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| DaeHan | Aug 31 2007, 11:36 PM Post #21 |
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i don't think it was an accident, I think big bang was an inevitable event. |
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| zackboomer | Aug 31 2007, 11:37 PM Post #22 |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 12:29 AM Post #23 |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 12:31 AM Post #24 |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 12:33 AM Post #25 |
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| Element | Sep 1 2007, 02:10 AM Post #26 |
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Telegraph-operator: you just have to hit the quote button on the upper right hand corner of your post, then type your own message, and press post. |
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| kyyankgrrl | Sep 1 2007, 02:43 AM Post #27 |
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Jesus was Jewish. Why do I suspect this thread is yet another excuse to proclaim Jehovah's Witnesses' superiority to all others as the only "true" religion??? |
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| kyyankgrrl | Sep 1 2007, 06:32 AM Post #28 |
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That works fine, but if you go back to edit your post (to correct something you type), that's when it messes up. |
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| NateFizzle | Sep 1 2007, 09:27 AM Post #29 |
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Absolutly nothing randomly exploding and creating a universe. That goes against all of physics. |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 12:10 PM Post #30 |
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Thank you Element. Since "Report" and "Quote" are in the same box, I was just clicking on "Report" so thats why it didnt work. You know what they say ? You get too soon old and too late smart. I appreciate your help. Also KY, thanks for your note as well. I often see when I add quotation marks or insert an apostrophe, especially if it is an item that I have pasted, these marks go all haywire and I have to edit them if I notice them. That long post to you was a mess and I didnt notice it till later. |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 01:01 PM Post #31 |
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KY.. This is a politics/Relgion thread as you know. If anyone is making a statement on here, would it not be the honest thing to do by stating what your beliefs are? Or would it be better to just post superflously trying to get a rise out of someone else? In my case, I strongly believe the bible and the things that I have mentioned. These beliefs have always been from what the bible teaches. If that happens to be what Jehovah's Witnesses believe, then I should state that clearly which I attempt to do. I find it very odd that most times when someone posts a belief of theirs on here, that it very seldom is backed up by any proof, which proof should come from the bible for those who say they believe the bible. And at the same time, those who say things like the big bang was inevitable, have yet to give any reason for why they believe this. The same is true for most of the other thoughts on here as well. People make statements of beliefs but most times are not able to explain why they feel that way. Often that is an excuse to deny the existance of a Creator, as belief in a Creator does bring some responsibilities. Things that many are not wanting to accept. So, if it appears that I am promoting Jehovah's Witnesses, that is just a by product of the things that JW's believe, ALL of which are from the bible. Remember, what JW's are teaching is NOT what JW's say, it is always what the bible says, and that is where our teaching comes from. Anyone else who says they are a bible believer should be able to show that they in fact are following what the bible teaches and not just doing lip service to what part of the bible they want to follow, and if another part of the bible doesnt suit their own ideas, then just reject it. It doesnt work that way, and no one will be able to gain eternal life if that is how they view God's word. Thanks for your viewpoint. |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 01:41 PM Post #32 |
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Folks, here is a fairly lengthy article that gives a very good explanation of what the true religion is and what false religion is. Why there is only one true religion amongst all the various beliefs that people have. Please read carefully. It makes a great deal of sense. Take your bible and read the references to the bible. Is Your Religion the True One? There is a way to tell. Do you know how? “HOW am I to know for sure that my religion is the true one?” you may ask. “There are hundreds of different religions, and each one claims to be true. I don’t have time to study every religion.” Is that the way you feel? It is understandable that you may. However, since the many different religions teach conflicting doctrines, it is obvious that not all of them can be true. The Bible, too, indicates this, for it speaks of “one faith,” and encourages: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (Eph. 4:5; 2 Cor. 13:5) The Bible also warns about being misled by false ministers, who “keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness.” (2 Cor. 11:14, 15) Jesus Christ himself said that many persons would be misled into taking the broad road to destruction, and so warned: “Be on the watch for the false prophets.”—Matt. 7:13-15. It is natural that you should desire not to be misled. But how can you avoid it? How can you know for sure that your religion is the true one? It can be done by finding out whether its teachings are supported by God’s Word, which Jesus said is the truth. (John 17:17) Also by determining the kind of fruitage the religion produces. Fine, wholesome fruitage is an indication that the religion is the true one, whereas bad fruitage is an indication that it is false.