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If God knows all, wouldn't he have known that Adam and Eve would sin?
That is a very good question, and rather than squeeze in a short answer or a brief excerpt, I will share a link to a wonderful article that answers that question...
here it is:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20110101a/article_01.htm
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Do you agree that the "debate" over Evolution vs. Creation will soon be ended by overwhelming evidence?
Yes, and that evidence will be at the time Jesus comes to be glorified in connection with his holy ones.” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10)
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What city is the kickoff point for most attempts to climb Mt. Everest?
Kathmandu.
It is the capital and, with more than one million inhabitants, the largest metropolitan city of Nepal.
From there, go to base camp.
I have some friends who are just returning from there next week.
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Why do people in poor countries live in poverty?
Because they are not rich people living in rich countries.
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Why do black people avoid eating pork?
In my experience I have found many black folks who enjoy barbecue (pork) pare ribs.
I know of several black restaurant owners who feature this on their menu.
Also, I know of a few blacks who enjoy chitlins and fatback, both pork products.
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The Lord's prayer says .. Lead us not into temptation! (am I supposed to think thats one of the things the Lord does lead us into it?)
That is a very good question. I did some research on this subject and here is what I came up with.
"By the request, “Do not bring us into temptation,” we in effect ask Jehovah not to allow us to succumb when tempted or pressured to disobey him. We can entreat our Father to guide our steps so that no temptation will come our way that is too severe for us.
In this regard, Paul wrote:...
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in your own understanding how would you prove your love for God, the creator of heave and earth??
By heading Jesus' words found at Matthew 28:19, 20 and obeying the command:
“Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.”
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Sitting in an English garden waiting for _____________
My tea and biscuits..Now where is that waitress?
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Sitting _______.
Pretty.
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Do you read a regular newspaper of some kind? What is it?
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The New York Times, about three times a week.
Other than that, the The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Harrisburg Patriot News.
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What were the terms of Mark Zuckerberg's prenuptial agreement?
Actually, I think Mr. Zuckerberg should be more concerned with the state of his initial stock offering.
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Are you a Emilio Estevez Fan ?
Yes I am, and I absolutely loved his movie (with his father(, "The Way".
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Any plans after you're buried?
Yes, note to self.
Wait on resurrection.
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It's the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary - have you been on it?
Yes I have, I walked across it.
It was very windy there.
What a beautiful spot!
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In your opinion, what has caused society to view marriage so negatively?
One thing is people complaining so bitterly about their "Exs", always blaming them for all of the problems in their life.
These folks need to move on and take personal responsibility for their own lives.
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Why do we humans have an immune system integrated into our physiology if we were "designed" for a "Garden of Eden"?
Are you complaining?
Thank God tonight for the way that you were wonderfully made.
I hope that you are too smart to bow down to the Primordial Soup and that it for that trillion dollar chance that you "just came out alright".
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V is for _____?
Voltaire.
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Up until at least 1928 (Harp Of God) Jehovah witnesses taught that Jesus died on a Roman Cross. What caused the change to a torture stake?
The Greek word rendered “cross” in many modern Bible versions (“torture stake” in NW) is stau·ros′.
In classical Greek, this word meant merely an upright stake, or pale. Later it also came to be used for an execution stake having a crosspiece. The Imperial Bible-Dictionary acknowledges this, saying: “The Greek word for cross, [stau·ros′], properly signified a stake, an upright...
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Whats Gods best subject?
Love.
There are four facets of God’s personality—power, justice, wisdom, and love— that are so frequently highlighted in Scripture that they may be referred to as God’s cardinal attributes.
Of the four qualities, the one that predominates is love. It permeates everything God does.
He exercises his power, justice, and wisdom in a loving way. In fact, the Bible says something...
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An Aussie lady is the world's richest woman, worth $30 billion. She is also unmarried. Wonder what kind of prenup she'd have?
Have you seen a picture of that lady yet Rosie?
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__________ is something I can do without.
Sock puppet accounts on this website.
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Burst out_____________?
in song!!
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Count_____________?
Count Basie.
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What is the reason the United Pentecostal church puts restrictions on skirt length for women; or sleeves and shorts for men.
I don't know, perhaps they have seen your legs?
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Johnny _____________ .
Quest.
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Who was the first apostate?
It was probably someone here on answerbag who set up a sock puppet account and started attacking Jehovah's Witnesses from their first answer on.
They will pretend to be 'Christ Like", but in fact they are very mean and deceitful.
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3 guys pay 10000 each for watch watch is only 25000 Cashier keeps 2000 gives each 1000 9000x3=27000+2000=29000 Where is 1000
Are you a spammer trying to sell me something?
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"I'm lost which way is _____________?"
Up.
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What comes to your mind when i say "Tears"?
No more tears.
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D&C 132:1 or Jacob 2:24: They can't both be true. Which one is God's word?
If you knew, then you would not have to ask.
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Maximillian vs. IG-88?
What is that, the sequel to the next "Tron" movie?
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What does WTF mean ?
I believe that it refers to the
"World Trade Federation"
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Where did the ancient Jews migrate to Egypt from?
They had several stops along the way, but the last place listed as the home of Jacob
is Hebron. (See—Genesis 35:27.)
Abraham was a native of the Chaldean city of Ur, a thriving metropolis located in the land of Shinar, near the present junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers (in the modern country of Iraq.)
At 75 years old, Abraham began to move his household out of Haran to the land...
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Dont ignore __________?
The label.
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How could an adult believe in an imaginary God after reading the book of fairy tales in the Bible?
“I BELIEVE the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man.” Abraham Lincoln
“The Bible is stamped with a Specialty of Origin, and an immeasurable distance separates it from all competitors.”….. William E. Gladstone
“The Bible is worth all other books which have ever been printed.” ….Patrick Henry
“The Bible is no mere book, but a Living Creature, with a power that...
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Do you ever worry about the condition of your soul?
“The soul that is sinning—it itself will die.”
(Ezekiel 18:4)
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Please bring me __________________.
..my biscuits!
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What is the most used world?
The free world.
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What do you do in a Irish Pub ??
Order a Guiness and talk to the locals.
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why is London a better place to live than your city
Because it has the British Museum and Hyde Park.
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How many wishes does Jesus grant?
Zero.
It's not about "wishing" for anything.
It is about faith and action.
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Who died too young?
Jesus....
"God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.”—John 3:16.
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What does JHVH OR YHVH mean?
I have seen a number of questions like yours on this website in the past six years.
I have often faced questions like this over the past thirty years in my door to door ministry.
It seems that many have the misconception that Jehovah’s Witnesses have invented or developed this name for God, “Jehovah’, or at least somehow, rescued this name from some dark corner of obscurity.
That is...
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Do you think god feels guilt over all the millions of people he killed?
No I do not.
I think that he is saddened by people who allow themselves to be mislead into thinking it is God causing the suffering, instead of Satan and mankind bringing it upon themselves.
I think that God feels good that he has given his perfect son Jesus as a sacrifice to buy us back from our own sins.
The apostle Paul called our Maker “the God of love and of peace.” (2 Corinthians...
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Name a song with Space-age theme?
The Police - Walking on the moon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL5ROOYqcVI
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Do you exercise regularly?
I chop wood, mow multiple lawns, and walk a 104 lb Lab around.
That is all the exercise that I need.
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Who would win a fight between a gaur and a polar bear
Neither, a mighty Liger would beat them both.
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Philadelphia_______________
Phillies !
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What outside game did you play the most as a kid ?
Baseball.
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When is the worst time to remain quiet?
When someone you know needs comfort and reassurance.
“As apples of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time for it.”—Proverbs 25:11.
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Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to Hell for misspelling Yahweh?
“Jehovah.” is the English pronunciation for the Hebrew, "Yahweh". (YHWH or JHVH)
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Do you think bible stories were written mostly by rational/critical thinkers or by those whose beliefs were based on intuitive feelings?
I believe like the Apostle Paul who wrote at 2 Timothy 3:16-17:
" All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work."
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In which book does it say Satan is a fallen angel?
In Ezekiel at Ezek. 28:14-16
We read of Satan:
"You are the anointed cherub that is covering, and I have set you. On the holy mountain of God you proved to be. In the midst of fiery stones you walked about. You were faultless in your ways from the day of your being created until unrighteousness was found in you.
“‘“Because of the abundance of your sales goods they filled the midst...
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What was the cat doing in the cradle?
Looking for the silver spoon, so he could jump over the moon.
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For One million dollars,Could you live as a house companion (24-7 )with Richard simmons for 6 months?
Six hours yes, six months no.
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What if people got their rights on a sliding scale?
Isn't this the way that it works now?
Do you think that all people are free and equal?
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Where is heaven on earth for you?
St. Mary's Falls at
glacier national park, Montana.
My favorite place on earth.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=st+mary's+falls+glacier+national+park&qpvt=st+mary%27s+falls+glacier+national+park&FORM=IGRE
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What area has a pretty coastline?
California, especially around Big Sur.
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If God doesn't like what you pray for -what does he do?
He does not hear them, or respond to them.
For example, when the Israelites persisted in badness, God refused to hear their prayers. (see Isaiah 1:15)
Also, the prayers of a man who mistreats his wife can be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7)
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Do you fee bad sometimes for not taking a step in reducing the suffering and unfairness in the world?
Yes indeed, for as a Christian I am aware that the disciple James wrote: “If one knows how to do what is right and yet does not do it, it is a sin for him.” (James 4:17)
So, #1, I try to be careful not to add to that suffering.
#2, I try to be proactive by means of kindness and work to assist those who are suffering.
Here are two links to additional information as to what I am saying:...
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How would you feel if Jesus Rock Bottomed you through a table, then did the People's Elbow?
This would not happen.
Jesus was kind and considerate, not harsh or overbearing.
He said, “Come to me, all you who are toiling and loaded down,”and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am mild-tempered and lowly in heart, and you will find refreshment for your souls. For my yoke is kindly and my load is light.” (see Matthew 11:28-30)
Jesus was also well...
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It is so hot here in Mumbai, how is the climate in ur area folks?
A bit nicer than that.
Partly cloudy with a temperatures of 71F. in Central Pennsylvania.
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How can Satan win the great battle and defeat the soon coming Christ? Luke 11:17,18.
He can not win, and he knows that.
So it is a "scorch and burn" campaign that he is on.
This helps to explain the depth of the turmoil that we see on earth today.
His time remaining is limited, and he knows this.
“And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any...
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IS IT RUDE TO ASK A GUY IF HE WOULD BUY YOU A SANDWICH ?
Wimpy made a living out of doing this.
Do you look like Wimpy?
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When you have guests, are they allowed to smoke inside?
Only inside their heads.
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Do you live on the Block
No, I live closer to the edge.
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In your darkest hour, who would you like to be with, Jesus Christ or Buddha?
In my "brightest hour" - I will be with Jesus, because he remembered me in
his "darkest hour".
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Do you like to watch footage or read about historical events?
Sure, I like to watch documentaries about history, especially the projects that Ken Burns puts together.
I read quiet a bit of non-fiction too.
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What is the difference between infared®ular lamps?
Yes, they are not as good as lava lamps, man.
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Is there a difference in what you think and what you know?
Sure, let me make this simple for you:
"There are known knowns; there are things we know we know.
We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know.”
—United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
I hope this answers your question.
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Look but____________?
"You can look but you better not touch"
........ bruce springsteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PO-bviXa4Q
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How do you know if you are actually seeking for truth instead of just trying to make things fit into what you want to believe?
Be honest with yourself,
Check your own "personal agenda.
Be like the the psalmist David, who prayed: “Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; teach me your own paths.” (Psalm 25:4)
Remember what King Solomon said: “A wise person will listen and take in more instruction.” (Proverbs 1:5) .
Then,put into action what you are learning.
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Favorite Italian dinner?
Eggplant Parmesan.
It is hard to mess this up, and it is usually one of the least expensive options on the menu.
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Allternate______________?
Music.
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Why would you call the bible "the good book" when it advises people to enslave, rape and murder others?
Deuteronomy 20:10-14 says:
“In case you draw near to a city to fight against it, you must also announce to it terms of peace. 11 And it must occur that if it gives a peaceful answer to you and it has opened up to you, it must even occur that all the people found in it should become yours for forced labor, and they must serve you. 12 But if it does not make peace with you, and it actually...
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What's your favorite song that's about "fire" or "heat?"
"Fire and Rain " by James Taylor
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How do you comfort people?
First, I listen to them.
I try to let them talk, uninterrupted.
I do not try to interject anything.
When they are done speaking, I ask them if it is alright if I could turn to God’s word, the Bible and share some positive thoughts with them.
The apostle Paul wrote: “In everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to God.” In what way...
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Does the Violence in the Bible justify Violence today?
A very broad question here.
Let me isolate a few points.
Remember that God placed man in Eden, a wonderful, peaceful home. It was a paradise and this was God's purpose for all of mankind.
Adam and Eve rebelled, and it was their imperfect son Cain that subsequently introduced mankind to violence.
The Bible clearly states that the rebellious angel Satan is the original “manslayer” and...
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What do you like reducing?
Debt.
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"I twy and I twy" who says that?
That would be Macy Gray.
She sings it:
"I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble".
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WOuld an All-Powerful God™ allow the pronunciation of His Holy Name™ to be forgotten and lost?
That is a very good question.
No, He would not allow that to happen.
Jesus taught his followers to pray:
You must pray, then, this way: ‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.’” (Matthew 6:9)
Jesus believed that God has a name.
▪ “I have made your name known to them and will make it known, in order that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in union...
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Why is it that only humans have a spiritual need and a sense that there is more than what the present life offers?
The Bible gives us the reason for the spiritual side of man’s nature, saying: “God proceeded to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Our being formed “in God’s image” means that even though we have been tarnished by sin and imperfection, we have the ability to mirror certain qualities of God. (Romans 5:12) ...
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Would you rather live in England. Scotland or Wales?
England, in the Cotswolds.
In retirement, Scotland, in the Highlands.
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Is 9:6 clearly tells us that Jesus is the Father of eternity, or creator of it. Comments please.
"Jesus is also “Mighty God” and “Eternal Father.” This does not mean that he usurps the authority and position of Jehovah, who is “God our Father.” (2 Corinthians 1:2) “He [Jesus] . . . gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God.” (Philippians 2:6) He is called Mighty God, not Almighty God. Jesus never thought of himself as God Almighty, for he...
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Is 9:6 clearly tells us that Jesus is the Father of eternity, or creator of it. Comments please.
Share your answer...
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Jesus was a Jewish heretic. Agree/ Disagree? Why?
I disagree.
Jesus was who he said he was.
Jesus was the Messiah that the nation of Israel was promised and were awaiting at that very time.
Take a moment and look at Luke’s account that clearly shows that many Jews were anxiously expecting the Messiah to appear at the particular time Jesus was on earth.
Simeon and other Jews were “waiting for Israel’s consolation” and “Jerusalem’s...
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Is 9:6 clearly tells us that Jesus is the Father of eternity, or creator of it. Comments please.
This is consistent with the rest of the Bible.
Consider that John 20:28 (RS) reads: “Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’”
To quote the publication, "Reasoning from the Scriptures":
"There is no objection to referring to Jesus as “God,” if this is what Thomas had in mind. (at John 20:28. Such would be in harmony with Jesus’ own quotation from the Psalms in which powerful...
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses actually, Henotheists with a polytheistic view?
As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses I can say that we are truly monotheistic.
This is what we are clearly known for, worldwide.
We believe in one true God, the creator and author of the Bible who reveals his name to us –Jehovah.
Because we have rejected Christendom’s pagan, manmade trinity concept, we have even been labeled a cult by some.
Here is some additional information:
THE Bible teaching...
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Did Jesus ever claimed to be YHWH/ JEHOVAH? Who resurrected Jesus from death, and who elevated Him?
Bible readers will note that Jesus is often called the Son of God in the Bible, yet nobody in the first century ever thought of him as being God the Son.
Even the demons, who "believe there is one God," knew from their experience in the spirit realm that Jesus was not God. So, correctly, they addressed Jesus as the separate "Son of God." ( see James 2:19; Matthew 8:29)
Consider too,that...
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You acknowledge that the current prophet is a seer and revelator. What has he translated or revealed in the last 100 years?
Aren't these the guys who picked Syracuse and Gonzaga in the Final Four this year?
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What’s Hot in Business?
Thousands of smartphone applications to download that can increase productivity.
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Is Jesus really small? I only ask because a gentleman once said to me `Would you let Jesus into your heart?`
Maybe the question should be is :
"Am I big enough to let the love of the Christ enter me"?
“By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him. The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our...
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Where in the Bible does it state Jesus died and three days later Michael recreated himself and was promoted to a mighty god?
It only says that in your Bible "Doc" - where you get all of your twisted thinking, "questions" and answers.
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In Jude 9 Why did Michael use the statement."The Lord rebuke you!" Was Michael calling himself Lord or just proclaiming the power of God.
The term or title "Lord" is substituted for God's name Jehovah in this verse in your Bible. That may be confusing you.
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Why do JW's continue to have Easter if Jesus came in1914? 1 Cor 11:26 states "... proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes"
The word "Easter" comes from an ancient pagan goddess worshipped by Anglo Saxons named Eostre. According to legend, Eostre once saved a bird whose wings had frozen during the winter by turning it into a rabbit. Because the rabbit had once been a bird, it could still lay eggs, and that rabbit became our Easter Bunny. Eggs were a symbol of fertility in part because they used to be so scarce...
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He is risen?
Yes he has, and this means life for us.
Jesus said:
“I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” (John 11:25)
As is says at 1 Corinthians 15:12-20:
" Now if Christ is being preached that he has been raised up from the dead, how is it some among YOU say there is no resurrection of the dead? If, indeed, there is no...
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Is technology your Saviour?
If it is, you are heading to a "blue screen of death".
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How do you view Jesus Christ today?
I see Jesus as a reigning king.
I am convinced that Jesus is the promised Messiah, Jehovah’s ‘Chief Agent of salvation’ as it says at Hebrews 2:10.
I view Jesus as the resurrected Christ, invisibly ruling ‘in the midst of his enemies,’ and soon he will usher in God’s new world.— please see: Psalm 110:1, 2; Daniel 2:44; Revelation 21:1-5.
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Was Jesus of Nazareth a happy person?
He certainly was happy.
The bible tells us that :
"Happy are those hearing the word of God and keeping it!’”—Luke 11:27, 28.
Jesus himself found satisfaction and happiness doing his heavenly Father’s will.
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In what year is the current Gregorian leap year system expected to 'fail?'
It has been over a month since I asked this question, and since I have recieved no answers....time is up!
Here is the answer:
A recurring margin of error is building in the leap year system that suggests it will fail -- as in, the vernal equinox will be more than a day removed from March 21 -- at a particular date in the future.
One of the more intriguing aspects of astronomy is that it...
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What happens when the swelling goes down?
It's time to go back to work.
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Anybody like Jesus?
Yes indeed, I love the Christ and I try to show it by my daily actions.
For it says at John 14:15,21:
“If YOU love me, YOU will observe my commandments; -" He that has my commandments and observes them, that one is he who loves me. In turn he that loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will plainly show myself to him.”
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Wisdom gives _________________ ?
“Jehovah himself gives wisdom; out of his mouth there are knowledge and discernment.”—PROVERBS 2:6.
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What are the three pieces of evidence that Jesus was Jewish?
1) How about his lineage of his mother..
2) His lineage through his father...
"Jesus’ lineage is the first evidence the Christian Greek Scriptures give in support of his Messiahship. The Bible foretold that the Messiah would come from the family line of King David. (Psalm 132:11, 12; Isaiah 11:1, 10) Matthew’s Gospel begins: “The book of the history of Jesus Christ, son of David, son...
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Jesus said, "And I shall be the reaper, and you shall be the wheat". What did that mean?
There are two occurances that you may be referring to.
One is found at Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
There,Jesus Christ dispatched his disciples to “reap,” implying that they were to gather responsive ones as his disciples. (see John 4:35-38)
According to Jesus’ illustration of the symbolic “wheat” and “weeds,” at “the conclusion of the system of things,” the Son of man sends...
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Do we need Religion to have a moral society?.
No we do not need religion to have a moral society, but we do need God, to have a moral society.
Jeremiah, wrote: “I well know, O Jehovah, that to earthling man his way does not belong. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.” (Jeremiah 10:23)
Yes, humans—all of us—need God’s direction.
The psalmist prayed: “Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; teach...
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You walk into McDonald's and you order __________________ .
"Fries with that".
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How important is God's blessing to you? Why?
Very important.
That is why I always keep in mind the words of the Solomon:
“The blessing of Jehovah—that is what makes rich, and he adds no pain with it.”—Proverbs 10:22.
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Are people from Wisconsin basically the same as Canadians?
Yes they are, especially this Bon Iver guy.
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If Jesus came back today would he be a Catholic, a Protestant, or a Jew?
When Jesus returns the Bible says he will be a king.
He won't be following any religion.
People will follow him, and we call them Christians.
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If there isn't a God, why is there good in the world?
I think that in this day and age the fact there is still so much good in the world, amidst the wrong and evil, is evidence that there is a God that is good.
He created us in his image, thus we have the capacity to do good.
God is the personification of love, as well as of every other good and positive quality. (1 John 4:8)
JEHOVAH is “a God of acts of forgiveness, gracious and merciful,...
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Does believing in a God make you happier and healthier?
Oh yes, this has been my experience for over 30 years.
I agree with the Psalmist who wrote:
"Happy are the ones faultless in [their] way,
The ones walking in the law of Jehovah.
Happy are those observing his reminders;
With all the heart they keep searching for him".
Psalm 119:1-2
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Are beliefs empowering?
Yes, and believing in the true teachings of Jesus Christ can be liberating too.
As Jesus said:
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)
Here is a link to a nice article on this matter:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19981001/article_01.htm
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Who do you believe deserves "God's blessing"? Why?
Deserves God’s blessing?
I do not believe that any man “deserves God’s blessing.
We can draw comfort from the psalmist’s words: “He [Jehovah] has not done to us even according to our sins; nor according to our errors has he brought upon us what we deserve. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, his loving-kindness is superior toward those fearing him. As far off as the...
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Do you read the newspaper on a daily basis?
If so, which one?
Yes I do.
The New York Times and either the Philadelphia Daily News or the Philadelphia Inquirer nearly every day.
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What do you not understand about Jehovah Witnesses?
Whatever you do not understand about Jehovah's Witnesses can probably be found here:
http://www.watchtower.org/
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Where do you find the 20 mysteries of the rosary in the bible?
You don't, but go to the Vatican and they will be happy to help you.
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How is it possible that normal and intelligent people believe in God,Allah or Jahweh and think to find the truth in Thora,Bible or Koran?
I guess because first, before they start their search, they dedicate the time to learn how to spell.
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If you could talk to Adam (Adam and Eve Adam) what would you like to ask him?
How does it feel to be the biggest mass murderers in the history of mankind?
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Name a really long song?
-Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)
by Bob Dylan.
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Are solar panels useless?
No, quite the opposite.
Lets take a look at solar power by the numbers....
65
Percentage growth experienced by the solar energy industry in each of the past five years
7
Percentage decline in the annual price of solar energy, adjusted for inflation
17
Percentage drop in the price of installing solar panels in the U.S. in 2010, says the Washington Post. "Solar companies are figuring out how...
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What evidence exists outside the Bible that Jesus was a real historical figure?
Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus recorded information pertaining to Jesus, thus removing the only supporting source for His existence as being in the New Testament. In 115 A.D., Tactius wrote about the great fire in Rome, "Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the...
