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  • texasescimo
    texasescimo replied to If God does not answer prayers should the religious powers-that-be shut down the churches?:
    Hi Nom, I find your comment a bit puzzling; "Hi Tom,I really like your tone in writing. It is so respectful of differing views, so direct, honest and to the point..."Guess you didn't notice his passive aggressive comment about JW's?Did ya notice how he me...  moreHi Nom, I find your comment a bit puzzling; "Hi Tom,I really like your tone in writing. It is so respectful of differing views, so direct, honest and to the point..."Guess you didn't notice his passive aggressive comment about JW's?Did ya notice how he mentioned Catholics, Atheist, and JW's and then added in a not so direct insult of respecting only two view points? "And for the record, I consider both Catholicism and atheism to be rational and reasonable positions."JW's do not believe what Arius believed as Tom asserts.From Tom's comment after I entered the thread: "...To wit, I am Catholic. You are an atheist. And Catholics view the Jehovah's Witnesses as perpetuating the old Arian heresy---the Christological (concerning the doctrine of Christ) position that Jesus, as the Son of God, was created by God.And for the record, I consider both Catholicism and atheism to be rational and reasonable positions...."EDIT: For the record, Atheism was often a crime when Catholicism ruled. Too much opposition now or the Chur...    less
    • February 9
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    texasescimo replied to If God does not answer prayers should the religious powers-that-be shut down the churches?:
    Hi Tom. I know that you are more for the traditions of men rather than for the Bible but your Church allows Bible reading now, although they don't encourage it so you shouldn't get in trouble for looking up these verses in your Bible, if you have one. I m...  moreHi Tom. I know that you are more for the traditions of men rather than for the Bible but your Church allows Bible reading now, although they don't encourage it so you shouldn't get in trouble for looking up these verses in your Bible, if you have one. I may not reply but I may so feel free to post.(Mark 7:13) Thus you make the word of God invalid by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like this.”
    God made Jesus our Lord and Savior.(Acts 13:23) From the offspring of this according to his promise God has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus,(1 Timothy 1:15) Faithful and deserving of full acceptance is the saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am foremost.
    (1 John 4:9) By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him.(1 John 4:14-15) In addition, we ourselves have beheld and are bearing witness that...    less
    • February 4
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    texasescimo replied to Do people who've had abortions think all prolife people hate them?:
    Hello officegirl, whatever someone done in ignorance will be forgiven if they repent and seek righteousness.See paragraph 17 of the article below.(Ezra 9:13) And after all that has come upon us for our bad deeds and our great guilt—for you, O our Go...  moreHello officegirl, whatever someone done in ignorance will be forgiven if they repent and seek righteousness.See paragraph 17 of the article below.(Ezra 9:13) And after all that has come upon us for our bad deeds and our great guilt—for you, O our God, have not dealt with us according to our error, and you have allowed those of us here to escape—(Psalm 130:3) If errors were what you watch, O Jah, Then who, O Jehovah, could stand?(Isaiah 55:7) Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017566Paragraph 16(Exodus 21:22, 23) “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life,Paragraph...    less
    • February 2
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    texasescimo replied to Could global warming be God's way of clearing the planet to make way for a new kingdom of the faithful? :
    Hi Nom de Plume. Most of the time that I was on answermug, I was inactive as a Christian, although I still tried to help some but spent most of my time in pointless debates, so wasn't really devout as JW's would consider devout. I appreciate your question...  moreHi Nom de Plume. Most of the time that I was on answermug, I was inactive as a Christian, although I still tried to help some but spent most of my time in pointless debates, so wasn't really devout as JW's would consider devout. I appreciate your questions, they seem sincere. Take carenI don't think that global warming is actually God's way of clearing the planet, more a by-product of mans misuse.(Revelation 11:18) But the nations became wrathful, and your own wrath came, and the appointed time came for the dead to be judged and to reward your slaves the prophets and the holy ones and those fearing your name, the small and the great, and to bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014642?q=global+warming&p=parnhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012081#h=1:0-22:0Armageddon​—What Do Some Say It Is?1. IS ARMAGEDDON A MAN-MADE DISASTER?nhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017178?q=armageddon&p=par  less
    • February 2
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    texasescimo replied to If God does not answer prayers should the religious powers-that-be shut down the churches?:
    Hi Nom de Plume. I haven't been on here in a while and may not be on here for a while again. I was reading your comment and thought I would log in and post. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and I often got in to ugly debates on here and likely offended man...  moreHi Nom de Plume. I haven't been on here in a while and may not be on here for a while again. I was reading your comment and thought I would log in and post. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and I often got in to ugly debates on here and likely offended many as I was offended by some. Not right of me by any means.(2 Timothy 2:23-26)The  following link touches on part of what you said, if you have sincere questions:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004681?q=lord%27s+prayer&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004681?q=lord%27s+prayer&p=parThe Lord’s Prayer​—Its Meaning for YounThe first part of the Lord's prayer is actually on topic with our latest magazine:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019005?q=%22lord%27s+prayer%22&p=par
    What Is God’s Name?
    nThe above website is available in more languages than any other as JW's care about people all over the earth, no matter how tiny or remote. (Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited ...    less
    • February 2
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    texasescimo replied to Is hell the greater deterrent or is reincarnation the greater deterrent?:
    You're welcome!
    • July 25, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Is hell the greater deterrent or is reincarnation the greater deterrent?:
    Howdy ALF.That's what many say. According to the Bible, the penalty for sin is death, not everlasting life in some conscience torment. Everlasting life is a gift bestowed upon the righteous. According to the KJV at Rev. 20:13, 14 and the Catholi...  moreHowdy ALF.That's what many say. According to the Bible, the penalty for sin is death, not everlasting life in some conscience torment. Everlasting life is a gift bestowed upon the righteous. According to the KJV at Rev. 20:13, 14 and the Catholic Douay Rheims at Job 14:13, people do get out of hell. (Sheol and Hades just mean the common grave of mankind, not Dante's burning Hell fire.)https://www.drbo.org/chapter/20014.htmJob 14:  (Catholic Douay)Who will grant me this, that thou mayst protect me in hell, and hide me till thy wrath pass, and appoint me a time when thou wilt remember me?(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.Does anyone ever get out of the Bible hell?Rev. 20:13, 14, KJ: “The sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell* delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.&rdquo...    less
    • July 25, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    Of course you are allowed to post here, you really don't get that I was responding to your assertion that I am the one with "little digs and energized pointy attacks" when it is you always responding to my post with those?Quote: "Scientists have found mor...  moreOf course you are allowed to post here, you really don't get that I was responding to your assertion that I am the one with "little digs and energized pointy attacks" when it is you always responding to my post with those?Quote: "Scientists have found more evidence in nutrition and protein in meat and produce, in modern times, than your holy books bound together will ever explain."You obviously have not read the Bible or have any understanding there of if you think it was meant to be a scientific text book. It doesn't tell you which mushrooms you can eat or how much nutrition is in the types of mushrooms you can eat. Enough reason for you to throw out the Bible, huh? What came first, the modern scientific text books about nutrition or man? If there is no God and man needed modern scientist to write books about nutrition and protein to exist, how did we get here?   less
    • July 20, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    Why did you post here? Same reason you have posted on my other post over the years, yes? Little digs and energized pointy attacks, yes?If you would read the Bible, you might realize the purpose of the Bible but we both know that want happen even though yo...  moreWhy did you post here? Same reason you have posted on my other post over the years, yes? Little digs and energized pointy attacks, yes?If you would read the Bible, you might realize the purpose of the Bible but we both know that want happen even though your Church will no longer burn you at the stake for reading the Bible.  
    • July 19, 2018
  • texasescimo
    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    I think we have had enough conversation for us both to know that you have no sincere questions for me. Read the Bible, it tells you about a rebellion and why people suffer and die. You don't follow anything else in the Bible, why would you follow any diet...  moreI think we have had enough conversation for us both to know that you have no sincere questions for me. Read the Bible, it tells you about a rebellion and why people suffer and die. You don't follow anything else in the Bible, why would you follow any dietary restriction within it?  
    • July 17, 2018
  • texasescimo
    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    You tell me. Does your Church teach that God has given up on us? Are you Catholic again? Are you not a Catholic again? Sorry, can't keep up with which way the wind blows you in that regard.
    • July 17, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Is the dominant religion of the United States really positive thinking instead of Christianity?:
    That's your very biased and bigoted opinion. You condemn everyone that doesn't believe like you believe.
    • July 16, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Is the dominant religion of the United States really positive thinking instead of Christianity?:
    That quotes a bit of an over simplification. Only thing that scapegoating quote is good for is to make those opposed to Christians feel superior. "Horrendous crimes against humanity because Christians think they will happen." Yeah, makes sense.
    • July 13, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    Silly. lol
    • July 10, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    Try again? Nice.That was just one example. For all I know there may be now, or may have been 6,000 years ago, other fruits or vegetables that have as much protein that don't need to be cooked. (Not 100% positive that they didn't cook anything as I never r...  moreTry again? Nice.That was just one example. For all I know there may be now, or may have been 6,000 years ago, other fruits or vegetables that have as much protein that don't need to be cooked. (Not 100% positive that they didn't cook anything as I never read anything on that and the Bible doesn't say they cooked back then.) I am sure you are familiar with google but that wasn't my point in mentioning google. I am not a nutritionist nor an expert on protein without meat as I eat meat, so I did a quick google search or three and found several fruits and veggies with protein. Adam and Eve did not just eat one fruit or just one vegetable. There apparently are 38 grams of protein in peanuts. (Please don't think I am saying that they only ate peanuts. I also don't know for sure that there were peanuts back then but other plants were likely there that we don't have today.)EDIT: I found this interesting in regards to chimps and gorillas, if true:https://gorillaprotein.com/category/chimpanzees/Chimpanzees eat meat f...    less
    • July 10, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    Hello Elemant. That's kind of a good question to ponder if there was no God to tell them. With no god you then gotta figure out how each stage of evolution knew what to eat? What was good or bad for them? (Assuming their diet changed as evolution progress...  moreHello Elemant. That's kind of a good question to ponder if there was no God to tell them. With no god you then gotta figure out how each stage of evolution knew what to eat? What was good or bad for them? (Assuming their diet changed as evolution progressed.) Considering the Jewish scriptures helps to see how they would know.
     The creation account from Genesis 1:1–2:4 describes the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them.Genesis 2:5–4:26 concentrates on the creation of the human race and its fall into sin.
    The first account is constructed chronologically, divided into six consecutive “days.” The second is written in order of topical importance. After a short prologue, it logically goes straight to the creation of Adam, since he and his family are the subject of what follows. (Genesis 2:7)
    (Genesis 1:11, 12) Then God said: “Let the earth cause grass to sprout, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees according to their kinds, yielding fruit along with seed o...    less
    • July 9, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by?:
    It seems that even today there is plenty of protein without meat.(From a quick google search.) Supposedly, 1 cup of soybeans has 68g of protein.https://www.google.com/search?q=soya&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=soya+&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6838j1j7&sourceid=...  moreIt seems that even today there is plenty of protein without meat.(From a quick google search.) Supposedly, 1 cup of soybeans has 68g of protein.https://www.google.com/search?q=soya&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=soya+&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6838j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&ei=wxBEW5f6F5CosgXT3bK4Cw&q=how+much+protein+cup+nuts&oq=how+much+protein+cup+nuts&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2888.3489.0.3770.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.LRAoqqTpHqohttps://www.google.com/search?q=protein+without+eating+meat&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=protein+without+eating+meat&aqs=chrome..69i57.8880j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  less
    • July 9, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to PACK PEOPLE are scairdy cats on their own alone individually. When they pack they get very ugly cruel mean"brave" very fast. WHY?:
    Thank you, I will try to watch later
    • June 29, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to PACK PEOPLE are scairdy cats on their own alone individually. When they pack they get very ugly cruel mean"brave" very fast. WHY?:
    Hi Shushak, that's interesting. Do you have a link to the experiment? 
    • June 29, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What would you think of a person who hates God? :
    What did I misconstrue?You gave the premise that  “the greatest enemy of knowledge“ is "the illusion of intelligence" and you often talk about your super duper intelligence and everyone that doesn't believe like you do is inferior to you, yes?
    • June 28, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What would you think of a person who hates God? :
    So to you, just not believing in God gives the illusion of intelligence. My dogs don't believe in God. They don't pray before they eat or anything like that. I suppose it's hard to gain knowledge when you assume you are super intelligent and start with th...  moreSo to you, just not believing in God gives the illusion of intelligence. My dogs don't believe in God. They don't pray before they eat or anything like that. I suppose it's hard to gain knowledge when you assume you are super intelligent and start with the premise that there is no God and work backwards from there. Many humble people have made a search and come to a different conclusion. I read somewhere that Einstein didn't believe in a personal God but that he wasn't a atheist. How ignorant, huh?Funny that many modern scientist, like Hawking, believe that the universe had a beginning and many believe that the universe should not have come into existence on its own. If any of them put the two together and come up with the logical conclusion as to the cause, they would be laughed out of a job by the ones suffering from the illusion of intelligence.https://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientists-discover-692500https://answermug.com/forums/topic/59951/a-new-gallup-poll-shows-that-more-than-50-of...    less
    • June 27, 2018
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    drequeen is now friends with texasescimo.
    • June 25, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Do you think I could start a new religious sect "Jews for Muhammad"?:
    What efforts are being made to make Muslims aware of that?Is it a misunderstanding Surah 33:57-61?I know the Quran can only be properly understood in Arabic as you have explained before but the English translation seems to equate annoying, speaking evil o...  moreWhat efforts are being made to make Muslims aware of that?Is it a misunderstanding Surah 33:57-61?I know the Quran can only be properly understood in Arabic as you have explained before but the English translation seems to equate annoying, speaking evil or whatever against Muhammad as equal to doing the same to God.Quran 33:57-61
    57. Verily, those who annoy Allah and His Messenger Allah has cursed them in this world, and in the Hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating torment.
    58. And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.
    59. O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e.screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
    60. If the hypocrites, and those in whos...    less
    • June 25, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If The Anti-Christ came in the image of Christ would he need to force worship of him when many already do?:
    I'm a little confused. When you said 'we believe it is a man' aren't you talking about the antichrist? When you said 'not 1John' aren't you talking about the antichrist?(1 John 2:18) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the...  moreI'm a little confused. When you said 'we believe it is a man' aren't you talking about the antichrist? When you said 'not 1John' aren't you talking about the antichrist?(1 John 2:18) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared, from which fact we know that it is the last hour.(2 John 7) For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those not acknowledging Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.(1 John 2:22) Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.(1 John 4:2, 3) This is how you know that the inspired statement is from God: Every inspired statement that acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God. 3 But every inspired statement that does not acknowledge Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist’s inspired statement that you have h...    less
    • June 24, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Are you going to church today in honor of the Sun god Tammuze?:
    Sounds similar to something written about 3,400 years ago.(Deuteronomy 4:19) And when you raise your eyes to the heavens and see the sun and the moon and the stars—all the army of the heavens—do not get seduced and bow down to them and serve t...  moreSounds similar to something written about 3,400 years ago.(Deuteronomy 4:19) And when you raise your eyes to the heavens and see the sun and the moon and the stars—all the army of the heavens—do not get seduced and bow down to them and serve them. Jehovah your God has given them to all the peoples under the whole heavens.  
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other?:
    Don't Jews evicting people from the West Bank follow what makes good sense to them? Don't terrorist follow what makes good sense to them? Doesn't Trump follow what makes good sense to him? Don't Trump's protesters follow what makes good sense to them?&nbs...  moreDon't Jews evicting people from the West Bank follow what makes good sense to them? Don't terrorist follow what makes good sense to them? Doesn't Trump follow what makes good sense to him? Don't Trump's protesters follow what makes good sense to them? God isn't demanding for us to sacrifice anyone. Many people, 'Christendom', Islam, Judaism,  atheist and people of other beliefs or belief systems have sacrificed their children in war for what makes good sense to them. Does that make sense to you? I never see you speak against it.(Proverbs 3:5, 6) Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding.  6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.(Isaiah 55:8, 9) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovah.  9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.  less
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other?:
    The law, including the Sabbath, was done away with.(Colossians 2:16, 17) Therefore, do not let anyone judge you about what you eat and drink or about the observance of a festival or of the new moon or of a sabbath. 17 Those things are a shadow of the thin...  moreThe law, including the Sabbath, was done away with.(Colossians 2:16, 17) Therefore, do not let anyone judge you about what you eat and drink or about the observance of a festival or of the new moon or of a sabbath. 17 Those things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to the Christ.(Hebrews 10:1-10) For since the Law has a shadow of the good things to come, but not the very substance of the things, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered year after year, make those who approach perfect. 2 Otherwise, would not the sacrifices have stopped being offered, because those rendering sacred service once cleansed would have no consciousness of sins anymore? 3 On the contrary, these sacrifices are a reminder of sins year after year, 4 for it is not possible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take sins away. 5 So when he comes into the world, he says: “‘Sacrifice and offering you did not want, but you prepared a body for me. 6 You did not approve of whole burnt...    less
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other?:
    Some more thoughts of James as some choose to keep part of the Law but disregard others.(James 2:10-13) For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You m...  moreSome more thoughts of James as some choose to keep part of the Law but disregard others.(James 2:10-13) For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgment without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.(Deuteronomy 27:26) “‘Cursed is the one who will not uphold the words of this Law by carrying them out.’ (And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’)(Galatians 3:10) All those who depend on works of law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not remain in all the things written in the scroll of the Law by doing them...    less
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other?:
    The problem is those that think their priest have the right to override, change and contradict what has been inspired.
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If The Anti-Christ came in the image of Christ would he need to force worship of him when many already do?:
    Nice answer. Most seem to think that there is one individual that will be the antichrist.(1 John 2:18, 19) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared, from which f...  moreNice answer. Most seem to think that there is one individual that will be the antichrist.(1 John 2:18, 19) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared, from which fact we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of our sort; for if they had been of our sort, they would have remained with us. But they went out so that it might be shown that not all are of our sort.  
    • June 23, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to I've found that the vast majority of Trump worshipers seem to be intolerant and hateful. Has this been your experience? :
    As you likely know, I am politically neutral. Most of the taunts in politics on this site have been against anyone that supports Trump. Example, "Trump worshipers". Pretty sure those that support Trump don't call themselves 'Trump worshipers'. It see...  moreAs you likely know, I am politically neutral. Most of the taunts in politics on this site have been against anyone that supports Trump. Example, "Trump worshipers". Pretty sure those that support Trump don't call themselves 'Trump worshipers'. It seems that some overlook xenophobes hating on Christians. Many parrot unsubstantiated claims, accusations and often find joy in exaggerations. 

