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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    Since the door is still open, please tell my why your Church forbids Priest from marrying?(1 Timothy 4:1-3) However, the inspired word clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired statements ...  moreSince the door is still open, please tell my why your Church forbids Priest from marrying?(1 Timothy 4:1-3) However, the inspired word clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired statements and teachings of demons, 2 by means of the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, whose conscience is seared as with a branding iron. 3 They forbid marriage and command people to abstain from foods that God created to be partaken of with thanksgiving by those who have faith and accurately know the truth.Why do they use religious titles? (Matthew 23:1-13)  less
    • June 22
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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    Yeah I know, I'm a glutton for punishment. You make many taunts and judgements but when the scriptures are presented, you shut the door.
    • June 22
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    texasescimo started a discussion:
    Do you believe the Jews were ever under Babylonian captivity as stated in the Bible?
    Is the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Accurate?:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/bible-depiction-jewish-exile-babylon/n
     
    A Receipt That Corroborates the Bible Record:https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g20090...  more    Is the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Accurate?:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/bible-depiction-jewish-exile-babylon/n
     
    A Receipt That Corroborates the Bible Record:https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g200905/A-Receipt-That-Corroborates-the-Bible-Record/n  
    • June 20
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    texasescimo replied to What happens after the last days?:
    (2 Timothy 3:1-13) But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. ...
    • June 20
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    texasescimo replied to Questions primarily for those of Jewish decent. Do you believe the Jews were ever in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?:
    Think a little deeper, "in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?"I know that you hate the writings of your ancestors but...Egyptian slavery...(Exodus 1:8-14) In time there arose over Egypt a new king, one who did not know Joseph. 9 So he said to his peo...  moreThink a little deeper, "in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?"I know that you hate the writings of your ancestors but...Egyptian slavery...(Exodus 1:8-14) In time there arose over Egypt a new king, one who did not know Joseph. 9 So he said to his people: “Look! The people of Israel are more numerous and mightier than we are. 10 Let us deal shrewdly with them. Otherwise, they will continue to multiply, and if a war breaks out, they will join our enemies and fight against us and leave the country.”11 So they appointed chiefs of forced labor over them to oppress them with hard labor, and they built storage cities for Pharʹaoh, namely, Piʹthom and Ra·amʹses. 12 But the more they would oppress them, the more they would multiply and the more they kept spreading out, so they felt sick with fear because of the Israelites. 13 Consequently, the Egyptians forced the Israelites into harsh slavery. 14 They made their life bitter with hard labor, as they worked with clay mortar and bricks and in every ...    less
    • June 20
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    texasescimo started a discussion:
    Questions primarily for those of Jewish decent. Do you believe the Jews were ever in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?
    Ancient Egyptian Relief Corroborates a Bible Account:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/egyptian-relief-corroborates-bible/n
    A Book You Can Trust—Part 1Egypt in Bible History:
    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201011/egypt-in-bible-history/n
    • June 20
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    texasescimo started a discussion:
    Questions for those of Jewish decent. Have you read the Bible or at least the Hebrew scriptures? Here is a short summary of Exodus
    https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-nwtsv_20_VIDEO
    Introduction to Exodus
    • June 20
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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    Tom, why not try reading the Bible?I am sure that this is the first time you have seen these verses. You will not find them in your catechisms. Catechisms are not the scriptures. And now you know that. You're welcome.The Illustration of Wheat and Weeds an...  moreTom, why not try reading the Bible?I am sure that this is the first time you have seen these verses. You will not find them in your catechisms. Catechisms are not the scriptures. And now you know that. You're welcome.The Illustration of Wheat and Weeds and the conclusion of the system of things given by Jesus at Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.showed that there was going to be an apostasy until the time of the end. The thought that some have held to the true teachings of the Bible from the time of the apostles is not supported by scripture.(Acts 20:29-30) I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness, 30 and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.(2 Thessalonians 2:3-7) Let no one seduce YOU in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction. 4 He is set in opposition and lifts himself up over ev...    less
    • June 19
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Quote: "So God has a finger?Never hear a JW suggest that before---but that's why I am convinced (as I realized 50 years ago) that the JW's have nothing to offer me."Luke 11:20 But if it is by the finger of God that drive out demons, then the kingdom of G...  moreQuote: "So God has a finger?Never hear a JW suggest that before---but that's why I am convinced (as I realized 50 years ago) that the JW's have nothing to offer me."Luke 11:20 But if it is by the finger of God that drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
     
    Genesis 1:2 and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters
    Come on Tom, at least try reading the Bible before criticizing others for holding one as if you have.  