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What is the distance between you and God?
He is as close to us as we want him to be.
James 4:8 states: “Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”
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Revelation 21:3 & 4: No death, tears, sorrow in the future. What do you think?
I think that sounds very, very nice.
Were you aware that the same promise had been made centuries eralier through the prophet Isaiah at Isaiah 65:17-19:
“For here I am creating new heavens and a new earth; and the former things will not be called to mind, neither will they come up into the heart. But exult, YOU people, and be joyful forever in what I am creating. For here I am creating...
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How does the door-to-door ministry of the JW's differ/mirror the door-to-door ministry of early believers? Does it have the same meaning?
It does not differ from the original Christian Congregation.
They go to where the people are.
The Bible scholar A. E. Bailey, wrote in "Daily Life in Bible Times": “Paul’s general practice was to work at his trade from sunrise to 11 a.m., . . . then from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to preach in the hall, . . . and then lastly to make a house to house evangelistic canvass that lasted from...
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Are we actually believing God implanted a spark of his own DNA to begin human life on Earth?
Are we actually believing a Mysterious Marsupial Swamp is what life came from?
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Do you think God is real?
Yes, indeed I do.
What is even better is that we can develope a close , personal relationship with the true, living Creator.
James 4:8
"Draw close to God, and he will draw close to YOU."
Here is a link to a nice article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20090201/article_02.htm
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What do you expect to happen on December 21, 2012?
I expect that the winter solstice will occur.
The winter solstice is the time at which the Sun is at its southernmost point in the sky (northernmost point in the Southern Hemisphere) appearing at noon at its lowest altitude above the horizon.
Hey , I can smell Spring in the air here, let's talk about that.
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Why was Hitler so confident that the majority of the Church's would not denounce him?
Because before the war, the Nazi's had carefully cultivated a close relationship wit the Vatican and they felt emboldened to go ahead with their plans.
A very good read on this subject is the book, "Hitler's Pope",
whichhas been described as " a book published in 1999 by the British journalist and author John Cornwell that examines the actions of Pope Pius XII during the Nazi era, and explores...
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Was God's Wife Edited Out of the Bible?
God's wife, Asherah, was a powerful fertility goddess says theologian
http://tinyurl.com/45ppm6l
She wasn't "edited out of the Bible".
She was a pagan God for whom God's nation of Israel was not to have anything to do with.
History shows that she is identified as the wife or consort of the Sumerian Anu or Ugaritic El, the oldest deities of their pantheons.
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in respects to John 8:32 - how would the "truth" set one free?
Jesus told his disciples: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
Jesus’ ransom sacrifice has made possible freedom from sin and death.
The truths Jesus taught have also set us free from the ignorance and uncertainties of a world enveloped in darkness and superstition.
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in respects to John 8:32 - how would the "truth" set one free?
Share your answer...
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Is there any well known atheist that you would like to invite to your regular bible study?
If he were still alive, Christopher Hitchens.
He seemed like a reasonable man. I was sorry to see him pass.
I think that I would have had many diffrent subjects to discuss with him, and yes I would witness to him about the hope of God's Kingdom.
I hope to meet him after the resurrection.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20050501/article_02.htm
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Where does it say that Michael had a dispute with the Devil?
At Jude 9.
Here is a good article on Michael the Archangel..
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/appendix_11.htm
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Tebow and the Broncos lost (45-10) and won't be advancing in the playoffs. Has God forsaken him?
No God hasn't, but his own front office has.
They did not bring in enough talent to play around Tebow, so they lost to a much deeper team.
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According to the bible.. has God always been honest?
God does not lie.
Why would he have to?
Who does he have to impress?
He has the power to make his will happen.
“The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he.” (Deut. 32:4)
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If the Bible is the word of God,why does it contain contradictions? Google the term for examples.
Here is a link to a good article that answers that question:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/t13/article_01.htm
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Why are there no alkaline jews?
Because they don't recognize the Alkaline Trio ?
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Does Jesus love everyone the same?
He died for us all, but some have disowned him by their actions.
Some. who claim to recognize Christ have exchanged the truths of God for pagan lies, teaching such unscriptural doctrines as immortality of the human soul, hellfire, purgatory, and Trinity.
They are like the religious leaders to whom Jesus said: “You are from your father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your...
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What is the meaning of Zephaniah 2:3?
Zephaniah 2:3 " seek Jehovah, all YOU meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably YOU may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger".
God is saying "Seek righteousness, seek meekness. Probably you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah’s anger.”
Note the word “probably.” It is not a case of once saved, always...
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How does one spot the loonies on Answerbag?
Just look at their profiles.
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Does desire in Genesis 3:16 refer to the woman's sexual desire?
No it does not.
I liked the way the 3/1 1976 Wartchtower put this:
"It does not appear that Jehovah directly brought these conditions into existence as a punishment on Eve and, by inheritance, on all her daughter descendants. Rather, by cutting off the woman as well as the man from divine favor, Jehovah was pointing to the consequences and abuses that would result. Childbearing would be...
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Why did Jacob Fight an Angel ?, What was the point of this ?
Jacob wrestled all night with an angel of God who had materialized as a man.
This Jacob did in order to get a word of blessing from Jehovah through the angel.
Certainly Jacob knew that the angel appeared for a purpose, and he was aware that in past appearances of angels they had brought a blessing or a command in confirmation of the Abrahamic covenant. (please see Genesis 28:10-15; 31:11-13)...
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Do you believe that the human soul is eternal?
No, I believe what the Bible teaches, and that is clearly that the soul does die.
Adam was created a soul, that is, a living person.
According to the Bible, Adam was not given a soul that could live apart from his body. So when Adam sinned, he died. He became a “dead soul.” ( see Numbers 6:6)
Ezekiel 18:4 tells us that“ “The soul that is sinning—it itself will die,”
The Bible also...
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Why Jesus failed?
Quite the opposite.
As it is recorded at John 17:4, 5.
Jesus stated:
" I have glorified you on the earth, having finished the work you have given me to do. So now you, Father, glorify me alongside yourself with the glory that I had alongside you before the world was".
That is what he did.
That is what I believe.
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Jehovah Witness, please answer these questions on how Jesus was Michael the Archangel in relationship to other angels.
One place in the Bible this relationship is explaoned is at 1 Thessolonians 4:16.
There, the apostle Paul said, when writing to the Thessalonian congregation about the gathering of God’s anointed holy ones:
“The Lord [Jesus Christ] himself will descend from heaven with a commanding call, with an archangel’s voice and with God’s trumpet.” (1Th 4:16)
The term “archangel” means...
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Is Matthew 13: 34 referring to Psalm 78:2?
Yes, indeed it is.
Jesus teaching with illustrations fulfilled prophecy.
At Matthew 13:34, 35, we read: “Jesus spoke to the crowds by illustrations. Indeed, without an illustration he would not speak to them; that there might be fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet who said: ‘I will open my mouth with illustrations.’”
The prophet mentioned by Matthew was the writer of...
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Do Jehovah Witnesses currently believe that Michael their Mighty God will return to his old status of "a god" after the 1000 year reign.
Your question I believe is deliberately twisted into three parts here.
You want to know what happens AFTER the 1,000 years are over?
(1 Corinthians 15:24-25) "Next, the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has brought to nothing all government and all authority and power. For he must rule as king until [God] has put all enemies under his feet."
(1 Corinthians...
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DAO YOU EVER THINK ABOUT BURNING IN HELL FOR ETERNITY???
Don't worry about hellfire, it is so over......
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20020715/article_01.htm
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Fill in please: __________ies
Phillies !!
All the way to another world championship!
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=phi
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If humans are God's children, why do we hate one another & spend so much money/energy to kill others? Is killing God's plan for man?
Satan is the original manslayer. At John 8:44, Jesus said,“That one was a manslayer when he began,”
The Bible clearly shows us that the killing began with Satan
Beginning with his first act in turning Adam and Eve away from God, Satan has been a manslayer. He brought death upon the first human pair and their offspring. (Romans 5:12)
Jesus laid the foundation for humans to enjoy eternal...
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Spiritually how can we know, we are on right path or on wrong path?
Matthew 7:15-20 “By their fruits you will recognize them"
Good people do good deeds.
What an incentive to look well to the way we are sowing, to learn how to sow in harmony with God’s spirit for our long term needs and benefit.
Even now there is much fruitage for us to reap as we sow with a view to the spirit.
So let us, “keep walking by spirit . . . the fruitage of the spirit...
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Jesus Christ WAS a taxpayer. Do you think He would want His taxes going toward welfare? Why or why not?
Jesus gave this clear command to his disciples.
He knew that his Jewish countrymen bitterly resented the taxes imposed by Rome. Despite this, Jesus urged: "Pay back Caesar's things to Caesar, but God's things to God." (Mark 12:17)
Consider also that Jesus advocated paying tax to the very regime that would shortly execute him.
How they spent the funds was on them.
Jesus' kingdom was "No part...
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How is the world supposed to end on Saturday?
The Miami Heat defeat the Chicago Bulls in double overtime.
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Why does the New World Translation insert the word Jehovah in the New Testament when there are absolutely no Greek manuscripts that have it in there?
The New World Translation is not the first version to restore the divine name in the Christian Greek Scriptures.
From at least the 14th century onward, many translators have felt forced to restore God’s name to the text, particularly in places where the Christian Greek Scripture writers quote from Hebrew Scripture texts that contain the divine name.
Many modern-language missionary...
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Is God Sin because people don't do what God wants?
No God is not sin, and he does not lead us to sin.
The sin is our own.
As it saya at James 1:13-15
" When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone. But each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn, sin,...
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Jesus Christ took the place of Sin. So isn't Jesus Christ Sin?
No, rather it is as John said, at John 1:29:
"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
Here is a link to a good article to explain whta that means for mankind:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_05.htm
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Nutrition advocates wants McDonalds to retire Ronald McDonald, blaming him for obesity, what do you think?
McDonald's does not deliver, and those little kids can't drive themselves there, so how about the parents for taking a big share of the responsibility of their childrens weight gain?
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What is Kevin Spacey's best movie?
"Pay It Forward'.
That was a great movie and a wonderful story.
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Do you believe that teaching children about Hell is wrong? Why or why not?
Yes it is wrong, because it is not a Bible teaching.
The thought that the wicked suffer in hell has its origin with the classical Greek philosophers, the one who has had the greatest influence on traditional views of Hell is Plato.”
It is a pagan teaching that was introduced to Christianity after Jesus and his apostles died.
Here is a well reserched article that explores this subject in...
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Why was Jesus removed from the cross after 3 hours, when standard practice at the time was to leave victims up on their crosses for days?
It was longer than three hours.
Jesus was impaled on a torture stake as history shows that was the custom there at that time.
For six hours he hung there, in excruciating pain, enduring to the end.
As he died, he cried out in triumph: “It has been accomplished!” (John 19:30)
Since it was late in the afternoon, hurried arrangements were made to bury Jesus before the Sabbath (Nisan 15)...
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A Christian -after much thought- comes to doubt God's existence but continues with church etc. for social reasons; an uncommon scenario?
No, it is happening more now, and that is fulfilling Bible prophecy.
World conditions today tend to weaken faith in God and his Word.
Atheistic philosophy, materialism, crises in the churches, shocking violent crime, like the drug wars, and economic pressures all tend to undermine true faith.
It was very appropriate, then, that Jesus Christ asked the question, “When the Son of man...
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Chris Matthews calls Sarah Palin "profoundly stupid". I disagree. I don't think there is anything remotely profound about her, do you?
Glen Beck asked Palin "Who is your favorite founding Father".
Her reply, "All of them".
Beck's reply..
"No you DON'T" !
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When did Maya Angelou write the poem"Phenomenal Woman"?
That must have been the day that she met Oprah.
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Why should I read the Bible?
To be among those who will enjoy endless life, you need to seek God’s favor and develop a personal relationship with Him
Jesus explained: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God.” (John 17:3)
Here is a link to a good article on this subject:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20001201/article_02.htm
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In Christianity Jesus seems to push God out of the spotlight and takes center stage Himself. Any other religion have a Son that does that?
On one occasion when he was praying publicly to God, Jesus was heard to say:
"Father, glorify your name!" And God himself answered: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."—John 12:28, The Jerusalem Bible.
The evening before Jesus died, he was praying to God in the hearing of his disciples, and once again they heard him highlight the importance of God's name.
He said: "I have...
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What's mindfulness to you?
Total awareness.
Being "in the zone".
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Jehovah's Witness's believe that there are only a certain amount of people are getting into heaven am I right? So...
Obviously, God gets to make the call here as to who, or how many will be in heaven with Him and his son Jesus.
What will those who go to heaven do when they get there?
The Bible tells us the following.
“Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.
Although Jesus promised his disciples that he would “prepare a place” for them in heaven, he...
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Who sings"Where Do We Go From Here"?
"Where Do We Go from Here", is a song by Tupac Shakur from R U Still Down? (Remember Me)
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Who sings"Where Do We Go From Here"?
Where Do We Go from Here?" is a song by Jamiroquai from their CD "Synkronized".
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What do you NOT want to find in your vehicle?
Parking tickets!!
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Where in Bible Trinity is explained? (help please) which version of Bible?
You know that is funny, if everybody takes a moment to look back at this thread, you will see the great lengths that wingless goes to to avoid saying that Jesus is like God.
At the same time -she will tell you that Jesus IS God. LOL
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What is the best way to witness to someone about Jesus Christ?
Walk the walk that He did.
Follow the Christ by your daily actions, through your lifestyle and the choices that you make every day.
"By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.”—John 13:34, 35.
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Is The Trinity a Bible teaching? If so, where is it explained in the Bible?
The word “trinity” does not appear in the Bible, in anyone’s translation.
It is not a Bible teaching, it is a man made doctrine.
There are however quite a few people on this website that will stumble through trying to explain it.
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I owned a 1967 SS Camaro with 18,000 actual miles and she was sweet. What was the coolest car you have ever owned?
I once owned a 1966 Chevy Nova.
It was a nice ride.
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If you suddenly landed in Dr. Seuss land, which character would you be?
I am the Lorax.
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Is it possible to obey Jesus Christ in all things?
We should try are hardest to obey him in all things as we "follow the Christ"
As the Bible says, “All [humans] have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
That is a beginning though, and not a reason to end.
In knowing this, we are humbled and realize as imperfect humans our dependence on God.
As Paul said at 2 Corinthians 4:7-
" However, we have this treasure in...
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what do you feel after you pray?
I feel at ease.
Strengthened.
More focused than before.
Relaxed.
Is it any wonder than that Paul wrote at
Philippians 4:4-7
" Always rejoice in [the] Lord. Once more I will say, Rejoice! Let YOUR reasonableness become known to all men. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known...
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Does Romans 8:16-17 Which is used to determine if a Jehovah Witness is anointed actualy state all J/Ws can be saved and go to Heaven?
(Romans 8:16-17) says
"The spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are God’s children. If, then, we are children, we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together."
"At the time this was written it was true that all who were led by God’s spirit were God’s sons whose hope was that they...
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When the concept of Gods began in the distant past do you think it became a wildfire sort of fad that is now dying slowly away?
Jesus foretold this -
"Nevertheless, when the Son of man arrives, will he really find the faith on the earth?”—Luke 18:8
Paul said that “faith is not a possession of all people.”—2 Thessalonians 3:2.
I can not believe that in this bad of a state, the world no longer has a need for God.
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If God knows on monday that I will sin on tuesday, How do I have freewill not to sin on tuesday?
Isn't free will a wonderful gift?
It is what separates us from robots.
Make your choice.
God can choose to look forward, or not.
It is still your choice.
Why did God ask Abraham to offer up Isaac if He knew what Abraham would do in advance?
If God knew beforehand that Jesus would prove faithful, then why go through all of that pain in the circumstances surrounding Jesus' death?
Perhaps God...
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If you are a follower of Christ, can you pick and choose which commandments you want to keep?
No, we need to fully follow the Christ.
Jesus said:
"“If YOU love me, YOU will observe my commandments".
John 14:15.
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Why do people hate and judge muslims? and why do they judge them with what people say and not what the real facts say?
In 2009, the Pew Research Center reported 2.5 million Muslims living in the USA.
In 2005, more people from Islamic countries became legal permanent United States residents — nearly 96,000 — than in any year in the previous two decades.
Really. it is clear that American Muslims are not causing a problem here.
There are a few isolated incidents where American Muslims have caused a...
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how do you plan on conquering the world
The same way that Jesus did.
Jesus told his disciples: “In the world you are having tribulation, but take courage! I have conquered the world.” (John 16:33)
Jesus never yielded to the world’s influence.
Nor did he ever allow the world to stop him from carrying out his preaching commission.
He always maintained the high standards for true worship and proper conduct.
He was faithful to...
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CHRISTIANS True or False: 'According to scripture, Church leaders should not be paid' And please start your answer with a very clear and distinct "True" or "False" before you explain it.
False,
"According to scripture", God's Word the Bible, Church leaders should not be paid.
No where in the Christian Greek scriptures to we see any Christian preacher accepting payment for carrying on the ministry.
Jesus accepted no payment for advancing the work of his Father.
Individual Christians could extend hospitality or assist traveling ministers with their expenses, but never would a...
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What does your bible say at John 1:1?
(John 1:1)
"In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god".
New World Translation
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Churches nationally effort to "pray down" crime in Newark, NJ, murder goes up 71%, shootings 29%, auto theft 39%. So does prayer work?
You just used Newark, NJ, and the word "work" in the same sentence, do you realize that?
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Some say that Christians who deny that Jesus Christ is God are clueless. Are they right?
What is going on there Bridget?
You having trouble with your OCD??
I took a look at your profile and it seems that you keep asking variations of the same questions..
this is what I mean:
http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1478433/?which=questions#activity
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If you take _______, then I cannot _______.
The LAST cookie, then I can not have a little snack!
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What happens when our Free Will contradicts God's Will?
Disaster happens, resulting in a world situation today that is dangerous, unstable, and unsustainable.
God had explained to Adam and Eve, that if they ever chose to go their independent way, apart from God, then he would no longer sustain them in perfection. ( see Genesis 2:16, 17) Unfortunately for mankind, our first parents abused their free will and chose to be independent from God.
They...
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mohammed said allah used to speak to him.Do you think mohammed would be locked up as being insane in todays society?
No he would probably be a rich man.
Joan of Ark claimed to hear voices and they made her a saint.
Pat Robertson claims to hear god's voice, and he is a millionaire.
That is how it is today with such claims.
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tell me its not weird that obama and osama have pretty much the same name.
...and news reporters certainly seem to be having a problem with that !
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Mormons who say Jesus Christ isn't the Lord God Almighty ... are they Mormons, or just Morons?
What other evidence do you need that this "Bridget" account is not just a troll account?
Stay classy answerbag!
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How are the Ten Commandments spiritually helpful?
As Christians, we are not under that law today, the divine principles behind it are still of great value to us. By studying and applying them we will grow in appreciation for the great Lawgiver Jehovah God.
To love others is a Christian law. It is the basis of the entire law of Moses, as the Bible says: “The entire Law stands fulfilled in one saying, namely: ‘You must love your neighbor as...
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What were the religious arguments FOR upholding slavery?
All forms of slavery will soon come to an end.
The prophet Isaiah wrote: “The spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, for the reason that Jehovah has anointed me to tell good news to the meek ones. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to those taken captive and the wide opening of the eyes even to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of goodwill on the...
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Did Satan build Stonehenge to test people's faith?
No, the druids built it to test their backs.
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The Watchtower Society teaches that the 144,000 of Rev 7:4 is to be taken literally. If chapter 7 of Revelation is to be taken literally, where then does the Bible say that the 144,000 will come from? (See Rev 7:5- 8).
• Revelation 7:3-8 (ESV)
saying: "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until after we have sealed the servants of God on their foreheads." And I heard the number of the sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:
12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed,
12,000 from the tribe of Reuben,
12,000 from the tribe of Gad,
12,000 from the...
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In Jehovah Witness beliefs are the 144,000 already taken? If so, where in inspired by God scripture does it say this?
The number 144,000 has a religious significance for Christians because of its use in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament. The 144,000 are mentioned three times in the Book of Revelation:
Is mentioned three times in the Bible, at Revelation 14:3-5,
Revelation 14:1, and at Revelation 7:3-8
Let’s go outside of any one Christian group and I will quote what the...
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Whats the best way to destroy the Quran
Go to Karachi, Pakistan.
Ask any one on a street corner there this question.
I am sure that they will reply to your question.
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What is another word for "bathroom"?
Loo.
(I lived in England at one time).
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Answer to:
What evidence do we have that the world was created perfectly?
I'll start with one.
How about the Grand Tetons
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Do you perceive a personal or impersonal God?
I perceive a very personal God.
As we read at James 4:8:
“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”
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Was Jesus a real person or just a mythical character, please give evidence?
Yes there is secular historical evidence that Jesus was a real person.
Josephus and Tacitus were two respected historians who lived in the first century and were NOT Christians.
They mention Jesus Christ as a historical figure. Describing how Roman Emperor Nero blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome in 64 C.E., Tacitus wrote:
“Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite...
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If you say you are Christian and you read in the Bible that Jesus wanted to teach you how to be a true Jew, would you proclaim yourself a Jew or would you continue to proclaim yourself a Christian?
Jesus came to the earth, not with a view to the past, but rather to the future.
His desire was to do the will of his Father.
The Law covenant with Israel became in a sense “obsolete” when God announced by means of the prophet Jeremiah that there would be a new covenant.
See (Jeremiah 31:31-34; and Hebrews 8:13)
Then, later. in 33 C.E. the Law covenant was canceled on the basis of...
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What is the difference between God the Father and Jesus Christ?
One difference is that God is always superior to Jesus in the Bible.
Consider the following evidence.
Is God Always Superior to Jesus?
"JESUS never claimed to be God. Everything he said about himself indicates that he did not consider himself equal to God in any way—not in power, not in knowledge, not in age.
In every period of his existence, whether in heaven or on earth, his speech...
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Which country has the highest number of prisoners on death row?
The Guardian reported that in 2010
China sentenced over 1000 people to death, while executing over 1000 people.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/mar/29/death-penalty-countries-world#zoomed-picture
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CHRISTIANS T/F: "Religion is doing Christian activity without our heart being toward God." (Kevin Davenport)
False.
Jesus said: “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind” and “you must love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37, 39)
As true followers of Christ, our service should be sincere, and zealous, not perfunctory.
What was Jesus attitude?
“My food is for me to do the will of him that sent me and to finish his...
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I just witnessed Jehovah, is there a tip line I can call?
No, but here is a nice website that you can visit:
http://watchtower.org/
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If Jesus had a sister, what would her name be??
The Bible shows us that Jesus had sisters and brothers.
Look at Matthew 13 vs 53-56:
" Now when Jesus had finished these illustrations he went across country from there. And after coming into his home territory he began to teach them in their synagogue, so that they were astounded and said: “Where did this man get this wisdom and these powerful works? Is this not the carpenter’s son?...
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Is it true that only 144,000 people will go to heaven. If so, why and where did they obtain that idea?
I just checked on this " loakers's" Profile, the person who asked this question.
Is this question like the only activity that this user ever had on this website?
What is up with that??
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How could God/Jesus be his/its own father/son?
He is not.
The Bible clearly shows that they are two different persons, like any father and son.