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/xenophobe

    xenophobenoun  
    UK ​ /ˈzen.ə.fəʊb/ US ​ /ˈzen.ə.foʊb/
     




    ​a person who strongly dislikes or fears foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc.  less
    • June 20, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to "When they see it, they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation, so far beyond all:
    I believe that is from the apocryphal book: Wisdom of Solomon instead of the biblical book: Song of Solomon.
    • June 20, 2018
  • texasescimo
    texasescimo replied to Deuteronomy 24:16 and Exodus 20:5 don't track. They say opposite things. Which do you believe and why?:
    (Deuteronomy 24:16) “Fathers should not be put to death for what their children do, and children should not be put to death for what their fathers do. A person should be put to death only for his own sin.(Exodus 20:5) You must not bow down to them n...  more(Deuteronomy 24:16) “Fathers should not be put to death for what their children do, and children should not be put to death for what their fathers do. A person should be put to death only for his own sin.(Exodus 20:5) You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me,See if this helps:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010210?q=%22which+says+that+Jehovah+brings+%22&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010210?q=%22which+says+that+Jehovah+brings+%22&p=par  less
    • June 19, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    Like the safer bloodless alternatives?
    • June 17, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to The US hasn't invaded three countries. Andorra, Bhutan and Lliechtenstein. Americans LOVE war, right?:
    If you know that the two horns in Daniel represent the cohesion between the Medes and Persians and other symbolism in the Bible as well as secular historical information it's understandable that the U.S. and Britain are represented by the two horns in Rev...  moreIf you know that the two horns in Daniel represent the cohesion between the Medes and Persians and other symbolism in the Bible as well as secular historical information it's understandable that the U.S. and Britain are represented by the two horns in Revelation especially the way so many seem to worship the U.S. and it's emblem.(Daniel 8:3) As I raised my eyes, look! there was a ram standing before the watercourse, and it had two horns. The two horns were tall, but one was higher than the other, and the higher one came up later.(Revelation 13:11-13) Then I saw another wild beast ascending out of the earth, and it had two horns like a lamb, but it began speaking like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first wild beast in its sight. And it makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first wild beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 And it performs great signs, even making fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the sight of mankind.  less
    • June 15, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    Yes, good entertainment for haters. Christians have always been spoken against. Some believe in innocent until proven guilty.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+24%3A5%2C14%3B28%3A22&version=NLTActs 24:5  We have found this man to ...  moreYes, good entertainment for haters. Christians have always been spoken against. Some believe in innocent until proven guilty.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+24%3A5%2C14%3B28%3A22&version=NLTActs 24:5  We have found this man to be a troublemaker who is constantly stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the cult known as the Nazarenes.Acts 24:14 “But I admit that I follow the Way, which they call a cult. I worship the God of our ancestors, and I firmly believe the Jewish law and everything written in the prophets.Acts 28:22 But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere.”  less
    • June 14, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    Regardless of your baseless estimation by your Dr. Muramoto, no one was killed directly by not having a blood transfusion although many have died from injuries sustained. How many have blood transfusions killed, not killed by injuries themselves but actua...  moreRegardless of your baseless estimation by your Dr. Muramoto, no one was killed directly by not having a blood transfusion although many have died from injuries sustained. How many have blood transfusions killed, not killed by injuries themselves but actually been killed by blood transfusions?Did Dr. Muramoto give you those numbers?  
    • June 14, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to The US hasn't invaded three countries. Andorra, Bhutan and Lliechtenstein. Americans LOVE war, right?:
    In 325 C.E., at the Council of Nicea, they decided God was a trinity. Perhaps you're thinking of the Council in Carthage in 397 or Trent in 1546? Without reading the Bible, one can easily reject the Bible. Comparing the Bible to the Apocrypha, o...  moreIn 325 C.E., at the Council of Nicea, they decided God was a trinity. Perhaps you're thinking of the Council in Carthage in 397 or Trent in 1546? Without reading the Bible, one can easily reject the Bible. Comparing the Bible to the Apocrypha, one can see it don't belong. You could click on the link at the bottom and read under: Evidence Against Canonicity.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000305?q=APOCRYPHA&p=par
    The Greek word a·poʹkry·phos is used in its original sense in three Bible texts as referring to things “carefully concealed.” (Mr 4:22; Lu 8:17; Col 2:3) As applied to writings, it originally referred to those not read publicly, hence “concealed” from others. Later, however, the word took on the meaning of spurious or uncanonical, and today is used most commonly to refer to the additional writings declared part of the Bible canon by the Roman Catholic Church at the Council of Trent (1546). Catholic writers refer to thes...    less
    • June 14, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    Hate seems to be a perfect bond of union for some. Rather or not something is true doesn't seem to matter as much as painting JW's as either brain dead or monsters.A bit of a warning for ya'll, there are some that hide what they are. There are some older ...  moreHate seems to be a perfect bond of union for some. Rather or not something is true doesn't seem to matter as much as painting JW's as either brain dead or monsters.A bit of a warning for ya'll, there are some that hide what they are. There are some older men pretending to be young men or girls for sinister purposes. There was a moderator on answerbag, 'The Chief', that was able to pull up members IP address. There was a whole thread of transgendered JW's and ex-JW's that all had related IP's. Some times referred to as sockpuppets.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_(Internet)A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception. The term, a reference to the manipulation of a simple hand puppet made from a sock, originally referred to a false identity assumed by a member of an Internet community who spoke to, or about, themselves while pretending to be another person.As evidenced by the constant onslaught of hateful comments in the religion section by some peopl...    less
    • June 14, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    See if this helps?https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008086?q=%22Blood+Fractions+and+Surgical+Procedures%22&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101990002?q=blood+transfusions&p=par
    • June 13, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? :
    For some people, that would be a legitimate question as most people are ignorant to bloodless surgery and risk of transfusion, but for others, just soliciting support for their jabs at JW's.Dr. Muramoto's supposed conservative estimates is nothing but sen...  moreFor some people, that would be a legitimate question as most people are ignorant to bloodless surgery and risk of transfusion, but for others, just soliciting support for their jabs at JW's.Dr. Muramoto's supposed conservative estimates is nothing but sensationalism and exaggerations. No mention of the dangers of blood transfusions and the safer alternatives in most situations.What is sad is the number of people who have lost loved ones to blood transfusions and then file suit because they say they were not informed of the risk.Don't know where to start as most seem to be oblivious to the past blunders and present risk and future unknowns of the blood supply.
    https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/06/blood-management-bloodless-medicine-transfusions/395054/



    Some of the most vocal advocates for widespread blood-management programs, Nunes says, are Jehovah’s Witnesses, who number roughly 8 million worldwide. A core part of their faith is the refusal of blood transfusions, based on the Biblical com...    less
    • June 13, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What reasons are given for removing Gods name from the Bible? Are any valid?:
    Perhaps you can comment in a thread on a subject you know about? We are talking about the Bible and the one mentioned as the true God therein who's name was removed from most translations. Get it?There are plenty of threads about rather or not God ex...  morePerhaps you can comment in a thread on a subject you know about? We are talking about the Bible and the one mentioned as the true God therein who's name was removed from most translations. Get it?There are plenty of threads about rather or not God exist. Perhaps you meant to comment there? Of course all you have to add is parroted information like just need a couple of billion years and poof, we are here and pretend like that has been observed by scientist.  
    • June 8, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? :
    Your keeping up with the context of this thread is equal to your keeping up with the context of the articles. Just blind hatred. Yes, the quotes were from JW publications but an honest person would consider the context.As far as JW's being perpetrato...  moreYour keeping up with the context of this thread is equal to your keeping up with the context of the articles. Just blind hatred. Yes, the quotes were from JW publications but an honest person would consider the context.As far as JW's being perpetrators, did you not read the first comment you commented on?Texas said: "Didn't he just have to tweek the teachings of Protestant and Catholic Churches in Germany to get them to commit heinous crimes against humanity for him?"Your response: "He sure did not need to tweak your teachings ..."Subject: commit crimes against humanity.As far as medical procedures, I assume you are talking about blood transfusions. Obviously you have not done any research about the most up do date research showing that bloodless surgery is safer.As far as what HAVE BIBLE TRANSLATIONS GOT TO DO WITH NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMPS, you are the one that brought it up.  Quote from you: "...just as they made their own translation of the bible as that did not suit them ei...    less
    • June 8, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to How attributable to a natural brain condition, or through brain injury/disease, may be religious fervour?:
    I thought it was clear that certain criteria had to be met when someone makes a claim. Having read the Bible, I can't say that Hitler was even playing the part of a Christian. Did Hitler follow Christian principles as written in the Christian Greek script...  moreI thought it was clear that certain criteria had to be met when someone makes a claim. Having read the Bible, I can't say that Hitler was even playing the part of a Christian. Did Hitler follow Christian principles as written in the Christian Greek scriptures? (Matthew 26:52) Then Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.(2 Corinthians 10:3, 4) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage warfare according to what we are in the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful by God for overturning strongly entrenched things.(Romans 12:17-21) Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry...    less
    • June 7, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to What reasons are given for removing Gods name from the Bible? Are any valid?:
    Perhaps if you read the Bible or perhaps the preface of a modern translation, you will be capable of understanding the question.God with a capital 'G' in the Bible usually refers to the true God while a small 'g' is often used for false gods.See if this h...  morePerhaps if you read the Bible or perhaps the preface of a modern translation, you will be capable of understanding the question.God with a capital 'G' in the Bible usually refers to the true God while a small 'g' is often used for false gods.See if this helps:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1kings+18%3A21-24&version=RSV
    1 Kings 18:21-24 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
    21 And Eli′jah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you go limping with two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Ba′al, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. 22 Then Eli′jah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord; but Ba′al’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men. 23 Let two bulls be given to us; and let them choose one bull for themselves, and cut it in pieces and lay it on the wood, but put no fire to it; and I will prepare the other bull and lay it on t...    less
    • June 7, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? :
    You really didn't respond to any of my previous post. You went from implying that JW's were perpetrators just as involved in committing heinous crimes against humanity for Hitler as the Churches to now showing that JW's were victims. Also, why n...  moreYou really didn't respond to any of my previous post. You went from implying that JW's were perpetrators just as involved in committing heinous crimes against humanity for Hitler as the Churches to now showing that JW's were victims. Also, why not just admit that you haven't done any research in to Bible translations and are just parroting what anti-JW sites say with no basis?Can't deal with your previous mud slinging accusations against JW's as history shows different than what you did so you have to go grab some more crap to sling? How many would you like to be in concentration camps? How many would you like to have seen murdered in the camps?Do you suppose that as time went on, the numbers could have become more apparent? 
    It is not likely that all numbers were initially known. Some articles just talk about German JW's, some articles talk about all JW's in concentration camps everywhere. Some articles talk about all that have died in Germany during Hitler's reign from execution, other...    less
    • June 7, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to If there´s a god , why do people need guns ?:
    Oh yes, this is where you likely got your hostilities towards JW's, my bad.No need for proof, just some smart sounding guy to say something like: "just a very simple chemical reaction, evolution, a few billion years and here we are"Suppose you didn't...  moreOh yes, this is where you likely got your hostilities towards JW's, my bad.No need for proof, just some smart sounding guy to say something like: "just a very simple chemical reaction, evolution, a few billion years and here we are"Suppose you didn't like scientist saying:https://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientists-discover-692500nhttps://nypost.com/2017/10/25/the-universe-shouldnt-exist-according-to-science/
    The universe shouldn’t exist, according to science
    Quote: "I do not know about you but I would consider something that lives, reproduces and dies to be life as we know it and that has already been done and been repeated in laboratories throughout the world so that negates your 'Too bad all test and observations have proven that all life only comes from preexisting life.''So the people that work in the labs are not life?Did you miss this:'Even when given all of the building blocks to make some simple cell in a laboratory if actually accomplished proves it...    less
    • June 6, 2018
  • texasescimo
    texasescimo replied to Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? :
    You get all of your information from hateful anti-JW websites but I guess that suits you.Quote: "Neither I nor anyone else is claiming that any JW committed any 'heinous crimes against humanity for him"Yet you replied to my comment about Hitler tweeking t...  moreYou get all of your information from hateful anti-JW websites but I guess that suits you.Quote: "Neither I nor anyone else is claiming that any JW committed any 'heinous crimes against humanity for him"Yet you replied to my comment about Hitler tweeking teachings of Protestant and Catholic Churches in Germany to get them to commit heinous crimes against humanity for him?
    You can take any part of something out of context and try to make it look like JW's supported Hitler and his atrocities but history shows different, for those not blinded by hatred and bigotry anyway. Quote: "JWs suffered, they were very happy that others should risk their lives but were not willing to do the same."Don't know why you feel so superior in your lying judgments? JW's all over the world were targeted and their very lives were at risk for their neutral stance. You want to pretend like their lives were safe and you can do so. Killing others at the order of your government gives you a fighting chance. Refusing to do so cost ma...    less
    • June 6, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? :
    That all sounds condemning after his full intentions became known. Can you site a source that shows that JW's in Germany committed heinous crimes against humanity for him?Don't think that is actually translated 100% accurately. The letter was written at t...  moreThat all sounds condemning after his full intentions became known. Can you site a source that shows that JW's in Germany committed heinous crimes against humanity for him?Don't think that is actually translated 100% accurately. The letter was written at the time because it was said that our books and like literature, when circulated amongst the people, constitute a danger to the peace and safety of the nation. The high ethical goals and ideals expressed at the time were in relation to misrule of Big Business and conscienceless politicians, which misrule has been and is supported by political religionists. Also Hitler had expressed disagreement with Big Business oppressors and in opposition to the wrongful religious influence in the political affairs of the nation. 
     