    • June 19
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    You may consider the fact that I use the Bible to answer Bible questions asked under the religion section, I consider that a little odd. I know you said that you are "not concerned with books". I myself find reading to be informative. Since you do not kno...  moreYou may consider the fact that I use the Bible to answer Bible questions asked under the religion section, I consider that a little odd. I know you said that you are "not concerned with books". I myself find reading to be informative. Since you do not know what 'wicked' or to be 'cut off' means, can I use a dictionary? https://www.dictionary.com/browse/wickedcharacterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.If you do not understand that, am I allowed to give an example?The holocaust in which some 6,000,000 Jews as well as many others were tortured and/or murdered was wicked. If you do not understand that that was wicked, I really don't know how to tell you what wicked means.What does being cut off mean?https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutoffcut off verbcut off; cutting off; cuts offDefinition of cut off (Entry 2 of 2)transitive verb1 : to bring to an untimely end  less
    • June 19
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    The wicked are humans, are we clear on that? Humans live on the earth, are we clear on that?Dogs live on the earth, are we clear on that?If they are not on earth, they are not living, are we clear on that?Can you answer a simple question? Does anyone in y...  moreThe wicked are humans, are we clear on that? Humans live on the earth, are we clear on that?Dogs live on the earth, are we clear on that?If they are not on earth, they are not living, are we clear on that?Can you answer a simple question? Does anyone in your synagogue have a copy of the Hebrew scriptures?Have you never seen these verses before?(Psalm 37:9-11) For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. 10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Proverbs 2:21, 22) For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it. Is there not anyone in your synagogue that can explain what these simple verses mean? Is it really that hard for you to comprehend the mea...    less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    I feel I did. How long have you been going to a synagogue? If you have never understood the sense of the scriptures available there, no thread is long enough to show you anything. Murder, rape, hatred, injustice, prejudice, and many other kinds of things ...  moreI feel I did. How long have you been going to a synagogue? If you have never understood the sense of the scriptures available there, no thread is long enough to show you anything. Murder, rape, hatred, injustice, prejudice, and many other kinds of things are wrong. God is the judge, not any man.Not sure what question I did not answer, I surely did not say the earth would be destroyed as you erroneously concluded earlier.Are you questioning what death is?(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory of them is forgotten.(Ecclesiastes 9:10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might, for there is no work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave, where you are going.(Psalm 146:3, 4) Do not put your trust in princes Nor in a son of man, who cannot bring salvation.  4 His spirit ...    less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to What happens after the last days?:
    I agree with that but I don't think you quite get what I am getting at.So are there no innocent victims or did they choose to be victimized? Did the black people and Native Americans choose to be treated horribly, did the Jews and others choose to be tort...  moreI agree with that but I don't think you quite get what I am getting at.So are there no innocent victims or did they choose to be victimized? Did the black people and Native Americans choose to be treated horribly, did the Jews and others choose to be tortured and murdered?  
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to What happens after the last days?:
    Well then who is going to correct my grammar?One question then:Why does a loving God allow suffering?
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
     There should be 39 books of the Hebrew scriptures in your synagogue, 66 if you use the whole Bible that can tell you somethings like Murder, rape, hatred, and many other kinds of things are wrong. God is the judge, not any man.Maybe you look at TV a...  more There should be 39 books of the Hebrew scriptures in your synagogue, 66 if you use the whole Bible that can tell you somethings like Murder, rape, hatred, and many other kinds of things are wrong. God is the judge, not any man.Maybe you look at TV and see the good ship lollipop and everything is Hunky-dory. Maybe you don't see injustice or hatred or perhaps you nor any of your relatives have ever been victims of injustice or atrocities? Maybe you don't have empathy for those that have, I don't know why you don't understand that this world has wickedness. I live in reality.  less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
     When did your Church get so tolerant?Your Church tolerates other religions existence because it can no longer get away with the slaughter of innocent people.https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/jehovahs-witnesses-in-germany-from-the-189...  more When did your Church get so tolerant?Your Church tolerates other religions existence because it can no longer get away with the slaughter of innocent people.https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/jehovahs-witnesses-in-germany-from-the-1890s-to-the-1930sSo do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's finger?(Matthew 12:28) But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.Can the spirit of God be likened to a force like a mighty wind?Genesis 1:2 (KJV) And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Isn't there a copy of least the Hebrew scriptures in your synagogue you go to?
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    So do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's finger?(Matthew 12:28) But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.Can the spirit of God be likened to a force like a might...  moreSo do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's finger?(Matthew 12:28) But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.Can the spirit of God be likened to a force like a mighty wind?Genesis 1:2 (KJV) And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    I sure am glad that Jesus wasn't like you. "I just know things that you would not understand so I am keeping it to myself". "Your Bible is wrong but I will not share with you what is true."(Matthew 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city ca...  moreI sure am glad that Jesus wasn't like you. "I just know things that you would not understand so I am keeping it to myself". "Your Bible is wrong but I will not share with you what is true."(Matthew 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.(Romans 10:9-15) For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and exercise faith in your heart that God raised him up from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one exercises faith for righteousness, but with the mouth one makes public declaration for salvation. 11 For the scripture says: “No one who rests his faith on him will be disappointed.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. There is the same Lord over all, ...    less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to What happens after the last days?:
    Gotcha, I like to joke around a lot to. God's sovereignty is a serious issue that has been challenged by Satan some 6,000 years ago. Man has tried every kind of government to rule himself without God to no avail. Jesus is the one that Jehovah has designat...  moreGotcha, I like to joke around a lot to. God's sovereignty is a serious issue that has been challenged by Satan some 6,000 years ago. Man has tried every kind of government to rule himself without God to no avail. Jesus is the one that Jehovah has designated to have the legal right to rule mankind. Everyone has to choose who they will follow. I think I have seen before that you have some belief in God and the Bible? Have you thought about why a loving God would allow suffering? Some reasons I have been given by some I meet in the ministry when asking them why God allows suffering are 1. People suffer and die because God needs another angel. For example years ago a little girl in Argyle fell in and drowned in a septic tank while playing hide and seek. Back then when it was in the news we were talking about it with a business associate. She said something like wasn't that wonderful that all of those people were looking all over the property for her but God kept them from finding her because he needed another angel....    less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands.:
    I've asked this several times but what translation of the Bible have you read?In several threads over the years you have pronounced yourself as being very knowledgeable of the scriptures and how I have no understanding yet you never stick around for a dis...  moreI've asked this several times but what translation of the Bible have you read?In several threads over the years you have pronounced yourself as being very knowledgeable of the scriptures and how I have no understanding yet you never stick around for a discussion about the scriptures. Just a few pronouncements of your superior knowledge and my lack thereof and poof, your gone. When was it that the Catholic Church started allowing common Catholics to read the Bible? When did they stop burning people at the stake for translating the Bible in to the common languages?  less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Please tell me how 2 Tim 3:1-5; Matthew 24; Luke 21; Mark 13; 2 Pet 3; 1 Thess 5; several chapters in Revelation are somehow to be understood as covering a 2,000 year period? Is that a Catholic teaching?Oh yes, that reminds me of a question you posted...
