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  Your View On Capital Punishment

  by Dutchie in

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  we all know the bible's view on capital punishment.

  in fact, in the 1969 edition of aid to bible understanding, the author notes the following: .

  "the value of life is considered so sacred by god that the blood of a murdered person is viewed by him as defiling the earth and such defilement can be cleansed only by shedding the blood of the murdered.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Stinky,

  You are correct as to your assessment of the cost of executing folks in this country. It is far more expensive to execute prisoners than to imprison them for life. Cost is indeed a consideration that supports the use of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole as an alternative to the death penalty.

  Personally, I think it is a shame that in the USA we hold ourselves out as the leaders in civil rights yet we lower ourselves on this issue to the standards of China, Iran, Libya, and other countries where civil rights are nonexistent or extremely limited. I hope that some day we will evolve into a less bloodthirsty society.
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  Ex-JW Diane Wilson to speak in LA!!!!!

  by LDH in

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  http://www.cfiwest.org

  http://www.secularhumanism.org

  well i caught wind of this and wanted to make sure anyone in the greater la area has an opportunity to plan ahead for this event.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Lisa,

  Thanks - I'll most likely attend the LA event.
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  CLASSES FOR MEN AT OUR LOCAL LEARNING CENTER

  by Xena in

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  classes for men at our local learning center for adults.. sign-up by july 4th.. note: due to the complexity and difficulty level of their contents,.

  each course will accept a maximum of 8 participants each.. .

  topic 1. how to fill up the ice cube trays.. step by step, with slide presentation.. .

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  144thousand_and_one

  Xena,

  Where do I get a registration form?
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  Your View On Capital Punishment

  by Dutchie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know the bible's view on capital punishment.

  in fact, in the 1969 edition of aid to bible understanding, the author notes the following: .

  "the value of life is considered so sacred by god that the blood of a murdered person is viewed by him as defiling the earth and such defilement can be cleansed only by shedding the blood of the murdered.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Well,

  The views expressed here are typical of the US population at large. The vast majority support it, but that doesn't make it right. However, this issue is one that no one is going to change their mind about based on forum dialogue, so it is really a moot point, much like abortion and other controversial topics.

  Edited by - 144thousand_and_one on 18 June 2002 21:13:36
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  Your View On Capital Punishment

  by Dutchie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know the bible's view on capital punishment.

  in fact, in the 1969 edition of aid to bible understanding, the author notes the following: .

  "the value of life is considered so sacred by god that the blood of a murdered person is viewed by him as defiling the earth and such defilement can be cleansed only by shedding the blood of the murdered.

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  144thousand_and_one

  OK, Dutchie, where do you stand on this issue?
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  Your View On Capital Punishment

  by Dutchie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we all know the bible's view on capital punishment.

  in fact, in the 1969 edition of aid to bible understanding, the author notes the following: .

  "the value of life is considered so sacred by god that the blood of a murdered person is viewed by him as defiling the earth and such defilement can be cleansed only by shedding the blood of the murdered.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Dutchie,

  Even when I was subjected to forced meeting attendance and witnessing, I never believed in capital punishment or the message of the Watchtower. Nothing has changed for me. Although I really don't have any pity for most who are executed (except those who are innocent), I think capital punishment is wrong, and two wrongs don't make a right.

  The case of Timothy McVeigh demonstrates that the death penalty can in some cases be a preferrable alternative to life in prison. No punishment could ever rectify the horrendous crime McVeigh committed. McVeigh won his battle (he wanted to be executed); instead of spending the rest of his years as the anal prostitute of the jail he got security treatment on death row, and his death was absolutely painless, except for the emotional trauma associated with knowing the exact date, time, and method by which he would be put to death. Death is certainly a favorable alternative to a lifetime of imprisonment.
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  You Apostates Are Right!

  by comforter in

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  dear ex-jw.com.

  many of you have asked me why i am in this place.

  you think i am being disobedient to the faithful and discreet slave or being hypocritical when i frequent this site.

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  Cumfarter,

  You ought to focus on saving your own soul. Advocating the exploitaiton of children for the benefit of an evil cult is not likely to score points with god, but the devil will sure revel in your "rectitude." Make sure to bring some Vaseline with you for the trip - it'll smooth out them hemorrhoidal speed bumps.
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  Why Ex-JWs Will Never Go From Door to Door

  by comforter in

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  jehovah's witnesses proclaim the good news of the kingdom under the power of god's holy spirit.

  jesus commanded his followers to preach in the most distant parts of the earth and promised them that the spirit of god would guide them in this life-saving work (acts 1:8).. without the spirit of god, one cannot continue preaching about jesus and god's kingdom (matthew 24:14).

  one surely will not have god's spirit if one preaches a negative message (against jehovah's servants) from door to door.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Cumfarter,

  You keep dodging my questions regardinng exploitation of children within your cult. Why? No balls? No brains? Which is it? Step up to the plate, put up, or shut up.
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  Why Ex-JWs Will Never Go From Door to Door

  by comforter in

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  jehovah's witnesses proclaim the good news of the kingdom under the power of god's holy spirit.

  jesus commanded his followers to preach in the most distant parts of the earth and promised them that the spirit of god would guide them in this life-saving work (acts 1:8).. without the spirit of god, one cannot continue preaching about jesus and god's kingdom (matthew 24:14).

  one surely will not have god's spirit if one preaches a negative message (against jehovah's servants) from door to door.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Comforter,

  I personally could care less whether you stay or leave. Your attempt to justify the exploitation of children that is rampant in your cult speaks volumes about your character. I wouldn't trust a person like you anywhere near my children.
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  Why Ex-JWs Will Never Go From Door to Door

  by comforter in

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  2. friends

  jehovah's witnesses proclaim the good news of the kingdom under the power of god's holy spirit.

  jesus commanded his followers to preach in the most distant parts of the earth and promised them that the spirit of god would guide them in this life-saving work (acts 1:8).. without the spirit of god, one cannot continue preaching about jesus and god's kingdom (matthew 24:14).

  one surely will not have god's spirit if one preaches a negative message (against jehovah's servants) from door to door.

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  144thousand_and_one

  Comforter,

  Genius? If running from questions is a sign of ingenuity, you most definitely are a genius!

  Edited by - 144thousand_and_one on 17 June 2002 17:30:27