    https://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/apl/jw/declfact.txt
    "A careful examination of our books and literature will disclose the fact
    that the very high ideals held and promulgated by the present national
    government are set forth in...    less
    • June 6, 2018
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    texasescimo replied to Is it fair to have higher expectations of people who are professed Christians? :
    But you pray to this non-interested God and you go to what I assume is a Synagogue that teaches at least bits and pieces of the Hebrew scriptures that paint a concerned, loving, compassionate interested God that even revealed His name and purpose to the w...  moreBut you pray to this non-interested God and you go to what I assume is a Synagogue that teaches at least bits and pieces of the Hebrew scriptures that paint a concerned, loving, compassionate interested God that even revealed His name and purpose to the writers thereof?   
    • June 3, 2018
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  • What reasons are given for removing Gods name from the Bible? Are any valid?

    https://biblehub.com/psalms/110-1.htmNew International VersionOf...  morehttps://biblehub.com/psalms/110-1.htmNew International VersionOf David. A psalm. The LORD says to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."  
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  • Will you be observing the Memorial of Christ death, celebrating Easter, something else, or nothing?

    Observance of the Memorial, Nisan 14,  is this evening in m...  moreObservance of the Memorial, Nisan 14,  is this evening in my time zone.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013926?q=%22Do+This+in+Remembrance+of+Me%22&p=par  
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  • Did Muhammad really marry Aisha at age 6 and deflower her at age 9? If true, how almost two billion Muslims?

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  • Which sect of Islam is known as the Religion of Peace? Are Sunni peaceful or Shia or some other sect?

    I've heard some refer to Islam as the Religion of Peace.
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  • Do any Catholics believe the Bible is beneficial for doctrines over Popes and Bishops and Catechisms?

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  • Why would a Muslim spend a huge amount of time trying to discredit the Bible but avoid discussing the Quran?

    In line with Peter's line of reasoning at John 6:68 about where ...  moreIn line with Peter's line of reasoning at John 6:68 about where they should go if they leave Jesus, shouldn't someone that wants to discredit your beliefs want to direct to theirs?  
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  • Do you think that you have to start off with the belief that God is a trinity, prior to reading the Bible, to properly understand the Bible?

    (Not sure about the commas, Randy?)
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  • Do some religions that profess belief in the Bible teach that there are going to be animals in heaven?

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  • Although the Bible is not a science text book, did you know that the Bible is accurate when it touches on science?

    Click here for the article: Does Science Agree With the Bible?
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  • Can you trust the Bible? - Below are some links that may at least help you to understand SOME of the reasons I do, if you care.

    I often get ridiculed on here when I post a verse or something. ...  moreI often get ridiculed on here when I post a verse or something. Recently someone made a post that I only believe the Bible because the Bible says to. Recently someone that ridicules the Bible said they had not read the Bible as they already know that the Bible is only fantasy. I know that I often come off offensive when people are attacking the Bible and I know I should not, even the Bible speaks against my doing that. I feel that some opposers may be sincere while others may just like to argue, ridicule, have an agenda or whatever. Anyway, for the sincere:Can you trust the Bible?Historical Soundness
    Candor and HonestyInternal Harmony
    Scientific AccuracyFulfilled Prophecy(EDITED for those that didn't realize that the above are clickable links)  less
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  • Have you ever thought about why there are 4 Gospels or why they don't all say the same exact things?

    Interesting article:WHY FOUR GOSPELS?
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  • Are there really atheist clergy and do they really teach that the Bible is only myth and metaphor?

    Apparently some denominations have over 10% of their clergy that...  moreApparently some denominations have over 10% of their clergy that don't believe what they are preaching, if the article is correct and I am understanding it correctly.https://owlcation.com/misc/Atheists-in-the-Pulpit-Non-Believers-in-the-Clergy
    Atheists in the Pulpit: Clergy Who Are Non-Believers
    nhttps://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/free-bible-study/video-why-study-the-bible/
    Why study the Bible?(If links don't work, may have to copy and paste the link and then remove the 's' from 'https' before hitting enter.)   less
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  • Do some scientist really think that the universe should not exist? If so, why does it?

    https://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientis...  morehttps://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientists-discover-692500https://nypost.com/2017/10/25/the-universe-shouldnt-exist-according-to-science/  
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  • What emotion do you feel with rape of Caitlan Coleman wife of Joshua Boyle and murder of baby by Taliban Haqqani network?

    I haven't seen a discussion about this on Answermug so moderator...  moreI haven't seen a discussion about this on Answermug so moderators can merge if they like if there is already one.That poor girl is obviously traumatized and is truly a victim. I don't think that she can possibly get over it during this life.The perpetrators are horrible people. Caitlans father is upset at Joshua for taking his daughter to a dangerous area. In my opinion, if he wanted to go to a dangerous war torn area, he should have done that before he had another life to be responsible for. Naivety, stupidity, carelessness, ...https://abcnews.go.com/International/family-freed-captivity-afghanistan-arrives-canada/story?id=50475090  less
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  • Does one using ad hominems, demeaning, belittling, name calling, cussing at you, etc, make you wan't to believe and be like them?

    If there intent is to make you see their light, how much success...  moreIf there intent is to make you see their light, how much success can they really expect?Is there a better approach?  
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  • Has All Life Descended From a Common Ancestor?

    https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102010346?q=order+fossil&p=...  morehttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102010346?q=order+fossil&p=par
    QUESTION 4
    Has All Life Descended From a Common Ancestor?

    Darwin thought that all life might be traced to a common ancestor. He imagined that the history of life on earth resembled a grand tree. Later, others believed that this “tree of life” started as a single trunk with the first simple cells. New species branched from the trunk and continued to divide into limbs, or families of plants and animals, and then into twigs, all the species within the families of plants and animals alive today. Is that really what happened?

    nhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0/23412
    Origin of Life (lf)


    The Origin of Life—Five Questions Worth Asking1
     


    Title Page/Publishers’ Page1-2
     


    Contents2
     


    A Student’s Dilemma3
     


    1 How Did Life Begin?4-7
     


    2 Is Any Form of Life Really Simple?8-12
     


    3 Where Did the Instructions Come From?13-21
     


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  • Have Muslims brought the world peace by having 'nearly 2 billion followers' holding the same rituals? What about peace among themselves?

    I was recently told "we have a religion with nearly 2 billion fo...  moreI was recently told "we have a religion with nearly 2 billion followers and yet they have stayed agreed on one God, one scripture, one set of prayers, one direction in which they all face in those prayers, the same one month in which to fast, the same place to go for pilgrimage, and the same days in the year and the same pilgrimage rituals ...... for fourteen hundred years"What would you think the point of someone saying that would be? I said that if he was saying that was proof of God's backing, I just don't see it, but then I was accused of putting words in his mouth.  less
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  • Can all of the recent white supremacist post in the religion section be combined in to two or three questions?

    I hope this doesn't become like the political section of answermug.
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  • Do very many Catholics think that it was mostly Jehovah's Witnesses that fought for Hitler? Do they also blame atheist?

     
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  • Have you seen what dangerous religious extremist have been caught doing in Russia?

    How many years of training did it take the FSB (KGB) to prepare ...  moreHow many years of training did it take the FSB (KGB) to prepare for what they would find in dealing with dangerous extremist?https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/officials-honor-jehovahs-witnesses-outstanding-community-service/






     















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    Jehovah's Witnesses in Oryol (Russia) received commendation from authorities for clean-up campaign. Among them - Dennis Christensen, was subsequently jailed for faith








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  • Did you know that the appeal for Jehovah's Witnesses to exist in Russia is supposed to be heard today?

    Rather they must continue in prayer and endurance, or there is a...  moreRather they must continue in prayer and endurance, or there is a vindication for Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia accused of extremism will be seen today.Some articles in relation to Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia:https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=&sl=ru&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fjw-russia.org




    A hearing in the Supreme Court of Russia on the appeal of Jehovah's Witnesses

    On July 17, 2017, at 11:00 am, a panel of three Supreme Court judges begins consideration of an appeal against the decision of the same court to liquidate all 396 organizations of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia.There is a report from the courtroom .


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    Negative Impact of Russia's Supreme Court Ruling on Jehovah's Witnesses (four-minute video)


    A 4-minute English version of the video about a growing wave of violence, pogroms, arson, vandalism, confiscation of personal belongings, insulting religious feelings of believers in the most vile form.


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  • Headline says: "UK's first gay Muslim marriage". Is that first gay Muslim marriage or just first in UK? Also, is that forbidden in Quran?

    EDIT: Just read that they had been harassed and threatened. Rath...  moreEDIT: Just read that they had been harassed and threatened. Rather or not someone agrees with it, I don't think that anyone should be harassing them. That's sad.  
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  • Would you like to be baptized like this? Reminds me of water boarding.

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  • Good Samaritan gets beat up for helping lost 2 year old girl find parents.

    At 1:33 in the video it shows where someone posted on social med...  moreAt 1:33 in the video it shows where someone posted on social media: "this guy tried to take my little cousin today". I hope they apologize to the man and take down the slanderous post.https://www.google.com/search?q=%22this+guy+tried+to+take+my+little+cousin+today%22&oq=%22this+guy+tried+to+take+my+little+cousin+today%22&aqs=chrome..69i57.9024j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.newsjs.com/url.php?p=https://www.mystatesman.com/news/national/parent-beats-good-samaritan-helping-lost-child-police-say/a8VLqe4qugVWdXsAwmJoIL/  less
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  • Are we living in the last days?

    https://tv.jw.org/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwb_201706_9_V...  morehttps://tv.jw.org/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwb_201706_9_VIDEO
     Morality in the Last Days (2 Tim. 3:13)2 Tim 3:1-5,13; 2 Pet 3:1-5; Matt 24; Luke 21; Mark 13  
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  • Have you ever questioned rather or not God is a trinity or one according to the Bible?