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    I don't understand what planets being around for billions of years has to do with rather or not the wicked will be cut off from the earth?Do you believe that humans have been around as long as the planets you speak of? I don't see the correlation.Or are y...  moreI don't understand what planets being around for billions of years has to do with rather or not the wicked will be cut off from the earth?Do you believe that humans have been around as long as the planets you speak of? I don't see the correlation.Or are you reading into what I said something different that what I said? Perhaps you are thinking that I said that the Bible says the planet earth will be destroyed?  
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to What happens after the last days?:
    Context 101?Shouldn't the Last days of what be considered?What happened after the last days of the the Jewish system of things that culminated in the destruction of the temple and the Jewish way of living in 70 C.E., nothing?I am referring to the last day...  moreContext 101?Shouldn't the Last days of what be considered?What happened after the last days of the the Jewish system of things that culminated in the destruction of the temple and the Jewish way of living in 70 C.E., nothing?I am referring to the last days as spoken of by Jesus, Paul, Peter, John etc.EDIT: See if this helps clear it up.(2 Peter 3:3-7) First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” 5 For they deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserv...    less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo started a discussion:
    What happens after the last days?
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Wrote a story about what?
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Good question, most 'Christians' I have talked to believe that it is the end times for the planet earth. But according to the Bible, it's the end times for the wicked. Most that I have spoken to believe that the wicked will remain on the earth while the r...  moreGood question, most 'Christians' I have talked to believe that it is the end times for the planet earth. But according to the Bible, it's the end times for the wicked. Most that I have spoken to believe that the wicked will remain on the earth while the righteous will be removed from the earth.(Psalm 37:9-11) For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. 10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Proverbs 2:21, 22) For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.  less
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    I asked a very similar question but I am not very familiar with Gilbert Von Sizzly and haven't noticed him asking this question before.
    • June 18
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    texasescimo replied to Are we living in the end times?:
    Absolutely!https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-times-prophecy-sign/
    • June 17
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    texasescimo replied to Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?:
    You're welcome, www.jw.org is was now available in over 1,000 languages. I was kinda keeping up with it as more languages were added but was surprised to find out that no other website even comes close as well as how much work goes in to it. 
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?:
    I would have thought that Google and some like that would have more, but then again, there's no money in many areas where these languages are spoken so likely no incentive for them.
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Yeah, I know you are a humorous person with no ill will intended. I just have hope toward God that all sorts of people will come to an accurate knowledge of truth and be saved.If there is no God and the Bible, which tells us why we are in the situation th...  moreYeah, I know you are a humorous person with no ill will intended. I just have hope toward God that all sorts of people will come to an accurate knowledge of truth and be saved.If there is no God and the Bible, which tells us why we are in the situation that we are in and what the remedy is, is just from men, what hope is there for anyone? If where we are now is the result of billions of years of evolution, what hope is there?  
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Don't know why you posted to begin with? Many wars have been fought over sweeping generalizations. "I have my biased opinion and know need to consider the evidence", right? Perhaps some of us are considered less human or less evolved than others.
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Contrary to the rapture doctrine, the Bible shows that the earth remains forever, just without the wicked.(Ecclesiastes 1:4) A generation is going, and a generation is coming, But the earth remains forever.(Psalm 37:10, 11) Just a little while longer, and...  moreContrary to the rapture doctrine, the Bible shows that the earth remains forever, just without the wicked.(Ecclesiastes 1:4) A generation is going, and a generation is coming, But the earth remains forever.(Psalm 37:10, 11) Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.(Matthew 25:46) These will depart into everlasting cutting-off, but the righteous ones into everlasting life.”(Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”  less
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Your likely well meant as clear answers came through a little foggy with much of that. Can you clarify so I know where you are coming from?1. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours in relation to the scriptures about the la...  moreYour likely well meant as clear answers came through a little foggy with much of that. Can you clarify so I know where you are coming from?1. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours in relation to the scriptures about the last days?2. What do you think is supposed to happen after the last days?   
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    I've heard of some of those like the 2012 thing but don't know a whole lot about them. I am aware of the Jim Jones suicide and the Waco guy but don't know a whole lot about them. For sure I don't know about all of the ones mentioned in every generation no...  moreI've heard of some of those like the 2012 thing but don't know a whole lot about them. I am aware of the Jim Jones suicide and the Waco guy but don't know a whole lot about them. For sure I don't know about all of the ones mentioned in every generation nor the dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers since I don't share their beliefs and their beliefs have nothing to do with my Bible based beliefs. Some may look at the words of Jesus and the apostles as "dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers", but I don't see it that way. Do you?EDIT: I was thinking that Don was mostly referring to past generations more so than our time.  less
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    (1 Thessalonians 5:2) For you yourselves know very well that Jehovah’s day is coming exactly as a thief in the night.No one knows the day or hour. But what do you make of Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Revelation, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Daniel 2, Daniel 12, 2 ...  more(1 Thessalonians 5:2) For you yourselves know very well that Jehovah’s day is coming exactly as a thief in the night.No one knows the day or hour. But what do you make of Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Revelation, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Daniel 2, Daniel 12, 2 Peter 3, etc? All of that could have just been left out of the Bible if we were to be clueless as to when we were in the last days and the conditions that would prevail then, yes? (2 Tim 3:16)(Matthew 24) ... 3 While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?”...32  “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 Likewise also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors.(2 Timothy 3:1-5) But know this, that in the last days critical times hard t...    less
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    You seem a little condescending to me. If you were not offended, I don't understand your point? What's wrong with "Sorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording"?Does "if", "or" and "?" really look like I assumed anything?To me, your picking apart ev...  moreYou seem a little condescending to me. If you were not offended, I don't understand your point? What's wrong with "Sorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording"?Does "if", "or" and "?" really look like I assumed anything?To me, your picking apart everything I say and labeling it as "silly", "dramatic", "assume", "drivel" comes across as you having some sort of ax to grind. I am sure you will get a boatload of support of how ignorant I am, as there are many on this site that prefer me not to be here which I will likely leave again.I admit that I am not the most educated on this site. Is this valid in my use of "I feel"? "a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air."  less
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Yeah, and it's 5 O'clock somewhere!
