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Religious People Live Longer
by mankkeli inregular involvement in religious activities goes hand in hand with better physical health and a longer life, according to a statistical analysis of 42 independent studies published since 1977 that have addressed this issue, states science news.
religious involvement, especially the public type, showed a statistically significant relationship to higher survival rates, the scientists say.
several reasons have been proposed for the findingsthe shunning of risky behaviors, marital stability, less depression associated with matters beyond direct control, greater social contacts, and positive emotions and attitudes.
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Are We in Danger of Religious Beliefs?
by mankkeli inthis is taken from the wt 2010, 9/1.
are we in danger?.
is it not an exaggeration to say that all of us are in danger of being deceived with regard to our religious beliefs?
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Returning to God - For those with minds of Reason
by mankkeli inthis was taken from a watchtower study article and without doubt, i am definitely sure it will be beneficial for the majority here: now take your spoon and approach the table, the food is ready.. .
returning to god.
13 those who see themselves in the position of the prodigal son, however, need not remain in this wretched state.
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An atheist prayer
by mankkeli inoh laws of physics, we've tried to encapsulate you with your imperfect human processes.
you are apparently immutable but sadly we can't pin you down.. .
you operate whether acknowledge you or not.
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Stephen Hawkings and Richard Dawkins attend the Jehovah's witnesses two-day assembly program at London Edgware assembly hall
by mankkeli inhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-15834523.
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The world is passing away but He that does the will of God remains forever - 1Jo. 2:17
by mankkeli inthis was taken from the watchtower 1975, august 15. paragraphs 12&13.
12 resources and abilities that we might possess should be used to advance kingdom interests, rather than letting them serve as hindrances in the race for life.
for instance, if you have an extra house, could you sell it and use the money to enter the pioneer service instead of working hard to maintain both houses?
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Can God or the supernatural really be defined in a useful way?
by mankkeli in1) no, this is why the non-existance of god is unproveable.
2) yes, i'll supply a definition.
3) maybe, i think its possible but i don't know any reasonable definition.
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Spirituality without supernatural belief
by mankkeli incan you experience a more intense and transcendent emotions in your atheist life without a belief in god?.
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How do Jehovahs Witnesses arrive at their explanation of the Bible?
by mankkeli inthis explanation was taken from the reasoning book, page 204.. how do jehovahs witnesses arrive at their explanation of the bible?.
a key factor is that the witnesses really believe that the bible is gods word and that what it contains is there for our instruction.
(2 tim.
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Suggestions from serving elders lurking here
by mankkeli inthis thread is directed at elders who are still serving but lurking here.. 1) how do you handle personal confessions being made to you?..
2) how do you manouvever other elders on jc without destroying victims lifes.
3) how do you handle reports of wrongdoing, how have you balanced the situation in such a way that the accused is not affected although known by someone else.. please i will appreciate a pm for a response and only from those who are still serving as elders but mentally out.