    Catholic encyclopedia:https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02033b.ht...  moreCatholic encyclopedia:https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02033b.htm
    The Athanasian Creed
       
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  • In the civil war in Rwanda, were Tutsi's persecuted because they were mostly Catholic?

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  • Has the Catholic Church been the most persecuted of all Christians throughout history?

    (Catholic Encyclopedia)http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11703a.ht...  more(Catholic Encyclopedia)http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11703a.htmBut most deplorable of all persecutions have been those that Catholicism has suffered from other Christians.  
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  • What do you think of this type of street witnessing?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS-ViuLeLEg
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  • Will Putin Giving Parenting Award to Jehovah’s Witnesses affect the decision on July 17 to liquidate their facilities their?

     https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/presi...  more https://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/president-putin-gives-parenting-award-to-jehovahs-witnesses/  
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  • What did you think of the Houston Deputy and her husband killing John Hernandez for peeing outside?

    I would like to see both perpetrators incarcerated at least. I a...  moreI would like to see both perpetrators incarcerated at least. I also think that the two idiots that were trying to prevent the person from video taping should at least get the idiot of the year award if not somehow charged with something. Quote from one of the male idiot: "What are you a media or something?"http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Harris-Co-grand-jury-hears-witnesses-in-choking-11205529.phphttp://www.carbonated.tv/news/deputy-husband-kills-man-chokehold-10-minutes-urinating-dennys-video  less
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  • Could Hitler have pulled off the Holocaust without the support of most German Churches?

    http://churchandstate.org.uk/2016/04/the-great-scandal-christian...  morehttp://churchandstate.org.uk/2016/04/the-great-scandal-christianitys-role-in-the-rise-of-the-nazis/According to standard biographies, the principal Nazi leaders were all born, baptized, and raised Christian. Most grew up in strict, pious households where tolerance and democratic values were disparaged. Nazi leaders of Catholic background included Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, Reinhard Heydrich, and Joseph Goebbels.
    https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005206
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  • If Russia bans Jehovah's Witnesses April 5 2017 (Tomorrow) as planned, will it eventually affect other nonRussian Orthodox religions as well

    Are Jehovah's Witnesses really extremist? google searchRuss...  moreAre Jehovah's Witnesses really extremist? google searchRussia Religion Newshttps://www.jw.org/en/news/releases/by-region/russia/jw-mobilize-global-response-to-threat-of-ban/  
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  • Who are there preaching in all the earth the good news that God’s Kingdom is the hope for humanity? How many kingdom preachers are there?

    (Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preach...  more(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.(Mark 13:10) Also, in all the nations, the good news has to be preached first.  
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  • Would you have listened to Noah Preaching? What about today?

    (Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preach...  more(Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.(Matthew 24:36-39) “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 For just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 38 For as they were in those days before the Flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, 39 and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be.(2 Timothy 3:1-5) But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers...    less
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  • Are you familiar with the prophecy about the timing of the Messiah in Daniel 9:24-27?

    http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102005151?q=%22How+Daniel%E2...  morehttp://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102005151?q=%22How+Daniel%E2%80%99s+Prophecy+Foretells+the+Messiah%E2%80%99s+Arrival%22&p=par
    How Daniel’s Prophecy Foretells the Messiah’s Arrival




    THE prophet Daniel lived more than 500 years before the birth of Jesus. Nevertheless, Jehovah revealed to Daniel information that would make it possible to pinpoint the time when Jesus would be anointed, or appointed, as the Messiah, or Christ. Daniel was told: “You should know and understand that from the issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Leader, there will be 7 weeks, also 62 weeks.”—Daniel 9:25.
    To determine the time of the Messiah’s arrival, first we need to learn the starting point of the period leading to the Messiah. According to the prophecy, it is “from the issuing of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem.” When did this “issuing of the word” take place? According to the Bible writer Nehemiah, the word to reb...    less
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  • Will suffering ever end?

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  • How did life begin?

    These links give some opinions of some scientist:http://wol.jw.o...  moreThese links give some opinions of some scientist:http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102010343?q=%22how+did+life+begin%22&p=par How did life begin?http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102010344?q=%22the+origin+of+life%22&p=par Is any form of life really simple?https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/The-Origin-of-Life-Five-Questions-Worth-Asking/ The Origin of Life—Five Questions Worth Asking  
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  • "Does God Take Children to Become Angels in Heaven?" How do you feel when you hear that at a funeral?

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  • Is there anyone left that hasn't had Jehovah's Witnesses at their door preaching about God's Kingdom? Matthew 24:14

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  • Have you read the Bible straight through? If so, what translation/s?

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  • According to the Bible, who really controls the world?

    http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102013400?q=%22who+really+co...  morehttp://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102013400?q=%22who+really+controls+the+world%22&p=par  
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  • Do very many evolutionist believe that "peoples behavior, peoples IQ, people evolve over different times and different places"?

    See video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJPwnssw_3Y(Acts 10:34...  moreSee video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJPwnssw_3Y(Acts 10:34, 35) At this Peter began to speak, and he said: “Now I truly understand that God is not partial, 35 but in every nation the man who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.(Acts 17:26, 27) And he made out of one man every nation of men to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and he decreed the appointed times and the set limits of where men would dwell, 27 so that they would seek God, if they might grope for him and really find him, although, in fact, he is not far off from each one of us.
    EDIT: Another video:https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#mediaitems/AllVideos/pub-pksjj_E_57_VIDEO
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  • Did Jesus really exist? What do both modern and ancient authorities say? See link below to see.

    https://https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no5-2...  morehttps://https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no5-2016-october/did-jesus-really-exist//en/publications/magazines/awake-no5-2016-october/did-jesus-really-exist/https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/awake-no5-2016-october/did-jesus-really-exist/  
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  • Would you like to watch a movie based on Luke 21:20-24 and the historical siege of Jerusalem from 66 - 70 C.E.?

    https://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#mediaitems/VODMoviesB...  morehttps://www.jw.org/en/publications/videos/#mediaitems/VODMoviesBibleTimes/pub-ivwf_E_x_VIDEO

    (Matthew 24:15-22) “Therefore, when you catch sight of the disgusting thing that causes desolation, as spoken about by Daniel the prophet, standing in a holy place (let the reader use discernment), 16 then let those in Ju·deʹa begin fleeing to the mountains. 17 Let the man on the housetop not come down to take the goods out of his house, 18 and let the man in the field not return to pick up his outer garment. 19 Woe to the pregnant women and those nursing a baby in those days! 20 Keep praying that your flight may not occur in wintertime nor on the Sabbath day; 21 for then there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again. 22 In fact, unless those days were cut short, no flesh would be saved; but on account of the chosen ones those days will be cut short.(Luke 21:20-24) “However, when you see Jerusalem surrounded by encamped armies, then know that the...    less
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  • Trinitarians, are you aware of when the trinity creed first came to light?

    http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02033b.htm
    At various points the...  more    http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02033b.htm
    At various points the author calls attention to the penalty incurred by those who refuse to accept any of the articles therein set down.
     
    The Father Incomprehensible, the Son Incomprehensible, and the Holy Ghost Incomprehensible
     
    So likewise the Father is Almighty, the Son Almighty, and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And yet they are not Three Almighties but One Almighty.
     
    So there is One Father, not Three Fathers; one Son, not Three Sons; One Holy Ghost, not Three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is afore or after Other, None is greater or less than Another, but the whole Three Persons are Co-eternal together, and Co-equal
     
    Who, then, is the author? The results of recent inquiry make it highly probable that the Creed first saw the light in the fourth century, during the life of the great Eastern patriarch, or shortly after his death
     
    The "damnatory", or "minatory clauses", are the pronouncements contained in the symbol, of the penalties which follow the rejection o...    less
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  • Were Jesus early disciples fishers of men or keepers of the aquarium?

    I've recently been told by someone claiming to follow Christ: "I...  moreI've recently been told by someone claiming to follow Christ: "I don't talk to people who don't approach me first". Does that come from the Bible

    (Matthew 4:19) And he said to them: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 10:7) As you go, preach, saying: ‘The Kingdom of the heavens has drawn near.’ (Matthew 10:11-13) “Into whatever city or village you enter, search out who in it is deserving, and stay there until you leave. 12 When you enter the house, greet the household. 13 If the house is deserving, let the peace you wish it come upon it; but if it is not deserving, let the peace from you return upon you. (Matthew 14:24) By now the boat was many hundreds of yards away from land, struggling against the waves because the wind was against them. (Matthew 28:19, 20) Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And look! I am with ...    less
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  • Are Christians required to tithe? Do Christians put tithing above caring for your children and elderly parents?

    I think the scriptures show that the Jews under the Mosaic Law w...  moreI think the scriptures show that the Jews under the Mosaic Law were to tithe but there was no penalty for it if they could not afford it. I also believe that at Jesus death, Jews and Proselytes that became Christians were released from the law of decrees and non-Jewish Christians were never under the law of Moses.