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Hi Slartibartfast, are you thinking that because no one knows the day or the hour that no one could recognize a composite sign of a time period or season so to speak?(Matthew 24:36-40) “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels o...  moreHi Slartibartfast, are you thinking that because no one knows the day or the hour that no one could recognize a composite sign of a time period or season so to speak?(Matthew 24:36-40) “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. 40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken along and the other abandoned.(Matthew 24:44) On this account, you too prove yourselves ready, because the Son of man is coming at an hour that you do not think to be it.  less
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Hi Element 99, is that a depiction of your understanding of what is supposed to happen at the last day, the earth and life being destroyed?
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Sorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording.Is this valid? "a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air."Most of my beliefs are solidly based on the scriptures, that was my per...  moreSorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording.Is this valid? "a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air."Most of my beliefs are solidly based on the scriptures, that was my personal non-fact based hunch of an opinion, if I may say that?  
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Hi Stu, Quote:"But even if we are, what would be the point of knowing it?" A lot, what do the scriptures say we should be doing?(Zephaniah 2:3) Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, Who observe his righteous decrees. Seek righteousness, seek meekn...  moreHi Stu, Quote:"But even if we are, what would be the point of knowing it?" A lot, what do the scriptures say we should be doing?(Zephaniah 2:3) Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, Who observe his righteous decrees. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you will be concealed on the day of Jehovah’s anger.(John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.(Matthew 24:14,42; Mark 13:33; 2 Timothy 3:1; Hebrews 3:14; Rev 18:4-8; Jon 3:10;Ezek 33:11; Matthew 28:19-20)Quote: "It would be like knowing in advance when one is going to die, which would interfere with the enjoyment of life."Are you aware that according to the Bible, only the wicked are destroyed at Armageddon?What are you doing in opposition to God that would make you unhappy if you changed? Acts 20:35 ..‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’”..  less
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    texasescimo replied to Do you believe that we are in the last days? :
    Hello Don. "Every generation since time immemorial has heard the dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers, all have the same 100% record of being wrong." Don't know about them. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours i...  moreHello Don. "Every generation since time immemorial has heard the dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers, all have the same 100% record of being wrong." Don't know about them. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours in relation to the scriptures about the last days?"Humankind will stumble forward long past our lifetimes here."Absolutely! What do you think is supposed to happen after the last days?  
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?:
    Hi SS, It's Jehovah's Witnesses. We have an important message for every person in every tribe and tongue. (Mark 13:10; Rev 14:6)
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?:
    Hello Randy, JW's, available in over 1,000 languages now making it the most translated of any website. I'm guessing the big websites go after the languages spoken where the money is?https://www.geekinsta.com/what-is-the-most-translated-website-in-the-worl...  moreHello Randy, JW's, available in over 1,000 languages now making it the most translated of any website. I'm guessing the big websites go after the languages spoken where the money is?https://www.geekinsta.com/what-is-the-most-translated-website-in-the-world/Some most translated websitesWEBSITE LANGUAGESJw.org 973Wikipedia 287Google 149Apple 130  
    • May 31
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    texasescimo replied to Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?:
    Jehovah's Witnesses. It's now available in over 1,000 languages making it the most translated of any website, not just religious actually. https://clearwordstranslations.com/many-translation-fact/
    https://www.pangeanic.com/knowledge_center/which-is-the-mo...  more    Jehovah's Witnesses. It's now available in over 1,000 languages making it the most translated of any website, not just religious actually. https://clearwordstranslations.com/many-translation-fact/
    https://www.pangeanic.com/knowledge_center/which-is-the-most-translated-website-in-the-world/Well, the undisputed champion when it comes to offering multilingual translations of its content is not Apple, it is not Microsoft, Adobe, nor even the United Nations or the European Union as you might expect. It is the Jehovah’s Witnesses website (https://www.jw.org) which as you can notice by its url, offers a secure connection to its site. Jehovah’s Witnesses website is translated into more than 978 languages and dialects*, from Abkhazian to Zulu. (*Data taken in October 2018)The nearest any other website comes to offering information is Wikipedia, a worldwide community effort, with 287 languages. The first commercial website is Apple’s, which is translated into some 130 languages. The Vatican’s websi...    less
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    Personally, I feel that through gradualism, most have become complacent and feel that what mankind is dealing with is normal. Thoughts?https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-times-prophecy-sign/
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  • Do you believe the Jews were ever under Babylonian captivity as stated in the Bible?

    Is the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Ac...  moreIs the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Accurate?:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/bible-depiction-jewish-exile-babylon/n
     
    A Receipt That Corroborates the Bible Record:https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g200905/A-Receipt-That-Corroborates-the-Bible-Record/n  
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  • Questions primarily for those of Jewish decent. Do you believe the Jews were ever in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?

    Ancient Egyptian Relief Corroborates a Bible Account:https://www...  moreAncient Egyptian Relief Corroborates a Bible Account:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/egyptian-relief-corroborates-bible/n
    A Book You Can Trust—Part 1Egypt in Bible History:
    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201011/egypt-in-bible-history/n  
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  • Questions for those of Jewish decent. Have you read the Bible or at least the Hebrew scriptures? Here is a short summary of Exodus

    https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos...  morehttps://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-nwtsv_20_VIDEO
    Introduction to Exodus  
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  • What happens after the last days?

