From the Abundance of the Heart, the Mouth Speaks
“Sticks and stones may break my bones,” the saying goes, “but names will never hurt me.” It’s a positive-leaning sentiment. Though, perhaps one that doesn’t entirely square with reality. Anyone who has had to endure sustained, persistent verbal abuse will attest to the fact that names do indeed hurt – often in deep, profound ways. […]
Advance Decision Document 2016
In the UK this , Jehovah’s Witnesses will be given a new “Advance Decision” document (ADD) that they will be requested to sign and date. This is to be signed in the presence of a witness. Subsequently, one is to make at least three copies of the signed document. One copy is to be given to the person witnessing […]
Take it up with God!
“Take it up with God!” were the words in response to a question by a reporter to one of the members of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses. This was after an international convention only a few years ago. Such is the arrogance in the religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses. This is a faith system that, at this period […]
Truth or Opinion?
Truth or Opinion – Which is it when the Governing Body Speaks? When and Why did the Governing Body suddenly appear? Prior to the 1970’s, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, for all practical purposes, did not exist as it does today. That was until a dangerous crisis+ had developed at the headquarters of the Watch […]
Why Religion Is the Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Gays … and God
Cable television providers are generally loathed because they force consumer to buy a product that they do not want. Their business model is based on selling several tiers of bloated and expensive station offerings. Most of which viewers will never watch. This concept is called bundling: tying something desirable to something less desirable. Recently though, […]
Pastor Russell visits UK and Ireland
Here is an interesting article regarding Charles Taze Russell (aka Pastor Russell) on his visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 1910. Prior to arriving in the UK, he had visited Egypt and Palestine. You’ll notice in this article that there are a number of key statements made. Pastor Russell is an independent teacher. […]
Does the Bible Condemn Homosexuality?
AS MODERN SOCIETY HAS become somewhat less intolerant towards homosexuals and homosexuality, occasionally a celebrity who is known to be a devout Christian will come out as gay. One individual who comes to mind is Clay Aiken, the 2003 American Idol runner-up and a born again Southern Baptist. During his stint on Idol a significant […]
Apostle Paul Complex
Was the Apostle Paul a homosexual? An inflammatory question to be sure and one that’s been debated in contemporary theological circles for quite some time. Of course, there is no way to be certain of Paul’s sexuality as he lived long before the Internet and social media existed. If Paul were living now, he would […]
This Generation
Since the late 1800s Jehovah’s Witnesses, or Bible Students as they were known back then, have attempted many times to define and interpret ‘This Generation” mentioned in Jesus’ prophecy at . Looking at the evidence, one would have to admit that they have become a false prophet in modern times. . They have chosen various dates […]