    (Mark 7:10-13) For example, Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Let the one who speaks abusively of his father or mother be put to death.’ 11 But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or his mother: “Whatever I have that could benefit you is corban (that is, a gift dedicated to God),”’ 12 you no longer let him do a single thing for his father or his mother. 13 Thus you make the word of God invalid by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like this.” (Matthew 15:4-6) For example, God said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Let the one who speaks abusively of his father or mother be put to death.’ 5 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother...    less
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  • Have Muslims really made a ritual out of having to leave a house with their right foot first?

    http://www.inter-islam.org/Lifestyle/leavinghouse.html
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  • What do you think of Russia's new law starting Juy 20 revoking religious freedom?

    http://www.breitbart.com/faith/2016/07/10/putin-signs-measure-re...  morehttp://www.breitbart.com/faith/2016/07/10/putin-signs-measure-revoking-religious-freedom/
    Putin Signs Measure Revoking Religious Freedom: ‘Most Restrictive in Post-Soviet History’
    Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation this week that severely restricts freedom of religion by prohibiting any religious speech or evangelization outside of places of worship.
    “This new situation resembles the Soviet Union in 1929. At that time confession of faith was permitted only in church,” said Dr. Hannu Haukka, president of Great Commission Media Ministries, reports National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). “Practically speaking, we are back in the same situation. These anti-terrorist laws are some of the most restrictive laws in post-Soviet history.”
    The new law, which goes into effect July 20, is actually an amendment to a package of laws against terrorism and extremism approved by the Russian Parliament’s upper chamber. As a result of the legislation, faith sharing in homes, in the media, online, or any place other ...    less
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  • Hi Nom, I find your comment a bit puzzling; "Hi Tom,I really lik...  moreHi Nom, I find your comment a bit puzzling; "Hi Tom,I really like your tone in writing. It is so respectful of differing views, so direct, honest and to the point..."Guess you didn't notice his passive aggressive comment about JW's?Did ya notice how he mentioned Catholics, Atheist, and JW's and then added in a not so direct insult of respecting only two view points? "And for the record, I consider both Catholicism and atheism to be rational and reasonable positions."JW's do not believe what Arius believed as Tom asserts.From Tom's comment after I entered the thread: "...To wit, I am Catholic. You are an atheist. And Catholics view the Jehovah's Witnesses as perpetuating the old Arian heresy---the Christological (concerning the doctrine of Christ) position that Jesus, as the Son of God, was created by God.And for the record, I consider both Catholicism and atheism to be rational and reasonable positions...."EDIT: For the record, Atheism was often a crime when Catholicism ruled. Too much opposition now or the Chur...    less
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  • Hi Tom. I know that you are more for the traditions of men rathe...  moreHi Tom. I know that you are more for the traditions of men rather than for the Bible but your Church allows Bible reading now, although they don't encourage it so you shouldn't get in trouble for looking up these verses in your Bible, if you have one. I may not reply but I may so feel free to post.(Mark 7:13) Thus you make the word of God invalid by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like this.”
    God made Jesus our Lord and Savior.(Acts 13:23) From the offspring of this according to his promise God has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus,(1 Timothy 1:15) Faithful and deserving of full acceptance is the saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am foremost.
    (1 John 4:9) By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him.(1 John 4:14-15) In addition, we ourselves have beheld and are bearing witness that...    less
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  • Hello officegirl, whatever someone done in ignorance will be for...  moreHello officegirl, whatever someone done in ignorance will be forgiven if they repent and seek righteousness.See paragraph 17 of the article below.(Ezra 9:13) And after all that has come upon us for our bad deeds and our great guilt—for you, O our God, have not dealt with us according to our error, and you have allowed those of us here to escape—(Psalm 130:3) If errors were what you watch, O Jah, Then who, O Jehovah, could stand?(Isaiah 55:7) Let the wicked man leave his way And the evil man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, who will have mercy on him, To our God, for he will forgive in a large way.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017566Paragraph 16(Exodus 21:22, 23) “If men should struggle with each other and they hurt a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but no fatality results, the offender must pay the damages imposed on him by the husband of the woman; and he must pay it through the judges. 23 But if a fatality does occur, then you must give life for life,Paragraph...    less
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  • Hi Nom de Plume. Most of the time that I was on answermug, I was...  moreHi Nom de Plume. Most of the time that I was on answermug, I was inactive as a Christian, although I still tried to help some but spent most of my time in pointless debates, so wasn't really devout as JW's would consider devout. I appreciate your questions, they seem sincere. Take carenI don't think that global warming is actually God's way of clearing the planet, more a by-product of mans misuse.(Revelation 11:18) But the nations became wrathful, and your own wrath came, and the appointed time came for the dead to be judged and to reward your slaves the prophets and the holy ones and those fearing your name, the small and the great, and to bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2014642?q=global+warming&p=parnhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012081#h=1:0-22:0Armageddon​—What Do Some Say It Is?1. IS ARMAGEDDON A MAN-MADE DISASTER?nhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102017178?q=armageddon&p=par  less
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  • Hi Nom de Plume. I haven't been on here in a while and may not b...  moreHi Nom de Plume. I haven't been on here in a while and may not be on here for a while again. I was reading your comment and thought I would log in and post. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and I often got in to ugly debates on here and likely offended many as I was offended by some. Not right of me by any means.(2 Timothy 2:23-26)The  following link touches on part of what you said, if you have sincere questions:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004681?q=lord%27s+prayer&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2004681?q=lord%27s+prayer&p=parThe Lord’s Prayer​—Its Meaning for YounThe first part of the Lord's prayer is actually on topic with our latest magazine:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2019005?q=%22lord%27s+prayer%22&p=par
    What Is God’s Name?
    nThe above website is available in more languages than any other as JW's care about people all over the earth, no matter how tiny or remote. (Matthew 24:14) And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited ...    less
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  • Howdy ALF.That's what many say. According to the Bible, the pena...  moreHowdy ALF.That's what many say. According to the Bible, the penalty for sin is death, not everlasting life in some conscience torment. Everlasting life is a gift bestowed upon the righteous. According to the KJV at Rev. 20:13, 14 and the Catholic Douay Rheims at Job 14:13, people do get out of hell. (Sheol and Hades just mean the common grave of mankind, not Dante's burning Hell fire.)https://www.drbo.org/chapter/20014.htmJob 14:  (Catholic Douay)Who will grant me this, that thou mayst protect me in hell, and hide me till thy wrath pass, and appoint me a time when thou wilt remember me?(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.Does anyone ever get out of the Bible hell?Rev. 20:13, 14, KJ: “The sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell* delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.&rdquo...    less
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  • Of course you are allowed to post here, you really don't get tha...  moreOf course you are allowed to post here, you really don't get that I was responding to your assertion that I am the one with "little digs and energized pointy attacks" when it is you always responding to my post with those?Quote: "Scientists have found more evidence in nutrition and protein in meat and produce, in modern times, than your holy books bound together will ever explain."You obviously have not read the Bible or have any understanding there of if you think it was meant to be a scientific text book. It doesn't tell you which mushrooms you can eat or how much nutrition is in the types of mushrooms you can eat. Enough reason for you to throw out the Bible, huh? What came first, the modern scientific text books about nutrition or man? If there is no God and man needed modern scientist to write books about nutrition and protein to exist, how did we get here?   less
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 20, 2018 5:25 AM MDT 0
  • Why did you post here? Same reason you have posted on my other p...  moreWhy did you post here? Same reason you have posted on my other post over the years, yes? Little digs and energized pointy attacks, yes?If you would read the Bible, you might realize the purpose of the Bible but we both know that want happen even though your Church will no longer burn you at the stake for reading the Bible.  
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 19, 2018 9:45 AM MDT 0
  • I think we have had enough conversation for us both to know that...  moreI think we have had enough conversation for us both to know that you have no sincere questions for me. Read the Bible, it tells you about a rebellion and why people suffer and die. You don't follow anything else in the Bible, why would you follow any dietary restriction within it?  
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 17, 2018 7:05 PM MDT 0
  • You tell me. Does your Church teach that God has given up on us?...  moreYou tell me. Does your Church teach that God has given up on us? Are you Catholic again? Are you not a Catholic again? Sorry, can't keep up with which way the wind blows you in that regard.  
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 17, 2018 5:49 AM MDT 0
  • That's your very biased and bigoted opinion. You condemn everyon...  moreThat's your very biased and bigoted opinion. You condemn everyone that doesn't believe like you believe.  
    in Is the dominant religion of the United States really positive thinking instead of Christianity? July 16, 2018 7:43 PM MDT 1
  • That quotes a bit of an over simplification. Only thing that sca...  moreThat quotes a bit of an over simplification. Only thing that scapegoating quote is good for is to make those opposed to Christians feel superior. "Horrendous crimes against humanity because Christians think they will happen." Yeah, makes sense.  
    in Is the dominant religion of the United States really positive thinking instead of Christianity? July 13, 2018 8:17 AM MDT 0
  • Silly. lol
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 10, 2018 6:35 AM MDT 0