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  • Do you believe that we are in the last days?

    Personally, I feel that through gradualism, most have become com...  morePersonally, I feel that through gradualism, most have become complacent and feel that what mankind is dealing with is normal. Thoughts?https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-times-prophecy-sign/  
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  • Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised?

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  • If God is a trinity, shouldn't it be mentioned in the Bible?

    Shouldn't statements that flat out say that the Father is the on...  moreShouldn't statements that flat out say that the Father is the only true God be considered spurious and not in every manuscript and translation?Saying our everlasting life has something to do with coming to know the Father, who is the only true God seems a bit confusing if the only true God is Father, Son and a Holy Ghost.(John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.(1 Corinthians 8:5, 6) For even though there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” and many “lords,” 6 there is actually to us one God, the Father, from whom all things are and we for him; and there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and we through him.(1 Corinthians 11:3) But I want you to know that the head of every man is the Christ; in turn, the head of a woman is the man; in turn, the head of the Christ is God.(John 3:16) “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only...    less
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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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  • 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.
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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?

     https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102013400?q=%22who+re...  more https://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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  • Since the door is still open, please tell my why your Church for...  moreSince the door is still open, please tell my why your Church forbids Priest from marrying?(1 Timothy 4:1-3) However, the inspired word clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired statements and teachings of demons, 2 by means of the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, whose conscience is seared as with a branding iron. 3 They forbid marriage and command people to abstain from foods that God created to be partaken of with thanksgiving by those who have faith and accurately know the truth.Why do they use religious titles? (Matthew 23:1-13)  less
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  • Yeah I know, I'm a glutton for punishment. You make many taunts ...  moreYeah I know, I'm a glutton for punishment. You make many taunts and judgements but when the scriptures are presented, you shut the door.  
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  • Is the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Ac...  moreIs the Bible’s Depiction of the Jewish Exile in Babylon Accurate?:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/bible-depiction-jewish-exile-babylon/n
     
    A Receipt That Corroborates the Bible Record:https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g200905/A-Receipt-That-Corroborates-the-Bible-Record/n  
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  • (2 Timothy 3:1-13) But know this, that in the last days critical...  more(2 Timothy 3:1-13) But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. ...  
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  • Think a little deeper, "in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passove...  moreThink a little deeper, "in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover?"I know that you hate the writings of your ancestors but...Egyptian slavery...(Exodus 1:8-14) In time there arose over Egypt a new king, one who did not know Joseph. 9 So he said to his people: “Look! The people of Israel are more numerous and mightier than we are. 10 Let us deal shrewdly with them. Otherwise, they will continue to multiply, and if a war breaks out, they will join our enemies and fight against us and leave the country.”11 So they appointed chiefs of forced labor over them to oppress them with hard labor, and they built storage cities for Pharʹaoh, namely, Piʹthom and Ra·amʹses. 12 But the more they would oppress them, the more they would multiply and the more they kept spreading out, so they felt sick with fear because of the Israelites. 13 Consequently, the Egyptians forced the Israelites into harsh slavery. 14 They made their life bitter with hard labor, as they worked with clay mortar and bricks and in every ...    less
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  • Ancient Egyptian Relief Corroborates a Bible Account:https://www...  moreAncient Egyptian Relief Corroborates a Bible Account:https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/history/egyptian-relief-corroborates-bible/n
    A Book You Can Trust—Part 1Egypt in Bible History:
    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201011/egypt-in-bible-history/n  
    in Questions primarily for those of Jewish decent. Do you believe the Jews were ever in Egypt as stated in the Bible? Passover? June 20, 2020 5:37 AM MDT 0
  • https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos...  morehttps://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-nwtsv_20_VIDEO
    Introduction to Exodus  
    in Questions for those of Jewish decent. Have you read the Bible or at least the Hebrew scriptures? Here is a short summary of Exodus June 20, 2020 5:23 AM MDT 0
  • Tom, why not try reading the Bible?I am sure that this is the fi...  moreTom, why not try reading the Bible?I am sure that this is the first time you have seen these verses. You will not find them in your catechisms. Catechisms are not the scriptures. And now you know that. You're welcome.The Illustration of Wheat and Weeds and the conclusion of the system of things given by Jesus at Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.showed that there was going to be an apostasy until the time of the end. The thought that some have held to the true teachings of the Bible from the time of the apostles is not supported by scripture.(Acts 20:29-30) I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among YOU and will not treat the flock with tenderness, 30 and from among YOU yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.(2 Thessalonians 2:3-7) Let no one seduce YOU in any manner, because it will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the man of lawlessness gets revealed, the son of destruction. 4 He is set in opposition and lifts himself up over ev...    less
    in Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands. June 19, 2020 6:15 PM MDT 0
  • Quote: "So God has a finger?Never hear a JW suggest that before-...  moreQuote: "So God has a finger?Never hear a JW suggest that before---but that's why I am convinced (as I realized 50 years ago) that the JW's have nothing to offer me."Luke 11:20 But if it is by the finger of God that drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
     
    Genesis 1:2 and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters
    Come on Tom, at least try reading the Bible before criticizing others for holding one as if you have.  
