On Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:17:37 +1000, Lucifer
God didn't do the wrongs. Satan and his demons and humans did.
On Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:15:38 +1000, Lucifer
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LuciferMo...@bigpond.com> wrote:
>On Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:22:43 -0400,
zeb...@windstream.net wrote:
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>>On Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:26:28 +1000, Lucifer
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LuciferMo...@bigpond.com> wrote:
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>>>"Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Well, not overnight, you can't
>>>see the sun at night. But first thing the next morning, I became a
>>>sun-worshipper. Several reasons. First of all, I can see the sun,
>>>okay? Unlike some other gods I could mention, I can actually see the
>>>sun. I'm big on that. If I can see something, I don't know, it kind of
>>>helps the credibility along, you know? So everyday I can see the sun,
>>>as it gives me everything I need; heat, light, food, flowers in the
>>>park, reflections on the lake, an occasional skin cancer, but hey. At
>>>least there are no crucifixions, and we're not setting people on fire
>>>simply because they don't agree with us. Sun worship is fairly simple.
>>>There's no mystery, no miracles, no pageantry, no one asks for money,
>>>there are no songs to learn, and we don't have a special building
>>>where we all gather once a week to compare clothing. And the best
>>>thing about the sun, it never tells me I'm unworthy. Doesn't tell me
>>>I'm a bad person who needs to be saved. Hasn't said an unkind word.
>>>Treats me fine."
>>>
>>>- George Carlin
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>>George Carlin drug addict.
>>His daughter, Kelly Carlin says her father did coke, weed, cocaine,
>>and alcohol. The Bible condemns most of them. No wonder he didn't like
>>the Bible.
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>His insights on religion were hilarious because every word was true.
When he gets resurrected, I'll bet he will wish he never said those
words.
On Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:24:50 +1000, Lucifer
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LuciferMo...@bigpond.com> wrote:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDwHdj7plWo
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>Former Jehovah's Witnesses are fighting back against a religion that
>failed them. They know they'll lose their loved ones for doing so.
No one forces one to become, or be a JW. They can leave at any time.
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>Subscribe:
https://www.youtube.com/c/abcnewsindepth
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>Few know the extreme nature of the beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses,
>a religious group which boasts eight million followers in multiple
>nations.
The "extreme nature" of the beliefs of JW's comes right out of the
Bible. They are one of the only religions which totally follow all the
Bible. (2 Tim 3:16) For example, how many religions supported their
country during WWII? Most have. Yet Jesus said:
(Matthew 5:44) However, I say to you: Continue to love your enemies
and to pray for those who persecute you,
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>They take a strict interpretation of the Bible and predicted the world
>would meet its ‘wicked end’ in 1914,
From what I understand, JW's knew that 1914 was a marked year for
changes. But I think overzealous JW's at that time thought it was the
“end” that would come. They had some stuff right, but not all of it.
Find some JW literature that published the end of the world to be in
1914. I never found any.
> 1925
Back in 1925, the May 1 Watch Tower said: “We should not arbitrarily
say what God will or will not do. . . .
What JW proof do you have that the end would come in 1925?
>and 1975.
Since you are making serious accusations here, I think it would only
be reasonable to ask you to prove your assertions. Show me something I
can look up and verify in the JW literature. I have a library going
back very far also.
Did you know that the Bible predicted that the true religion would not
immediately understand all Bible things at once? (Even in Jesus' day,
the apostles didn't have 100% clarity) But over time as things
progressed, more understanding of them would emerge. Pr 4:18,
"The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining
ever brighter till the full light of day." (NIV)
"How close we may exactly be to the end of the present divisive system
of things cannot be predicted, as Jesus reported that even he did not
know the day or the hour at the time of his earthly ministry. (Matt.
24:36) However, Bible chronology which indicates that Adam was created
in the fall of the year 4026 B.C.E. would bring us down to the year
1975 C.E. as the date marking 6,000 years of human history with yet
1,000 years to come for Christ's Kingdom rule. So whatever the date
for the end of this system, it is clear that the time left is reduced,
with only approximately six years left until the end of 6,000 years of
human history. (1 Cor. 7:29)" [vice-president, F. W. Franz]
Notice in this article, it states that at that time (1975) it will be
"the end of 6,000 years of human history" not 'the end of the world'
or similar direct words. Find JW literature that tells the end of the
world in 1975. I never have.
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>A US-based Governing Body of eight men sits at the pinnacle of the
>Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation. Witnesses believe these men are
>anointed as the voice of God on Earth.
The Bible says to be in subjection to those taking the lead.
>
Hebrews 13:7) Remember those who are taking the lead among you, who
have spoken the word of God to you, and as you contemplate how their
conduct turns out, imitate their faith.
(Hebrews 13:17) Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among you
and be submissive, for they are keeping watch over you as those who
will render an account, so that they may do this with joy and not with
sighing, for this would be damaging to you.
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>With strict rules governing every aspect of their lives,
Those "strict rules" come right from the Bible.
>former
>Witnesses say the organisation is controlling and dangerous.
>
>They say it's time to hold the Jehovah's Witnesses to account.
Again, JW's only follow the Bible. No church doctrine, or creeds, or
hand-me-down beliefs, etc. It is sad that there are former JW's.
Perhaps some day they will reconsider.
>>James