Here are just two examples:
At Psalm 110:1: “The utterance of Jehovah to my [David’s] Lord is: ‘Sit at my right hand until I place your enemies as a stool for your feet.’”
Notice later at Matthew 22:41-45, Jesus explained that he himself was David’s “Lord,” referred to in this...
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What do you THINK your parents did which harmed you most ?
My parents were very fine people.
I would say that the only negative thing about my father was that he was a chain smoker for many years – and as a result, as a child, I was subjected to a lot of second hand smoke.
I never smoked as an adult as a result.
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Is the global economy a "Ponzi Scheme"?
When you consider the trading of derivatives, and how poorly they are regulated,
the yes, the world economy is a house of cards.
derivatives,,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derivative_(finance)
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The best Bibically documented doctrine of the Christian faith is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why do J/Ws teach Jesus is dead?
This "question" is yet another misrepresentation by the sock puppet account known as "Doc".
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What caused slavery to end?
Well as we just saw this week, slavery has not come to an end in the United States, it has just been repackaged.
See the article:
http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/21/feds-file-human-trafficking-suit-against-farm-labor-contractor/?hpt=T2
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Why does the Bible seem to condone slavery?
“The Bible gives no indication that the enslavement of humans by other humans was part of God’s original purpose for mankind. Furthermore, no Bible prophecies allude to humans owning fellow humans through slavery in God’s new world. Rather, in that coming Paradise, righteous ones “will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making them...
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Did Angels have babies with human (females)? Does the Jehovah's Witnesses teach this? Is Genesis 6:1-4 saying Angel had sex with human?
Well according to the website Wikipedia, that may have well been the case as their article shows.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephilim
It is not just Jehovah's Witnesses that teach this.
Many Bible commentators believe this.
To quote the Bible publication "God’s “Eternal Purpose” Now Triumphing For Man’s Good" (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society":
"Bible commentators, considering...
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What is the key to effective prayer?
To follow the instructions of Jesus where he gave instructions on prayer. At Matthew 6:5, 6.
Here is a link to a good article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19960715/article_02.htm
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Agree? "Religion is a prison for both believers and unbelievers."
Yes, sadly this can be the case for some.
For those who follow the Christ though it is as he said:
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”—John 8:32.
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The great 'falling away' (2 Thes 2:3).. What is wrong with falling away from hollow threats of a fear based religion?
Christianity, the way that Christ taught it, is not a
"fear based religion".
First John 4:18 tells us: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love throws fear outside.”
Jesus is remembered through history for the love that he taught, for the love that he showed.
Mahatma Gandhi said:"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." -
The...
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Does it make sense to believe in Jesus Christ, but not like what you have heard & read about his lifestyle?
No it does not.
Perhaps you need to learn more about how Jesus lived.
He was a simple man, a humble man.
He said. “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness.” (Matt. 6:33) That is how he lived.
Jesus was not a rich man. Not only was he born and brought up in humble surroundings but he was poor throughout his life on earth.
He once told a man who was seeking to be a...
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What type of living arrangements exist in Hell also known as The Burning Lake? Can you communicate with others?
The conditions of death and unconsciousness.
That is what the Bible tells us.
Take a look at these scriptures and reason on them.
In the Bible the word hell is translated from the same word, which in Hebrew is the word Sheol and the Greek word Hades, and they mean the same thing.
Notice that in quoting from Psalm 16:10 where Sheol occurs, Acts 2:31 uses Hades.
Notice, too, that Jesus...
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Are you really tired of being beaten down by the drudgery of life?
Yes I do feel that way sometimes also.
Proverbs 12:25 says: “Anxious care in the heart of a man is what will cause it to bow down, but the good word is what makes it rejoice.”
The “good word” can be find in the Bible.
When I feel beaten down, I recall the promises of God such as:
..”but those who are hoping in Jehovah will regain power.
They will mount up with wings like eagles....
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Why doesn't England declare war on the Republic of Ireland and make it part of the United Kingdom?
It seems that the the Easter Uprising of 1916 put an end to that type of thinking.
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Does God really love everyone?
Yes God does really care about us.
We can be sure that he is keenly aware of any suffering we may undergoing currently in our lives.
The psalmist David wrote: “The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their cry for help. Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:15, 18)
Here are links to...
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Can you change your life and act like the Biblical character 'Jesus'?
Yes in many ways Christians have to make changes in their loves to follow the Christ more fully.
This is what the Apostle Peter meant at 1 Peter 2:21-23 where he was inspired to write:
“In fact, to this course you were called, because even Christ suffered for you, leaving you a model for you to follow his steps closely. He committed no sin, nor was deception found in his mouth. When he was...
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Should Christians have nothing to do with war?
No they should not.
As followers of Christ, they imitate his example and are "no part of the world.
No part of the worlds disputes, prejudices and wars.
I love the way that the October 2001 Watchtower put it:
“Peace between peoples and nations requires more than just toleration. Can anyone really be at peace with someone he hates? Not according to 1 John 3:15: “Everyone who hates his...
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What Will Happen If We Don't Choose Jesus?
Jesus said: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Yes, only by accepting him and imitating his life course can anyone enter the heavenly house of the Father because, as Jesus says: “No one comes to the Father except through me.”
The Bible clearly states: “There is no salvation in anyone else, for there is not another...
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Should christians resort to weapons of war?
No they should not.
As followers of Christ, they imitate his example and are "no part of the world.
No part of the worlds disputes, prejudices and wars.
I love the way that the October 2001 Watchtower put it:
“Peace between peoples and nations requires more than just toleration. Can anyone really be at peace with someone he hates? Not according to 1 John 3:15: “Everyone who hates his...
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Do you interpret the First Commandment as the Yahweh calling all other gods false or as saying they exist but to worship him first/only?
(Exodus 20:2-6) “I am Jehovah your God, who have brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slaves. 3 You must not have any other gods against my face. 4 “You must not make for yourself a carved image or a form like anything that is in the heavens above or that is on the earth underneath or that is in the waters under the earth. 5 You must not bow down to them nor be induced...
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Do you think Christ will come back soon ? If so, in what form will He come back ?
Jesus is present in Kingly Power in the heavens today.
It is important to understand the meaning of Acts 1:11
(Acts 1:11) "and they said: “Men of Gal′i•lee, why do YOU stand looking into the sky? This Jesus who was received up from YOU into the sky will come thus in the same manner as YOU have beheld him going into the sky.”
It is interesting to note that Here the Bible uses the...
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How can man fight Satan's temptations?
I pray to Jehovah, who is the “Hearer of prayer.” As it says at Psalm 65:2
Whenever life’s pressures seem overwhelming, I turn to him in prayer for relief,
Remembering the words at Philippians 4:6, 7:
“ Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all...
Answer to:
One more question about atheists on here and I am going to have to break open the tequila bottle. You?
Do atheists believe in worms?
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Answer to:
Lebron or Kobe?
Excuse me.
Could there be a third choice here?
That would make it SO much easier.
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Do you believe? That their is justice in Gods love...
Yes I do believe that there is justice in God's love.
As Moses wrote: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he.” (Deuteronomy 32:3, 4)
Read the Bible and you will see that every expression of Jehovah’s justice is flawless—never too lenient, never too harsh.
Perfectly balanced.
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What will be the end result of all our Spiritual knowledge?
Solomon wrote: “Jehovah himself gives wisdom.” (Proverbs 2:6)
When Jesus met a woman in Samaria who had been deceived by false religion, he said to her: “You worship what you do not know . . . The true worshipers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for, indeed, the Father is looking for suchlike ones to worship him.” ( see John 4:22, 23)
The lesson there is that there is a...
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Could the Bible be considered a Science Book?
No, the purpose of the Bible is not to serve as a scientific textbook.
The Bible is scientifically accurate though.
It even contains information that was far ahead of its time when it was first revealed to man.
One example is found the book of Leviticus which contained laws for ancient Israel on quarantine and hygiene.
Their contemporary neighbor nations knew nothing about such matters
...
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Where does the path of Truth end......?
It ends with finding true freedom.
Jesus said:
"YOU will know the truth, and the truth will set YOU free.”
John 8:32
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Is Jesus Christ the same as Jehovah?
In prayer to God, that is, the Father, Jesus said, "You, the only true God." (John 17:3)
In the Bible, Jesus always showed that he was a creature separate from God and that he, had a God above him, a God whom he worshiped, a God whom he called "Father."
Look at John 20:17, where Jesus says to Mary Magdalene:
"I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." (RS,...
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There is absolutely no proof that God does NOT exist, so why do people claim that there is?
I think that is like the apostle Paul wrote:
“Faith is not a possession of all people.”
(2 Thessalonians 3:2)
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Does Matthew 4:1 contradict Jesus' model prayer?..."Donot bring us into temptation but deliver us from the wicked one?"
No it does not.
"Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” (Matt. 6:13)
The key is understanding what that means.
“One thing is certain: Jehovah does not tempt us to commit sin.
(Read James 1:13.)
Satan—“the wicked one”—is the real “Tempter.” (Matt. 4:3)
“However, the Bible speaks of God as doing things that he is merely permitting.”
(see...
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Do you believe that God is a loving GOD?
Yes I do, and I have seen His love through the gift of life, and through the creation of our wonderful home, the earth.
These are a few other things that I have learned about his love.
“As for us, we love, because he [Jehovah] first loved us.”—1 John 4:19.
“This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome.”—1 JOHN...
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Verse John 14:1 "Trust in God; trust also in me." What are your thoughts on this verse?
(John 14:1) “Do not let YOUR hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God, exercise faith also in me". NWT
Again, here in the Bible, the need for strong faith is underscored.
It reminds me of what Paul was later encouraged to write to the Philippians :
“Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let your petitions be made known to...
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Why do some answerbag users answer questions in a perverted/insulting manner specially questions related to God?
I think that is like the apostle Paul wrote:
“Faith is not a possession of all people.”
(2 Thessalonians 3:2)
That is what I think that we are seeing here anil m.
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Christians worship Jesus Christ because he is the Almighty God. How can the Jehovah Witnesses be Christian if they teach Jesus isn't God?
Hey 'Bridget_D8547" :
Is the only reason that you are on this website so that you can fire away questions like these and make false claims against Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses?
Here is what I mean
http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1478433/questions/
Take a look at her profile.
"She" seems obsessed with attacking these two groups.
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses deny Christ is God?
Here is why:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_06.htm
A nice detailed article that explains it with many Bible truths
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_06.htm
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Does the fact that worship is given to Jesus prove that he is God?
What did Jesus say himself?
Turn in your Bible to —Matthew 4:1-10.
In his last attempt to tempt Jesus, Satan offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory” in reward for just one act of worship from Jesus.
What was Jesus reply?
For a third time Jesus quoted God’s written Word and said: “It is written, ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him...
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REPENT. UNPLUG?
Sounds like an Ipod commercial.
Answer to:
Why do most people believe in hell?
It has been beaten into them by clergymen who wanted to rule over them.
Here is a link to a story that crushes the myth of a burning hellfire:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20091101/article_03.htm
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TRUE OR FALSE: Utah leads in toupee, implant, makeup and Prozac sales because Mormons are obsessed with maintaining a perfect public image.
Another hateful, garbage question.
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What does John 2: 19 mean to Jehovah Witnesses?
(John 2:19) In answer Jesus said to them: “Break down this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
We balance it with what is written at Acts 2:32 “This Jesus God raised up”.
So we know that it was God the Father who resurrected Jesus.
The publication "Insight on the Scriptures" (Vol. I page 373) puts it this way:
"On one occasion Jesus said to the Jews: “Break down this...
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Is Mormonism "Scientology-Lite"?
There is no reason for a question like this to be here on answerbag.
Why do you take such pleasure in insulting people of another faith?
A statement like this – and it IS a statement, totally misrepresents another group.
I am going to flag this “question” as offensive and report it to the administrators here.
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What is the best way to pretend to be an impressive Christian?
Do what some users here at answerbag do.
Pretend to know Hebrew.
Pretend to know Greek.
Pretend to care about people.
Ask a question about another person’s religion, then make endless uninvited comments to them about how their religion REALLY thinks about that matter.
Suffocate others with your lack of humility and awe inspiring supply of arrogance.
Always complain about the other guys...
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Is Mormonism "Scientology-Lite"?
What could possibly be the motive to ask a question like this, then post some long rambling answer to answer your own "question"?
Then to mark your own answer as "Asker's Pick"!
I am marking this and reporting it as offensive.
What a waste of space!
Find another outlet for your hatred of Mormons.
Better yet - try practicing love toward others as Jesus did.
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If we deleted all the baiting, trolling, rhetorical, and propaganda "questions" from the religion section, about what % would be left?
That is not our job to do.
That is the job of the paid administrators - and it is clear that on many occasions, they have failed to do their job.
At many times answerbag doubles as a hate site and it has turned many users away.
I witnessed another new user get abused on this site this week, and she is gone already.
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Do you love God? What is the best way to reciprocate this love?
Yes I do love our Creator, God Almighty.
I think of the words found at
1 John 4:10: “ The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins".
All that I can do is to follow Jesus' command, which he called "the greatest of all": “You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your...
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The more I read on here the more Im convinced everyone is angry or stupid
Welcome to answerbag!!!1
This website doubles as a hate site occasionally too as the administrators allow it.
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I propose that we proxy baptize all deceased past Presidents of the LdS Church into the Baptist Church - who's with me?
Who cares?
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Mark 16:16 "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Comments on wishful thinking.
A word of caution here.
Many Bible scholars agree that the last twelve verses of the Gospel of Mark (16:9-20)
and the first eleven verses of the eighth chapter of the Gospel of John were not part of the original writings.
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Romans 10:13 - for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (NIV). What is the name we must call on?
The apostle Paul here at Romans was quoting the inspired prophets Joel 2:32; and Zephaniah 3:9.
He went on to say in this passage in Romans Chapter 10:
“‘Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.’ However, how will they call on him in whom they have not put faith? How, in turn, will they put faith in him of whom they have not heard? How, in turn, will they hear without...
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Romans 10:13 - for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (NIV). What is the name we must call on?
Share your answer...
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How do you recognise the Voice of God?
I think of the words of the prophet Isaiah:
“Your own ears will hear a word behind you saying: ‘This is the way. Walk in it, you people.’” (Isaiah 30:21)
That “word” behind us here that Isaiah is referring to is the Word of God.
When we read God’s Word the Bible, it is as a sense as if we were hearing the voice of our Creator.
Earlier, Jehovah God had told his people:
...
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what zodiac sign do you like the least? the best? and why?
All of them.
The Bible says clearly:
There should not be found in you . . . anyone who employs divination, a practicer of magic or anyone who looks for omens or a sorcerer, or one who binds others with a spell or anyone who consults a spirit medium or a professional foreteller of events or anyone who inquires of the dead. For everybody doing these things is something detestable to...
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Americans, do you get offended when foreigners call you yanks? if so why?
Only because I do not like the New York Yankees.
Call me a "Phil" instead.
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If you believe Jesus died for your sins...How would you Thank Him?
By doing what he commanded me to do.
Jesus stated: “You are my friends if you do what I am commanding you.” (John 15:14)
Here is a link to a good article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200704b/article_01.htm
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Should taxpayer dollars fund NPR?
I am going to listen to it either way.
It is the best news station that I pick up on the radio.
(I do not have satellite radio).
Answer to:
When did people discover wetlands?
When they stopped calling them "swamps".
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Was everyone divinely inspired by the word of God that wrote the Bible? Or just some? Or just the things Jesus said?
I will let the Bible answer that.
The Apostle Paul wrote: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man [or woman] of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
Paul also wrote to his fellow Christians, : “When you received...
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Why do some people call God Jehovah, when according to the bible that is not His name?
God said to Moses:
“I am the LORD. I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty. But I did not let myself be known to them by my name JEHOVAH.”— see Exodus 6:2, 3, New English Bible of 1970.
Judaism teaches that while God’s name exists in written form, it is too holy to be pronounced.
What has happened then is , that over the last 2,000 years, the correct pronunciation...
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TRUE or FALSE: 'The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.'
How can any one of us truly say that we are "good"?
Not long before Jesus died, a man approached him to ask a question, addressing him with the words “Good Teacher.”
Jesus replied: “Why do you call me good? Nobody is good, except one, God.” (Mark 10:17, 18)
Now, that response may strike you as puzzling. Why would Jesus correct the man? Was not Jesus, in...
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Who was Hiram?
A King of Tyre, and friendly contemporary of Kings David and Solomon in the 11th century B.C.E.
After David conquered the stronghold of Zion and set about to build a palace on the site, Hiram sent messengers to arrange a trade treaty between himself and David. Hiram then supplied David with cedar timber from the western slopes of Lebanon as well as craftsmen skilled in working with wood...
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(Read Ecclesiastes 1:6) was the bible the 1st book to speak on wind currents?
Actually Moses mentions the wind first in the Bible, in Genesis.
We read at (Genesis 3:8)
" Later they heard the voice of Jehovah God walking in the garden about the breezy part of the day, and the man and his wife went into hiding from the face of Jehovah God in between the trees of the garden".
“The breezy part [Heb., ru′ach] of the day” apparently referred to the evening hours just...
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Read Proverb 23:13&14 God says do not withold correction for a child, Why is so many today fear to spank their child?
Proverbs 23:13-14 says: “Do not hold back discipline from the mere boy. In case you beat him with the rod, he will not die. With the rod you yourself should beat him, that you may deliver his very soul from She′ol itself”.
Some background information on the language used is helpful here.
The Bible does mention “the rod” of discipline. ( Such as at Proverbs 13:24; 22:15; 23:13, 14;...
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Is there a biblical basis for saying God appoint national rulers ?
No there is not.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, openly stated: “The ruler of the world . . . has no hold on me.” Jesus also said: “My kingdom is no part of this world . . . my kingdom is not from this source.” (John 14:30; 18:36)
The apostle John declared that “the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19)
It is clear that the nations of the world...
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Does the number 609 have any Significance?
Yes it does!
The Area code 609, is located in southeastern and central New Jersey.
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Answer to:
what do you think of the afterlife would be like ?
Wonderful.
As Jesus said:
“Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”
—Matthew 5:5
Here is a nice article on that subject:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200805a/article_01.htm
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according to my calculations "New Jerusalem" will be 1500 miles long and wide, what purpose will this great heavenly city serve?
New Jerusalem is heavenly, not earthly, for it comes down “out of heaven from God.”
( see Revelation 21:10)
So this city is not one erected by men and consisting of literal streets and buildings constructed in the Middle East on the site of the ancient city of Jerusalem.
The members of the bride class when on earth are told that their “citizenship exists in the heavens” and that their...
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Does The Sin Of "Sloth" Apply To Laziness In General, Or In A Specific Context?
The Scriptures condemn laziness and encourage hard work
Laziness never pays.
“Because of winter the lazy one will not plow; he will be begging in reaping time, but there will be nothing,” says Proverbs 20:4.
Hard work, on the other hand, does pay off. “Let the stealer steal no more,” states Ephesians 4:28. This scripture adds that it is far better for one to engage in “hard work,...
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Does The Sin Of "Sloth" Apply To Laziness In General, Or In A Specific Context?
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Do you think that someone should read through the scriptures of the religion they are part of to fully understand what they are part of?
Yes, certainly they should thoroughly familiarize themselves with God's Word.
Jehovah wants you to “prove to yourselves the good and acceptable and perfect will of God,” just as Timothy did. (Rom. 12:2)
The Bible encourages us to study it diligently.
Regarding the Beroeans in Paul’s day, the Scriptures say: “They received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully...
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Why do many religious people feel the need to interfere and intrude into other peoples lives?
How about live and let live?
Some people do not want any help, but what if you come upon someone who is obviously struggling with a problem, like addiction?
The Bible teaches us at James 4:17 : “If one knows how to do what is right and yet does not do it, it is a sin for him.”
It is Christ like to want to help people who need help.
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Why did the Lord tell Moses to take off His shoe in Exodus 3:5?
Special attention should be given to displaying dignity when we approach Jehovah in worship.
“Guard your feet whenever you go to the house of the true God,” says Ecclesiastes 5:1.
Both Moses and Joshua were commanded to remove their sandals when in a holy place.
see(Ex. 3:5; Josh. 5:15)
They were to do this as a gesture of respect or reverence.
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how can we be more like children?
That is a good idea, and that is what Jesus recommended for us all to do.
His words are recorded at Matthew 18:3,4.
Jesus sat down, called the disciples to him, and said: “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last of all and minister of all.” (Mark 9:35)
These words likely dumbfounded them. Jesus’ reasoning directly contradicted Jewish notions of greatness! Jesus then called a little...
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Who is your favorite god or goddess from any culture, ancient or modern? Why?
Jehovah God, the only true God.
The Creator -w who is the God of the Bible.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20030215/article_02.htm
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Is it true that Cain married His sister in the Bible?
The Bible does not specifically name who Cain married, but it does give us some information on this topic.
The Bible tells us that Adam and Eve had many children, not just two [Cain and Abel].
‘The days of Adam after his fathering Seth [another son] came to be eight hundred years. Meanwhile he became father to sons and daughters.’ (Gen. 5:4)
With that information, from where would you...
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Fellow Christians: Who is your favorite worship band?
The Christian Congregation.
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As an atheist do you have a soul?
No an atheist does not have a soul.
He IS a soul.
Genesis 2:7 states: “Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul.”
Note that Adam did not have a soul; he was a soul—just as someone who becomes a doctor is a doctor. The word “soul,” then, can describe a whole person.
This...
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read Luke 21:25 Jesus said "in the End there will be distress of nations, with perplexity" is this prophecy being fullfilled now?
Yes, I believe that it is being fulfilled today.
The Bible describes events and conditions that mark this significant time period.
“The sign” is a composite one made up of many evidences; thus its fulfillment requires that all aspects of the sign be clearly in evidence during one generation. The various aspects of the sign are recorded at Matthew chapters 24, 25, Mark 13, and Luke 21;...
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If your brain dies, will your thoughts become non existent?
Simply stated, death is the opposite of life. The Bible shows this at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10. According to the Authorized or King James Version, these verses say: “For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor...
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Who is the eternal father?
Jesus has been granted the role of “ Eternal Father.” By his father – Jehovah God.
As such, Jesus has the power and authority—as well as the desire—to give obedient humans the prospect of eternal life on earth by the merit of his ransom sacrifice. This means that they will finally be released from sin and imperfection inherited from the sinful first man, Adam. (Matthew 20:28; Romans...
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Most Americans go through life abhorring the concept of totalitarianism while looking forward to an after-life in an eternal dictatorship.
Let me get this right.
You live in Illinois, the United States as your profile says.
Chicago has one of the most corrupt political machines in America.
Your last two governors are in jail - or are about to be.
.and you are worrying about what kind of government Jesus will rule with!
Yes -thankfully God's Kingdom is going to be very un-American.
Relax, believe me - it is going to get a...
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Is there a God Almighty?
Yes, there is one Almighty God and Creator who made all things. (Genesis 1:1)
We exist only “because [God] created all things” and gave us life. (Revelation 4:11)
That is why he alone deserves our worship.
The Creator is the ultimate Source of all enlightenment.
( see Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 30:20, 21; 48:17, 18)
He has a personal name that he wants us to use. (Exodus 3:15)
That name,...
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If Jesus told you to dance in traffic would you?
He would not ask us to do that.
How do I know?
Look at his own example, his own life experience.
Look at the account found at —Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13.
Satan, determined to break Jesus’ integrity, approached him when Jesus was at his weakest—after he had spent 40 days meditating and fasting in the wilderness. Three times he tempted Jesus—To turn stones into bread; to accept...