—Matt. 7:16-23. So the test is a relatively easy one to make. If a religion is not in accord with what the Bible teaches, then it is not in harmony with truth. It is not the true religion. (Rom. 3:4) You have nothing to fear in examining your beliefs by the standard of God’s Word, for if you have the true religion you can only be reassured. And if what you believe is not in keeping with the Bible, then you should welcome the truth, because it leads to eternal life.—John 17:3. MAKING THE TEST Following are a few questions that should help you to see whether your religion adheres to the Bible. Answer the inquiries as you read them. Then ponder what the Bible has to say. If yours is the true religion it will be in harmony with the Bible. Since the King James Version is perhaps the Bible most commonly used in English-speaking countries, all references will be from it in making this doctrinal test, though you will find the same truth in any other Bible translation. First, does your religion teach the “Trinity” doctrine, which claims that Almighty God and Jesus Christ and the holy spirit are three persons combined to make one God? Does it say that the Son, Jesus Christ, is coeternal and coequal with the Father, Jehovah God? Now consider what the Bible says on this matter: “There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Tim. 2:5) Thus, God is one person, and Jesus is no part of God but is the mediator between God and man. Jesus, too, said: “Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord.” (Mark 12:29) And of himself Jesus said: “I am the Son of God.” (John 10:36; see also Luke 1:32.) So rather than Jesus’ being God or a part of God, the Bible speaks of him as the Son of God. Are Jehovah God and Christ Jesus coeternal, as the “Trinity” doctrine claims? Of Jehovah the Bible says: “From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” Also, it calls him “the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity.” (Ps. 90:2; Isa. 57:15) Hence he was not born, was not created; he had no beginning. But note that the Bible calls Jesus Christ “the firstborn of every creature,” and “the beginning of the creation of God.”—Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14. And what about their being coequal? Those who teach the “Trinity” believe that they are. But Jesus said: “My Father is greater than I.” (John 14:28) And the Bible, at Mark 13:32, says that the Father has knowledge of important information of which the angels and the Son are ignorant. Obviously, then, Jesus and the Father are not equal. How does your religion compare with what these scriptures teach? It should agree with them if yours is the true religion. Make the test on another fundamental teaching. Does your religion teach that the soul is immortal, which means it cannot die? Note what the Bible says: “None can keep alive his own soul.” (Ps. 22:29) “He hath poured out his soul unto death.” (Isa. 53:12) “Every living soul died.” (Rev. 16:3) “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” (Ezek. 18:4, 20) The Bible answer is obvious. It teaches that souls are mortal, that they can and do die. Does your religion teach that? It should if it is the true one. Try another question. Does your religion teach that only the wicked go to hell, that hell is a place of fire and that none are resurrected from hell? The Bible says that Jesus Christ was in hell three days and was resurrected from there. In a prophecy concerning him, it explains: “Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell [sheol]; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” (Ps. 16:10; Acts 2:31) Also, Jonah was a man that was as in hell and got out alive. When swallowed by a big fish, Jonah said: “Out of the belly of hell [sheol] cried I.” (Jonah 2:2) Where was Jonah? In the fish’s belly, and there was no fire there! What, then, is hell? Let us see from the Bible. At Genesis 37:35 Jacob, one of Jesus’ forefathers, when mourning for his son Joseph, whom he thought to be dead, lamented: “I will go down into the grave [sheol] unto my son mourning.” Here the American Standard Version leaves the Hebrew word sheol untranslated; the King James Version renders it “grave,” but the Catholic Douay Version renders it “hell.” Obviously sheol, or hell, is mankind’s common grave. And note that the Bible says: “Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them.” (Rev. 20:13) Yes, all those in hell are to be resurrected! Does your religion teach this? Since the Bible does, so will the true religion. Now for another question. Does your religion teach that the dead are conscious? The inspired Scriptures say: “For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing.” (Eccl. 9:5) “The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.” (Ps. 115:17) So, according to the Bible, the dead are not conscious. However, they have the grand prospect of being raised from unconsciousness by means of a resurrection from the dead.—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15. You can also very easily make the test in connection with other teachings. For example, does your religion teach that Christians are still under the Mosaic law, and that the observance of a weekly sabbath day is therefore binding upon them? (Rom. 6:14; Col. 2:16, 17) Does your religion permit any praying or bowing before images in worship? (Lev. 26:1; 1 Cor. 10:14) Does it allow the eating of blood? (Lev. 17:12-14; Acts 15:28, 29) Does it have a clergy class upon which it bestows titles such as “Father” and “Reverend”? (Matt. 23:9; Job 32:21, 22) The scriptures here cited show that the true religion does not teach or practice any of these things. It is important that you make such a test. If you are not certain what your religion teaches, then, by all means, find out. Then examine its teachings in the light of God’s Word. See if these are supported by the Bible. If they are not, reject that religion. Locate the religion whose teachings are in harmony with the Bible. Yes, heed the Bible admonition: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”—1 Thess. 