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Help me understand the WTS/JW eschatology
by Doug Mason ini am seeking help as i attempt to understand the wts/jw current understanding of the eschatological sequence of events.
please show me where my understanding is correct and where it is wrong:.
wts/jw background.
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If Genesis isn't taken literally, who's sin did Jesus die for?
by unshackled inthis is an interesting blog post by the author cj werleman - write of the books god hates you, hate him back and jesus lied - he was only human.
he writes with a good dose of humor which usually helps get his point across.. the blog post dissects the latest gallup poll results regarding 40% of americans believe in biblical creationism.
but the point i found interesting in it was that if you don't believe the genesis account is literal....then jesus atoned for the sin of a fictitious character, adam.. here is a quote from the blog...but please give the whole thing a read, makes more sense that way:.
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What % of current JWs sincerely believe Armageddon will come within the next 30 years?
by jj123jj123 injust to give you a little background about myself, i was a born-in, i'm in my late 20's now, i faded away a few years ago after researching the history of the wtbs on the internet.
my fade was aided by moving away with my job(i definately feel lucky about that).
eventually, i had discussions with a couple of my closer jw friends about why i no longer believed in the wtbs.
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Do You Keep Items of Clothing for Sentimental Reasons?
by leavingwt indo you keep items of clothing for sentimental reasons?.
i've got a few garments that i've been hanging onto for some reason.
even though i'm never going to wear them again (because of size, wear or condition), i can't bring myself to throw them away.. .
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What Foods & Goodies Do You Want To Eat During The Holidays?
by minimus ini'm hungry!.
i'd love to eat a greek salad with plenty of feta and a blt (with the bacon crispy!
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Why do people look to the Bible for answers when it is obvious much OLDER works exist?
by sinis injust finished up reading the sumerian texts posted on a site, as well as the vedic books.
it is interesting to note that "fables" or works of antiquity, written down, that are much older than the bible, ot included, paint a different picture.
why, and i still cannot wrap my mind around this, do people let the bible be the answer for everything, when it is quite obvious that there are works pre-dating the bible?.
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Can't fault Witnesses for their level of dedication.
by Vanderhoven7 incan't doubt the dedication of most witnesses.. .
attending 5 meetings a week; doing 10 hours of fieldservice (door-to-door) each month; working hard for the reward of eternal life on paradise earth; willingness to shun their best friends and family members if these individuals are disfellowshipped from the organization; denying their young children blood transfusions even if it might save their lives; deciding not do any independant thinking apart from their religion; willingness to change their beliefs every time their anointed leaders change their minds on doctrinal matters....the list goes on and on.. .
yes, it's amazing what people without the indwelling holy spirit will dedicate themselves to do.. .
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Untoward Rage towards The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
by Band on the Run inmy extended family were all jehovah's witnesses from the bible students day.
my father was immense and chosen as a bodyguard to both judge (spurious title) and nathan knorr.
bethel was very small then so he knew fred franz, covington, henshel well.