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Are misfortunes a result of sin?
No not all misfortunes are a result of a bad choice that we made in life.
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon wrote: “I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor.”
Why?
He explained: “Because...
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Christans: Have you heard that the bible isn't meant to be taken literally?
Yes, certainly some of the things in the Bible are clearly symbolic.
How are those cast into the “lake of fire” tormented?
That we should not be hasty in taking this expression as literal is evident from the nature of the book of Revelation.
The opening words of the book read: “A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take...
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What was the Exodus about?
Exodus is the soul-stirring accounts of momentous signs and miracles that Jehovah performed in delivering his name people from the afflictions of Egypt, his organizing of Israel as his special property as “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation,” and the beginning of Israel’s history as a theocratic nation.
The writer was Moses.
It was written in the Wilderness
The writing was...
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how about them Packers?
Nice job Pack.
You beat my Eagles, twice.
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NFL strike next season?
No,it is not a strike - it is a lockout.
The owners have the upper hand and this lock out is going to come.
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"Internet Explorer cannot display the web page." Is this true, or is it just CHOOSING not to?!
Try hitting "refresh" or try the website again a little later.
Many times that is all that it takes.
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What are some scriptures that shows that God Care's about us?
▪ “Five sparrows sell for two coins of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them goes forgotten before God. But even the hairs of your heads are all numbered. Have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6, 7)
▪ “Never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to put on?’ For all these are the things the...
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Where have all the rock stars gone?
That is exactly what I was asking during the latest Super Bowl half time show.
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Please Sir, can I have some more_______?
Pizza !!
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One likes Bible reading for--?
Foe Godly wisdom.
“Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; teach me your own paths. Make me walk in your truth and teach me, for you are my God of salvation. In you I have hoped all day long.”
(Psalm 25:4, 5)
Wise King Solomon said: “My son, if you will receive my sayings and treasure up my own commandments with yourself, so as to pay attention to wisdom with your ear, that you may...
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At one time the Red Sea did part as a result of natural factors.
Why does the bible give God credit for acts of nature?
" Why does the bible give God credit for acts of nature"?
LOL - Did I just actually read this??
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Did the mythical Jesus speaking in John 8 simply lack social skills or was he just paranoid?
Jesus was the Son of God.
Jesus’ life course might be divided into three stages. The first began long before his human birth. His origin was “from early times, from the days of time indefinite,” says Micah 5:2. Jesus himself said: “I am from the realms above”—that is, from heaven. (John 8:23)
He had been in heaven as a mighty spirit person.
I am not alone,” Christ told his...
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How does the E Street Band play all those covers by request?
The E Street Band still considers themselves to be a "glorified bar band".
They remember their roots and the years that they played the seaside bars up and down the Jersey Shore.
Springsteen and long time guitarist "Little"Steven Van Zandt have encyclopedic memories and a deep love for these 60's tunes and they incorporate as many as possible into their live shows by request.
Steven Van Zandt...
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Does Jesus ever break any of the rules set in the old testament?
Jesus told his listeners: “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets [that is, the Hebrew Scriptures]. I came, not to destroy, but to fulfill; for truly I say to you that sooner would heaven and earth pass away than for one smallest letter or one particle of a letter to pass away from the Law by any means and not all things take place.”—Matthew 5:17, 18.
But what does the...
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Read (Job 40:15-18) was God speaking of a dinosaur? (Describing it having ribs like bars or iron and moving his tail like a cedar)
No, there Job is not describing a dinosaur, but rather something more like you would find in your local zoo, a hippopotamus.
(Job 40:15-18)
"Here, now, is Be·he′moth that I have made as well as you. Green grass it eats just as a bull does. Here, now, its power is in its hips, And its dynamic energy in the tendons of its belly. It bends down its tail like a cedar; The sinews of its...
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Did pagans named the sabbath day? "sun-day" pagans do worship the sun.
Yes the term Sunday has pagan origins,
see this link...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday
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Who tortured Galileo?
I believe it was Scaramouch.
Or was it Figaro?
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Why the humans are digging hole of fire for themselves?
Rule #1
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
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Is Airport security necessary considering wasted time amounts to 2 lives per day in the US alone.... time lost is gone forever....
How do the security steps taken to ensure our safety in this dangerous world equate to the loss of two lives per day in America?
Are you talking about adding each persons waiting time up to make up these "fake" lifetimes that you are talking about?
Isn't that very abstract?
How about all of the real lives that you save when you prevent a deranged person or a trained terrorist from harming...
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Is ADD overdiagnosed in children?
After following the website, I would have to say that it is UNDERdiagnosed in America!
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Are flesh eating bacteria a loving gift from God?
Well how about if we thank Him for all of the many types of bacteria that are beneficial, that make life possible?
Bacteria are found almost everywhere like air, water, soil, and even in and on your body. In spite of their tiny, microscopic size, they are one of the most successful surviving species of the animal kingdom. The human body is a community for the bacteria population. There are...
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Are Religious people scared to read Richard Dawkins book "The God Delusion"?
No, I just have so many more valuable things to do with my time.
I am a big reader and my reading "queue" is full already.
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Read (Job 38:31) God spoked of the Orion's belt, what did he mean by loosening it?
Jehovah asked Job: “Can you tie fast the bonds of the Kimah constellation, or can you loosen the very cords of the Kesil constellation?” (Job 38:31)
A constellation is a number of stars that appear to form a distinctive pattern.
Although the stars could be huge distances from one another, their relative positions remain fixed from earth’s perspective.
To quotes the Encyclopedia...
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Did the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden really happen?
Yes it did, otherwise I am a liar, as is Jesus Christ also a liar, and I do not believe that to be the case.
Consider that the Bible account presents Adam as a historical person.
It gives us the names of his wife and some of his children.
It tells us in detail what he did, what he said, when he lived, and when he died.
Jesus did not consider that account as just a story for uneducated...
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When you lie, do you feel like Jesus will come and get you in the middle of the night?
No, I do not think that is going to happen with me.
The dead cannot do anything or feel anything. We cannot help them, and they cannot hurt us. (Psalm 146:4)
The soul dies; it does not live on after death. (Ezekiel 18:4)
God’s Word says: “The living know that they are to die, but the dead no longer know anything.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5, NAB)
Describing what happens to a man at death, the...
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Should we eat meat?
Yes, and while you are at it, I'll have a cheese steak please.
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What is a good "I will be there for you" song?
"I Should Fall Behind "
by Bruce Springsteen
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who thinks that the future will be cool
I do, for all mankind.
Now it will be a universal, what some might call, a "religious answer", and I know that many here on this website do not want to hear it,.
I do a lot of reading, and I have been around a few years now, and I have seen how this world is going.
The problems that face mankind today are enormous, and they are growing exponentially. The threats to the environment,...
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If I understand rightly, God's going to win, and the devil is going to lose. What do you think the devil thinks about this?
Yes Satan knows that he is going to lose, and he is not too happy about it.
The Bible tells us:
“Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” (Revelation 12:12b)
Satan’s ouster from heaven does indeed mean woe for the literal earth, which is being ruined by selfish humans under his control....
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Tell me something interesting about England in Shakespeare's time.
“HIS promises were, as he then was, mighty; but his performance, as he is now, nothing.”—King Henry the Eighth, by William Shakespeare.
The mighty promises referred to by Shakespeare were those of English cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who wielded great political power in England during the 16th century.
Some would say that Shakespeare’s description also fits most of the promises they hear...
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Don't you think the blood curdling, tortured screams of the damned are just as pleasing to god as the thankful praise of the faithful?
False religions teach that the souls of the wicked are tormented forever in hell.
The Bible states that the dead are “conscious of nothing at all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:5)
The Bible also teaches that “God is love.” (1 John 4:8)
Jehovah, the loving God, would never torture others with fire.
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Where's Al Gore and the global warming when it's so cold way down in New Mexico that they're running short of gas heat?
Why are you asking Al Gore?
This isn't his problem.
This is not a local problem.
This is a global problem.
Top 10 Hottest Years On Record
There’s no doubt things are warming up on planet earth.
Here are the top 10 hottest years on record:
* 1998 - 32.94 degrees Fahrenheit (0.52 degrees Celsius)
* 2005 - 32.86 degrees Fahrenheit (0.48 degrees Celsius)
* 2003 - 32.83 degrees...
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Jay Cutler to the bears, thoughts?
Well - we see how that worked out.
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What do we mean by Divine Wisdom ?
Jehovah has a boundless store of knowledge. As the “King of eternity,” he alone has been alive forever. (Revelation 15:3)
And during all those untold ages, he has been aware of everything.
The Bible says: “There is not a creation that is not manifest to his sight, but all things are naked and openly exposed to the eyes of him with whom we have an accounting.”
(see Hebrews 4:13;...
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Are Jehovah Witnesses actually Baptized into their Oganization instead
of the Christian Church as stated in Matt 27:20
Yet another question put forward by a sock puppet account without a life.
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Atheists: Are you sick of amil m's spam?
Chill out!
anil m is cool.
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What are 3 main attributes of God as per your religion (or faith)?
I would say that the Grand Creator, the God of the Bible, can be identified by his four cardinal attributes—power, justice, wisdom, and love.
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"We all need help to understand the Bible, and we cannot find the Scriptural guidance we need outside the 'faithful and discreet slave' organization." (Watchtower, 15 Feb 1981, p19) What is the "faithful and discreet slave' organization"?
Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?—Matt. 24:45.
That is what Jesus asked.
After raising this question, Jesus then went on to say that this slave would be rewarded for his faithfulness by being appointed over all of the Master’s belongings. (Matt. 24:46, 47)
Jesus, the “master” in the...
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Who are the faithful and discreet servant of the most high God Jehovah
Who really is the faithful and discreet slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?—Matt. 24:45.
That is what Jesus asked.
After raising this question, Jesus then went on to say that this slave would be rewarded for his faithfulness by being appointed over all of the Master’s belongings. (Matt. 24:46, 47)
Jesus, the “master” in...
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Ahab: repent for your greed and the of naboth or you will be punished Blank is 6 letters do you no?? Israelites: Practice Justice and share earth's good with ? blank is 4 letters?
Actually - this entire question is drawing a blank. LOL
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Do you believe Jesus died and raised for our sins?
Yes I do.
I believe in the testimony of the Bible writer Paul who said:
“For I handed on to you, among the first things, that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried, yes, that he has been raised up the third day according to the Scriptures; and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that he appeared to...
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Does wearing the Cross stop one from committing a sin?
No, of course not.
We need to remember too, how God views idols:
'Little children, guard yourselves from idols.”—1 John 5:21.
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Will only 144,000 be going to Heaven?
I believe so – since that is where God’s government will be.
Jesus made a “covenant for a kingdom” with his disciples while he was on earth.
In my ministry I meet a number of people who tell me that when they die, “they are going to heaven”.
I ask them, “When you get there, what will you be doing”.
Almost always , their reply is, “I don’t know, I guess I’ll find out after...
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How many if any Jehovah Witnesses are currently in Heaven?
Hey - Doc the sock puppet account is back to asking questions here.
Are you going to answer this one yourself as well?
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Why do the police and the soldiers in egypt do not pray? do they don't believe in islam or what?
Maybe they do not want to be shot in the back by someone in the mob.
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does the smell of aftershave in the morning remind you of church sunday as a kid?
Well, Old Spice DOES kind of smell like incense.
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Where were 800 pyramids built?
Because then they would be "toll free".
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Do you think the Pyramids were built from slave labour, an act of worship or a job creation scheme?
This is what we could call the world's largest "stimulus project".
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Can American money be used in Egypt?
Sure, but I would hold of a little while before you actually go over there to spend some of it.
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Do you believe BIBLE is not currupted ? What proof you have that its not currupted ?
No, I do not believe that the Bible is corrupted.
After 1947 it was became even easier to answer that question, since the earliest available complete Hebrew manuscripts were from the tenth century of our Common Era.
In 1947, however, some very ancient manuscript fragments were found in caves in the vicinity of the Dead Sea, including parts of books of the Hebrew Bible. A number of fragments...
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Why did a mercyful God make hell?
He did not make the "hellfire" that is born from the minds of wild and sick imaginations of some men.
Here is an article that clearly exposes the myth of "hellfire", and explains what God's Word the Bible really means:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20091101/article_03.htm
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Did Jesus read the old testament?
Yes he did.
For example, when Jesus quoted the Old Testament or read from it, he used the divine name. ( see Deuteronomy 6:13, 16; 8:3; Psalm 110:1; Isaiah 61:1, 2; Matthew 4:4, 7, 10; 22:44; Luke 4:16-21)
In the days of Jesus and his disciples, the Tetragrammaton appeared in copies of the Hebrew text of what is often called the Old Testament, as it still does today. However, for centuries...
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What comes to your mind when i say Mcdonald's?
Grease.
(But they have good coffee)
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What does it means in the Bible Proverbs 31:5-7( Give strong drink)
Some nice answers here already.
I might add, that the Bible here also speaks of the appropriateness of giving intoxicating liquor to a person about to die, to aid him to forget his sorrow, or perhaps his pain. (Prov. 31:6)
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How many times does the word intelligence appear in the bible?
Three times in the New World translation, at:
I Corinthians 1:19
Revelation 13:18
and Revelation 17:9
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All _______?
..at once.
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why do people ask about god so much on AB?
It is like Jesus said :
“Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need.” (Matthew 5:3)
What did he mean? What is our spiritual need?
To survive, we need to breathe, drink, and eat, just as animals do. But to be happy, we have a need that animals do not have—the need for understanding the purpose of life. Only the Creator of life can fill that need. Thus, Jesus said: “Man must...
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Describe your relationship with God in three words?
Still growing stronger.
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Was there an angel named Castiel in the bible?
God’s Word provides the names of only two of God’s faithful angels, Michael and Gabriel. ( see Daniel 8:16; 12:1; Luke 1:26; Jude 9)
Since these names are mentioned in the Bible, we discern that each angel is a unique spirit person with a name, not merely some impersonal energy or force. Yet, other angels declined to disclose their names. For instance, when Jacob asked an angel who...
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Do you see the Christ in everyone?
Only if they heed his words, like these:
“By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35)
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Fellow Christians: What is a good website for studying God's Word?
Here is one that I use:
http://watchtower.org/
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Just out of interest: Without looking through your Bible/checking the net, is the quote "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" in the Bible?
No, that quote is not from the Bible, but the Bible has much to say about cleanliness and holiness.
Because of the shockingly unhygienic conditions in Europe and the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries, missionaries of that period preached what might be termed “a doctrine of cleanliness.” This doctrine equated filth with sin, whereas cleanliness was said to bring one closer to...
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Anyone else believe changing terms for God, into the word LORD in OT,has resulted in a great deal of confusion ie; God LORD, Jesus Lord?
You mean like Psalm 110:1 ??
“THE LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” This is the translation of Psalm 110:1 according to the King James Version. Who is “the LORD” here, and to whom is he speaking?
New World Translation:
(Psalm 110:1) The utterance of Jehovah to my Lord is: “Sit at my right hand Until I place your enemies...
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Every religion in the world says we must earn our salvation or enlightenment via "works" or doing something, except Christianity, Why?
Then why do you go about boasting about your own personal "works on other threads?
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How can Atheists improve their image?
Don't behave like most of the atheists at this website.
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Name a souvenir you might buy at a rock concert ?
T-shirt.
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Do you think the Steelers will win the SuperBowl or the Packers??
The Steelers. They have a better D, and a better running game.
Actually the Steelers are playing the "Packers Lite".
If the Pack had Jermichael Finley and Ryan Grant healthy and starting, then this would be a much different game.
Green Bay has lost 16 players -out on the "injured reserve list"
It is a credit to their organization that they made the Super Bowl without all of those guys.
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Would you ever visit Ontario, Canada? If so, why?
Yes, one - to see the home of the great Neil Young.
Two - to see an industrial area easily as ugly as New Jersey, that ugly area on that highway between Niagara Falls and Toronto.
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After Christ who is the Savior today?
No one.
As it says at Acts 4:12
" Furthermore, there is no salvation in anyone else, for there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved.”
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20011115/article_02.htm
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best movie with guns?
"All Quite on the Western Front" -1930
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what have we learned from jesus' life?
To be "No part of the world"..
see in your own Bible where Jesus warned his followers that they would meet up with opposition from the nations of the world, and on the evening preceding his death, he explained why. He said to his apostles: “If you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the...
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Does God exist? If so, then why is there suffering in the world?
Mankind, alienated from God and misled by Satan, has built a world system that breeds more and more misery and hopelessness. Even the earth itself is being ruined.
Jehovah, on the other hand, has set up a heavenly government that has changed the lives of millions for the better and that has given each one a sure hope. (1 Timothy 4:10)
Learn about how God will rescue mankind by means of the...
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What does the provision of the ransom reveal as to how God feels about mankind? (2009-11-25)
I think that these two scriptures say it best:
1 John 4:9, 10: “By this the love of God was made manifest in our case, because God sent forth his only-begotten Son into the world that we might gain life through him. The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.”
Rom. 5:7, 8: “Hardly will...
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Why would Jesus have to die for everyone's sins? I don't understand the connection.
Jehovah’s greatest act of love in our behalf was his sending his Son to suffer and die for us. Jesus said of his Father: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.”—John 3:16.
Sin is like a disease that has infected each one of us, for the Bible states that “all...
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Why do you believe the bible is the word of god?
Modern critics say that the Bible is unscientific and contradictory, that it is just a collection of myths. Jesus, on the other hand, said: “Your [God’s] word is truth.” (John 17:17) The evidence supports Jesus rather than the critics.
The facts show that the Bible is historically truthful
I have learned that it is always wise to follow God’s Word.
Why? Because in the long run,...
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How does the story of Joseph affect our lives?
There are some very interesting parallels between Joseph and Jesus Christ.
Numerous parallels may be noted between the life of Joseph and that of Christ Jesus.
As Joseph had been singled out as the special object of his father’s affection, so also had Jesus. (Compare Matthew 3:17; Hebrews 1:1-6.)
Joseph’s half brothers were hostile toward him. Similarly, Jesus was rejected by his own,...
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What happened in the Gulf of Mexico?
As the Deepwater Horizon Report noted, their is a strong case for improvement in
the oil industry which needs better regulation, as well as more regulation.
The finacial markets responded to what was not in the report: conclusions of criminal misconduct and recommendations that the sector be reined in.
Shares in BP, Transocean and Halliburton all WENT UP on the day that the conclusions were...
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How many of you abbers read profiles to learn more about the people who answer your questions?
I have done this many, many times, though I do not always have time to do this.
I will always check out the profiles of those posting offensive material or who are behaving in “troll like” ways.
I usually end up reporting such behavior to the administrators here.
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Do J/W believe those that are resurrected are actually recreated. Since they believe the soul dies, would not recreation be more correct.
Hey - Doc the sock puppet is back !!!
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In your bible the New world Translation, Acts 16:7 uses the term "the spirit of Jesus." How can you explain it?
The use of the spirit by Jesus as he actively led the early Christians is plainly shown in the account of Paul’s second missionary journey. After having revisited congregations in Lycaonia (a region of Asia Minor) that had been founded during the first missionary tour, Paul and his traveling companions apparently intended to head west through the Roman province of Asia. Why did they not go...
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How are JW's different than all world religion who earn salvation via "works", but Christians, gain salvation is via faith alone.
You seem to have some misunderstandings about what Jehovah's Witnesses believe.
Here is a link to an article that will show you what they really believe:
http://watchtower.org/e/jt/article_03.htm
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CHRISTIANS TRUE or FALSE: If I don't tithe I will be cursed.
FALSE.
At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes.
The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement under the Law had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled, through Christ’s death on the torture stake. ( see Eph 2:15; Col 2:13, 14)
It is true that...
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Was Cain in the Bible a Giant?
There is no mention in the Bible of Cain being a giant, and no reason to believe that he was.
Cain was the first child born on earth to the original human pair, Adam and Eve.
Following the birth of Cain, Eve said: “I have produced a man with the aid of Jehovah.” (Ge 4:1)
Did she have in mind that she might be the foretold woman who would produce the seed by means of which deliverance...
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Does the Holy Spirit have a personality?
The Scriptures make clear that the holy spirit is a force that God uses to accomplish his will.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20091001/article_02.htm
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Tell us a word used in diplomacy?
Compromise.
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how do you get an annoying, rude boy to shut up?
someone who teases you for 50 minuets
Forget the "minuet".
Try dancing a waltz with him.
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Do you like to run??
Yes, I am a runner.
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What is the meaning of the Sermon on the Mount?
There is much meaning what some call "the greatest speech ever given".
Indeed in it, many topics are covered.
For instance, in his Sermon on the Mount he said that his disciples are “the salt of the earth,” meaning that they have a preserving influence on people, even as literal salt is a preservative. “But if even the salt loses its strength, with what will it be seasoned? It is...
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One day people will live forever? Your thoughts on this.
Yes that is possible.
Jesus said: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.” (John 17:3)
Yes, the Bible teaches that learning about Jehovah and Jesus leads to “everlasting life”.
Here is a link to an article with more information:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20061001/article_02.htm
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DO YOU BELIEVE HUMANS HAVE A SOUL??
No, I do not.
Many have been taught that the soul is a shadowy thing that survives death.
The Bible teaches something different.
The first book of the Bible, Genesis, identifies the soul for us.
Genesis 2:7 states that at the first man’s creation, he “came to be a living soul.”
Man, in his entirety, is a soul; animals are also souls. (Genesis 1:20-25)
So, logically, when a human or...
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Did God love his son to be killed for the sins of the people who have commited the sins?
Yes what is Jehovah’s motive for having allowed it to happen?
Why did the Father subject himself to such feelings?
Jehovah reveals something wonderful to us at John 3:16—a Bible verse so important that it has been called the Gospel in miniature.
It says: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be...
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Have you read the Bible from cover to cover?
Yes I have.
Ten times through, so far.
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Do you fear the night?
No, I do not fear the night.
Its just that I do not go gentle into that good night.
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How to contact James Cameron?
Try contacting Pandora.
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Have you heard the latest Facebook rumour?? Mark Zuckerberg says he has had enough and he's shutting down the site in March, 2011.
Go for it - the world will be a better place for it.
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I can always depend on ________ ?
My wife.
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Which sports are you interested in watching? Which sports are you interested in playing?
I really like watching hockey.
My favorite team is probably the best out there this year, The Philadelphia Flyers.
They absolutely OWN the Montreal Canadians.
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What Archangel do you work with and love the most?
The prefix “arch,” meaning “chief” or “principal,” implies that there is only one archangel, the chief angel; in the Scriptures, “archangel” is never found in the plural.
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Is bible prophecy really true?
Yes it is,
and here is a link to a very good article to support that conclusion:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19990715/article_02.htm
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Should beer be worshipped as a Deity?
No it should not be used that way.
A healthier view is to remember the words of Benjamin Franklin:
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
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I Want To Work In A High-Class Hotel, What Jobs Are Available To Me?
Maitre d'
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DOES JOHN 20:17 MEAN THAT JESUS IS GOING TO ASCEND BEFORE HE SEES THE DISCIPLES
No it does not.
Evidently, Mary Magdalene feared that Jesus was about to leave and ascend into heaven. Moved by her strong desire to be with her Lord, she was holding fast to Jesus, not letting him go.
To assure her that he was not yet leaving, Jesus instructed Mary to stop clinging to him but instead to go and declare to his disciples the news of his resurrection.—John 20:17.