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  • You may consider the fact that I use the Bible to answer Bible q...  moreYou may consider the fact that I use the Bible to answer Bible questions asked under the religion section, I consider that a little odd. I know you said that you are "not concerned with books". I myself find reading to be informative. Since you do not know what 'wicked' or to be 'cut off' means, can I use a dictionary? https://www.dictionary.com/browse/wickedcharacterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.If you do not understand that, am I allowed to give an example?The holocaust in which some 6,000,000 Jews as well as many others were tortured and/or murdered was wicked. If you do not understand that that was wicked, I really don't know how to tell you what wicked means.What does being cut off mean?https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutoffcut off verbcut off; cutting off; cuts offDefinition of cut off (Entry 2 of 2)transitive verb1 : to bring to an untimely end  less
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  • The wicked are humans, are we clear on that? Humans live on the ...  moreThe wicked are humans, are we clear on that? Humans live on the earth, are we clear on that?Dogs live on the earth, are we clear on that?If they are not on earth, they are not living, are we clear on that?Can you answer a simple question? Does anyone in your synagogue have a copy of the Hebrew scriptures?Have you never seen these verses before?(Psalm 37:9-11) For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. 10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Proverbs 2:21, 22) For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it. Is there not anyone in your synagogue that can explain what these simple verses mean? Is it really that hard for you to comprehend the mea...    less
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  • I feel I did. How long have you been going to a synagogue? If yo...  moreI feel I did. How long have you been going to a synagogue? If you have never understood the sense of the scriptures available there, no thread is long enough to show you anything. Murder, rape, hatred, injustice, prejudice, and many other kinds of things are wrong. God is the judge, not any man.Not sure what question I did not answer, I surely did not say the earth would be destroyed as you erroneously concluded earlier.Are you questioning what death is?(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory of them is forgotten.(Ecclesiastes 9:10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might, for there is no work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the Grave, where you are going.(Psalm 146:3, 4) Do not put your trust in princes Nor in a son of man, who cannot bring salvation.  4 His spirit ...    less
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  • I agree with that but I don't think you quite get what I am gett...  moreI agree with that but I don't think you quite get what I am getting at.So are there no innocent victims or did they choose to be victimized? Did the black people and Native Americans choose to be treated horribly, did the Jews and others choose to be tortured and murdered?  
    in What happens after the last days? June 18, 2020 7:25 PM MDT 1
  • Well then who is going to correct my grammar?One question then:W...  moreWell then who is going to correct my grammar?One question then:Why does a loving God allow suffering?  
    in What happens after the last days? June 18, 2020 6:13 PM MDT 3
  •  There should be 39 books of the Hebrew scriptures in your ...  more There should be 39 books of the Hebrew scriptures in your synagogue, 66 if you use the whole Bible that can tell you somethings like Murder, rape, hatred, and many other kinds of things are wrong. God is the judge, not any man.Maybe you look at TV and see the good ship lollipop and everything is Hunky-dory. Maybe you don't see injustice or hatred or perhaps you nor any of your relatives have ever been victims of injustice or atrocities? Maybe you don't have empathy for those that have, I don't know why you don't understand that this world has wickedness. I live in reality.  less
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  •  When did your Church get so tolerant?Your Church tolerates...  more When did your Church get so tolerant?Your Church tolerates other religions existence because it can no longer get away with the slaughter of innocent people.https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/jehovahs-witnesses-in-germany-from-the-1890s-to-the-1930sSo do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's finger?(Matthew 12:28) But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.Can the spirit of God be likened to a force like a mighty wind?Genesis 1:2 (KJV) And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  less
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  • Isn't there a copy of least the Hebrew scriptures in your synago...  moreIsn't there a copy of least the Hebrew scriptures in your synagogue you go to?  
    in Are we living in the end times? June 18, 2020 5:51 PM MDT 0
  • So do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's f...  moreSo do you think that God's spirit could be equivalent to God's finger?(Matthew 12:28) But if it is by means of God’s spirit that I expel the demons, the Kingdom of God has really overtaken you.Can the spirit of God be likened to a force like a mighty wind?Genesis 1:2 (KJV) And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.  
    in Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands. June 18, 2020 5:48 PM MDT 0
  • I sure am glad that Jesus wasn't like you. "I just know things t...  moreI sure am glad that Jesus wasn't like you. "I just know things that you would not understand so I am keeping it to myself". "Your Bible is wrong but I will not share with you what is true."(Matthew 5:14-16) “You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. 15 People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. 16 Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens.(Romans 10:9-15) For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and exercise faith in your heart that God raised him up from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one exercises faith for righteousness, but with the mouth one makes public declaration for salvation. 11 For the scripture says: “No one who rests his faith on him will be disappointed.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. There is the same Lord over all, ...    less
    in Trump vs Clinton holding the bible?---Clinton looked perfectly comfortable; Trump seemed afraid it would burn his hands. June 18, 2020 5:25 PM MDT 0
  • Gotcha, I like to joke around a lot to. God's sovereignty is a s...  moreGotcha, I like to joke around a lot to. God's sovereignty is a serious issue that has been challenged by Satan some 6,000 years ago. Man has tried every kind of government to rule himself without God to no avail. Jesus is the one that Jehovah has designated to have the legal right to rule mankind. Everyone has to choose who they will follow. I think I have seen before that you have some belief in God and the Bible? Have you thought about why a loving God would allow suffering? Some reasons I have been given by some I meet in the ministry when asking them why God allows suffering are 1. People suffer and die because God needs another angel. For example years ago a little girl in Argyle fell in and drowned in a septic tank while playing hide and seek. Back then when it was in the news we were talking about it with a business associate. She said something like wasn't that wonderful that all of those people were looking all over the property for her but God kept them from finding her because he needed another angel....    less
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  • I've asked this several times but what translation of the Bible ...  moreI've asked this several times but what translation of the Bible have you read?In several threads over the years you have pronounced yourself as being very knowledgeable of the scriptures and how I have no understanding yet you never stick around for a discussion about the scriptures. Just a few pronouncements of your superior knowledge and my lack thereof and poof, your gone. When was it that the Catholic Church started allowing common Catholics to read the Bible? When did they stop burning people at the stake for translating the Bible in to the common languages?  less
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  • Please tell me how 2 Tim 3:1-5; Matthew 24; Luke 21; Mark 13; 2 ...  morePlease tell me how 2 Tim 3:1-5; Matthew 24; Luke 21; Mark 13; 2 Pet 3; 1 Thess 5; several chapters in Revelation are somehow to be understood as covering a 2,000 year period? Is that a Catholic teaching?Oh yes, that reminds me of a question you posted...  