5:21. EXAMINING THE FRUITAGE The true religion can also be identified by the fruitage it bears. Jesus Christ explained that there is one outstanding feature by which it can be recognized, saying: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Does your religion produce this fruitage of love? Does it inspire its people genuinely to love one another, regardless of the race or nationality to which they belong?—1 John 4:20. Is it not obvious that, instead of bearing the fruitage of love, the major religions of the world have condoned and even encouraged their members to hate and war against persons of another race or nationality? During wartime millions of persons belonging to the same religion have slaughtered one another on the battlefields, with each side supported by their respective clergy who are also of the same religion! Religions that produce such unloving fruitage are not pursuing the way of love and of true religion. By the fruitage they bear you can identify them to be false.—1 John 3:10-12. Examine further. Whether the religion that you have been taught is the true one can also be determined by its attitude toward the world. Jesus Christ showed the proper position of true worshipers when he said: “They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” (John 17:16) And his disciple James wrote: “Do you not know that the friendship with the world is enmity with God?”—Jas. 4:4. The true religion, therefore, obeys these Scriptural instructions and keeps separate from the world. Does your religion do so? Or is it an integral part of the world and its politics? Does it, for example, encourage participation in political elections? If you really desire God’s blessing, you cannot afford to maintain connections with a religion that disobeys Christ’s instructions on these matters. Continue to examine. Whether the religion that you have been taught is the true one or not can also be determined by its attitude toward God’s name, Jehovah. (Ps. 83:18; Isa. 12:4, 5) Jesus Christ set the proper example in this connection by publicizing God’s name, explaining in prayer to his Father: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) Does your religion bear this fruitage? Is it particularly noted for its making known God’s name and purposes? The true religion is. Examine yet further. The true religion can also be identified by its imitating Jesus’ example of giving an important place to God’s Word. It firmly believes that “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight.” (2 Tim. 3:16) Therefore, it is particularly noted for its activity of teaching others God’s Word. Is yours? Does your religion provide free home Bible instruction at the convenience of interested persons? The true religion does. Continue the examination, for there is yet another outstanding feature of the true religion. That is its preaching of the message of God’s kingdom. Jesus Christ also set the example in bearing this fruitage. The Bible explains: “He went journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” (Luke 8:1) He also instructed his disciples. (Matt. 10:12-14) And when giving the commission for Christians living in these “last days,” Jesus said: “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.”—Matt. 24:14. How does your religion measure up? Does it take the Kingdom message to the homes of the people, performing the ministry in the way Jesus and his apostles did? Can its ministers say, as did the apostle Paul: “I did not hold back from telling you any of the things that were profitable nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house”? (Acts 20:20) The ministers of the true religion can, for this is the principal way they perform their ministry. THE TRUE RELIGION So there is a way to identify the true religion. First, it can be recognized by its teachings. The true religion does not teach the “Trinity” doctrine; it does not say that man has an immortal soul; nor does it teach that humans will suffer everlasting torment in a hellfire after death. Rather, it teaches that the Father, Jehovah God, is greater than the Son; it says that the dead are unconscious, and it explains that they are resting in their graves until the resurrection. Really, does not the Scriptural truth on just these matters help greatly to identify the true religion? How helpful, too, is the examination of fruitage! We have seen that the true religion bears the fruitage of love, and that those who practice it refuse to slaughter fellow believers during wartime, regardless of their race or nationality. They keep completely free from worldly politics. They regularly speak about God, and frequently use his name Jehovah. They are outstandingly noted for conducting Bible studies free of charge in the homes of interested persons. And the ministers of the true religion call regularly from house to house preaching about God’s kingdom. Are you familiar with the religion that fits this description? Is it your religion? If it is not, then it is vitally important that you search to find the true religion. This will require some personal study on your part. But it is not difficult. God has provided his Word, the Bible, which outlines what is true religion. Study the Bible. Prove what is false and reject it. Prove what is true and hold it fast. After learning what God’s will is, do it. The apostle John revealed how important it is for you to do this, writing: “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”—1 John 2:17. |
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| zackboomer | Sep 1 2007, 01:45 PM Post #33 |
