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  Do Atheists Celebrate Christmas?

  by believingxjw in

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  do atheists celebrate christmas, the celebration of christ's birth?.

  if so, why?.

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  frankiespeakin

  I can understand where you are coming from.

  My simple point is just that not everyone has the same beliefs on JWN. (a fairly obvious point - I know!!!)

  I have had my fair share of debates with atheists/evolutionists on this board - but debate/discussion/sharing opinions - is a good thing.

  Just try and show a wee bit of respect for others beliefs - even if you think they are totally barking up the wrong tree entirely.

  I bet you used the direct approach in the ministry!!!!!

  Hope you had a good christmas - may the new year bring us all some happiness.......
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  Do Atheists Celebrate Christmas?

  by believingxjw in

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  do atheists celebrate christmas, the celebration of christ's birth?.

  if so, why?.

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  The Scotsman

  Can I just say I have read all of the posts on this subject - interesting stuff - but - "frankiespeakin" - you have not came across well.

  Its ok being an atheist - I have no problem with that.

  Personally I believe in a God but I respect people who don't - each to there own and all that.

  Try and meet people in the middle man.

  The scotsman
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  I don't want to die.

  by paul from cleveland in

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  i've been conditioned since childhood that i'm going to live forever.

  i'm having a hard time contemplating the fact that i'm going to die.

  i'm so afraid of death that i can't enjoy the life i have now.

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  The Scotsman

  I went through the exact same process - I was overcome by a fear of death.

  Give it time - you will adapt.

  Remind yourself that you are now dealing with the facts of the matter and not the WT lies.

  Also - because the WT had a lot wrong - does not mean that there is no hope.

  I for one have maintained a strong belief in God and that we can face the future with confidence.

  Whatever you decide to believe the key I suppose is this - do not let the future (that has'nt happened yet) take away your joy today. Their is so much to live for.......
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  Come all Ye' Faithful... and tell us how God has answered

  by AK - Jeff in

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  prayer.. billions of people have been praying for hundreds of years for peace.

  other billions pray for happiness for mankind.

  not one evidence exists that he hears or that he cares.. can anyone provide solid evidence that god answers prayers.

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  The Scotsman

  ((( Was my prayer answered? Or was it just circumstances/chance/fate/timing/health/doctor competence that held?)))

  You dont know the answer to the question - nobody does - it is a pointless example.

  Prayer is all about faith - does the person believe that praying makes any difference. Obviously millions of people think it does make a difference.

  When it comes to understanding the very essence of God and what God is, we humans just are unable to do it. Can any of us visualise in our mind the sheer size of the universe - No - but its there - its real. Because mere humans struggle to make sense of something does not make it less of a reality.

  Some who have posted here have clearly had honest hearted prayers unanswered - does that mean that all prayers go unanswered?

  I have had many examples related to me over the years of those who have had prayers answered in very specific ways.

  Many of my prayers appear to go unanswered - but not all.....
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  Come all Ye' Faithful... and tell us how God has answered

  by AK - Jeff in

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  prayer.. billions of people have been praying for hundreds of years for peace.

  other billions pray for happiness for mankind.

  not one evidence exists that he hears or that he cares.. can anyone provide solid evidence that god answers prayers.

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  The Scotsman

  Come on!!! Let me get this straight.

  You pick 2 days before christmas "an important christian festival for many" to start a debate on how God does not answer prayers?????

  lol :¬)
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  Myth - The Bible claims to be inspired by God

  by gubberningbody in

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  the bible has 66 books (more if you're catholic, less if you're jewish), and multiple authors.

  some of these authors claimed that some of what they wrote down was inspired by god.

  that's hardly enough for someone to conclude that the bible claims inspiration for all of the words written by the multiple authors who were involved with writing "it" over the centuries.. .

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  The Scotsman

  ((( Myth - the bible claims to be inspired by God.)))

  Tricky one this - no-one can prove this claim is a myth. But also no-one can claim absolutely that the claim is true.

  It boils down to opinion and faith.

  To me passages of the bible seem to demonstrate an intelligence higher than human - the bible is truly unique.
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  Black Sabbath - Your favorite all time song from them, UTubes welcome

  by HappyGuy in

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  this is a tough one.

  so many to choose from.. i have to go with nib from their self titled first album.. "my name is lucifer, please take my hand...".

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  The Scotsman

  This is tricky - so many good ones but I will go with Heaven and Hell.

  They say that life's a carousel Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well.

  The world is full of Kings and Queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams, It's Heaven and Hell, oh well.

  And they'll tell you black is really white, The moon is just the sun at night

  And when you walk in golden halls you get to keep the gold that falls It's Heaven and Hell
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  FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT THE TRUTH?

  by lgadsden in

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  jehovahs day comes at this moment and u realize u were in the right place but because of leaving you are now doomed.

  would everything gained (temporary) enjoyment worth it?.

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  The Scotsman

  I never left the truth - technically I was never in the truth.

  But I was a jehovah's witness for 37 years - saw the light - and escaped.
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  Song titles in the new song book

  by kurtbethel in

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  i have not seen the new song book yet, since i have not managed to ever set foot in a kingdom hall, and i got to wondering about them.

  it seems that jws have this need to speak in secret code so that they stand apart from christians, and i was thinking it might find its way into the song book.

  so i was wondering what the song titles would be like.

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  The Scotsman

  Some of my personal favourites from the new song book are

  Failed Prophecy – we did it again.

  Clap your hands its Armageddon.

  Knock Knock – guess who’s there?

  Smile – destruction is near.

  Stay awake - at the convention.

  Judicial committees – feel the love.

  The ministry – it’s better than walking the streets.

  Satan does not like Jehovah’s Witnesses.

  Internet – evil at your fingertips.

  The world outside will kill you.

  The bread and wine is not for you.
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  Well my "winter' yard decorations have caught the Elders attention !!!!!

  by troubled mind in

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  wow i guess the elders still do exisist !

  i wasn't sure since they have only stopped by once in the last almost four yrs.. here is what has them all in a tissy........ i guess the lighted deer and lights on the railing screams christmas .....i was going for cheerful winter ,guess i overshot.. .

  here is how the conversation went :.

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  The Scotsman

  ((( we have been inactive now for almost four yrs )))

  Isn't it disgusting that they still hold people accountable for their actions even after such a long time.

  Your decorations look great.

  Heavy snow here in the west coast of Scotland tonight - very festive.

  The Scotsman