  • Try again? Nice.That was just one example. For all I know there ...  moreTry again? Nice.That was just one example. For all I know there may be now, or may have been 6,000 years ago, other fruits or vegetables that have as much protein that don't need to be cooked. (Not 100% positive that they didn't cook anything as I never read anything on that and the Bible doesn't say they cooked back then.) I am sure you are familiar with google but that wasn't my point in mentioning google. I am not a nutritionist nor an expert on protein without meat as I eat meat, so I did a quick google search or three and found several fruits and veggies with protein. Adam and Eve did not just eat one fruit or just one vegetable. There apparently are 38 grams of protein in peanuts. (Please don't think I am saying that they only ate peanuts. I also don't know for sure that there were peanuts back then but other plants were likely there that we don't have today.)EDIT: I found this interesting in regards to chimps and gorillas, if true:https://gorillaprotein.com/category/chimpanzees/Chimpanzees eat meat f...    less
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 10, 2018 6:34 AM MDT 2
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  • Hello Elemant. That's kind of a good question to ponder if there...  moreHello Elemant. That's kind of a good question to ponder if there was no God to tell them. With no god you then gotta figure out how each stage of evolution knew what to eat? What was good or bad for them? (Assuming their diet changed as evolution progressed.) Considering the Jewish scriptures helps to see how they would know.
     The creation account from Genesis 1:1–2:4 describes the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them.Genesis 2:5–4:26 concentrates on the creation of the human race and its fall into sin.
    The first account is constructed chronologically, divided into six consecutive “days.” The second is written in order of topical importance. After a short prologue, it logically goes straight to the creation of Adam, since he and his family are the subject of what follows. (Genesis 2:7)
    (Genesis 1:11, 12) Then God said: “Let the earth cause grass to sprout, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees according to their kinds, yielding fruit along with seed o...    less
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 9, 2018 8:11 PM MDT 0
  • It seems that even today there is plenty of protein without meat...  moreIt seems that even today there is plenty of protein without meat.(From a quick google search.) Supposedly, 1 cup of soybeans has 68g of protein.https://www.google.com/search?q=soya&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=soya+&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6838j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&ei=wxBEW5f6F5CosgXT3bK4Cw&q=how+much+protein+cup+nuts&oq=how+much+protein+cup+nuts&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2888.3489.0.3770.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.LRAoqqTpHqohttps://www.google.com/search?q=protein+without+eating+meat&rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS751US751&oq=protein+without+eating+meat&aqs=chrome..69i57.8880j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8  less
    in How did Adam and Eve get enough protein to survive? Did they just nosh on little critters as they scampered by? July 9, 2018 8:01 PM MDT 1
  • Thank you, I will try to watch later
    in PACK PEOPLE are scairdy cats on their own alone individually. When they pack they get very ugly cruel mean"brave" very fast. WHY? June 29, 2018 2:47 PM MDT 0
  • Hi Shushak, that's interesting. Do you have a link to the experi...  moreHi Shushak, that's interesting. Do you have a link to the experiment?   
    in PACK PEOPLE are scairdy cats on their own alone individually. When they pack they get very ugly cruel mean"brave" very fast. WHY? June 29, 2018 11:31 AM MDT 1
  • What did I misconstrue?You gave the premise that  &ldq...  moreWhat did I misconstrue?You gave the premise that  “the greatest enemy of knowledge“ is "the illusion of intelligence" and you often talk about your super duper intelligence and everyone that doesn't believe like you do is inferior to you, yes?  
    in What would you think of a person who hates God? June 28, 2018 6:23 AM MDT 1
  • So to you, just not believing in God gives the illusion of intel...  moreSo to you, just not believing in God gives the illusion of intelligence. My dogs don't believe in God. They don't pray before they eat or anything like that. I suppose it's hard to gain knowledge when you assume you are super intelligent and start with the premise that there is no God and work backwards from there. Many humble people have made a search and come to a different conclusion. I read somewhere that Einstein didn't believe in a personal God but that he wasn't a atheist. How ignorant, huh?Funny that many modern scientist, like Hawking, believe that the universe had a beginning and many believe that the universe should not have come into existence on its own. If any of them put the two together and come up with the logical conclusion as to the cause, they would be laughed out of a job by the ones suffering from the illusion of intelligence.https://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientists-discover-692500https://answermug.com/forums/topic/59951/a-new-gallup-poll-shows-that-more-than-50-of...    less
    in What would you think of a person who hates God? June 27, 2018 10:13 PM MDT 2
  • What efforts are being made to make Muslims aware of that?Is it ...  moreWhat efforts are being made to make Muslims aware of that?Is it a misunderstanding Surah 33:57-61?I know the Quran can only be properly understood in Arabic as you have explained before but the English translation seems to equate annoying, speaking evil or whatever against Muhammad as equal to doing the same to God.Quran 33:57-61
    57. Verily, those who annoy Allah and His Messenger Allah has cursed them in this world, and in the Hereafter, and has prepared for them a humiliating torment.
    58. And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.
    59. O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e.screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
    60. If the hypocrites, and those in whos...    less
    in Do you think I could start a new religious sect "Jews for Muhammad"? June 25, 2018 8:02 AM MDT 1
  • I'm a little confused. When you said 'we believe it is a man' ar...  moreI'm a little confused. When you said 'we believe it is a man' aren't you talking about the antichrist? When you said 'not 1John' aren't you talking about the antichrist?(1 John 2:18) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared, from which fact we know that it is the last hour.(2 John 7) For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those not acknowledging Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.(1 John 2:22) Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, the one who denies the Father and the Son.(1 John 4:2, 3) This is how you know that the inspired statement is from God: Every inspired statement that acknowledges Jesus Christ as having come in the flesh originates with God. 3 But every inspired statement that does not acknowledge Jesus does not originate with God. Furthermore, this is the antichrist’s inspired statement that you have h...    less
    in If The Anti-Christ came in the image of Christ would he need to force worship of him when many already do? June 24, 2018 6:18 AM MDT 0
  • Sounds similar to something written about 3,400 years ago.(Deute...  moreSounds similar to something written about 3,400 years ago.(Deuteronomy 4:19) And when you raise your eyes to the heavens and see the sun and the moon and the stars—all the army of the heavens—do not get seduced and bow down to them and serve them. Jehovah your God has given them to all the peoples under the whole heavens.  
    in Are you going to church today in honor of the Sun god Tammuze? June 23, 2018 11:06 AM MDT 0
  • Don't Jews evicting people from the West Bank follow what makes ...  moreDon't Jews evicting people from the West Bank follow what makes good sense to them? Don't terrorist follow what makes good sense to them? Doesn't Trump follow what makes good sense to him? Don't Trump's protesters follow what makes good sense to them? God isn't demanding for us to sacrifice anyone. Many people, 'Christendom', Islam, Judaism,  atheist and people of other beliefs or belief systems have sacrificed their children in war for what makes good sense to them. Does that make sense to you? I never see you speak against it.(Proverbs 3:5, 6) Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding.  6 In all your ways take notice of him, And he will make your paths straight.(Isaiah 55:8, 9) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, And your ways are not my ways,” declares Jehovah.  9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So my ways are higher than your ways And my thoughts than your thoughts.  less
    in If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other? June 23, 2018 10:29 AM MDT 1
  • The law, including the Sabbath, was done away with.(Colossians 2...  moreThe law, including the Sabbath, was done away with.(Colossians 2:16, 17) Therefore, do not let anyone judge you about what you eat and drink or about the observance of a festival or of the new moon or of a sabbath. 17 Those things are a shadow of the things to come, but the reality belongs to the Christ.(Hebrews 10:1-10) For since the Law has a shadow of the good things to come, but not the very substance of the things, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered year after year, make those who approach perfect. 2 Otherwise, would not the sacrifices have stopped being offered, because those rendering sacred service once cleansed would have no consciousness of sins anymore? 3 On the contrary, these sacrifices are a reminder of sins year after year, 4 for it is not possible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take sins away. 5 So when he comes into the world, he says: “‘Sacrifice and offering you did not want, but you prepared a body for me. 6 You did not approve of whole burnt...    less
    in If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other? June 23, 2018 8:24 AM MDT 2
  • Some more thoughts of James as some choose to keep part of the L...  moreSome more thoughts of James as some choose to keep part of the Law but disregard others.(James 2:10-13) For if anyone obeys all the Law but makes a false step in one point, he has become an offender against all of it. 11 For the one who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” If, now, you do not commit adultery but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of law. 12 Keep on speaking and behaving in such a way as those do who are going to be judged by the law of a free people. 13 For the one who does not practice mercy will have his judgment without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.(Deuteronomy 27:26) “‘Cursed is the one who will not uphold the words of this Law by carrying them out.’ (And all the people will say, ‘Amen!’)(Galatians 3:10) All those who depend on works of law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not remain in all the things written in the scroll of the Law by doing them...    less
    in If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other? June 23, 2018 3:35 AM MDT 1
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  • The problem is those that think their priest have the right to o...  moreThe problem is those that think their priest have the right to override, change and contradict what has been inspired.  
    in If your God commands you do one thing and you still do another at what point are you no longer worshipping him but some other? June 23, 2018 3:07 AM MDT 1
  • Nice answer. Most seem to think that there is one individual tha...  moreNice answer. Most seem to think that there is one individual that will be the antichrist.(1 John 2:18, 19) Young children, it is the last hour, and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared, from which fact we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of our sort; for if they had been of our sort, they would have remained with us. But they went out so that it might be shown that not all are of our sort.  
    in If The Anti-Christ came in the image of Christ would he need to force worship of him when many already do? June 23, 2018 3:04 AM MDT 1
  • As you likely know, I am politically neutral. Most of the taunts...  moreAs you likely know, I am politically neutral. Most of the taunts in politics on this site have been against anyone that supports Trump. Example, "Trump worshipers". Pretty sure those that support Trump don't call themselves 'Trump worshipers'. It seems that some overlook xenophobes hating on Christians. Many parrot unsubstantiated claims, accusations and often find joy in exaggerations. 