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Was it really Arch Angel Micheal who got Satan kicked out of heaven ?
Yes it was
Revelation 12:7-12 says
7 "And war broke out in heaven: Mi′cha·el and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled 8 but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. 9 So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was...
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Is Jupiter still a god?
No, it is still a planet.
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Why do people driving in their cars stare at other drivers?
They didn't notice that the lights had changed.
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Why do people take recreational drugs knowing the dangers (mentally, physically, emotionally, financially and legally) of this behavior?
Foolishness.
Here are a few cases of people who lost everything by abusing drugs:
http://www.businesspundit.com/15-fortunes-lost-to-drugs/
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Jesus Christ is considered by Christians the Son of God and the Son of Man. What is meant by the term Son of Man?
Although Jesus rarely spoke of himself as God’s Son, he did acknowledge that he was.
( see Mark 14:61, 62; John 3:18; 5:25, 26; 11:4)
Almost invariably, however, he said that he was “the Son of man.” By identifying himself this way, he highlighted his human birth—the fact that he was truly a man. Thus he also revealed himself to be that “son of man” whom Daniel had seen in...
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In the Bible, what was the relationship between David and Absalom?
The life course of King David’s third son, Absalom, provides a study in ambition.
“ This scheming opportunist tried to curry the favor of those who came to the king for judgment. First he insinuated that David was indifferent to their needs. Then he dropped the subtlety and got right to the point. “O that I were appointed judge in the land,” Absalom intoned, “that to me every man...
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Do you think this element/level of intolerance is gaining a foothold in North America? If so, how ~ by what means?
Excuse me.
Is this in reference to FOX-TV ?
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So we really have no idea what truly happens after we die?
No, indeed, we have what the Bible, God's Word says about death, our great enemy.
Here is a link to an article that provides us with much hope:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200710c/article_01.htm
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Do you believe war is the answer?
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Say it again, y'all!
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Spiritually speaking - Who is pure in heart?
Those are the ones who will see God.
“Happy are the pure in heart, since they will see God".
Matthew 15:19
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Just before Christ took His last breath, He said, "It is finished". What is finished?
On the night before he suffered death as a martyr outside the walls of Jerusalem, he said in prayer to his heavenly Father: “I have glorified you on the earth, having finished the work you have given me to do. So now you, Father, glorify me alongside yourself with the glory that I had alongside you before the world was.”—John 17:4, 5.
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Why are The End Times starting in Arkansas?
I think that it has something to do with Wal-Mart being based there.
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If anybody knows 'God' is a title just like 'king' and 'president' are, why would you say "God is God's name"?
God is a title.
The God of the Bible, our grand Creator has revealed himself.
His name is Jehovah.
See this link for more detail:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19990208/article_03.htm
It is important that we know and use God's name.
The prophet Joel said: "It must occur that everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will get away safe.” (Joel 1:1; 2:31, 32)
Remember: “God is not...
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What is one word you would use to describe Jesus?
Savior.
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Is the price worth the prize ?
Yes, for the prize that the Apostle Paul wrote about.
That is why Paul asked his Corinthian readers: “Do you not know that the runners in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may attain it. . . . Now they, of course, do it that they may get a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one.” (1 Corinthians 9:24, 25; 1 Peter 1:3, 4)
What a contrast!...
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What is the argent tournament?
The argument tournament?
That takes place here everyday on answerbag !
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darkness ? light ? or gray ?
Escape from the darkness and walk into the light.
As the prophet Isaiah declared :
"there are “those who are saying that good is bad and bad is good, those who are putting darkness for light and light for darkness, those who are putting bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” (Isaiah 5:20)
The apostle Paul was very much concerned that his fellow Christians remain free from such...
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Christians: what do you think God wants YOU to do for him?
As the Bible says:
“The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man”!—Ecclesiastes 12:13.
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What is the main causes that the world is going into suffering ?
God is not the cause of human suffering. “Far be it from the true God to act wickedly!” states the Bible. (Job 34:10)
God is keenly aware of any suffering we may undergo.
The psalmist said: “The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous ones, and his ears are toward their cry for help. Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.”...
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finally ! did you know that now all spam on this site will be forwarded to the F.B.I (intenet crime div)? ABOUT TIME EH?
,,,The bad news is that this hailstorm of traffic will probably crash their servers!
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Just how many Religions are there in this world?
One recent survey identified 19 major faiths and some 10,000 smaller religions worldwide.
This variety offers people unprecedented religious choice.
The real question is, does it matter which religion you choose?
Here is a link to a good article on this subject:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20090801/article_01.htm
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Is there any other names for the Holy Spirit?
ru′ach and pneu′ma relate to God’s spirit, his active force.
The Greek pneu′ma (spirit) comes from pne′o, meaning “breathe or blow,” and the Hebrew ru′ach (spirit) is believed to come from a root having the same meaning. Ru′ach and pneu′ma, then, basically mean “breath” but have extended meanings beyond that basic sense.
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Why do we celebrate Christmas Day on December 25 if Jesus Christ was born on October 2, 7 (BCE) according to the Bible?
The history of Christmas:
“The transition from Roman paganism to Christianity, with its similar rites, took several centuries. With the Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in the fourth century, customs were quickly appropriated and refashioned, as the sun and God’s son became inextricably entwined. Thus, although the New Testament gives no indication of Christ’s actual...
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Do you know (without looking) the history of Christmas (festival) lights?
The history of Christmas:
“The transition from Roman paganism to Christianity, with its similar rites, took several centuries. With the Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in the fourth century, customs were quickly appropriated and refashioned, as the sun and God’s son became inextricably entwined. Thus, although the New Testament gives no indication of Christ’s actual...
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How would you serve tater tots?
Out of my pocket…Just like Napoleon.
Answer to:
today was( )
A great day for Philadelphia Eagles fans !!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slk3UKHGL5A
Answer to:
What is a good christmas gift for under 10.00?
ONE cup of coffee at Starbucks.
I believe that comes to under $10.
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CAN GOD MAKE A ROCK TO BIG FOR HIM TO LIFT?
God IS the Rock.
The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice.” (Deuteronomy 32:4)
David wrote: “Jehovah is my crag and my stronghold and the Provider of escape for me. My God is my rock. I shall take refuge in him.”—Psalm 18:2.
also
“Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;...
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Answer to:
What is your favourite thing about Alabama?
The Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant in
Montgomery, Alabama.
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What is your favourite thing about Nebraska?
Warren Buffett.
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What is your favourite thing about Virginia?
Monticello, Jefferson's home.
After that, Chincoteague.
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What is the real cause of the Great Falling Away in the latter days- according to bible prophecy?
The apostle Paul warned of a falling away from genuine Christianity.
He said that after his death, “oppressive wolves” from among professed Christians would “speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” (Acts 20:29, 30)
They would “publicly declare they know God,” but in reality they would “disown him by their works.” (Titus 1:16)
The apostle Peter...
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When ,will you hurt most? If someone insult at...?
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And having so much to say
And watching you walk away
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Spiritually speaking - What does everything look like when viewed through the Third Eye?
Through the third eye -it is all Blind.
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Aside from the bride and the groom, is it really anyone's business whether or not the bride is a virgin?
Sure - the father has to know, otherwise how can he tell if the dowry will be sufficient - if enough goats are included?
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Answer to:
What do you need to make candles?
A whole lotta wax.
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Answer to:
What job do you have?
Taking on the trolls at this website.
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I read that 63% of Americans have worked either part time or full time for McDonalds. Are you or have you ever been an employee?
No, I have not.
I have never applied for a position there, and I never even ever considered working for them.
None of my kids worked for them either.
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Is there any historical evidence that Jesus was crucified on either a Cross or Stake?
The book Das Kreuz und die Kreuzigung (The Cross and the Crucifixion), by Hermann Fulda, Breslau, 1878, p. 109, says: “Trees were not everywhere available at the places chosen for public execution. So a simple beam was sunk into the ground. On this the outlaws, with hands raised upward and often also with their feet, were bound or nailed.” After submitting much proof, Fulda concludes on...
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A Christian begins to doubt God's existence but fears Satan & hell may be real. How to deal with irrational fear?
Lack of faith is “the sin that easily entangles us.” (Hebrews 12:1)
We need to rely on God’s spirit in order to avoid works of the flesh, materialism, and false teachings that can destroy faith. ( see Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:9, 10; 2 Timothy 4:3-5)
God’s spirit produces in Jehovah’s present-day servants faith like that of pre-Christian witnesses and others of...
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In order to _______, you have to _______.
Love God.....have faith.
“Without faith it is impossible to please him well, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”—Hebrews 11:6.
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If you could gather all religous groups in on centralized location and drop a nuke on them....Would you be willing to push the button?
Wow, isn't that like hate speech there kid?
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Why does one of my coworkers avoid me & not speak to me. Only answers me with 1-2 word answers if I talk to him?
Don't know.
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What do you think the people is lack of if not to believe in The Messiah?
Coherency.
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If you say thank you to someone and they respond by saying "No Problem", does this bother you?
Not really, no problem.
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Is Faith the Key to Being Blessed by God?
Yes it is.
The apostle Paul points out the relationship between having faith and enjoying God’s care.
He wrote: “Without faith it is impossible to please him well, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.”—Hebrews 11:6.
The apostle Peter called attention to positive aspects of having one’s faith tested:
...
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What is the biggest problem with Religions?
That these false religions are under the influence of Satan.
The apostle Paul warned the early Christians that some would use Christianity for evil ends.
He said: “Oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness, and from among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” ( see Acts 20:29, 30)
...
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What language did god speak?
The pure language.
“Then will I turn to the peoples a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him with one consent.”—ZEPHANIAH 3:9, American Standard Version.
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Do you think that it is all just a coincidence that there were 12 tribes of Israel and 12 months of the year as well?
We interrupt this never ending string of blah – blah blah to bring you this!
http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1425997
Quick - EVERYBODY look at this "thetruth1962 " account-
this is a classic example of a sockpuppet, duplicate account.
He comes out of nowhere to bash Jehovah's Witnesses.
Those are the only entries for this account!
Perhaps this is “Doc” creating a new account for...
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Can any Jehovah Witness answer this question. Explain the Michael Jesus relationship. And why Michael assumed Jesus name.Use the Bible.
So you ask a question here – then you answer it yourself.
Wow - we can see that you have an agenda.
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Does God cause disabled people to be born because he is bored?
I think that you already know the answer to this question.
Is your life really so empty that you have the time - and the need to ask such questions?
The spammer who hit you here (four times), has provided more content than you have.
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do bible followers just make it seem like they just want control?
People who really follow what God’s Word the Bible says understand the value of control, but it may not be what you are thinking.
True Christians respect what Peter said when he listed knowledge as vital, saying: “To your virtue [supply] knowledge.” Then he continues: “To your knowledge [add] self-control, to your self-control endurance, to your endurance godly devotion, to your godly...
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Why do Jehovah witnesses believe that only 144,000 people will enter heaven? Please explain...
How many people did Jesus say would go yo heaven?
What did he say they would do there in heaven?
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Christian: Can you quote at least one Latin phrase pertaining to theology?
Caveat emptor.
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What Is Your Thoughts About The Lake Of Fire ?
Is this “lake of fire.” a literal lake of fire?
No, not any more than the wild beast and the false prophet mentioned in Revelation are literal animals.
Rather, it is a symbol of complete, final destruction, a place of no return.
Here is where, later, death and Hades, as well as the Devil himself, will be hurled. ( see Revelation 20:10, 14)
It is certainly not an inferno of eternal...
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Do you have to be a Jehovah's Witnesses to survive Judgment day?
Wow, this guy creates a new account, then boom, goes off and asks a heavy question like that.
Where have I seen this before???
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Why did Christ say, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?", while He hung on the cross?
As Jesus was dying on the torture stake, about the ninth hour, or about 3:00 p.m., he called out: “E′li, E′li, la′ma sa·bach·tha′ni?”
(“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) (Mt 27:46; Mr 15:34)
Bystanders thought that he was calling for Elijah. Perhaps they misunderstood Jesus’ words because his speech was indistinct as a result of his intense suffering or because...
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Is 100 percent free will overrated because you're never connected to a higher power? Sometimes you want to be directed by a supernatural
The desire for freedom is no accident, for God is a God of freedom.
The Bible says: “Where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)
So, God gave us free will as part of our very makeup.
Since he knew the way our minds and emotions would work, he knew that we would be happiest with free will.
To go with the gift of free will, God gave us the ability to...
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Is 100 percent free will overrated because you're never connected to a higher power? Sometimes you want to be directed by a supernatural
Share your answer...
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When wholeness becomes unified, what side of the fence will you walk upon? Left? Right? Or on top?
“How long will you sit on the fence?”—1 KINGS 18:21, The New English Bible.
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Christian: Name a Biblical character who complained about life. Please provide chapter and verse.
Sure, here are just three quick examples.
Asaph complained: “Surely it is in vain that I have cleansed my heart and that I wash my hands in innocence itself. And I came to be plagued all day long, and my correction is every morning.”—Psalm 73:13, 14.
● Baruch groaned: “Woe, now, to me, for Jehovah has added grief to my pain! I have grown weary because of my sighing, and no...
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What do you think God Googles?
I doubt that he ever needs help in recalling anything.
Like the Bible says of Him at Romans 11:33
“Oh the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge!
How unsearchable his judgments are and past tracing out his ways are!”
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How do Bible literalists deal with John 16:12-13 which says that Jesus had more to say and the Spirit will tell us after he was gone?
I can't speak for them, nor try to explain their thinking.
This is a very nice Bible passage though:
(John 16:12-13) “I have many things yet to say to YOU, but YOU are not able to bear them at present. 13 However, when that one arrives, the spirit of the truth, he will guide YOU into all the truth, for he will not speak of his own impulse, but what things he hears he will speak, and he...
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Dose Jesus own an assault riffle?
No, he would never own one.
Remember that he said, “RETURN your sword to its place”!
This firm command of Jesus came at a time when the use of force seemed a logical choice. Standing before Jesus was “a great crowd with swords and clubs,” seeking to arrest him and subject him to a legal travesty. One of Jesus’ disciples drew a sword, intending to protect him by force.
Would you...
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Bible "believers": Which commandments do you not take seriously? Why?
I feel as did the Psalmist as he sang:
“In my heart I have treasured up your saying.” “For your statutes I shall show a fondness.”
“My soul is crushed with longing for your judicial decisions all the time.” “Your reminders are what I am fond of.” “I have longed for your orders.”
“I shall show a fondness for your commandments that I have loved.”
“I will concern...
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What is the main cause of the suffering of people in this planet?
The Bible shows that selfish, loveless men are not free from blame.
But the main reason for humanity’s suffering increasing distress is that Satan the Devil and his demon angels have been thrown out of the holy heavens and down to our earth’s neighborhood, and these ousted devils are furious at this. They are furious because the “war . . . in heaven” resulted in divine victory,...
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What do you expect from God?
I feel as did Joshua.
Sensing that he did not have much longer to live, Joshua summoned all the older men, the heads, judges and officers of Israel to him.
He reminded them of what Jehovah had done for them, even as He had promised, and then urged: “Be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses by never turning away from it to the right or to the...
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if god created man on the 7th day, when were dinosaurs created?
The Bible does not provide specific answers to this question.
According to the Genesis account, animals were created during the fifth and sixth creative periods or ‘days.’ If the Hebrew expression translated “great sea monsters” [Hebrew, tan·ni·nim′] includes dinosaurs, which often inhabited swampy, watery areas, this would mean that dinosaurs were created on the fifth “day.”...
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If God was proven to exist -would science lose ANY amount of credibility?
Scientists do not need God's help to loose credibility.
There is stiff competition in the scientific community for personal fame and for much needed funding.
Scientific fraud is prevalent as just this one article reminds us:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028411_scientific_fraud_vaccines.html
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Are some of the sins in the Bible kind of struggling?
I am trying to understand the intent of your question, so I did not join the poll.
Do you mean that because of today's reshaped values, the sins themselves are struggling?
As in, fading away in becoming more acceptable behavior in modern society?
I think that God's standards for human behavior remain sound.
It is mankind today that is struggling as the daily news continues to remind us.
In...
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Did Jesus have 'sexual organs'?
In order for Jesus to be “the last Adam” (1Corinthians 15:45) and to be “a corresponding ransom for all [mankind],” his fleshly body had to be a real human body, no incarnation. (see also Timothy 2:5, 6; Matthew 20:28)
It is important for Christians to understand that Jesus has a real, complete body, that he was human while here on earth, and that he could feel pain.
He...
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What does the Bible tell about Religion? Does it condemn religion anywhere?
Yes God does condemn religions and religious people in the Bible when they are not following His Word. Even some so called *Christians*.
I will share some scriptures with you (that you may look up in your own Bible),
that will show this.
Consider that when we examine what the Bible says on this matter, what do we find?
Does it teach that the hundreds of millions of persons who practice...
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What Is Your Concept Of "The Lake Of Fire"...?
I do not have a concept of my own for this.
The following is what I have uncovered though after years of Bible study.
Revelation 20:10-15 says that in “the lake of fire and sulphur, . . . they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”
Now, at first reading, this might sound like proof of eternal conscious torment by fire, but it definitely is not.
Why? Among other reasons,...
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Do you believe all the God/Jesus questions represent those of deep spiritual beliefs or are they just being asked to stir things up?
I like to give people the benefit of the doubt.
I believe that most of these questions are legitimate.
However, I see some users asking questions, the posting answers to their own "questions", and then even awarding themselves the "Askers Pick" LOL
Talk about honesty and humility.
I see some "asking" a religious question, many times misrepresenting another religion with a "leading type...
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what will happen to our soul after death?
The New Catholic Encyclopedia understates matters when it says: “The notion of the soul surviving after death is not readily discernible in the Bible.” It would be more accurate to say that the doctrine of the immortality of the soul is not found at all in the Bible! That encyclopedia admits: “The concept of the human soul itself is not the same in the O[ld] T[estament] as it is in Greek...
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Is limbo still official Catholic doctrine?
The New Catholic Encyclopedia says under “Limbo”: “Today the term is used by theologians to designate the state and place either of those souls who did not merit hell and its eternal punishments but could not enter heaven before the Redemption (the fathers’ Limbo) or of those souls who are eternally excluded from the beatific vision because of original sin alone (the children’s...
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I want to kill myself because I am saved but I find it so hard to stay close with God, and I would rather die then live in disobedience?
These are tough times that we live in.
Many people have felt this way.
Don't give up on life.
"Love life and life will love you back".
here are some nice articles I want to share with you that can build you up:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20011022/article_03.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20011022/article_02.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19980908/article_02.htm
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Would you prefer to see God's existence to be proven absolutely or disproven absolutely.. Or do you prefer the intensive debate?
This matter has been solved for me.
No one living now or who has lived on earth in the past has ever seen God with his literal eyes.
Jehovah is too glorious for frail humans to endure the sight of him.
However, his invisibility should not cause us to cast doubt on his existence, nor does it make it impossible for us to “see” him as a Person with the eyes of faith.
His qualities and...
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This _____________ is white hot.
wood stove.
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Are we supposed to let go and let God?
Yes we are.
David gave us this encouragement:
“Throw your burden upon Jehovah himself, and he himself will sustain you. Never will he allow the righteous one to totter.”—Psalm 55:22.
So, just what are the burdens that we can throw upon Jehovah?
They are anxieties, worries, disappointments and fears regarding the future, such as those David experienced. And they also include the...
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
The Bible contains much more exact information regarding creation than had previously been realized. After examining the Bible, I have to admit that what the Bible actually states about creation does not contradict the known scientific facts concerning life on earth.
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Who Is Really Behind the Occult?
Yes, who are these wicked spirits that seem to be behind occult phenomena?
Many believe they are the souls of the dead.
The Bible, however, says that the soul is mortal and “the dead . . . are conscious of nothing at all.” (please see Ecclesiastes 9:5; Ezekiel 18:4, 20)
So we must look elsewhere for their origin.
At one time the now wicked spirits were counted among the faithful...
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What is the opposite of Spiritual ?
It is like the Apostle Paul said at I Corinthians 3:1: “I was not able to speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to fleshly men, as to babes in Christ.”
To appreciate what it means to be a “spiritual” person, it is helpful to understand the opposite term, “fleshly,” as used by the writer Paul.
What does being “fleshly” mean? It means to be dominated by the flesh, that is, to...
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If God is Love, then is Love God too?
Jehovah is both the personification of love and the Source of it.
“Beloved ones,” wrote the apostle John, “let us continue loving one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born from God and gains the knowledge of God. He that does not love has not come to know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:7, 8)
Godlike love, therefore, can develop in a person...
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Why has Acts 8:37 been erased from the Jehovah's Witness bible?
Why have you erased all 14 books of the Bible that Paul wrote from YOUR Bible?
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Do you love God or fear God or both?
Both.
Godly fear will help us to obey Jehovah.
This profound awe and deep respect for Jehovah stems from taking in knowledge of him, learning about his infinite holiness, glory, power, justice, wisdom, and love.
Such fear is crucial to drawing close to him.
Note what Psalm 25:14 says: “The intimacy with Jehovah belongs to those fearful of him.” So if we have a healthy fear of...
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IS THE TRINITY TRUE?
No, it is not.
The word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, in any translation.
Here is some more information here:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_03.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_02.htm
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So, I pretty much have Mormonism figured out. Where can I find true and accurate history and information on Jehovah's Witnesses?
I don't know Joe...If any Answerbag user simply looks at your profile and history,, they will find that you are a rather obsessed bigot.
It is a shame, the way that you have abused this website with your hate speech.
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What apostle was found to be a liar? (see Rev 2:1-2) Next compare what Paul says in 1Cor chap 8 and 10 with what Jesus said in Rev 2:14,20
Are YOU a FALSE prophet?
You do not even accept 14 of the inspired Bible books, yet you refer to yourself as "Bible scholar".
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If God is all-powerful and all-good, why is evil permitted to exist?
That question is not a new one. Some 3,600 years ago, a loyal servant of God named Job asked: “Why is it that the wicked themselves keep living?” (Job 21:7) Troubled by the evil deeds of his countrymen, the prophet Jeremiah of the seventh century B.C.E. asked: “Why is it that the way of wicked ones is what has succeeded, that all those who are committing treachery are the unworried...
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How do you feel about 'Atheist missionaries' who aggressively try to convert religious people online to their non-beliefs?
These ones are also known as "Answerbag users".
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Why did Moses flee to the desert?
Moses felt that the time had come that he would be able to give the Hebrews salvation. But they did not appreciate his efforts, and Moses was forced to flee from Egypt when Pharaoh heard of the slaying of the Egyptian.— see Ex 2:11-15; Ac 7:23-29.
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If Christ comes back again, will all religions be abolished?
Yes indeed.
That is what the Bible tells us.
Here is a link to a good article on this subject:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/kn37/article_01.htm
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My lady is torturing me with 'james bloody blunt' do you think you could pass me a rusty razor so I can put myself out of this misery?
What's the matter?
Are you jealous ?
http://www.james-blunt.net/james-blunt-nominated-for-5-grammys/
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Isn't "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt pretty much the worst most sappy song ever? Here's a dude ready to spend the rest of his life
No, not at all.
Here is a link for you..
http://www.james-blunt.net/james-blunt-nominated-for-5-grammys/
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How far is God from us?
“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”—James 4:8
Answer to:
Far from God? Who moved?
“Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.”—James 4:8
Answer to:
What does the number 54 mean biblically?
"Car 54 where are youuuuuu""?