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First of all, religion is a creation of man, which means that it can't be "TRUE" because it was created, and thought up by humans. Secondly, not ONE religion is the TRUE religion, different parts of different religions are true (even though religion isn't actually "TRUE") |
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| Graham | Sep 1 2007, 08:27 PM Post #34 |
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How can you use the Christian Bible to determine what the true religion is? Seems a little bias if you ask me. |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 10:24 PM Post #35 |
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Zack.. Here is some info to show that the bible was not "written" by man. In reality it was written by man, but what I mean is that they were inspired by God to write what they did. How can one explain the things that were written hundreds or thousands of years in advance and then those prophecies coming true? Unless they were inspired by God of course. You might be interested to know that there were over 300 prophecies concerning Jesus alone, all of which came true to the letter. Someone calculated the odd's of just 8 of these coming true. The mathematical part was something like a hundred million million to one against any man to have made those prophecies and have them come true to the letter without being inspired by God. Just 8 that is. The article said that if you piled up that many silver dollars they would be a foot deep over the entire province of British Columbia Canada. And yes, Matilda, British Columbia is MUCH bigger than Texas... In case you didnt read an earlier post, here is part of it again concerning the prophecies from the bible. Can ANY other book make the same claim? No.. Hundreds of Bible prophecies were fulfilled in ancient times. For example, 700 years in advance, the Bible accurately said that Jesus was to be born in the town of Bethlehem, and that is what happened. (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:3-9) In addition to many other prophecies about Jesus, the Bible also foretold that he would be born of a virgin and would eventually be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. Those prophecies also came true. Surely no human could have foretold those things! Isaiah 7:14; Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 1:22, 23; 27:3-5. Many Bible prophecies are being fulfilled in our time as well, right before our eyes. One only has to open their eyes to see them. Therefore, if the bible is so correct, then it follows that there is a true religion because the bible says so, and because 7 million people right now are living their lives in accordance with its requirements. The rest of the world is not. |
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| T-O | Sep 1 2007, 10:32 PM Post #36 |
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Hi there Graham.. Take a gander at my post to Zack. Those are compelling reasons to use the bible as our guidelines, and there are many other reasons besides that which I could name. However, name any other book that might promote true religion. I would be interested in hearing which one it is, or any other teachings that promote the type of true religion that make good people out of bad many times, and these people are living a life that does not cause ANY problem like the world is facing. War, crime, senseless things, spousal abuse, drug abuse, you name it, on and on. The ones who are living the kind of life that promotes love of neighbor and others is being enjoyed right now by several million people. (I won't say JW's as I dont want to irritate KY, but you get the idea huh?) |
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| kyyankgrrl | Sep 2 2007, 09:20 AM Post #37 |
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The only thing that irritates me is your need to proclaim JW's as flawless. NO religion is filled with 100% perfect people. If you think the Catholic clergy has the lock on pedophiles, you are woefully naive. There are thieves, rapists, and murderers of every faith. EVERY religion promotes loving thy neighbors. Do you know of a religion that does not? Human kindness, decency, and respect are not the property of the JW's. I do not mind learning about other faiths. Everyone who has posted in your threads - from the most devout to the atheists - has expressed their beliefs. My problem is your lack of tolerance for the diversity of people who comprise this message board. |
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| Blindsided | Sep 2 2007, 12:39 PM Post #38 |
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Yes I do, Catholicism is the true religion because my mom says so. |
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| T-O | Sep 2 2007, 05:31 PM Post #39 |
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Hi KY.. I am not sure that I have ever said that JW’s are flawless as far as the people go. In times past when I have posted I have referred to the fact that everyone is imperfect. Therefore from time to time people who are JW’s do fall into the trap of the pressure of things going on in the world. Although I personally have not seen anyone in our congregations who are rapists, thieves or murderers, I have seen various ones and heard of various ones who have committed adultery or fornication. That seems to be the biggest offender as far as weakness of the flesh is concerned. BUT…. Here is the rub. When a Jehovah’s Witness falls into a trap like this, they are disfellowshipped from our congregations. That is they are put out. They are allowed no part in our congregation activities, no participation of any kind in the meetings and they are not socialized with. At the same time, they are allowed to attend meetings. These ones will leave immediately after the meeting is concluded usually but it is up to them. The ones that attend meetings are conscious of the gravity of their gross misconduct, and