on the horrizon does this mean that we as true Christians can relax our stand? On the contrary! This information should spur us on to more field service activity. Now is not the time to be sidetracked by the daily things of the world - the devil is wandering as a roaring lion seeking to devour someone. And we, having the true faith, must always be on guard so as not to loose out in the race for eternal life.
So........how'd I do? Think the borg will hire me? Ohhhhhh I can hardly wait to give up my high paying job for a $20 allowance and a dorm room! (Dawn...waiting by the phone with excitment.....)
sorry i haven't been around lately, it's been months since i've visited the site, i've been a bit of a 'drive-by-poster,' if you will.
i'm alive and well, the best i've ever been, in fact.
6 months pregnant, due mid-january 2004.
Oh that's just great...............now I have to sing the National Anthem 10 times to get that darn song out of my head!! You evil woman you!!
Hey - congrats on the baby. Is this your first? Keep us posted - I'm really happy for you.
if we want to worship god acceptably, we must know the truth.
this is an important issue.
our eternal happiness depends on it.
scholar....don't you get sarcasm when you read it? Truthfully - I only meant that it is one of many books you could use to research the JW religion. To research something you should be willing to listen to both sides - positive and negative.
I am now a born again Christian - but I still continue to research my beliefs - I don't think people should ever stop listening and having an open mind. For me that means I need to listen to what athiests have to say as well as other religious beliefs (yes...including JW and Mormon) - then research it and make my decision.
IMHO: The only person in a spiritual vacuum is the one who thinks they already know all there is to know and are no longer searching.
who is willing to harm another person in order to get what they want?
unfortunately.....yes.
one of the big issues affecting ex-jws is being shunned by their close relatives.
this can be especially painful for parents, children or siblings.
the jw relative may even make some exceptions to associate in the name of "necessary" business, but then later on their conscience "pricks" them, and they realize that they have pushed the envelope too much and they withdraw their association altogether ... or ... the society comes out with some article or the co comes to town, and manage to ding on some issue that make jws feel guilty about associating with df'd and da'd relatives.
This is used by my family also. My father was an elder and still associated with me - we even went out to dinner together, went shopping, and I took them on a trip. Since he passed on I spend even more time with my mother. We actually do talk about the bible from time to time - I am just careful not to attack the organization - I will present questions to her, but not in a threatening manner. But 90% of our conversations revolve around just every day things.
It has worked for us - then again, as posted previously, my family has been "faithful" for many years. Also, my mother is now quite elderly and relies on my husband and I to help her out - so I suppose those in the congregation just ignore the fact that I am taking her out to lunch, shopping, movies, etc since I'm also taking care of her yard and her house for her - plus I give her rides to the meetings when she needs them so they must think I'm ok. Of course I'm OK! She's 70 years old - if she wants to go to the meeting I take her - it's not my place to make those decisions for her - it's just my place to love her and take care of her.