Answer to:
Why do you christians ignore the old testament teachings?
GOD is the old testament. JESUS is the new testament.
Whick do you worship?
I was going to answer this question, but I am not a "Whickan".
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Is the TSA violating your privacy with its new body scanning machines?
Thanks for all of your fine answers folks,
here is an update on this story...
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/body-scanner-saved-35000-naked-images/10362?tag=nl.e550
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John 1:1 is taught differently in Greece than in North America why?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeYq5sUhhfo
(John 1:1) In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god.
John 1:1, 2:
RS reads: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (KJ, Dy, JB, NAB use similar wording.) However, NW reads: “In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. This one was...
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Do you think Jesus had a sense of humor?
Yes I do.
Some Bible readers may sense a touch of humor when they come across the passage where Jesus said that it was easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. ( see Matthew 19:23, 24)
The very idea of a camel attempting to pass through the eye of a literal sewing needle is exaggerated.
Another example of such hyperbole is that...
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Why does GOD hate pride? it seems normal and common?
“The fear of Jehovah means the hating of bad. Self-exaltation and pride and the bad way and the perverse mouth I have hated.” (Proverbs 6:16-19; 8:13)
The proud person may not recognize that he is proud and may attribute his actions to other causes in order to avoid facing the fact of his pride.
Each person should examine himself and his motives thoroughly to determine whether he has...
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Since the bible allows polygamy, would you vote in favor of it, if it was offered on the ballot? (Exodus 21;10-11 compare Deut 21:15)
Actually, Jesus made it clear that polygamy is not alright.
The standard God set in Eden with the first marriage was that of monogamy. Jesus Christ later reaffirmed that standard for his followers. see —Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6.
Keep in mind that Jehovah did not originate this practice.
He tolerated it for a limited time, while strictly regulating it to prevent abuses.
( see...
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses pay income tax? And/or are any American citizens required by law to file or pay income tax?
Here are some links to two good articles that will help you with your problem as to whether Christians should have to pay taxes:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20031208a/article_03.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20031208a/article_02.htm
I hope that this helps.
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Why do so many Answer Baggers hate Jesus? Even skeptics throughout history have expressed admiration
“Haters gotta hate.
That is what they are all about.
But then, there are quotes like this one:
“I know of no one who has done more for humanity than Jesus.”—Mohandas K. Gandhi
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Does God have a Divine plan for all of us? Or do we have to plan our lives?
He has creates us with a free will.
Here is a good article about that very subject:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200902/article_01.htm
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When is Bible 2 comming? A lot of the stuff in the old Bible has been discredited. We need a new Bible to comply with modern sicence.
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Bible is complete. The apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy chapter 3, verses 16 and 17, well states their conviction. There we read: “All scripture is inspired by God and can profitably be used for teaching, for refuting error, for guiding people’s lives and teaching them to be holy. This is how the man who is dedicated to God becomes fully...
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How does a Jehovah Witness define being a Chriatian?
How does a Christian define being a Christian?
Here is a link to a good article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200704b/article_01.htm
please feel free to look up the scriptures in your own Bible.
Answer to:
According to Jesus who has (rightful) jurisdiction to divorce a woman?
Here is an article that answers that question:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19990422a/article_03.htm
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Answer to:
In which holy scripture God has said about reincarnation?
None.
The word does not even appear in the Bible.
Here is a good article about reincarnation.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19970515/article_02.htm
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In which holy scripture God has said about reincarnation?
Share your answer...
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Christians: Is cussing a sin?
Yes cussing is a sin and an abuse of the gift of speech.
The Bible says:
“Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you along with all badness,” the Scriptures admonish us. (Ephesians 4:31)
At Colossians 3:8, we read: “Put them all away from you, wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth.” The...
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True or False: God loves us all?
True.
Just consider a FEW of the ways that He shows His love.
God’s Word states: “Every good gift and every perfect present is from above.” (James. 1:17)
“God is not partial, but in every nation the man that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.”—ACTS 10:34, 35.
Indeed, God sets a fine example for all of us in this way.
Why show love for our enemies?...
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Why do people get touchy when you ask them questions about their faith? Are they afraid to question their own beliefs? Why would that be?
They should not get touchy.
If yours is the true faith, then it is one firmly based on God’s Word of truth the Bible.
Its teachings can be defended by the Bible.
So this poses the question: Can you use the Bible to defend your faith?
It is vital that you be able to do so, for an apostle of Jesus Christ, Peter, once wrote:
“Sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make...
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Why are millions of people studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses?
Because they want to see people united.
Here is a link to a nice article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20071201/article_02.htm
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Is Halloween Demonic or evil?
Halloween is an ancient pagan festival that is totally removed from Christianity.
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays in the Western European tradition, invented by the Celts, who believed Halloween was the day of the year when spirits, ghosts, faeries, and goblins walked the earth.
The tradition of dressing up and getting candy probably started with the Celts as well. Historians believe...
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Death of Jesus Christ - Is it meaningful to you?
Yes it is - VERY meaningful.
Despite our sinful condition, we can enjoy priceless blessings because of the ransom of Jesus Christ's perfect life.
Consider some of the present and future benefits of this greatest gift from God.
-The forgiveness of sins.
Because of inherited imperfection, we have a real struggle to do what is right.
All of us sin either in word or in deed. But by means of...
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How can one use wisdom to take decisions that benefit humanity and create happiness?
By all means pray for true wisdom.
Jehovah’s Word assures us: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching; and it will be given him.” (James 1:5)
Yes, ask Jehovah for wisdom—the ability to put knowledge, understanding, and discernment to good use—so as to make sound decisions and right choices. Our...
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How can u distinguish between the spirit of God and familiar spirits?
God’s spirit helps us to enjoy a freedom unknown to the world at large.
The apostle Paul wrote: “Where the spirit of Jehovah is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Those who submit to God’s spirit enjoy freedom from false religion, superstition, fear of the future, and many other enslaving factors.
God’s spirit truly is a power for good! It can even change people.
The...
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Is misuse of power one of the primary causes for suffering?
Yes it certainly is.
As God's Word the Bible states:
(Jeremiah 10:23) I well know, O Jehovah, that to earthling man his way does not belong. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.
Our imperfections aside, the Bible teaches that according to God’s original purpose, humans have neither the God-given right to rule themselves nor the ability to do so effectively. ...
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Genesis chapter 1 states that God saw that the light he created was very good, but it never says the darkness is bad. Is it?
He are some things that God's Word says about darkness:
“You were once darkness, but you are now light in connection with the lord. Go on walking as children of light.”—Eph. 5:8.
Jesus is closely identified with spiritual light. Indeed, he spoke of himself as “the light of the world” and said: “He that follows me will by no means walk in darkness, but will possess the light of...
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How come the Bible repeatedly states that God is a jealous God but yet the 10th commandment commands that we free ourselves from desire?
"Jealousy—is it a quality that Christians should cultivate? As Christians, we are encouraged to “pursue love,” and we are told that “love is not jealous.” (1 Corinthians 13:4; 14:1)
On the other hand, we are also told that “Jehovah . . . is a jealous God” and are commanded to “become imitators of God.” (Exodus 34:14; Ephesians 5:1)
Why the seeming contradiction?
It is...
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What does this mean, "Thy Kingdom come." ?
Yes, What is that Kingdom?
Is it simply a condition centered within the hearts of believers? In other words, when enough people are converted to Christianity, will God’s kingdom be here? Some persons have reasoned that way, pointing to Luke 17:21 in the King James Version, or Authorized Version, of the Bible (in English), which says: “The kingdom of God is within you.”
But if their...
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Answer to:
God is not real. Discuss.
Psalm 14:1 " The senseless one has said in his heart:
“There is no Jehovah.”
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Answer to:
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses stand out as different from all other religions?
STRUCTURE
- They have no clergy class.
- Their elders, teachers, and missionaries
are unsalaried.
- They neither tithe nor take up money
collections at their places of worship,known as Kingdom Halls.
- All their activities are supported by
anonymous donations.
- They remain neutral with regard to
politics.
- They advocate peace and do not participate
in warfare.
-They are globally united...
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Was Jesus crucified on a stake or a cross?
It was most likely a stake, as that is what was used in that day by the Romans.
Gunnar Samuelsson, an evangelical preacher and theologian, says he spent three years combing thousands of ancient texts to research his recently completed 400-page doctoral thesis "Crucifixion in Antiquity."
What he discovered, he said, "came as a shock." While there were numerous references to "suspension...
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Do all religions lead to God?
Jesus answered this question very clearly.
Here is a link to an article that covers what he said:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20090201/article_06.htm
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How important is Jesus' resurrection?
It is critical to all of mankind.
Consider what Paul said at (1 Corinthians 15:19-28):
" Now if Christ is being preached that he has been raised up from the dead, how is it some among YOU say there is no resurrection of the dead? If, indeed, there is no resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised up. But if Christ has not been raised up, our preaching is certainly in...
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the story of Noah's Ark and the Epic of Gilgamesh = an example of plagiarism?
No, the Bible does not copy from this very old pagan account.
This very old legend is somewhat similar to the Biblical account of the Flood. However, it lacks the graphic details and simplicity of the Bible account, and it does not give reasonable dimensions for the ark nor supply the time period indicated in the Scriptures.
For instance, the Epic of Gilgamesh said that the storm lasted six...
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Why do Christians believe in praying to the son of God and not God? Why do they have to be so indirect?
There is some confusion in Christendom regarding how Christians are to pray.
The Bible is quite clear on how we should approach our Heavenly Father in prayer though.
To communicate readily with the heavenly Father, one must accept Christ Jesus as Lord. Peace with God can come only through the appointed way, the ransom provision by the Lord Jesus. (see Matt. 20:28; 1 Tim. 2:5, 6)
He is the...
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What did Jesus mean when He said “I am the good Shepherd?
Jesus Christ likened the worshipers of Jehovah to sheep.
Like sheep, they need one another and the loving oversight of a shepherd.
That it is Jehovah’s will for them to be together in one flock instead of being scattered, having a separate spiritual existence, is made evident by what Jesus said in the tenth chapter of John. In the eleventh verse he identifies himself as their shepherd,...
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Do you believe in Karma? Do you have an example?
No I do not.
One explanation about the law of Karma says:
“Kamma [Pali equivalent of Karma] is a law in itself. But it does not follow that there should be a lawgiver. Ordinary laws of nature, like gravitation, need no lawgiver. The law of Kamma too demands no lawgiver. It operates in its own field without the intervention of an external, independent ruling agency.”—A Manual of Buddhism....
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Should Christians practice yoga?
I asked that question myself.
I knew something about the religious origins of yoga - (that to a Hindu, yoga is a technique or a discipline that leads to union with a great supernatural force or spirit. It has been described as "the yoking of all the powers of body, mind and soul to God.")
Here is the article that I am referring to:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20020801a/article_01.htm
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Noticed "Bings" Presence on the site. Is it a search engine i presume?
Bing (formerly Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search) is the current web search engine from Microsoft.
Bing was unveiled on May 28, 2009 .
Notable changes include the listing of search suggestions as queries are entered and a list of related searches (called "Explorer pane") based on semantic technology from Powerset that Microsoft purchased in 2008.
As of June 2010, Bing is...
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How can you Walk in the Spirit
God’s active force produces in those who live and walk by spirit, “The fruitage of the spirit.”
What are those fruits?
Wrote Paul, “is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22, 23)
Remember the words of the prophet Isaiah : “Your own ears will hear a word behind you saying: ‘This is the way. Walk in it, you...
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Serious question: Why do members of certain religious denominations go door-to-door in attempts to gain members to their church? Does it ever really work?
I can answer only from my personal experience as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
It is due to our zeal for the fulfillment of Jesus’ prophetic announcement
in Matthew 24:14: “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.”
This is the good news of God's Kingdom.
God’s Kingdom will end wars,...
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You pray for what?
Wisdom, strength, forgiveness, for others, and for God's Kingdom to come.
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Answer to:
How do you live forever?
All who are willing to accept God s standards of right and wrong will be granted the gift of everlasting life. God promises this in His Word the Bible.
Here are links to good articles:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20061001/article_02.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20041115/article_01.htm
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If you read the Bible, do you read mostly from the Old or New Testament? Or is it a good mixture of both?
I read both, and I find Bible reading very comforting.
Admittedly, even regular Bible readers find portions of God’s Word difficult to grasp.
The Bible’s Author, Jehovah God, wants you to understand his Word.
The book of Acts tells of an Ethiopian traveler who could not fully comprehend a prophecy in Isaiah chapter 53. The man was willing to ask for help, and Jehovah’s angel sent the...
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Who is a Christian and how do we know?
I did not partake in the poll, but here is your answer.
Jesus Christ emphasized how important it is that his followers love one another.
He said to them: “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another . . . By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:34, 35)
The expressions “one another” and “among yourselves”...
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When were the Dead Sea Scrolls written?
The Dead Sea Scrolls were written between the third century B.C.E. and the first century C.E.
Prior to their discovery some 60 years ago, the earliest Hebrew manuscript was the Aleppo Codex, dating back to 930 C.E.
With the exception of a few fragments, no other Hebrew manuscripts have been found that date to the intervening period of several hundred years.
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Christians: Are you ever bothered by many things that are in Christianity but not in the Bible?
Yes I am.
Christendom's churches have actually become “strangers” to God by substituting men’s philosophies for God’s Word, just as the ancient Jewish priesthood did. Jesus said to them: “You have made the word of God invalid because of your tradition.”—Matt. 15:6.
The churches of Christendom are now bound by the traditions, dogmas and ceremonies stemming from the great apostasy....
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Why is so much importance given to places of worship when God is within us?
Indeed, why should the physical location be important at all?
Remember the conversation that Jesus had with a Samaritan woman
by a well near the city of Sychar?
It went in part like this..
“Sir, I perceive you are a prophet,” the woman says in amazement.
Revealing her spiritual interest, she notes that the Samaritans “worshiped in this mountain [Gerizim, which stands nearby]; but you...
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Was the gospels about Jesus written in Hebrew or Greek?
There are available for comparative study more than 13,000 papyrus and vellum manuscripts containing the whole or a part of the Christian Greek Scriptures, dating from the 2nd to the 16th century. Of these, some 5,000 are in Greek, and the remainder in various other languages. More than 2,000 of the ancient copies contain the Gospels, and more than 700, the letters of Paul. While the original...
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Jehovah Witnesses, how do you pray ?
Teach me as if you were teaching a child to pray :]
Pray the way that Jesus did.
Jesus said: “You must pray, then, this way: ‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.’” ( see Matthew 6:9, 10)
We should pray for God’s Kingdom to come because it is the government that God will use to accomplish his will in heaven and on earth....
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WILL ABRAHAM MOSES RETURN?
Yes they will.
We know this because it was stated clearly while Jesus was having a discussion with some Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection.
Jesus declared: “That the dead are raised up even Moses disclosed, in the account about the thornbush, when he calls Jehovah ‘the God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob.’ He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living,...
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Are Abraham and Moses already in heaven?
No, the hope that God has put before most of mankind is that of eternal life on a paradise earth.
That is a great blessing to anticipate, and one to which we can easily relate. (please see Genesis 1:28; Psalm 37:9, 11)
It is on earth that faithful ones will be reunited with their resurrected loved ones and will meet the righteous ones of old, such as Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Rahab, David, and...
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what scripture in the new testament states to tell every one that God's name is Jehovah?
Jesus himself said in prayer to his Father: “I have made your name known.” (John 17:26)
And in his well-known model prayer, Jesus taught us to pray:
“Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.”—Matthew 6:9.
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Jehovah's Witnesses do you thank Jehovah for showing you the truth?
Yes, I feel as Paul did when he said,
“We thank God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ always when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in connection with Christ Jesus and the love you have for all the holy ones because of the hope that is being reserved for you in the heavens. This hope you heard of before by the telling of the truth of that good news which has presented itself...
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Jehovah Witnesses taught that Armageddion would occur in 1914,1915,1918,1921,1925,1932,1941 and 1975. Who is the father
of the lie?
You are Doc.
Remember when I called you out the first week when you used this sock puppet account?
How many other accounts have you used here?
Maybe Revelation 22:15 applies to you.
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what scripture in the new testament states to tell every one that God's name is Jehovah?
It is important not only to know what God's name is, AND also to use that name.
Why? Because the Bible tells us: “Everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved.”
Turn to Romans 10:13;.
Your Bible may read "Lord" there , instead of Jehovah, but then your translation has substituted Lord there.
How do we know? Because there in the Book of Romans, the writer Paul is quoting...
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Jesus taught us (in Matthew) to pray for God's Kingdom to come so that God's will will be done here on earth as in heaven. What is God's Kingdom?
The Kingdom of God is the expression of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty toward his creatures, or the means used by him to express that sovereignty.
This term is used particularly to designate the manifestation of God’s sovereignty through the royal government headed by his Son, Jesus Christ.
“Kingdom” may refer to the rulership of the one anointed as King or to the earthly realm...
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Is God's Kingdom In Your Heart?
I think about that Kingdom every day, I live for that Kingdom, but that Kingdom is much bigger than my heart.
Consider what the human heart is.
When referred to in the Bible, the figurative heart means the inner person, the source of a person’s thoughts, attitudes, and feelings. The idea that something as sublime as the Kingdom of God resides within the human heart—in the way it changes...
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Why did paul write the book of ephesians?
Some background information will help us to understand the purpose of this letter. In the first century of the Common Era, Ephesus was noted for its sorcery, magic, astrology, and worship of the fertility goddess Artemis. Around the statue of the goddess, there had been erected a magnificent temple that was regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
In the course of this...
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Who did God tell ,"Paul is MY chosen instrument?" and what was Paul to do for God? and what was Paul doing at the time ? Acts 9: 1,10,15
Said Jesus: “This man [Saul] is a chosen vessel to me to bear my name to the nations as well as to kings and the sons of Israel.”—Acts 9:15.
Saul’s life as “an insolent man” was changed completely when he was shown mercy and became the “chosen vessel” of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Timothy 1:12, 13)
Energies that had motivated participation in the stoning of Stephen and other...
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Is what Adam did more powerful than what Jesus did?
No, what Christ did is far more powerful.
The apostle Paul draws a parallel between the part Adam played and that played by Jesus, explaining: “It was through one man [Adam] that sin entered the world, and through sin death . . . For if by the wrongdoing of that one man death established its reign, through a single sinner, much more shall those who receive in far greater measure God’s...
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If Paul considered his writings "inspired scripture", instead of just "letters", why did he insert his personal opinion at 1 Cor 7:12?
Let me get this right.
You ask a question.
The you answer the question yourself with a huge clip and paste answer.
The you mark your own answer as..
"Askers Choice"
Wow..did I just see that?? LOL
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When you die, do you go to Heaven or Hell immediately or do you lie in your grave until the last day? What about people who are cremated?
What happens to us when we die? Most of the world’s religions teach that something inside a person continues living after the body dies. Some religious groups still cling to the idea that God punishes the wicked by subjecting them to eternal suffering in a fiery hell. But is that the truth? What does the Bible really teach about death?
16 God’s Word states: “The living are conscious that...
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Is veneration of the cross idolatry, is image veneration condemned by Yahweh/ Jehovah God?
Many pagan practices were introduced among “Christians” after the so-called conversion of the Roman emperor Constantine. “From the days of Constantine,” states religious historian Edwyn Bevan in his book Holy Images, “the use of the Cross as a symbol throughout the Christian world became common and forms of homage were soon addressed to it.” This paved the way for other forms of...
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Is veneration of the cross idolatry, is image veneration condemned by Yahweh/ Jehovah God?
Share your answer...
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Was Paul a Jew?(Acts 21:39) Or was Paul a Roman?(Acts 22:25-28)Or was his testimony later discovered to show him up as a liar? (Rev 2:2)
Here is some background information about Paul.
Note the scriptures listed....
Paul was born in Tarsus, a prominent city of Cilicia. ( see Ac 21:39; 22:3)
His parents were Hebrews and evidently adhered to the Pharisaic branch of Judaism.
(Ac 23:6; Php 3:5)
He was a Roman citizen from birth (Ac 22:28), his father having perhaps been granted citizenship for services rendered.
Paul probably...
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Are you willing to die for Christ?
Yes I am, but more than that, I am willing to live for, or spend my life for Christ
Identifying his friends, Jesus says: “You are my friends if you do what I am commanding you".
The night before he died, Jesus told his closest disciples: “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that...
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Are you willing to die for Christ?
Share your answer...
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"I and my Father are one", says Jesus.....what does this mean?
"I and the Father Are One"
That text, at John 10:30, is often cited to support the Trinity, even though no third person is mentioned there. But Jesus himself showed what he meant by his being "one" with the Father. At John 17:21, 22, he prayed to God that his disciples "may all be one, just as you, Father, are in union with me and I am in union with you, that they also may be in union with us,...
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Jesus was a humble person who never wanted glory or material reward for his work. Are Christians wrong to praise and glorify him so much?
Jesus was a humble man. The Bible clearly shows this.
His fear of Jehovah is reflected in his final words to his disciples, as found at John 16:33: “I have said these things to you that by means of me you may have peace. In the world you are having tribulation, but take courage! I have conquered the world.” John’s account continues: “Jesus spoke these things, and, raising his eyes to...
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In a way,isn`t Atheism also a kind of religion?
Yes, you could say that atheism is faith based, just like any other religion
When you study atheist's behavior, the more you will realize how narrow their point of view is.
You will keep seeing atheists cite science and reason for their beliefs, but their statements and arguments are not always based in science and contain very little reason. Especially when they try to "prove" God does not...
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Why did Jesus, a Rabbi, sit by the river with his disciples eating food without first going through the ceremonial washing?
Consider the account found in the Bible at Luke 11:37-54.
There, after Jesus answers critics who question the source of his power to heal a man who could not talk, a Pharisee invites him to dinner.
Before they eat, the Pharisees engage in the ritual of washing their hands up to the elbow. They do this before and after a meal and even between courses. Although the tradition does not violate...
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Do you think the Mosque near Ground Zero is truly intended as a place of worship, or simply an Islamic political victory front?
The "Park51" project, as it's officially dubbed, is in fact planned for a site two blocks from where the World Trade Center towers fell, amid other lower Manhattan establishments whose names have never featured the words "Ground Zero."
If built, the 13-story community center and mosque project will be one of hundreds of buildings located within blocks of Ground Zero — a densely populated...
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Answer to:
Want some advice from the Dalai Lama?
Then Dial-a-Llama…1-888-LAMA.
Operators are standing by at the zoo.
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9/11 WTC, what do you believe actually happend that day?
If you want to know what happened that day, or what it was like to be in the Twin Towers, I suggest that you read the book, '102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers,'' by Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn.
It is an outstanding read.
Here is the NY Times review of the book:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/09/books/review/09STEWART.html?_r=1
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How would Adam and Eve have known it was good to obey Yahweh, if they only found out what 'good' is after they ate of the fruit?
After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit (Ge 2:17; 3:5, 6), Jehovah said to his associate in creative work (Joh 1:1-3): “Here the man has become like one of us in knowing good and bad.” (Ge 3:22)
This apparently did not mean merely having knowledge of what was good and what was bad for them, for the first man and woman had such knowledge by reason of God’s commands to them. ...
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why was the Bible to be revised so many times does it means that god words were not perfect ?
John 17:17 says :
“ Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth. “
Yes, God’s Word IS truth. We can trust it.
Also 2 Timothy 3:16 says:
. “ All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.”
...