    https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/xenophobe

    xenophobenoun  
    UK ​ /ˈzen.ə.fəʊb/ US ​ /ˈzen.ə.foʊb/
     




    ​a person who strongly dislikes or fears foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc.  less
    in I've found that the vast majority of Trump worshipers seem to be intolerant and hateful. Has this been your experience? June 20, 2018 11:03 AM MDT 0
  • I believe that is from the apocryphal book: Wisdom of Solomon in...  moreI believe that is from the apocryphal book: Wisdom of Solomon instead of the biblical book: Song of Solomon.  
    in "When they see it, they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his salvation, so far beyond all June 20, 2018 6:31 AM MDT 1
  • (Deuteronomy 24:16) “Fathers should not be put to death fo...  more(Deuteronomy 24:16) “Fathers should not be put to death for what their children do, and children should not be put to death for what their fathers do. A person should be put to death only for his own sin.(Exodus 20:5) You must not bow down to them nor be enticed to serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion, bringing punishment for the error of fathers upon sons, upon the third generation and upon the fourth generation of those who hate me,See if this helps:https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010210?q=%22which+says+that+Jehovah+brings+%22&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2010210?q=%22which+says+that+Jehovah+brings+%22&p=par  less
    in Deuteronomy 24:16 and Exodus 20:5 don't track. They say opposite things. Which do you believe and why? June 19, 2018 6:06 AM MDT 0
  • Like the safer bloodless alternatives?
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 17, 2018 8:46 AM MDT 1
  • If you know that the two horns in Daniel represent the cohesion ...  moreIf you know that the two horns in Daniel represent the cohesion between the Medes and Persians and other symbolism in the Bible as well as secular historical information it's understandable that the U.S. and Britain are represented by the two horns in Revelation especially the way so many seem to worship the U.S. and it's emblem.(Daniel 8:3) As I raised my eyes, look! there was a ram standing before the watercourse, and it had two horns. The two horns were tall, but one was higher than the other, and the higher one came up later.(Revelation 13:11-13) Then I saw another wild beast ascending out of the earth, and it had two horns like a lamb, but it began speaking like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first wild beast in its sight. And it makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first wild beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 And it performs great signs, even making fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the sight of mankind.  less
    in The US hasn't invaded three countries. Andorra, Bhutan and Lliechtenstein. Americans LOVE war, right? June 15, 2018 12:42 PM MDT 0
  • Yes, good entertainment for haters. Christians have always been ...  moreYes, good entertainment for haters. Christians have always been spoken against. Some believe in innocent until proven guilty.https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+24%3A5%2C14%3B28%3A22&version=NLTActs 24:5  We have found this man to be a troublemaker who is constantly stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the cult known as the Nazarenes.Acts 24:14 “But I admit that I follow the Way, which they call a cult. I worship the God of our ancestors, and I firmly believe the Jewish law and everything written in the prophets.Acts 28:22 But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere.”  less
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 14, 2018 12:18 PM MDT 1
  • Regardless of your baseless estimation by your Dr. Muramoto, no ...  moreRegardless of your baseless estimation by your Dr. Muramoto, no one was killed directly by not having a blood transfusion although many have died from injuries sustained. How many have blood transfusions killed, not killed by injuries themselves but actually been killed by blood transfusions?Did Dr. Muramoto give you those numbers?  
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 14, 2018 12:11 PM MDT 1
  • In 325 C.E., at the Council of Nicea, they decided God was ...  moreIn 325 C.E., at the Council of Nicea, they decided God was a trinity. Perhaps you're thinking of the Council in Carthage in 397 or Trent in 1546? Without reading the Bible, one can easily reject the Bible. Comparing the Bible to the Apocrypha, one can see it don't belong. You could click on the link at the bottom and read under: Evidence Against Canonicity.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200000305?q=APOCRYPHA&p=par
    The Greek word a·poʹkry·phos is used in its original sense in three Bible texts as referring to things “carefully concealed.” (Mr 4:22; Lu 8:17; Col 2:3) As applied to writings, it originally referred to those not read publicly, hence “concealed” from others. Later, however, the word took on the meaning of spurious or uncanonical, and today is used most commonly to refer to the additional writings declared part of the Bible canon by the Roman Catholic Church at the Council of Trent (1546). Catholic writers refer to thes...    less
    in The US hasn't invaded three countries. Andorra, Bhutan and Lliechtenstein. Americans LOVE war, right? June 14, 2018 6:59 AM MDT 1
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  • Hate seems to be a perfect bond of union for some. Rather or not...  moreHate seems to be a perfect bond of union for some. Rather or not something is true doesn't seem to matter as much as painting JW's as either brain dead or monsters.A bit of a warning for ya'll, there are some that hide what they are. There are some older men pretending to be young men or girls for sinister purposes. There was a moderator on answerbag, 'The Chief', that was able to pull up members IP address. There was a whole thread of transgendered JW's and ex-JW's that all had related IP's. Some times referred to as sockpuppets.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_(Internet)A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception. The term, a reference to the manipulation of a simple hand puppet made from a sock, originally referred to a false identity assumed by a member of an Internet community who spoke to, or about, themselves while pretending to be another person.As evidenced by the constant onslaught of hateful comments in the religion section by some peopl...    less
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 14, 2018 1:41 AM MDT 1
  • See if this helps?https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008086...  moreSee if this helps?https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102008086?q=%22Blood+Fractions+and+Surgical+Procedures%22&p=parhttps://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1101990002?q=blood+transfusions&p=par  
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 13, 2018 4:58 PM MDT 1
  • For some people, that would be a legitimate question as most peo...  moreFor some people, that would be a legitimate question as most people are ignorant to bloodless surgery and risk of transfusion, but for others, just soliciting support for their jabs at JW's.Dr. Muramoto's supposed conservative estimates is nothing but sensationalism and exaggerations. No mention of the dangers of blood transfusions and the safer alternatives in most situations.What is sad is the number of people who have lost loved ones to blood transfusions and then file suit because they say they were not informed of the risk.Don't know where to start as most seem to be oblivious to the past blunders and present risk and future unknowns of the blood supply.
    https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/06/blood-management-bloodless-medicine-transfusions/395054/