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  • I don't understand what planets being around for billions of yea...  moreI don't understand what planets being around for billions of years has to do with rather or not the wicked will be cut off from the earth?Do you believe that humans have been around as long as the planets you speak of? I don't see the correlation.Or are you reading into what I said something different that what I said? Perhaps you are thinking that I said that the Bible says the planet earth will be destroyed?  
    in Are we living in the end times? June 18, 2020 3:34 PM MDT 1
  • Context 101?Shouldn't the Last days of what be considered?What h...  moreContext 101?Shouldn't the Last days of what be considered?What happened after the last days of the the Jewish system of things that culminated in the destruction of the temple and the Jewish way of living in 70 C.E., nothing?I am referring to the last days as spoken of by Jesus, Paul, Peter, John etc.EDIT: See if this helps clear it up.(2 Peter 3:3-7) First of all know this, that in the last days ridiculers will come with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as they were from creation’s beginning.” 5 For they deliberately ignore this fact, that long ago there were heavens and an earth standing firmly out of water and in the midst of water by the word of God; 6 and that by those means the world of that time suffered destruction when it was flooded with water. 7 But by the same word the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserv...    less
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  • Good question, most 'Christians' I have talked to believe that i...  moreGood question, most 'Christians' I have talked to believe that it is the end times for the planet earth. But according to the Bible, it's the end times for the wicked. Most that I have spoken to believe that the wicked will remain on the earth while the righteous will be removed from the earth.(Psalm 37:9-11) For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. 10 Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Proverbs 2:21, 22) For only the upright will reside in the earth, And the blameless will remain in it. 22 As for the wicked, they will be cut off from the earth, And the treacherous will be torn away from it.  less
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  • I asked a very similar question but I am not very familiar with ...  moreI asked a very similar question but I am not very familiar with Gilbert Von Sizzly and haven't noticed him asking this question before.  
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  • Absolutely!https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-t...  moreAbsolutely!https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-times-prophecy-sign/  
    in Are we living in the end times? June 17, 2020 7:21 PM MDT 1
  • You're welcome, www.jw.org is was now available in over 1,000 la...  moreYou're welcome, www.jw.org is was now available in over 1,000 languages. I was kinda keeping up with it as more languages were added but was surprised to find out that no other website even comes close as well as how much work goes in to it.   
    in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 31, 2020 4:59 PM MDT 1
  • I would have thought that Google and some like that would have m...  moreI would have thought that Google and some like that would have more, but then again, there's no money in many areas where these languages are spoken so likely no incentive for them.  
    in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 31, 2020 1:38 PM MDT 1
  • Yeah, I know you are a humorous person with no ill will intended...  moreYeah, I know you are a humorous person with no ill will intended. I just have hope toward God that all sorts of people will come to an accurate knowledge of truth and be saved.If there is no God and the Bible, which tells us why we are in the situation that we are in and what the remedy is, is just from men, what hope is there for anyone? If where we are now is the result of billions of years of evolution, what hope is there?  
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  • Don't know why you posted to begin with? Many wars have been fou...  moreDon't know why you posted to begin with? Many wars have been fought over sweeping generalizations. "I have my biased opinion and know need to consider the evidence", right? Perhaps some of us are considered less human or less evolved than others.  
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  • Contrary to the rapture doctrine, the Bible shows that the earth...  moreContrary to the rapture doctrine, the Bible shows that the earth remains forever, just without the wicked.(Ecclesiastes 1:4) A generation is going, and a generation is coming, But the earth remains forever.(Psalm 37:10, 11) Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; You will look at where they were, And they will not be there. 11 But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.(Psalm 37:29) The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.(Matthew 25:46) These will depart into everlasting cutting-off, but the righteous ones into everlasting life.”(Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”  less
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  • Your likely well meant as clear answers came through a little fo...  moreYour likely well meant as clear answers came through a little foggy with much of that. Can you clarify so I know where you are coming from?1. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours in relation to the scriptures about the last days?2. What do you think is supposed to happen after the last days?   
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 9:25 AM MDT 0
  • I've heard of some of those like the 2012 thing but don't know a...  moreI've heard of some of those like the 2012 thing but don't know a whole lot about them. I am aware of the Jim Jones suicide and the Waco guy but don't know a whole lot about them. For sure I don't know about all of the ones mentioned in every generation nor the dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers since I don't share their beliefs and their beliefs have nothing to do with my Bible based beliefs. Some may look at the words of Jesus and the apostles as "dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers", but I don't see it that way. Do you?EDIT: I was thinking that Don was mostly referring to past generations more so than our time.  less
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  • (1 Thessalonians 5:2) For you yourselves know very well that Jeh...  more(1 Thessalonians 5:2) For you yourselves know very well that Jehovah’s day is coming exactly as a thief in the night.No one knows the day or hour. But what do you make of Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, Revelation, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Daniel 2, Daniel 12, 2 Peter 3, etc? All of that could have just been left out of the Bible if we were to be clueless as to when we were in the last days and the conditions that would prevail then, yes? (2 Tim 3:16)(Matthew 24) ... 3 While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?”...32  “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 Likewise also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors.(2 Timothy 3:1-5) But know this, that in the last days critical times hard t...    less
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 5:58 AM MDT 0
  • You seem a little condescending to me. If you were not offended,...  moreYou seem a little condescending to me. If you were not offended, I don't understand your point? What's wrong with "Sorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording"?Does "if", "or" and "?" really look like I assumed anything?To me, your picking apart everything I say and labeling it as "silly", "dramatic", "assume", "drivel" comes across as you having some sort of ax to grind. I am sure you will get a boatload of support of how ignorant I am, as there are many on this site that prefer me not to be here which I will likely leave again.I admit that I am not the most educated on this site. Is this valid in my use of "I feel"? "a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air."  less
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 5:33 AM MDT 0
  • Yeah, and it's 5 O'clock somewhere!