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Spiritually speaking.is it alright to curse people as long as we don,t curse the creator?
No it is not.
Concerning the tongue, James said: “An unruly injurious thing, it is full of death-dealing poison. With it we bless Jehovah, even the Father, and yet with it we curse men who have come into existence ‘in the likeness of God.’ Out of the same mouth come forth blessing and cursing.”
In this context, James added: “If you have bitter jealousy and contentiousness in your...
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What are your thoughts on "Third Hand Smoke"?
I looked into this and this is what I have found:
"New research indicates that tobacco smoking leaves a nicotine residue on surfaces, known as "third-hand" smoke, that persists in the environment. This residue reacts with common indoor air pollutants to form powerful carcinogenic chemicals.
Everyone knows about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and even of second-hand smoke. But few...
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Where in PA are most IT jobs located? Philly, harrisburg, etc...
I would say to start looking in the Delaware Valley region ( around Philadelphia).
When ever there is a nice start up IT company in the Harrisburg area, it seems that the company is bought out and relocated to Silicon Valley !!
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What does abba, father mean?
The Gospel writer Mark records that Jesus Christ used the term “Abba” when praying to Jehovah God in Gethsemane shortly before his death, saying: “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you; remove this cup from me. Yet not what I want, but what you want.” (Mark 14:36)
Here is the fervent appeal of a son to a beloved Father, followed quickly by an assurance that, in any event, he...
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Why would God need to 'make a plan' if everything he does is perfect?
Being infinite in power and matchless in wisdom, Jehovah can meet any emergency or contingency that might result as his creatures exercise their free will. ( see Isaiah 40:25, 26; Romans 11:33)
He can do this instantly and without forethought.
Unlike fallible men with their limited abilities, Almighty God does not need a detailed, cut-and-dried plan that sets out beforehand the destiny of...
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When was the Quran written?
According to the Arabic source The Book of Revelation, It is generally believed that the revelations came during a period of some 20 to 23 years, from about 610 C.E. to Muḥammad''s
death in 632 C.E.
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When was the last time you read a book for knowledge/education?
Today. I was reading the book “Come Be My Follower” about the life of Jesus.
I am going on vacation tomorrow, but when I get back I will start reading
Henry David Thoreau's "Walden".
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Answer to:
What's better to have in the NBA?
A really good point guard.
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Why do people lash out at users who ask religion related questions on the religion section of AB?
Because of the way that many people's faith has eroded in this time we are living in.
As Jesus said, "Nevertheless, when the Son of man arrives, will he really find the faith on the earth?”—Luke 18:8
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What does the bible's poor in spirit mean?
At Matthew 5:3, The first of these happinesses literally reads: “Happy the poor ones (as) to the spirit.”
The Greek word for “poor ones” here used is very meaningful. In the Greek there are two words for “poor.” One is penikhros′. It refers to those who are not rich but have to toil for a living.
The other word is ptokhos′. It refers, to one who is wretchedly poor, destitute,...
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I would like an answer from a Jehovah Witness.
Define your view of Jehovah,is He Omnipresent? Is He active?
...and I would give you an answer "Doc" , only you are a duplicate troll account and I do not respect you enough to answer your question.
Christians should be honest and NEVER resort to such underhanded tactics.
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What if everyone on this earth converts to a Christian?
Then that would be a good thing.
This will happen after the destruction of false religion, including the blood guilty apostate “Christianity” that has caused so many problems on this planet.
see this link where it shows that this is what the Bible says is going to happen:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/kn37/article_01.htm
At Isaiah 9:6 in prophesying about the coming Messiah, Jesus, that...
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Which is fair to say, the Jehovah's Witnesses follow Christ, or, man?
Bear in mind 1 Corinthians 11:3, and John 7:16 to 17?
Jehovah's Witnesses follow the Christ.
here is where you can learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_04.htm
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Where in the bible is it taught that Jesus was the Archangel Michael before being born of a virgin? Wasn't Michael "one of the chief princes" in Da 10:13? What makes him so special that he is chosen to become Jesus, as some claim?
Interestingly, Jehovah’s Witnesses are not the only ones who believe that Michael the Archangel is in reality none other than Jesus Christ.
From: Christology of the Old Testament and a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions, 1836-9, Vol. IV, pp. 304-5, by Ernst Wilhelm Hengstengerg, we read: “The two passages in the NT in which Michael is mentioned serve to confirm the result already...
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Jehovah's Witnesses: Doesn't John 1:1-14 prove that Christ is God?
No it does not.
Consider that John 1:1, RS reads: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God [also KJ, JB, Dy, Kx, NAB].”
The NE reads “what God was, the Word was.” Mo says “the Logos was divine.” AT and Sd tell us “the Word was divine.” The interlinear rendering of ED is “a god was the Word.” NW reads “the Word was a god”; NTIV uses...
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Is Easter a pagan or Christian celebration?
The word "Easter" comes from an ancient pagan goddess worshipped by Anglo Saxons named Eostre. According to legend, Eostre once saved a bird whose wings had frozen during the winter by turning it into a rabbit. Because the rabbit had once been a bird, it could still lay eggs, and that rabbit became our Easter Bunny. Eggs were a symbol of fertility in part because they used to be so scarce...
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Where does it talk about planting seeds in the bible?
How about the illustration Jesus gave at Matthew 13:3-8
" Then he told them many things by illustrations, saying: “Look! A sower went out to sow; and as he was sowing, some [seeds] fell alongside the road, and the birds came and ate them up. Others fell upon the rocky places where they did not have much soil, and at once they sprang up because of not having depth of soil. But when...
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What is your take on the Codex Sinaiticus?
The Codex Sinaiticus is one of the oldest Bible manuscripts in existence.
This codex confirms the accuracy of more recent papyrus manuscripts of the Bible.
It also helps modern Bible scholarship by pinpointing subtle errors that crept into later copies.
For example, John 1:18 reads: “No man has seen God at any time; the only-begotten god who is in the bosom position with the Father is...
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Why do people feel they have more wisdom then God?
Because of the arrogance and ignorance of man.
Despite the progress of science in some fields, the Bible’s assessment of human wisdom remains true:
“The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.”
Compared with the infinite wisdom of God, human reasoning is futile.—1 Corinthians. 3:18-20.
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Do the creation days in Genesis coincide with the model of evolution?
No they do not.
It is very important to understand just how long a creation "day" is though.
What does the Bible really teach on this?
As this link shows:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200609a/article_01.htm
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Is evolution proven?
No not at all.
Check out this link:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20070815/article_02.htm
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Are rubies mentioned in the Book of Revelation?
Perhaps you are referring to the passage found at Revelation 4:1-3, 9-11.
The glory of Jehovah God himself is likened to the dazzling beauty of gemstones, for when the apostle John beheld God’s heavenly throne, he said:
“The one seated is, in appearance, like a jasper stone and a precious red-colored stone, and round about the throne there is a rainbow like an emerald in...
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What does it mean to proclaim liberty to the captives?
“The spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, for the reason that Jehovah has anointed me to tell good news to the meek ones. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to those taken captive and the wide opening [of the eyes] even to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of goodwill on the part of Jehovah and the day of vengeance on the part of our God; to...
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses have to pay tithes?
No, because the command of tithing was for Israel, and Jehovah's Witnesses are Christians and are not under the Law of Moses.
Paul compared the Law of Moses to a tutor.
An essential element of the apostle Paul’s illustration, however, was the temporary nature of a tutor’s authority. When the child reached the age of maturity, he was no longer under his tutor’s control.
The Greek...
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Kip Dynamite or Napoleon Dynamite?
Kip, because “he loves technology”.
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Should I be worried that my belief in God is fading?
You should be concerned, but you can do something about this.
The harsh, difficult, and faithless times that we are now living in were prophesied in the Bible at 2 Timothy 3:1-5 where it says:
“But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here.
For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, self-assuming, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to...
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Does God scare you?
No, but I do fear Him for good reason.
“The fear of Jehovah is the start of wisdom.” (see Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10)
The original Hebrew and Greek words used in the Bible for “fear” often refer to a profound reverence and awe of God
The Bible also says “Happy is the man in fear of Jehovah.”—PSALM 112:1.
“Come, you sons, listen to me,” wrote David. “The fear of...
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What is my 6 ft. stuffed GUMBY worth?
Priceless !!
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Who is the olive tree in the Hebrew scriptures?
While faithful to Jehovah, the two-tribe kingdom of Judah was like “a luxuriant olive tree, pretty with fruit and in form.” ( see Jeremiah 11:15, 16)
But the people of Judah lost that privileged position when ‘they refused to obey Jehovah’s words and walked after other gods.’—Jeremiah 11:10.
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Is God/the BIble sexist?
The Bible record clearly shows that no matter what cultural views may prevail, all women should be treated with honor and respect. It is their God-given due.
Here is a nice article that shows what the Bible really teaches:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200801/article_02.htm
and some more links:
http://watchtower.org/cgi-bin/lib/ProcessForm.pl
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Answer to:
Which team will win the 2010 World Cup?
I will have to go with Spain.
They are playing very well now.
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If God made man, then why do we have so many design faults?
"Design flaws"?
I think that the human body is pretty fantastic.
If you consider what pugwashjw65 says in his answer here and remember that many people live self destructive lifestyles, trashing their bodies.
I am in agreement with King David who wrote:
" I shall laud you because in a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made.
Your works are wonderful,
As my soul is very well aware".
...
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Christians: How do you define the Trinity?
The Trinity is not taught in the Bible, , nor is it a part of “Christian thought.”
It is a God dishonoring pagan doctrine.
The word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, yet not only is the Trinity dogma “the foundation” of the “whole dogmatic system” of the Roman Catholic Church but it also figures prominently in the basis for membership of the World Council of Churches....
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Does homosexual behavior in animals mean that being gay is biologically predetermined, rather than a lifestyle choice, for humans?
Psalm 26: 4 "I have not sat with men of untruth;
And with those who hide what they are I do not come in".
Answer to:
Do you think it's possible to achieve a world where everyone is an atheist?
I believe they call that place "answerbag".
Answer to:
Do you think it's possible to achieve a world where everyone is an atheist?
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Why would someone ask a question, then answer their own question, then vote themselves "Asker's Pick?"
Egomania.
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Is Ezra a book in all Bibles?
I have seen this book included in all of the Bible translations that I have ever studied.
Some background in formation on the Book of Ezra.
"The books of Ezra and Nehemiah were originally one scroll. (Neh. 3:32, see footnote)
Later the Jews divided this scroll and called it First and Second Ezra.
Modern Hebrew Bibles call the two books Ezra and Nehemiah, as do other modern Bibles. Part of...
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Does God let people speak in tongues?
At one time,in the First century Christian Congregation, yes He did.
However, as the Bible shows, that was on temporary, and for a specific purpose.
Paul wrote:“Whether there are gifts of prophesying, they will be done away with; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will be done away with.”—1 Corinthians 13:8.
What does this mean?
To quote the...
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Where in the Bible does it say homosexuality is wrong?
The Bible says at 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10
" 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. And yet that is what...
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What is the meaning of the name Yhwh?
YHWH is the personal name of the only true God.
His own self-designation.
Jehovah is the Creator and, rightfully, the Sovereign Ruler of the universe. “Jehovah” is translated from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton, which means “He Causes to Become.”
These four Hebrew letters are represented in many languages by the letters JHVH or YHWH.
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Were Mary Magdalene and Jesus Married?
No, while he was flesh on this earth, Jesus did not marry Mary or anyone else.
However, later in the Bible, the “Bride of Christ” is mentioned.
Consider these scriptures with your Bible.
New Jerusalem is an expression that occurs two times, and only in the highly symbolic book of Revelation. (see Re 3:12; 21:2)
Near the end of that series of visions, and after seeing Babylon the Great...
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What do Jehovah's Witness's think when they read John 1:1?
I have been posed this question quite a few times over the past 30 years in the ministry.
(John 1:1) "In [the] beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god".
I always ask the questioner to please read on in his Bible - to continue on to vs 14:
"So the Word became flesh and resided among us, and we had a view of his glory, a glory such as belongs to an...
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Can we love God before we love each other?
The Bible tells us that:
“He who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him, that the one who loves God should be loving his brother also.” (1 John 4:20, 21)
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Why doesn't God appear to have any emotions except anger?
Our Heavenly Father is not cold, aloof, or distant—despite what some austere religionists and philosophers have taught.
We would hardly feel drawn to a cold God, and the Bible does not portray our heavenly Father that way. On the contrary, it calls him “the happy God.” (1 Timothy 1:11)
He has feelings both strong and tender.
He is “hurt at his heart” when his intelligent creatures...
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Answer to:
What's your top 5 favorite Bill Murray movies?
Groundhog Day
What About Bob?
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Lost in Translation
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Answer to:
What's your top 5 favorite Nicolas Cage movies?
Peggy Sue Got Married
Raising Arizona
Moonstruck
National Treasure
World Trade Center
Answer to:
do bad things always happen to good people?
No, bad things happen to good people and bad people alike.
Why is that?
In the Bible book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon wrote: “I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding ones also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor.” Why? He explained:...
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What country or region does not have snakes?
There are actually a few lands that do not have snakes.
These include New Zealand, Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica.
Here is a link to a story that helps explain why:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/03/080313-snakes-ireland.html
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Why are there so many questions about God and Jesus on this site?
Perhaps in a way, we are seeing Bible prophecy fulfilled.
In a description of “the time of the end,” the prophet Daniel foretold a development among God’s people—a revival of religious truth.
He wrote: “Many will rove about, and the true knowledge will become abundant.” (Daniel 12:4)
Jesus also foretold:
" And this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited...
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What’s the relationship between us and God?
As the Bible writer John himself wrote “The love is in this respect, not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent forth his Son as a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins.”
John goes on to tell us: “God is love, and he that remains in love remains in union with God and God remains in union with him.”
We CAN have a close relationship with the living God.
As James wrote: ...
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What does the rose of Sharon symbolize?
In ancient times, the “splendor of Carmel” was widely known.
But what about the “splendor . . . of Sharon”?
Mention of the name stirs up a mental vision of the coastal plain that stretched northward from the seaport city of Joppa (meaning “beautiful”) and that was studded with colorful flowers. ( see Acts 9:35)
There come also to mind the words of the beloved Shulammite...
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How old was Isaac when he died?
Isaac died at the age of 180, “old and satisfied with days.”
Isaac was buried in the cave of Machpelah where his parents and his wife were buried, and where later his son Jacob would be buried.— see Genesis 26:34, 35; 27:46; 28:1-5; 35:27-29.
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Is the bible fake, and was it written by the wrong people it could of been writing by anyone why do people follow it?
Is the Bible fake?
Should we trust it. I mean trust it enough so as to rely on it to help guide our daily living?
Here is an article that answers the question as to whether we can trust the Bible.
http://watchtower.org/e/200711/article_01.htm
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Does it say in the Holy Bible that we can save our families from eternal death through our righteousness or something along those lines?
This is a good question.
I researched this and I found something in the 9/15/76 Watchtower concerning
What First Corinthians 7:14 mentions.
First Corinthians 7:14 states that children of a believing parent “are holy.” Is baptism involved in such a child’s ‘holiness’ in God’s sight?
"The apostle Paul is here discussing problems in a divided family. He encouraged the believing...
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Faith Vs Fear-what does the Bible say? Can we have a faith that conquers fears?
One who dedicates his life to God realizes that he agreed to do God’s will.
Therefore he must have a positive attitude as to his responsibility, just as did Isaiah when he said: “Here am I; send me.”
As one learns God’s Word and recognizes this responsibility, one does not feel that the responsibility is too heavy. Nor does one feel cowardly about it or fearful that he will fail
...
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Who Is the Father of Matter?
Throughout the Scriptures Jehovah God is identified as the Creator. He is “the Creator of the heavens, . . . the Former of the earth and the Maker of it.” (Isa 45:18) He is “the Former of the mountains and the Creator of the wind” (Am 4:13) and is “the One who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all the things in them.” (Ac 4:24; 14:15; 17:24) “God . . . created all...
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Who is the father of the prophet Daniel?
Very little is known of his early life, but he tells of being taken to Babylon, likely as a teenage prince, along with other royal offspring and nobles. (Daniel 1:3-6)
His parents are not named in the Bible.
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whats wrong with talking about god?
There is nothing at all wrong about talking about God.
Like the Psalmist said, "Give thanks to Jehovah, call upon his name, make known among the peoples his dealings. . . . Let the heart of those seeking Jehovah rejoice.” (Psalm 105:1, 3)
The psalmist who penned those words found great personal joy in telling others about Jehovah and his “dealings.”
What dealings? Undoubtedly those...
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why do the majority of christians only go to church for weddings and funerals?
Because of the increasing of lawlessness "the love of the greater number will cool off.”
(Matthew 24:3-12
Jesus foretold these events.
Paul mentioned them to at 2 Tim. 3:1-4.
Love for God, interest in knowing about him, in reading his Word, the Bible, and learning what his standards and purposes are, have certainly ‘cooled off’ among the majority today.
Love of neighbor has...
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how can i be a positive person when all around me are so negative?
Rise above them
Set a fine example.
Take the lead.
Make your environment a better place.
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Has anyone here actually read the entire holy bible?
Yes I have read God’s Word the Bible ten times.
I am currently reading it for the eleventh time.
I feel as did the Psalmist who wrote:
“Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light to my roadway.
Your reminders are wonderful.
That is why my soul has observed them.”—Psalm 119:105, 129.
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An NBC news report alleges there's been multiple sexual abuse cases against the Jehovah's Witnesses. Is this cover up, your thoughts?
I said that" I think like King David when he said", not that I think that I am King David! LOL
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What is the secret of being a wise person ?
As the Bible writer James wrote:
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show out of his fine conduct his works with a mildness that belongs to wisdom.”—James 3:13.
Not all whom the world considers wise are truly wise in God’s eyes.
For example, Job spoke to men who viewed themselves as speaking words of wisdom, but he concluded: “I do not find anyone wise among you.”...
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Which form of God do you identify yourself with?
I worship the God of the Bible, the true God, Jehovah.
"The Rock, perfect is his activity,
For all his ways are justice.
A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice;
Righteous and upright is he".
Deuteronomy 32:4
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broom ride anyone ? ;-)
No, but here is something worth considering:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20000401/article_01.htm
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who and where is the tribe of essau today
They are not to be found.
By the fourth century B.C.E. the Nabataeans were inhabiting the Edomite territory, and the Edomites were never able to return.
(Edom was the secondary name or byname given to Esau, Jacob’s twin brother. (Ge 36:1) It was applied to him because of his selling his birthright for the red stew.) (Ge 25:30-34)
Instead, they found themselves in the Negeb to the South...
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What is the meaning of the number 666?
Here is a good article that answers that question:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20040401/article_02.htm
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are all us sinners potential prodigal sons ?
Yes indeed.
As Peter says at 2 Pet. 3:9:
“Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, . . . but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.”
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Why did God sacrifice himself to himself?
That is a very good question?
How can the man made Trinity doctrine stand up to the light of Bible truth?
Here is a good article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_06.htm
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If god created everything, why did he create evilness?
He didn't create evil..
see the story on this link:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20070601/article_02.htm
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Was God invented to explain mysteries?
No God was not invented.
Mankind is His creation.
There are many mysteries to weak, mortal man.
"However, there exists a God in the heavens who is a Revealer of secrets"
Daniel 2:45,47.
God has given us life so that we can discover those secrets.
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Are the Bible and Evolution Compatible?
No they are not.
The idea that God directed evolution in order to produce man is also incompatible with what the Bible says about God’s personality. If God guided the process of evolution, it would mean that he guided mankind into its present diseased and distressed state. However, the Bible says of God: “The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of...
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If Jesus is God, why did Jesus ask God to "Take this cup from me, not my will, but thy will be done"?
Since you ask this "question" then provide your own home made "answer",
could you at least supply me some scriptures from your Bible where Jesus really says-
as you do, that he is "Jesus Is God in the flesh. How do I know this? Jesus stated this many times".
Please - SHARE those scriptures with us, could you do that?
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if the world would end tomorrow what would you do?
Live in the new world.
" But there are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell."
2 Peter 3:13
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a fact to all christians mohamed is the false prophet and the holy number of the quran is 666 as every muslim know`s it !?!?
Do you happen to work in the US State Department by chance?
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Ask questions like Yoda, should I?
Try not. Do or do not, there is no try.
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When was Martin Luther born?
Martin Luther was born on 10 November 1483 in Eisleben, Germany, then part of the Holy Roman Empire.
It was Martin Luther who wrote:
"It is indeed true that the name "Trinity" is nowhere to be found in the Holy Scriptures, but has been conceived and invented by man".
(Martin Luther The Sermons of Martin Luther, Church Postil, 1522; III:406-421)
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When was Martin Luther born?
Share your answer...
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Was Jesus.....
Yes Jesus is the Son of God.
Just one of the scriptures that clearly shows this is when Jesus went to John the Baptizer to be baptized in the Jordan River. Jehovah had promised John a sign so that he could identify the Messiah. John saw that sign at Jesus’ baptism. The Bible says that this is what happened: “After being baptized Jesus immediately came up from the water; and, look! the...
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"Be ye fruitful, and multiply." With 6 billion people on this planet, we
need to disobey God on this one. 9:7
Yes, God did tell Adam and Eve in Paradise to “be fruitful and become many and fill the earth” (Genesis 1:28)
Yet nothing in the Bible shows that we are under that same command today.
It seems somewhat contradictory to apply to [billions of] human beings the same formula that was applied to the only two inhabitants of the planet.
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Why do some people need to believe that some part of themselves will survive death, when all evidence points to a resounding 'No'?
Because we have been wired that way from creation.
“[God] has planted eternity in men’s hearts.”—Ecclesiastes 3:11
Here is a link to a nice article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200712/article_02.htm
Answer to:
Are there any websites where I can pay to download television shows?
How about using Hulu -
for free and it is legal..
http://www.hulu.com/
Answer to:
Who is Hezekiah Walker?
He is the punt returner for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Religion is seen today by many people as being inherantly evil , I say that it is mankind that tends to make it that way, notwithstanding a few. Agree or disagree, why?
I agree that it is you that makes your religion evil.
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Would the world be a better place with or without Religion?
I think that the world will be better without false teachings, like the trinity.
Note this quote here:
"It is indeed true that the name "Trinity" is nowhere to be found in the Holy Scriptures, but has been conceived and invented by man. (Martin Luther The Sermons of Martin Luther, Church Postil, 1522; III:406-421)
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Who wrote Matthew in the Catholic Bible?
While the Gospel credited to Matthew does not name him as the writer, the overwhelming testimony of early church historians stamps him as such.
Perhaps no ancient book has its writer more clearly and unanimously established than the book of Matthew. From as far back as Papias of Hierapolis (early second century C.E.)...
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Can the bible provide a clear and specific answer for any question?
It certainly can.
The apostle Paul wrote:
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error.”—2 Timothy 3:16, Today’s English Version.
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Who was the first to offer the lie that we will not die, thus laying the framework for the fallacy of the immortal soul?
In the Bible Book of genesis, Chapter 2, we see that it was Satan who first told that lie.
In the paradisaic garden of Eden God provided everything necessary to sustain Adam and Eve spiritually and physically, For their own continuing welfare, he required also that they obey him as their Sovereign Lord. To this end he had given Adam a simple commandment, that he must not eat from “the tree of...
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Earth hour 2010???
See, you don't even know what time it is.
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How exactly do non-trinitarians view trinitarian doctrine? What do you think trinitarians mean by "Trinity"?
