in another topic, julie stated a possibly ironic outcome of our quest for everlasting life: "wouldn't it be funny if it turned out that we get one life, no immortality, and all these people wasted their whole lives fighting about who was right or wrong about the details of an immortality that doesn't exist?".
in a universe where all things are possible, consider another possible outcome: wouldn't it be funny if it turned out that a higher intelligence exists, is planning an infinite future of good times for humanity, to the awesome delight felt by all these people who spent their whole lives searching for the truth?.
julie, if you're out there, stop selling yourself short with negative "what if" scenarios.
Then again, as there are many truthes that have come through the Anointed that were in the JW's. What if they were just as "deceived" as the "followers"? What happend to the insight that they were supposededly writing into the GB by letters? What if there really are Anointed that have this "insight"? Where are they now?
*BIG CHEESY GRINS*
what are your understandings or knowledge about this?
are the jw's the only ones that were given "insight" as to who the saints are?.
for a jw info board it is interesting that there is so very little on this subject of the anointed here.
What are your understandings or knowledge about this? Are the JW's the only ones that were given "insight" as to who the Saints are?
For a JW info board it is interesting that there is so very little on this subject of the Anointed here.
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the resurrection of life is the one the saints get in rev 20:6. the rest get a resurrection of judgment, not life, and on earth.
>the rest get a resurrection of judgment, not life, and on earth.
It seems very clear, that those that go to the "heavens" must go for a purpose dosn't it? Chosen for certain qualities of integrity and charector of the "heart" for what they will do. As many have figured out, the "harvest" of Anointed is much larger than just the "first fruits". There are many with this calling both in and out of the JW's. Yet they are the ones that really started up the gathering of the Saints.
in response to hawkaw's hilarious post:.
* http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=16104&site=3.
here are some recent quotes from jw literature... wt 3/1/99.
Hello?
Quoted "I think you could also blaim the individual 'sheepminded' JW member for not revolting against this teaching. Must be hard for the insightfull among them to preach this doctrine. I have talked to several of them, they normally keep quite.
Many years ago I talked to one of the Anointed and "demanded" to speak with him even though I was a df. I asked why the WT didn't publish what I knew by insight. We then discussed some points and he agreed (from his heart) that I was correct in my understandings, BUT untill the GB and Society changed it's views there was nothing he could do! That was the last contact with JW's except for a visit from "Doc" the then Prez. Franz doctor.
Most with "insight" have left I think and there apears to be no new insight with in the borg. Yet I as well as others I see have this insight and are progressing ans in very much agreement. What do you make of that?
for those of you who have read this in someone elses thread, i apologize.
it was suggested i start my own thread so here is my story again for anyone who may have missed it.
i am currently from minnesota and live in st. paul (roseville), but the congregation that i went to was in the apple valley area.
Hi; Welcome to the board. (just a newbie myself) Sorry to hear of your daughters diagnosis, and that you haveing fibromyalgia. I have a couple aquaintences with that. Glad to hear you figured out the JW's delema of premarital sex and an "unbelieving mate". Or it sounds like you did.
Hope you are having some great Holidays!
i was searching informations about stress because i'm a really stressed person and i found out this site.
it talk about the reactions of a someone who have lived a stressful events.
http://members.aol.com/namangel1/trauma.html here is what they say:" 1. what is trauma?
I have seen this in others, I have experianced it, and all I can say is GET OVER IT! It happend, and that is that!
or? turn to "pharmakia" (sorcery? yeah I am sure,, ROFLMAO Pill pushing doctors, gods in white coats!) Just take a pill, be happy!
What do you think the "stress" level is going to be like over the next 10 years? Do you think that the "end times" are going to be "relaxing"? NOT!
Learn to deal with all your emotions and in a manner that our Creator designed into us, not the way the "world" wants you to react. Think about it.
Happy Holidays to yah though.
hello this is gilwarrior.
i was a jehovah's witness for over 20 years.
i got out about six months ago and i am having the best time of my life.
Well like COMF said, but I do hope the best for you. Welcome OUT!,,, LOL
as a new guy, i would like to tell you a little about myself.
i joined.
after lurking for several weeks.
Hey there Outonalimb; Some times there are things inside us that all at once wake up.
One of my favorite sayings is concerning my trust (faith) that I have in what I have learned is this.
Not only am I out on a limb, but at the very top limb, on the last branch, and on the last leaf, with just my little toe nail grasping the very edge of that leaf,,, dancing a jig!
There's alot of info on this board. But bring a change of socks and rubber boots. *grins* a Welcome, from a newbie.
personal opinion comming-- watch out!
just kidding,.
just wanted to say merry christmas to you all and leave you with a quote to reflect on this christmas, .
And Happy Holidays to you too!
i thought the easiest way to share the pathetic tale of one faithful family in a different sort of way.
we'll start at the top and work our way to myself.. grandfather mom's side=never saw him, abused his children sexually/physically, emotionally, finally got the big df and has been sighted at halls around country using different names.
other wife/family also abused and left.. grandmother mom's side= lived w/abusive elder/alchoholic for many years, after he left for life w/other wife, went crazy, then she got cancer, but wouldn't get transfusions, or bone marrow transplant.
Sure makes yah wonder about the "truth", don't it? Wow mon, yah sure got one hell of a back ground in that family. Liked the home page yah got's listed. I'm a newbie at this "club", but for what it's worth, Welcome!