    Some of the most vocal advocates for widespread blood-management programs, Nunes says, are Jehovah’s Witnesses, who number roughly 8 million worldwide. A core part of their faith is the refusal of blood transfusions, based on the Biblical com...    less
    in What are your views on jehovah's witnesses stance on blood? June 13, 2018 5:46 AM MDT 1
  • Perhaps you can comment in a thread on a subject you know about?...  morePerhaps you can comment in a thread on a subject you know about? We are talking about the Bible and the one mentioned as the true God therein who's name was removed from most translations. Get it?There are plenty of threads about rather or not God exist. Perhaps you meant to comment there? Of course all you have to add is parroted information like just need a couple of billion years and poof, we are here and pretend like that has been observed by scientist.  
    in What reasons are given for removing Gods name from the Bible? Are any valid? June 8, 2018 6:36 AM MDT 1
  • Your keeping up with the context of this thread is equal to your...  moreYour keeping up with the context of this thread is equal to your keeping up with the context of the articles. Just blind hatred. Yes, the quotes were from JW publications but an honest person would consider the context.As far as JW's being perpetrators, did you not read the first comment you commented on?Texas said: "Didn't he just have to tweek the teachings of Protestant and Catholic Churches in Germany to get them to commit heinous crimes against humanity for him?"Your response: "He sure did not need to tweak your teachings ..."Subject: commit crimes against humanity.As far as medical procedures, I assume you are talking about blood transfusions. Obviously you have not done any research about the most up do date research showing that bloodless surgery is safer.As far as what HAVE BIBLE TRANSLATIONS GOT TO DO WITH NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMPS, you are the one that brought it up.  Quote from you: "...just as they made their own translation of the bible as that did not suit them ei...    less
    in Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? June 8, 2018 6:13 AM MDT 0
  • I thought it was clear that certain criteria had to be met when ...  moreI thought it was clear that certain criteria had to be met when someone makes a claim. Having read the Bible, I can't say that Hitler was even playing the part of a Christian. Did Hitler follow Christian principles as written in the Christian Greek scriptures? (Matthew 26:52) Then Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.(2 Corinthians 10:3, 4) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not wage warfare according to what we are in the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not fleshly, but powerful by God for overturning strongly entrenched things.(Romans 12:17-21) Return evil for evil to no one. Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, be peaceable with all men. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but yield place to the wrath; for it is written: “‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says Jehovah.” 20 But “if your enemy is hungry...    less
    in How attributable to a natural brain condition, or through brain injury/disease, may be religious fervour? June 7, 2018 11:41 AM MDT 0
  • Perhaps if you read the Bible or perhaps the preface of a modern...  morePerhaps if you read the Bible or perhaps the preface of a modern translation, you will be capable of understanding the question.God with a capital 'G' in the Bible usually refers to the true God while a small 'g' is often used for false gods.See if this helps:https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1kings+18%3A21-24&version=RSV
    1 Kings 18:21-24 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
    21 And Eli′jah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you go limping with two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Ba′al, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. 22 Then Eli′jah said to the people, “I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord; but Ba′al’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men. 23 Let two bulls be given to us; and let them choose one bull for themselves, and cut it in pieces and lay it on the wood, but put no fire to it; and I will prepare the other bull and lay it on t...    less
    in What reasons are given for removing Gods name from the Bible? Are any valid? June 7, 2018 6:41 AM MDT 0
    This post was edited by texasescimo at June 7, 2018 6:41 AM MDT
  • You really didn't respond to any of my previous post. You went f...  moreYou really didn't respond to any of my previous post. You went from implying that JW's were perpetrators just as involved in committing heinous crimes against humanity for Hitler as the Churches to now showing that JW's were victims. Also, why not just admit that you haven't done any research in to Bible translations and are just parroting what anti-JW sites say with no basis?Can't deal with your previous mud slinging accusations against JW's as history shows different than what you did so you have to go grab some more crap to sling? How many would you like to be in concentration camps? How many would you like to have seen murdered in the camps?Do you suppose that as time went on, the numbers could have become more apparent? 
    It is not likely that all numbers were initially known. Some articles just talk about German JW's, some articles talk about all JW's in concentration camps everywhere. Some articles talk about all that have died in Germany during Hitler's reign from execution, other...    less
    in Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? June 7, 2018 6:33 AM MDT 0
  • Oh yes, this is where you likely got your hostilities towards JW...  moreOh yes, this is where you likely got your hostilities towards JW's, my bad.No need for proof, just some smart sounding guy to say something like: "just a very simple chemical reaction, evolution, a few billion years and here we are"Suppose you didn't like scientist saying:https://www.newsweek.com/universe-should-not-exist-cern-scientists-discover-692500nhttps://nypost.com/2017/10/25/the-universe-shouldnt-exist-according-to-science/
    The universe shouldn’t exist, according to science
    Quote: "I do not know about you but I would consider something that lives, reproduces and dies to be life as we know it and that has already been done and been repeated in laboratories throughout the world so that negates your 'Too bad all test and observations have proven that all life only comes from preexisting life.''So the people that work in the labs are not life?Did you miss this:'Even when given all of the building blocks to make some simple cell in a laboratory if actually accomplished proves it...    less
    in If there´s a god , why do people need guns ? June 6, 2018 4:43 PM MDT 0
  • You get all of your information from hateful anti-JW websites bu...  moreYou get all of your information from hateful anti-JW websites but I guess that suits you.Quote: "Neither I nor anyone else is claiming that any JW committed any 'heinous crimes against humanity for him"Yet you replied to my comment about Hitler tweeking teachings of Protestant and Catholic Churches in Germany to get them to commit heinous crimes against humanity for him?
    You can take any part of something out of context and try to make it look like JW's supported Hitler and his atrocities but history shows different, for those not blinded by hatred and bigotry anyway. Quote: "JWs suffered, they were very happy that others should risk their lives but were not willing to do the same."Don't know why you feel so superior in your lying judgments? JW's all over the world were targeted and their very lives were at risk for their neutral stance. You want to pretend like their lives were safe and you can do so. Killing others at the order of your government gives you a fighting chance. Refusing to do so cost ma...    less
    in Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? June 6, 2018 3:26 PM MDT 1
    This post was edited by texasescimo at June 6, 2018 3:26 PM MDT
  • That all sounds condemning after his full intentions became know...  moreThat all sounds condemning after his full intentions became known. Can you site a source that shows that JW's in Germany committed heinous crimes against humanity for him?Don't think that is actually translated 100% accurately. The letter was written at the time because it was said that our books and like literature, when circulated amongst the people, constitute a danger to the peace and safety of the nation. The high ethical goals and ideals expressed at the time were in relation to misrule of Big Business and conscienceless politicians, which misrule has been and is supported by political religionists. Also Hitler had expressed disagreement with Big Business oppressors and in opposition to the wrongful religious influence in the political affairs of the nation. 
     
    https://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/apl/jw/declfact.txt
    "A careful examination of our books and literature will disclose the fact
    that the very high ideals held and promulgated by the present national
    government are set forth in...    less
    in Suppose Hitler asserted he was inspired by God to compose his book 'Mein Kampf' do you think could have become basis for a new religion? June 6, 2018 11:52 AM MDT 0
  • But you pray to this non-interested God and you go to what I ass...  moreBut you pray to this non-interested God and you go to what I assume is a Synagogue that teaches at least bits and pieces of the Hebrew scriptures that paint a concerned, loving, compassionate interested God that even revealed His name and purpose to the writers thereof?   
    in Is it fair to have higher expectations of people who are professed Christians? June 3, 2018 5:13 AM MDT 0
  • It was really a response to CLURT's comment, more so than an ans...  moreIt was really a response to CLURT's comment, more so than an answer. Also more talking about peoples misconceptions of the scriptures, rather than scriptural quotes.  
    in Do you ignore bible-thumper questions and answers? They seem to cause a lot of arguments. June 1, 2018 4:36 PM MDT 1
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