are trying to reach the point of true repentance so that they can eventually be re-instated into the congregation. Many are after proving themselves, while at the same time, many are not able to take the reproof, pride maybe being the stumbling block or whatever, and many do not come back. By taking this kind of action, the congregations are kept clean. The elders in the congregation deal with them on a spiritual level, to encourage them to accept their wrongdoing and show that they truly are repentant. Now, having said that, I don’t know of any other religion that expels people for gross wrongdoing. Yes I know that the Catholic church excommunicates certain ones, but is it not usually only for ones who are speaking out against the church itself, while gross wrongdoing is overlooked. And I believe this is pretty much the situation in most churches. If they disfellowship such ones for gross immorality, then they are to be commended. But I don’t believe this happens. I have seen articles and TV programs and other pictures showing the Catholic church giving full rites to mobsters like Al Capone etc. Also other churches are full of people in good standing, who live an immoral lifestyle otherwise. One example being the acceptance of homosexual conduct, even ordaining some as ministers. There are lots of other examples as well. Now, since all these churches claim to follow the bible, what does it say about this? 1 Corinthians 6: 9 and 10 states this … What! Do you not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God’s kingdom. Other things that are disfellowshipping offences are things like wife beating, or spousal abuse of any kind. You will understand why, I am sure. If this did not take place, it would have a very adverse affect on the congregations as a whole, and lose favour in Jehovah’s sight. There is a huge amount of information in the bible concerning various ones who were expelled for acts of loose conduct, immorality, being apostate or other things Here is one of the rules on this from the apostle Paul. 1 Corinthians 5:11.. But now I am writing you to quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man. The Christian congregation is also admonished by Scripture to stop socializing with those who are disorderly and not walking correctly but who are not deemed deserving of complete expulsion. Paul wrote the Thessalonian congregation concerning such: “Stop associating with him, that he may become ashamed. And yet do not be considering him as an enemy, but continue admonishing him as a brother.”—2Th 3:6, 11, 13-15. However, regarding any who were Christians but later repudiated the Christian congregation or were expelled from it, the apostle Paul commanded: “Quit mixing in company with” such a one; and the apostle John wrote: “Never receive him into your homes or say a greeting to him.”—1Co 5:11; 2Jo 9, 10. I am sure you can see that this would be the proper way to handle ones who do fall back into the things we mentioned here. Your quote.. EVERY religion promotes loving thy neighbors. Do you know of a religion that does not? Human kindness, decency, and respect are not the property of the JW's. That’s true. But love of neighbor is not just confined to being nice to the guy next door. It also includes helping people in need etc which many religions do of course. But the most important thing, is the taking of the good news of God’s Kingdom to everyone. THAT IS A DIRECT COMMAND FROM CHRIST. So I ask, which religion is doing this door to door and town to town like Jesus and the early disciples did, other than JW’s ?? Mathew 24:14… That is by far the best gift they can receive because it is by means of this Kingdom that Christ will conclude this present system of things and bring in the new order of peace and happiness everlastingly. This gives your neighbor, which includes people of all races and station in life, not just the guy next door, the opportunity to learn how to put oneself in line to inherit this new world order. Your quote… I do not mind learning about other faiths. Everyone who has posted in your threads - from the most devout to the atheists - has expressed their beliefs. My problem is your lack of tolerance for the diversity of people who comprise this message board. I am guilty of pushing a bit hard at times. When it comes to evolutionists, or big bang people, or others who do not believe in a Almighty God, I have a tendency to ask them WHY they believe such things. Very seldom does anyone respond. I think a person who says they believe such and such should be prepared to give their reasons for their believing that way. Certainly the ones who say they believe the bible should be prepared to defend their beliefs. I can understand those who do not, not having the answers to that question as there really is no proof of any kind to back up the big bang, evolutionism, or atheism etc. And bible people are accused of having “blind faith” !! All one can do who believe these things while at the same time rejecting an Almighty Creator is to say that’s what they believe, but where is the proof of any kind. There really is none. On the other hand, those ones who believe the bible very seldom respond to explain their beliefs also. And yet that same bible says… 1 Peter 3:15… But sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense before everyone that demands of you a reason for the hope in you, but doing so together with a mild temper and deep respect. I hope I have shown this respect for others and I apologize if I have not. Thanks for listening. |
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| MoRivera | Sep 7 2007, 01:45 PM Post #40 |
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If you lived around the year of Jesus Christ and you believed in what is now today known as the Wiccan faith, would Jesus telling you that only He is the way, truth, and the life disrespectful? |
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