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  Where do we go when we die

  by watersprout in

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  the watchtower teaches that we return to dust.

  i'm not taken with that idea!.

  we are spiritual beings so where does our spirit go?.

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  I have faith that we survive death of the human body - we are more than just physical.
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  GodBlock, a new web filter that blocks religious content. Stuff like this makes me wonder about the Babylon the Great doctrine.

  by miseryloveselders in

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  http://www.godblock.com/.

  i mentioned before that i don't agree with the wt's interpretation of who babylon the great is.

  however, i can't deny that people are more open today about being closed towards religious interference in their lives.

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  Godblock will be followed by Athiestblock - Evolutionblock etc etc.

  No doubting the popularity of individuals like Dawkins - though - he got absolutely slated in the UK press this week about his mutterings regarding Athiest school. He is more of an extremist now than ever before.

  If people want to block religious stuff thats up to them - hope it makes them happier.
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  Why has God allowed this to go on for so long

  by watersprout in

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  why has god allowed this system to go on for soo long?

  he's god he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone!

  why have the billions that have lived on this earth had to suffer for what two people did in eden?.

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  This world is not Satan's. It isn't God's. It is OURS and it is about time we STOP DEFERRING our responsibility for it

  A very good point....
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  Why has God allowed this to go on for so long

  by watersprout in

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  why has god allowed this system to go on for soo long?

  he's god he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone!

  why have the billions that have lived on this earth had to suffer for what two people did in eden?.

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  He is awfully patient!

  I believe that God must have a master plan that we do not fully understand.

  Why does God sit back and let children die of cancer, starvation etc - it is beyond my feeble mind - but that does not mean that God does not care.

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  Judgement Day for the USA, England, and Germany at the WC

  by lepermessiah in

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  no, i am not talking about the anglo-american world power!

  what is your feeling for todays matches?.

  this is a huge match for the future of usa soccer.

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  U.S.A. and Slovenia will go through - and they deserve it. They have played the best football in the group.

  England have been very poor, and no I am not just saying that because I am scottish!!! I thought England would get to the quarter finals at least.

  I will be going for a sneaky coffee break at around about 3pm local time which just happens to coindice with kick off

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  Have you ever watched GOD.TV - its crazy!!!!

  by The Scotsman in

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  just flicking through the channels the other day and came across god.tv, which i have glanced at a few times previously.. anyway, they are currently trying to raise $4 million so they can keep broadcasting.. to set the scene - they have built a stone alter in the middle of the studio - on top of which they (rory and wendy alec) are placing printed off pledges.. they then start to pray and sprinkle anointing oil over the pledges while mumbling some strange hebrew words as well as wendy swaying from side to side as if she has had a bit to much to drink.. going along the bottom of the screen was "we need $4 million in the bank before may 31st" - i then realised that it was june 13th!!!!.

  i believe in god but after watching this i can understand why some view religious people as a bit wacko.. tune in to witness the craziness for yourself.. the scotsman.

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  Just flicking through the channels the other day and came across GOD.TV, which I have glanced at a few times previously.

  Anyway, they are currently trying to raise $4 million so they can keep broadcasting.

  To set the scene - they have built a stone alter in the middle of the studio - on top of which they (Rory and Wendy Alec) are placing printed off pledges.

  They then start to pray and sprinkle anointing oil over the pledges while mumbling some strange hebrew words as well as Wendy swaying from side to side as if she has had a bit to much to drink.

  Going along the bottom of the screen was "We need $4 million in the bank before May 31st" - I then realised that it was June 13th!!!!

  I believe in God but after watching this I can understand why some view religious people as a bit wacko.

  Tune in to witness the craziness for yourself.

  The Scotsman
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  DC Day 1…

  by onemore in

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  onemore at today's dc program...... .

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  I had a great sleep during a drama once - missed the whole thing - the applause at the end woke me up - I immediately starting clapping as well of course.

  I also used to get that awful nodding head syndrome - you know when you are trying to stay awake but the mind is trying to put you to sleep. Loads of folks at the meetings/assemblies did the same.
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  I just downloaded CofC and ISOCF

  by Steve_C in

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  although i was born into this religion/cult in 1963 and didn't leave until a few years ago, i just now ordered crisis of conscience and in search of christian freedom from commentary press.

  i'm very much looking forward to reading these.. even though ray franz is gone, his important work continues.

  i hope many more people can find out the truthtm about the wts..

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  I loved CoC - though it was upsetting to have my entire belief system dismantled - took a while to come to terms with the reality of the falsehood of WT teachings, but it ultimately led me to take action and leave.

  When I read CoC I was still attending elder meetings - it was a strange time.

  Ah - but the freedom - its great.

  Enjoy the books.
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  A Tribute to Ray Franz - Touching Comments on How he Helped People

  by flipper in

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  i'm sure this link has been posted already- but i wasn't sure.

  but this was a well done tribute by wt comments .

  in case some missed it.

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  Just back from holiday and heard the sad news about Ray.

  I dared to read CoC while still an elder - this prompted me to take action and escape the JWs.

  Nice triibute video from WTComments.

  R.I.P Ray........
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  Ray Franz has had a stroke

  by coffee_black in

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  just setting the record straight.

  there is another thread that notes a claim on wiki that said that ray has died.. he had a stroke yesterday, and is in the hospital.

  he is still alive.

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  I don't think Ray fears death, I think he will view it as "coming home" :)

  So very true.