dreamgolfer
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Why a religion academic abandoned a plan for intensive study of JW doctrines
by MrMonroe inmichael gilmour, professor of engish and biblical literature at providence university college, manitoba, proposed a society of biblical literature workshop examining the watchtower society's use of scripture.
he thought they were poorly represented in deep academic analysis, particularly considering they have their own bible and are "persistent" (other people say "relentless") in their proselytizing.. in the end, he decided against it.
much of the reason is the suspicion and contempt held by jws towards "worldly" bible scholars, who, of course, may form different conclusions to those of the governing body.. james a. beverley, in his excellent book, "crtisis of allegiance," made the point that despite their claims to be bible scholars par excellence, the wts's writings or "research" are never (repeat never) cited by any other academics; none are ever persuaded by the claim that only the wts can understand the "deep things of god.".
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What am I to make of this e-mail? In my mailbox this morning...
by Terry insecretsexposed ofprivate bethel meeting, gideon school to be phased out, governing body sweating big dollar$ pedophilia case in virginia, atf watching, etc first, if theres enough donated then the watchtower society and their lawyers stay in lawrence hughes lawsuit over the blood issue but if not he drops watchtower and their lawyers yet keeps the doctors in thus cutting court costs, plus the doctors will either (1.
) third party the watchtower lawyers, that is go after them or (2.
) otherwise the watchtower lawyers and doctors will still have to be cross-examined in court and any evidence gained can be used to press criminal charges and have their licenses to practice law revoked.
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Any Runners Here?
by zoiks inanyone else like to run?
i started running regularly in the past year or so and am becoming addicted.
participated in my first 5k earlier this summer, a large even with about 2,500+ runners.
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Okay I believe the Andre thing now.
by Sharpie inbefore, i was thinking, this whole thing with the character the writing department has must be a coincidence.
they must use other names?.
nope.
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Did YOU Feel Abused By The Elders?
by minimus ini know some here have said they pretty much hated the elders.
did you personally feel the elders were abusive men?.
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MY JW DAD HAS CUT US OFF! WE ARE DEAD !
by Hairyhegoat inwell we don't care that he has cut us off!
we have 4 kids, he ain't going to see them before the grim reaper comes lookin for him.
my job skills are well in demand in alberta canada so that's our next move, we are getting out of the uk sinking ship asap, we have family in alberta who will sponsor us so i think it's time to leave and make a new start for our kids, as their aren't no jobs in the uk for them now even with university qualifications behind them.
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2 Tier Watchtower Publications- 1) For Regulars and 2) For Door-to-Door
by dreamgolfer infolks, i dont post much although i have been raised a jw all my life.. it has been awhile since this begain to bother me but i have to ask...what is the true story of why the wtbts created a 2nd edition for wt magazine placement purposes only?
i have been puzzled but can only suppose the reasons, costs, control, etc...but truly did they think that when ct russell started the magazine it was for all to read, not published for a "select few" and if you come regular to the meetings we'll get you the "real issue" with real articles?.
i know this has probably been discussed over and over, but please humor me and tell me how they can with a straight face "they" think this was "ok" to publish in this manner.. this alone smacks of hypocrasy, as it was not the intention of the faithful slave to do such a thing when jesus put control on earth in ct's hands, funny how that works out.
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Front Load Washers. Are they good?
by Iamallcool ini have been thinking about getting front load washer for my home, but i have not decided which brand, etc to get.
any recommendations?.
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Judas, why???
by dreamgolfer inwhy do jw's continually "trash" judas for betraying jesus?.
isn't it due to jesus death that we all have the opportunity for salvation?
i am not suggesting we treat judas as a hero, but he was fortold to betray, jesus knew it was going to happen and went along with it.. if judas did not betray, what if jesus was not put to death, where would we all be now?.
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Comment on the Dec 15th 2010 WT Article #3
by dreamgolfer into all that have an interest, i am eager to hear your response to the statement on page 20, par.
"in fact,......(quoting matt 25:34-40).
are we to believe that those in the org, are like the nethinim that came out of babylon, we are "slaves" - wt 4/15 1992 page 13 par 14-23. i am interested as an elder has made this an example of equality to view jw's stance today.. i am also sending out a 2nd question for response with regrads to judas.. thanks.