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  Probability of Earth and life being how it is

  by ballistic in

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  there are some things we don't know about existence and whether the earth is a simulation or even a creation.

  but we can do some statistical analysis on it.. the probability of a planet like earth existing in the goldilocks zone and having a moon that perfectly eclipses the sun is extremely low, but it's not impossible.

  the habitable zone (or goldilocks zone) around a star is the region where a planet could potentially support liquid water on its surface.

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  Vanderhoven7

  Good luck on this one.
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  Seeking JW friend

  by Jujitz in

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  hello: i'm currently not yet a jehovah's witness but i'm seeking a friend to help me to better understand their doctrine.

  thank you.

  david.

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  Hate to disillusion you David, but the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses only appears to be biblical.

  Every doctrine which is unique to JWs is not found in the Bible. If you would like a list of their extra-biblical teachings I will list them here for you and others.

  Rick
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  Curious? How many members of this group feel we are living in the "End Times"?

  by Balaamsass2 in

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  i like to take a peek at the kids over on reddit every week or so.. this thread caught my eye:" curious….

  do any ex jw or pimo, still believe the world is ending.

  i see people who have never been witnesses think that the world will end soon and they say things like “jesus is coming soon”….

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  Since there are no signs given for the parousia of our Lord, the timing is impossible of anticipation. It will surprise even the faithful. Always be ready
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  Bible Study Approaching Its End

  by Fallen_Winter in

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  i have been engaging in bible study with my bible study conductor for the past two years.

  i am on lesson 48 of enjoy life forever book and it is only a matter of time before i complete lesson 60 which is the final lesson.

  my bible study conductor informed me today that once i complete lesson 60, i won’t be receiving any more studies as i have been given all of the information that i need to make a decision.

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  Their are plenty of reasons to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

  Jehovah’s Witnesses are the happiest people on earth because they completely trust the Faithful Slave, i.e., 11 men in Warwick New York, to guide them to survival through the Great Tribulation and Armageddon.

  Why should Witnesses worry when they are the only true Christians on earth today and theirs is the only organization that will make it into paradise. Witnesses therefore have come to the sole victorious Bible-based organization for salvation while Christendom, their churches and followers will be destroyed eternally because they are part of Satan's organization.

  This uniquely new gospel is being preached throughout the whole earth today as Jesus instructed by the happiest people on earth.

  Quick... come to Jehovah's organization for salvation.
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  Happy Easter!

  by Sea Breeze in

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  wishing everyone a happy easter!

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  here’s to new beginnings 🥂.

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  And happy Easter to you SB and all on board who have resurrection faith.
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  Are There any JW Teaching that you DO Agree With?

  by NotFormer in

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  (apologies for the typo in the title.

  "teaching" should read "teachings".

  i misread vanderhoven7's most recent post as being the above.

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  Vanderhoven7

  Marc Jones writes

  Jehovah knows those who belong to him.” Those taking the count at the Memorial cannot judge who truly have the heavenly hope. The number of partakers includes those who mistakenly think that they are anointed. Some who at one point started to partake of the emblems later stopped. Others may have mental or emotional problems that lead them to believe that they will rule with Christ in heaven. - Watchtower, January 2016, p.25, para. 13.

  I completely agree with Jehovah’s Witnesses on this one. Yes, there are currently 11 men in America running the religion suffering from mental or emotional problems who mistakenly think that they are anointed.
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  About moral conscience - or is it what this is?

  by Marcel2025 in

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  hello, i have to ask you a question.. what is this telepathic inner voice speaking from among trees and bushes in public parks and which makes me feel cold shivers on my back associates with guilt and sadness if i step on snails or rip leaves or flowers from trees and bushes?.

  did i mention increased heartbeat, reddening of the face and a strong headache associated with this guilt?.

  it seems to speak about unconditional love for everything and everyone, animals, plants, people and that i should treat them with kindness and care even if they harm me.. also it seems to make me feel shivers of guilt and headaches if i have thoughts of obsession, pride or selfish ambition.

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  Almost everyone has a sense of right and wrong. Seems to me that this might partially be the basis in which humans are judged in the resurrection of the unjust(ified)
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  Are There any JW Teaching that you DO Agree With?

  by NotFormer in

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  (apologies for the typo in the title.

  "teaching" should read "teachings".

  i misread vanderhoven7's most recent post as being the above.

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  I agree that there will be a new heaven and a new earth and that the majority of mankind will be resurrected for judgment during the Millennium. However, all who belong to Christ will be raised immortal having the heavenly hope and calling.
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  Examples of Watchtower flawed interpretation of Bible passages?

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  asking jehovah’s witnesses to interpret specific passages is a great way to demonstrate their interpretive abuse.

  got any clear examples?.

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  Hi Jeffro,

  I apologize for not reporting the source of the list of 1919 teachings. I was not aware of the source nor where I picked it up.
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  What is really Babylon the great?

  by Halcon in

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  for believers of god and christ, it seems that it should be obvious that babylon the great of revelation should be all religions and spiritual practices associated with the one true enemy of christ...the devil, satan, the snake etc.

  essentially any group or individual practicing and promoting witchcraft, sorcery, devil worshipping etc.

  all things practiced in ancient babylon (the nation presumably used as the model for the one in revelation).. or is this too simple of an explanation?.

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  "The Catholic Church Nailed Babylon the Great":

  Jerusalem (the Apostate City)

  • She is a “great city” (Rev 17:18).
  • She is "drunk with the blood of the saints and the martyrs of Jesus" (Rev 17:6).
  • She commits fornication with the kings of the earth (Rev 17:2).
  • She is adorned in purple and scarlet and is extremely wealthy (Rev 17:4; 18:11-19).
  • Her fall brings joy to the apostles, prophets, and saints (Rev 18:20).
  • Jesus Himself calls Jerusalem "the city that kills the prophets and stones those sent to her" (Matthew 23:37).Revelation 11:8 says the two witnesses are killed in "the great city that is spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified"—clearly referring to Jerusalem.

  Thus, in John's day, Babylon the Great represents apostate Judaism, which allied with the Roman Empire to persecute the early Church and reject the Gospel.