It’s a marvelous gift from a loving God!
Made possible when Jehovah provided the way for mankind to escape the bondage to imperfection inherited from Adam (ie., sin), and death!
“The way” (John 14:6) for humans to live again, came into existence when Jesus gave his life, to ransom humans. -...
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I think most posters on RF, believe the Flood is myth: not based on evidence. But a few here accept the Flood as a literal, global event.
Anyway, let me get to these “Festivals of the Dead”. Is there a link? I’m sure that people would consider the Global...
The following is an excerpt from a non-JW Index , the link of which is posted below….
Garbage Dump
The Greek word GeHenna is often translated as Hell Fire in other Bibles.
However, the word simply means the Valley (heb. ge) of Hinnom.
Understand that the Valley of Hinnom (also referred to as...
I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.... I worship Yahweh / Jehovah (I don’t mean to offend anyone by using The Name: I feel it’s important to praise His name - Psalms 145:1, etc.)
Of course, we consider ourselves Christian...we accept Jesus as our Messiah, and we follow Him. But our worship goes...
At Luke 21 25-28, Jesus mentioned some fascinating events that would take place....
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/luke/21/#v42021033
Why would there be 'anguish of nations not knowing the way out'? Because of "the roaring of the sea". What does this mean?
If we read...
There are very few things that can lead to more unhappiness, than when a husband and wife don't get along. The whole family suffers!
This article can be helpful....
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201512/differences-in-marriage/
We have always recognized information systems -- by systems, I mean organized and interacting -- as having mind as it's cause. How this ties in with science.....
Comments, anyone?
Thoughtful opinions?
Derisive accusations?
...then how can galaxies collide?
I mean, gravity would have less and less an effect.
Earlier (billions of years ago), when the universe was denser, maybe I could see how. But with expansion continuing.... how could this be predicted?
Any Thoughts?
The other day, saw a guy with a cigarette getting his gas...he got sidetracked, the gas overflowed, soaking his flannel shirt sleeve, and it caught on fire! He was waving it around.... It was a trip.
You know, when the police showed up, they gave him a ticket? Yep.
They cited him for “waving...
Hey @Harel13 , hope you are well.
In line with moderator @Polymath257 ‘s suggestion, I thought I’d post answers (highlighted in bold) here ...
“Still another example illustrating the need to read the context carefully is the question, Who sold Joseph into Egypt? Some have quickly read Genesis...
I put this in the “Ethics” forum, because it fits!
Watching the news, they mentioned that the N. Korean gov’t may have an unwanted “Christmas present” for Trump / US Govt, revealing more of Kim’s nuclear ability.
While this is going on? What’s his problem?!!! Pretty soon, he may not have anyone...
I thought this was informative. It just doesn’t give their names, but each one explains why they believe in a Creator.
None are YEC’s....I felt it necessary to point that out.
“Many experts in various scientific fields perceive intelligent design in nature. They find it illogical to think that...
Almost every version of John 10:33 that I’ve checked, says “God”...that the Jews were saying that Jesus was implying that he was God.
Is this accurate? (It certainly fits with mainstream teachings of Christendom.)
Well, there is a very easy way to determine what was actually said and meant...
I think the majority of people have been taught that God’s Judgement Day is ultimately something to fear.
Is it?
(Notice the description of the Resurrection of Judgement)....
What Will Happen on Judgment Day? — Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY
If the Moderators want to move this thread, that’s fine; I honestly didn’t know in which Forum to pose this question. Paranormal, maybe? But I wanted to include those who have contact with their religious gods.
I am curious, though...
Myself, I believe that spirit entities exist, taking many...