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 4:07 AM MDT 2
  • Hi Slartibartfast, are you thinking that because no one knows th...  moreHi Slartibartfast, are you thinking that because no one knows the day or the hour that no one could recognize a composite sign of a time period or season so to speak?(Matthew 24:36-40) “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. 40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken along and the other abandoned.(Matthew 24:44) On this account, you too prove yourselves ready, because the Son of man is coming at an hour that you do not think to be it.  less
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 4:07 AM MDT 0
  • Hi Element 99, is that a depiction of your understanding of what...  moreHi Element 99, is that a depiction of your understanding of what is supposed to happen at the last day, the earth and life being destroyed?  
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 4:03 AM MDT 1
  • Sorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording.Is this valid...  moreSorry if I was wrong or offended you in my wording.Is this valid? "a sensation of something felt; a vague mental impression or feeling: a feel of winter; a feel of sadness in the air."Most of my beliefs are solidly based on the scriptures, that was my personal non-fact based hunch of an opinion, if I may say that?  
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 4:01 AM MDT 0
  • Hi Stu, Quote:"But even if we are, what would be the point of kn...  moreHi Stu, Quote:"But even if we are, what would be the point of knowing it?" A lot, what do the scriptures say we should be doing?(Zephaniah 2:3) Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, Who observe his righteous decrees. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you will be concealed on the day of Jehovah’s anger.(John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.(Matthew 24:14,42; Mark 13:33; 2 Timothy 3:1; Hebrews 3:14; Rev 18:4-8; Jon 3:10;Ezek 33:11; Matthew 28:19-20)Quote: "It would be like knowing in advance when one is going to die, which would interfere with the enjoyment of life."Are you aware that according to the Bible, only the wicked are destroyed at Armageddon?What are you doing in opposition to God that would make you unhappy if you changed? Acts 20:35 ..‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’”..  less
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 3:58 AM MDT 0
  • Hello Don. "Every generation since time immemorial has heard the...  moreHello Don. "Every generation since time immemorial has heard the dire preachments of death cults and doomsayers, all have the same 100% record of being wrong." Don't know about them. What are some differences and similarities between their time and ours in relation to the scriptures about the last days?"Humankind will stumble forward long past our lifetimes here."Absolutely! What do you think is supposed to happen after the last days?  
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 31, 2020 3:49 AM MDT 0
  • Hi SS, It's Jehovah's Witnesses. We have an important message fo...  moreHi SS, It's Jehovah's Witnesses. We have an important message for every person in every tribe and tongue. (Mark 13:10; Rev 14:6)  
    in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 31, 2020 3:45 AM MDT 0
  • Hello Randy, JW's, available in over 1,000 languages now making ...  moreHello Randy, JW's, available in over 1,000 languages now making it the most translated of any website. I'm guessing the big websites go after the languages spoken where the money is?https://www.geekinsta.com/what-is-the-most-translated-website-in-the-world/Some most translated websitesWEBSITE LANGUAGESJw.org 973Wikipedia 287Google 149Apple 130  
    in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 31, 2020 3:43 AM MDT 0
  • Jehovah's Witnesses. It's now available in over 1,000 languages ...  moreJehovah's Witnesses. It's now available in over 1,000 languages making it the most translated of any website, not just religious actually. https://clearwordstranslations.com/many-translation-fact/
    https://www.pangeanic.com/knowledge_center/which-is-the-most-translated-website-in-the-world/Well, the undisputed champion when it comes to offering multilingual translations of its content is not Apple, it is not Microsoft, Adobe, nor even the United Nations or the European Union as you might expect. It is the Jehovah’s Witnesses website (https://www.jw.org) which as you can notice by its url, offers a secure connection to its site. Jehovah’s Witnesses website is translated into more than 978 languages and dialects*, from Abkhazian to Zulu. (*Data taken in October 2018)The nearest any other website comes to offering information is Wikipedia, a worldwide community effort, with 287 languages. The first commercial website is Apple’s, which is translated into some 130 languages. The Vatican’s websi...    less
    in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 31, 2020 3:39 AM MDT 0
  • Personally, I feel that through gradualism, most have become com...  morePersonally, I feel that through gradualism, most have become complacent and feel that what mankind is dealing with is normal. Thoughts?https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/end-times-prophecy-sign/  
    in Do you believe that we are in the last days? May 29, 2020 2:51 AM MDT 0
  • in Do you know what the most translated religious website in the world is? If so, are you surprised? May 29, 2020 2:44 AM MDT 0
  • No, for sure not what may be deemed as macroevolution, possibly ...  moreNo, for sure not what may be deemed as macroevolution, possibly might what be deemed as microevolution. For example I don't believe that a tardigrade and a blue whale have a common ancestor which would take macroevolution but I believe that finches could have different sized beaks or that guineas and chickens could have a common ancestor which may be deemed as microevolution? The theories seem to keep evolving though. I think now it is taught that al life descended from a few common ancestors?One thing that doesn't seem to evolve is that a scientist that challenged the non-proven theory would likely be hatefully ridiculed.https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102010346?q=%22What+About+Human+Evolution%22&p=parHas All Life Descended From a Common Ancestor?  less
    in Do you believe in evolution? May 28, 2020 4:29 AM MDT 0
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