Just so we're clear - I'm not saying marriage is unscriptual, because obviously it is rooted in both the OT and NT. I'm saying that according to the bible the way marriage is performed today, including by Jehovah's Witness', seems to me to be in direct conflict with Jesus' instruction in Matthew 5.
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Is Modern Marriage Unscriptual?
by wearewatchingyouman inso as far as we know jesus was never married.
i've often wondered why this was.
was it because of a personal belief?
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Is Modern Marriage Unscriptual?
by wearewatchingyouman inso as far as we know jesus was never married.
i've often wondered why this was.
was it because of a personal belief?
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wearewatchingyouman
So as far as we know Jesus was never married. I've often wondered why this was. Was it because of a personal belief? Was he just not interested in sex? Was fornication defined differently back then than it is today? Was he indeed married and this fact covered up? I've been meditating on Matthew 5:33-38 the last week:
33 “Again you heard that it was said to those of ancient times: ‘You must not swear without performing,+ but you must pay your vows to Jehovah.’*+ 34 However, I say to you: Do not swear at all,+ neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by earth, for it is the footstool of his feet;+ nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.+ 36 Do not swear by your head, since you cannot turn one hair white or black. 37 Just let your word ‘Yes’ mean yes, your ‘No,’ no,+ for what goes beyond these is from the wicked one.+
A vow is defined as: To solemnly promise to do a thing.
As far as I can tell from this scripture Jesus is telling his followers not to take any vow. That of course would include marriage vows, and even means that the modern marriage ceremony is "from the wicked one".
What say you?
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Different Vibe in hall since new understanding of Faithful slave
by Clambake inhas any noticed a different vibe in the kingdom hall since the new understand of the faithful and discreet slave .
when my wife forces me to go once and while and like to say i wonder what the slave will be this week .
man it pisses her off but she has been hardly actively since the new light.
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wearewatchingyouman
No, Cults revolve around human leadership and our leadership is the remnant of anointed Christians and Jesus Christ. - JW
All of which are HUMANS... LMFAO - I don't think cognitive dissonance is an accurate discription here. More like, "plain crazy!"
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Don't miss the health care sign up deadline.
by FlyingHighNow insign up deadline is the 31st, in a couple of days.
if you have problems with the website and youve been there before, try cleaning out your cookies and cache, then restart your computer.
that worked for me.
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wearewatchingyouman
I doubt that. You get all the tax money you pay back on everything you pay taxes on? Gasoline? Milk? Pack of gum? Diapers? Socks? Pants? If so, you are taking some illegal deductions. If not, then you must have meant somthing else other than "100%".
No shit. I obviously wasn't referring to sales or state taxes. I was referring to federal income tax, which is what is affected by ACA deductions and credits.
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Don't miss the health care sign up deadline.
by FlyingHighNow insign up deadline is the 31st, in a couple of days.
if you have problems with the website and youve been there before, try cleaning out your cookies and cache, then restart your computer.
that worked for me.
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wearewatchingyouman
oops... Looks like you couldn't sign up for half the day if you tried. Website failed again. http://dailycaller.com/2014/03/31/obamacare-site-in-meltdown-on-obamacare-enrollment-day/
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Don't miss the health care sign up deadline.
by FlyingHighNow insign up deadline is the 31st, in a couple of days.
if you have problems with the website and youve been there before, try cleaning out your cookies and cache, then restart your computer.
that worked for me.
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wearewatchingyouman
Yeah, no. I already get 100% of taxes paid in back every year. In fact, I have write-offs I never use already, but will be now to pay the fine. A tax credit/deduction isn't going to do anything for me. My kids have medicaid. My wife has insurance through work(almost 500 dollars a month to cover me through her). I'm a small business owner who works from home and raises an 8 year old, 4 year old and a newborn.
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Don't miss the health care sign up deadline.
by FlyingHighNow insign up deadline is the 31st, in a couple of days.
if you have problems with the website and youve been there before, try cleaning out your cookies and cache, then restart your computer.
that worked for me.
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wearewatchingyouman
Hahahahahaha... Yeah right. I'll pay the $93 fine. If I get sick - No pre-existing conditions, sign me up! Ain't Obamacare grand. Sorry, but my young, strong, healthy, lower middle class ass isn't paying $280 dollars a month for a plan with a deductible that will break my ass anyway. Go find another sucker. Who dreams this shit up anyway?
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Need advice, really wanna play COD
by DuvanMuvan inwell my ps3 is downstairs because i had no idea how good games looked on tvs that weren't older than you are and i've run into a problem.
my mum doesn't know that i have "bad" games like cod, gta 5, legend of zelda and final fantasy (yeah ik last two aren't that bad but loads of religious stuff and magic) and it's getting harder to keep it a secret.. i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on how i should go about this.
should i just wait a while and slowly introduce the idea to my mum that i play these games or should i just come out and play them and act like it'a nothing?.
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wearewatchingyouman
Put down the controller and get outside man. Video games are rubbish. Nothing but energy suckers designed to make you a lazy POS. I've seen them ruin many a life and marriages later in life. You'd be better off with a crack addiction IMHO.
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SECRET SIGN FOR FADERS
by Bob_NC infaders need a secret sign to use at the khall.
the thought came to me after reading replies to datadogs post on stopping singing at the meetings.. i can suggest a few secret signs for faders to use and to look for at the khall, but it would be better that current meeting attenders make suggestions here.
if readers on this site can agree to a secret sign to use at the meetings, just imagine the power that would have at your kingdom hall.
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wearewatchingyouman
I think you should just stick to the old NWT as a sign and then there should be a question regarding a piece of clothing. Something totally off the wall.
"I love your blue shoes" when their shoes are obviously brown.
"Nice bow tie." When they are wearing a standard neck tie.
Something that is not really standard, but would be obvious to someone in the know. It could be laughed off if it's a mistaken identification, but answered with another similar remark if the person is a fader.
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Global Genocide of the Disobedient
by Oubliette insnare&racket used this phrase in his comments in another thread discussing the future of the organization.
it really caught my attention.
the context of the quote is:.
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wearewatchingyouman
I find their Jehovah God to be similar to Hitler, but much worse.