They believe that it is a pagan, man made teaching of non Biblical origin, just like Martin Luther did.
Note his words:
"It is indeed true that the name "Trinity" is nowhere to be found in the Holy Scriptures, but has been conceived and invented by man. (Martin Luther The Sermons of Martin Luther, Church Postil, 1522; III:406-421)
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An NBC news report alleges there's been multiple sexual abuse cases against the Jehovah's Witnesses. Is this cover up, your thoughts?
The user here “Abbyguy” has posted this duplicate question with the purpose of slandering Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Go ahead and take a close look at his profile.
He has made many false claims about Jehovah’s Witnesses whom he clearly demonstrates a deep hatred for.
He is also known to attack Muslims and Gays, and if you come to their defense, he will belittle you and call you names.
I...
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The J W's have a database with 23,720 names of child sex abusers within the church, should they be required to turn it over to the police?
The user here “Abbyguy” has posted this duplicate question with the purpose of slandering Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Go ahead and take a close look at his profile.
He has made many false claims about Jehovah’s Witnesses whom he clearly demonstrates a deep hatred for.
He is also known to attack Muslims and Gays, and if you come to their defense, he will belittle you and call you names.
I...
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An NBC news report alleges there's been multiple sexual abuse cases against the Jehovah's Witnesses. Is this cover up, your thoughts?
This question is a duplicate, It is on here, like three times.
In a press release dated November 21, 2007, Jehovah's Witnesses' Office of Public Information stated: "In the United States, over 80,000 elders currently serve in over 12,300 congregations … During the last 100 years, only eleven elders have been sued for child abuse in thirteen lawsuits filed in the United States; In seven of...
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How many members of the band U2, were born in Ireland?
Google answered this correctly.
The details as follows:
David Howell Evans, more commonly known as The Edge, was born in London, to Welsh parents. Garvin and Gwenda Evans moved to Malahide in Dublin when The Edge was aged 1.
Adam Clayton, U2's bassist, was born in Oxfordshire, England. His family moved to Malahide in Dublin when he was 5, and he soon became friends with The Edge.
Only Bono...
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Does the Bible say that the earth created in six literal days?
No it does not.
Here is a link to a good article on this:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200609a/article_01.htm
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Answer to:
What is a clean install?
A clean install is a software installation in which any previous version is eradicated.
The alternative to a clean install is an upgrade, in which elements of a previous version remain.
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Why can it be said that the Bible is a book for all mankind?
Reading God’s “word,” or message, in the Bible can change our life. It can help us to examine ourselves as never before.
We may claim to love God, but how we react to what his inspired Word, the Bible, teaches will reveal our true thoughts, even the very intentions of the heart.
The Bible truly is a book from God. It is a book that is to be read, studied, and loved.
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If Jesus was praying then who was he praying to if he was God
When Jesus was about to die, he showed subjection to his Father in praying: “Father, if you wish, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, let, not my will, but yours take place.” (Luke 22:42)
To whom was Jesus praying? To himself? No, he was praying to his Father in heaven. This is clearly shown by his saying: “Let, not my will, but yours take place.” And then, at his death, Jesus cried...
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Did Jesus literally die on a cross?
The Greek word generally translated “cross” is stau•ros′. It basically means “an upright pale or stake.” The Companion Bible points out: “[Stau•ros′] never means two pieces of timber placed across one another at any angle . . . There is nothing in the Greek of the [New Testament] even to imply two pieces of timber.
The mere fact that the traditional cross figures so...
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Using only 3 words, how would you describe God?
Not a Trinity.
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Did Christ predict worldwide preaching?
Actually, centuries before Jesus, God foretold through the prophet Daniel:
“And the ones having insight will shine like the brightness of the expanse; and those who are bringing the many to righteousness, like the stars to time indefinite, even forever.
“And as for you, O Daniel, make secret the words and seal up the book, until the time of [the] end. Many will rove about, and the [true]...
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How did the Easter bunny become part of a religious holiday?
Quite a few pagan cultures hold celebrations in the spring. It's the time of year when plants return to life after being dormant all winter and when animals mate and procreate. These festivities celebrate the renewal of life and promote the fertility of crops, animals, and even people, which was important in these agrarian communities. The Saxons believed in a maiden goddess of fertility named...
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses stand out as different from all other religions?
—We stick to the Bible rather than personal opinions: We worship Jehovah God “with spirit and truth,” just as Jesus Christ said to do. This has meant rejecting religious falsehoods and complying with God’s written Word.—John 4:23, 24; 2 Tim. 3:15-17.
—We go to people rather than wait for them to come to us: We have accepted Christ’s commission to preach and to teach, and we...
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what is your point of view on christianity
I certainly enjoy being one.
It will even get better later!
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Answer to:
Jesus said: "This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth and then the end will come." What is the good news? and What is the kingdom?
It is a government in heaven, its King is Jesus Christ, and he is joined by 144,000 people from the earth. It will rule over faithful mankind on earth and will have the power to bring peace to the earth
Here is a nice article (with some very fine scriptures) regarding what God's kingdom is.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_08.htm
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What do you think of Russia being awarded the 2014 Winter Olympic Games?
Hmmmmm - are these really going to be "Green Games" ?
What a start.
see the link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8570266.stm
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Is there anything wrong with witchcraft?
Here is an interesting article that answers that question:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20000401/article_02.htm
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I found the perfect stick for my Wiccan wand only I skinned it without letting it dry out..does that make any difference?
Who cares?
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If God threw Satan out of Heaven, how did Satan get back in?
He did not get “back in”, as you say.
The Bible shows that Satan is now contained to the earth, and so God’s angel declares at Revelation 12:7-12 tells us that
“ And war broke out in heaven: Mi′cha•el and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great...
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What are 3 things that can be recycled?
How about if I give you nine things here that can be recycled - that most people miss:
See this link please:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/10/proper-waste-disposal-pho_n_491672.html#s72492
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Is the bible a HUGE waste of paper?
Only if you fail to read it.
Actually, we have God to thank for all of the trees that the paper comes from.
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Anybody know any good cover songs (e.g. Fallout boy covered beat it by michael jackson)?
I like Peter Gabriel's cover of Bon Iver's song "Flume".
You can listen to it here:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124316174
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If the name Jehovah is so important, then why is it never used in the entire Greek New Testament?
Maybe you are using the wrong translation.
See Tex's answer above.
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Can we use stupidity as a source of clean energy?
Sure, we call that "coal".
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What is the earliest book of the New Testament?
The Bible Book of Matthew was the first "New Testament" book to be completed.
Matthew wrote his account in Palestine. T
he exact year is not known, but subscriptions at the end of some manuscripts (all later than the tenth century C.E.) say that it was 41 C.E.
There is evidence to indicate that Matthew originally wrote his Gospel in the popular Hebrew of the time and later translated it...
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Does the catholic religon regard the Virgin Mary as some sort of GOD?
The New Catholic Encyclopedia says: “Mary is the mother of God. . . . If Mary is not truly the mother of God, then Christ is not true God as well as true man.” Thus, as part of their Trinity doctrine, these religions teach that Jesus was Almighty God in human form, making Mary the “mother of God.” The same source adds that devotion to Mary includes:
“(1) veneration, or the...
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If JWs have the "Truth" and the holy spirit guides them why have they made false prophecies about Armageddon? Has the "truth" changed? Every decade when the world does not end their views change!
NabisHIGH -
You forget that in the Book of Job it is mentioned that when Jehovah created the earth, all of his holy angels “joyfully cried out together, and all the sons of God began shouting in applause.” (Job 38:7)
They were there for that.
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great creation story .. adam & eve - have 3 kids .. cane seth & able .. ALL BOYS !
anyone else see a problem here ???
Actually your "question" reveals your ignorance of the scriptures.
If you were to read a little further in the Bible, you will find at Genesis Chapter 5:1-5
" This is the book of Adam’s history. In the day of God’s creating Adam he made him in the likeness of God. Male and female he created them. After that he blessed them and called their name Man in the day of their being created....
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Answer to:
have you tried my answerbag magic crystal ball ?
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8734513
Certainly not:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20000401/article_02.htm
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If "Global Warming" is real and caused by humans, why was it colder in the Mid-Evil ages?
If Global Warming...is not occurring, then why is this happening then??
See the article
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-woolly-mammoth2-2010mar02,0,2703266.story
Finding mammoth bones is becoming easy now with the great melting of the permafrost in the Arctic.
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If JWs have the "Truth" and the holy spirit guides them why have they made false prophecies about Armageddon? Has the "truth" changed? Every decade when the world does not end their views change!
Abbyguy says " I have to rely on what i find online" LOL
What an education you have LOL!
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VOTE for best news source:
Given the choices here, I would have to go with NPR.
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Eat right, Stay fit, die anyway.
There is certainly wisdom in staying in shape, and in eating a healthy, balanced, diet.
You will extend the years of your lifespan, and by staying healthy, you will enjoy a higher quality of life.
As for mankind's future - it can be a grand one as this article shows:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20061001/article_02.htm
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Answer to:
What's great about the Eiffel Tower?
The fact that it's Engineer-Architect Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel
was the Engineer-Architect of the interior structure for Statue of Liberty.
Answer to:
Aside from the Eiffel Tower, which Paris landmark is a must-see?
The Louvre.
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Answer to:
Have you eaten pizza in the last 30 days?
Yes, our friends took us out for pizza last Sunday after the meeting.
Answer to:
Is Google making us stupid?
Well, let's see now...........
http://www.google.com/search?q=Stupid&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
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What is Stevie Nicks doing these days?
She just performed on the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 31 at Staples Center in Los Angeles with Taylor Swift .
Here is the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcoz1iQqunU
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Who was herod?
Which one?
There were several Herods.
Herod was a family name; just like Caesar was a family name that became a title.
In referring to one of the Herods, the speaker (if there was a danger of ambiguity) could designate the one meant by using his personal name only, such as Agrippa, or by combining the personal name or additional title with Herod, such as, Herod Antipas, Herod Agrippa—and...
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The K.James. Bible Mk 16:17,18. Says: "With their hands they will pick up serpents." How is one to understand this Scripture?
Members of snake-handling groups claim that their practices are commanded by God’s Word, and they cite Mark 16:17, 18 as proof.
According to the King James Version, these verses read: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt...
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What is the meaning of the name rachael?
The girl's name Rachael \r(a)-chael\ is a variant of Rachel (Hebrew), and the meaning of Rachael is "ewe, female sheep".
In the Bible, the name is spelled Rachel.
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What does `Antioch` have to do with the antichrist? Any suggestions?
The city of Antioch in Syria was founded by Seleucus I (Nicator) shortly after he and Generals Cassander and Lysimachus won the decisive battle of Ipsus in Phrygia, Asia Minor, in 301 B.C.E. He selected the site because of its military advantages and named it after his father Antiochus. At the location of what today is called Antakya in Turkey.
I found no connection of this city to any...
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When was the Book of Revelation written?
It is believed that the writing of Revelation was completed in 96 C.E.
It is thought that John was exiled to Patmos by Domitian.
When Domitian was assassinated in 96 C.E., he was succeeded by the more tolerant emperor Nerva, who evidently released John.
It was during this imprisonment on Patmos that John received the visions he wrote down.
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What IS 'Holiness' when speaking of God?
The state or character of being holy.
Holiness means “religious cleanness or purity; sacredness.”
Also, the original Hebrew qo′dhesh conveys the thought of separateness, exclusiveness, or sanctification to God, who is holy; a state of being set aside to the service of God.
In the Christian Greek Scriptures, the words rendered “holy” (ha′gi·os) and “holiness”...
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Do you think the U.S. is doing too much for Haiti victims?
Too much!
Are you kidding?
The earthquake in Haiti has taken more lives than the Tsunami in the Pacific a few years ago.
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Can you name some physicians who were also famous authors?
There are a great number of medical doctors who also wrote fiction and poetry, among them 19th-century American poet Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sherlock Holmes' creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Robert Seymour Bridges, who is the only physician to have been Poet Laureate of England.
American writer Walker Percy was a medical doctor, and Michael Crichton completed medical school before he became...
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Which Super Bowl XLIV commercial was your favorite?
This one was my favorite, the Google one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnsSUqgkDwU&feature=pyv&ad=3910818233&kw=google%20commercial
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If the Bible(written by MAN not God)says so much about freewill why do Christians and the like constantly try to run peoples lives?
Unfortunately, there are many who make up apostate Christendom who meddle in political affairs and try to dominate the lives of others.
However, true Christianity is not that way.
Jesus said: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
To illustrate:
traffic laws may entail a lengthy and detailed list of regulations—in some places the number of...
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Why is God such a huge proponent of slavery in the Bible?
The Bible states that "man has dominated man to his injury." (Ecclesiastes 8:9)
This is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the oppressive forms of slavery that have been devised by man.
Jehovah God is not indifferent to the suffering that slavery has wrought.
For example, consider a situation that developed with the Israelites.
The Bible tells us that the Egyptians "kept making...
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Why is God such a huge proponent of slavery in the Bible?
Slavery was man's idea, a result of their imperfect and greedy economic systems.
Jesus said: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
How true that saying is.
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What do you think of the most recent poll that reports that “Fox Is The Most Trusted Name In News”?
Here is the link to the story:
see http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2010/01/fox-leads-for-trust.html
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I am not looking to join just trying to understand Jehovah witnesses, did God allow them to change Jesus name thru their Bible?
You are mistaken in making the statement, "Jehovah witnesses, did God allow them to change Jesus name thru their Bible"?
Of course, Jehovah's Witnesses, (not "Jehovah witnesses") as you say,
did not change Jesus name.
In English it God's name Jehovah appeared in William Tyndale's translation of the Pentateuch ("The Five Books of Moses"), published in 1530 in Germany,
I can find the...
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Where will Heaven be? I know the Jehovah Witnesses say on earth but I was always taught Heaven was in the clouds above can someone help me?
First of all, you have misspoken mzigh, let’s clear that up first.
You say “Where will Heaven be? I know the Jehovah Witnesses say on earth but I was always taught Heaven “.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have never said that “heaven will be on earth”
The earth will be as God promised – a paradise.
Heaven has been, and will be the seat of God’s throne and of His Kingdom through his...
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Who is the best quarterback never to win a Super Bowl?
Dan Marino.
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What constitutes an "Anti-Mormon" or "Mormon-Hater"? What, really, is the criteria for labeling some as either?
I think that most of the members of this website can recognize a bigot when they see one.
I think that a person that spends much of their time on this website criticizing , ridiculing, and mocking people of another faith proves that they are a bigot.
One is left to wonder what has hardened the hearts of such bigots.
Was it poor parental training?
Is it a response to a failed...
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Who is God, what is he like?
The Bible tells us that there is only one true God.
He created everything in heaven and on earth. Because he gave us life, he is the only One we should worship.— see 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6; Revelation 4:11.
God has many titles but has only one name.
That name is JEHOVAH. In most Bibles, God’s name has been removed and has been replaced with the titles LORD or GOD. —see Exodus 3:15;...
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The more enlightened one becomes the less religious one is. Do you agree?
Religion is man’s approach to God.
The Bible is His Word to us.
As we study His word closely, we grow truly enlightened.
Psalm 36:9 says “ For with you is the source of life; By light from you we can see light.”
Many years later, the apostle Paul told his fellow Christians: “You were once darkness, but you are now light in connection with the Lord. Go on walking as children...
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What is represented by sea at Revelation 21:1? Or is it literal?
At Revelation 21:1 John saw in vision the time when there would be “a new heaven and a new earth” and when “the sea,” that is, the turbulent masses of people alienated from God, would be no more.
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What is the meaning of the lamb in the Book of Revelation?
Because of Jesus’ sacrificial role, John the Baptizer identified Jesus as “the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world,” and in the book of Revelation the Son of God is repeatedly called “the Lamb.”—John 1:29; see Revelation 5:6; 6:16; 7:14, 17; 14:1; 17:14; 19:7.
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Does God care for the unborn?
Yes He does.
The Bible makes it clear that to Jehovah God the unborn child developing inside the womb is far more than mere fetal tissue.
He inspired King David to write: “Your eyes saw even the embryo of me, and in your book all its parts were down in writing.” (Psalm 139:16)
The Creator thus views even an embryo as a distinct person, a living human.
For this reason, he stated...
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Do you pay tithing? If so how have you seen the promise made in Malachi 3:10-12 fullfilled in your life?
No, since Christians are not required to tithe.
God himself put an end to the Mosaic Law, with its tithing arrangements, nailing it to Jesus’ torture stake. ( see Romans 6:14; Colossians 2:13, 14)
Instead of being required to give a specified amount to defray congregation expenses, therefore, Christians make voluntary contributions.
The apostle Paul said: “Let each one do just as...
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I am a Muslim. Why should I consider becoming a Christion?
Because as you already know, Jesus was a great teacher.
He did not misrepresent the living God the way so many of Christendom’s leaders do today. He did not meddle in the politics of the world.
Indeed he taught that
His “Kingdom was no part of this world”.
He is a link to a nice article.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20080101/article_01.htm
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I am going to make yet another attempt to quit smoking. Any suggestions?
Yes, consider these benefits of quitting:
When Smokers Quit—The Health Benefits Over Time
...20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops.
("Effect of Smoking on Arterial Stiffness and Pulse Pressure Amplification", Mahmud, A, Feely, J. 2003. Hypertension:41:183.)
12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
(US Surgeon...
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How much will you donate to Haiti earthquake relief?
Wow - the results of this poll really tell you something about the current answerbag users.
Trolls are cheap too!
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Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate Christmas, or Easter?
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Who is the Jesus of the Jehovah Witnesses?
The Jesus of the Bible.
To explain this in further detail you will have the opportunity to receive the April 1, 2010, issue of The Watchtower which will be a special issue featuring the cover series “The Man Who Changed the World—His Message and You".
The cover series contains the articles “The Man Who Changed the World,” “Jesus
Christ—The Reach of His Message,” “What Jesus...
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The bible says that only 144,000 people will enter the kingdom of heaven. There are over 6 billion people on earth today and about two thirds of them are christian. Does anyone know the winning lottery numbers for this weeks jackpot?
This is what the Bible says.
Please turn to your own Bible and look up these scriptures that I cite.
Really, the function and future of God's Kingdom through Christ Jesus is made quite clear in the Bible.
Jesus told his disciples: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.”—Luke 12:32.
How small a number will that class of Kingdom...
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Where did the doctrine of the Trinity come from?
The New Catholic Encyclopedia states: “The formulation ‘one God in three Persons’ was not solidly established, certainly not fully assimilated into Christian life and its profession of faith, prior to the end of the 4th century. But it is precisely this formulation that has first claim to the title the Trinitarian dogma. Among the Apostolic Fathers, there had been nothing even remotely...
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JWs: If the soul is the body, why does Jesus make a distinction between the body and the soul in Mt 10:28?
(Matthew 10:28) And do not become fearful of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be in fear of him that can destroy both soul and body in Ge·hen′na.
At Matthew 10:28, Jesus warned his hearers to “be in fear of him that can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.” What does it mean? Notice that there is no mention here of torment in the fires of Gehenna; rather,...
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Who is the Jesus of the Jehovah Witnesses?
The Son of God, as revealed in God's Word, the Bible.
Here is a real nice link that will really answer your questions:
http://www.jw-media.org/aboutjw/article31.htm
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses watch TV?
Yes, but like so many people, we agree that television is a wasteland.
See this link to a famous speech:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasteland_Speech
Many others have their misgivings of the poor programming of the networks too, as these quotes show:
Television: chewing gum for the eyes. ~Frank Lloyd Wright
Television has raised writing to a new low. ~Samuel Goldwyn
In...
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Mexican food or Chinese
Mexican food...Not even close here.
Two restaurants, one in Raleigh, North Carolina, and one in East Glacier, Montana blow away every Chinese restaurant that I have ever been to.
Hats off to those folks at those Chinese buffets too.
Have you ever watched them working?
They do a great job.
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Former Jehovah's Witnesses, what made you leave the organization?
Nothing at all.
I feel as Peter did, who said: “Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life.”—John 6:68.
It is incredible how many news commentators have recently described 2009 as "an awful year", and the 2000-2009 decade as "one of the worst ever for mankind".
Lets face it, the world is in a terrible condition in these last days.
We NEED God's...
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Before the early Christian church, what were other uses of (versions of) the cross? (As a symbol)
There is much historical documentation of the use of the cross before Christendom adopted it: (Sources cited)
“Various objects, dating from periods long anterior to the Christian era, have been found, marked with crosses of different designs, in almost every part of the old world. India, Syria, Persia and Egypt have all yielded numberless examples . . . The use of the cross as a...
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For the "LOST" fans out there.... Anyone have any idea what that black smoke monster thing is?
The Monster appears capable of taking on alternative forms, including human, through which it can communicate verbally.
Its origins and true nature are still unknown, although its primary role appears to be a judge or arbiter of some kind, as Ben sought it out to receive judgment for his actions - and Eko was killed for refusing to repent of his wrongdoings.
The Monster also appears to be...
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When does the "Lost" episodes start?this year?
Lost Season 6 is scheduled to be the final season of Lost.
It is set to premiere on February 2, 2010.
It was originally intended to include 16 episodes.
Due to the 2007 WGA strike and producer requests, it will now comprise 18 produced hours.
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Which of the following Christmas traditions does NOT have pagan origins?
Here is some interesting information on the background of Christmas traditions:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20001215/article_01.htm
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Why does God hate sexual pleasure?
You are mistaken if you have been misled to believe that God hates mankind enjoying sexual pleasure.
Perhaps you feel as some that the “forbidden fruit”, was sexual relations, as some have held?
This view finds no support in Scripture. For one thing, when God made the prohibition, Adam was alone and evidently remained that way for a while. (Genesis 2:23)
Second, God told Adam and Eve...
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Should Microsoft fear the Google Chrome OS?
Yes they should, and here is why.
Google Chrome OS is an open source lightweight operating system (OS). It uses one-sixtieth as much hard drive space as Windows 7 and will initially be used for netbooks that access their applications and stored data from remote servers.
The operating system is built on top of a Linux kernel and will run on Intel x86 and ARM chips. The Chrome OS is so...
Answer to:
Who will win the NFL Super Bowl XLIV (2010)?
Other...It's the Philadelphia Eagles year.
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Do you like ice cream sandwich?
Yes I like the ice cream sandwich.
Answer to:
Is the TSA violating your privacy with its new body scanning machines?
Take a look at this story before you answer:
see link http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2008/10/is_the_tsa_violating_your_priv.html
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Revelations states in the last days the majority of the people will be fooled. If you think we are in the last days: What do you think the majority of people believe that is not correct?
I believe that they are fooled by failing to accept that Jesus Christ is ruling in heaven. It is he who ride's forth conquering Satan and all other enemies of God.
see Revelation 19:11-16.
I think that the majority of people today on earth are also fooled into putting their hopes in the political rulers of this world.
Just look at the mess of this world's corrupt economic system, a true...
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Has Christmas become too commercialized?
Really, what do you expect?
There is no command given in the Bible to commemorate the birthday of Christ.
There is no evidence at all that the First century Christians celebrated the birthday of Christ.
Later, the corrupted, apostate Christendom took a Pagan holiday, the Saturnalia, repackaged it and called it Christmas.
The fact that commercialism and the “God of Greed” have high...
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Would you take a phone call from work on Christmas?
Sure, I volunteered to be on call during Christmas week.
It helps my co-workers who celebrate Christmas, while I do not.
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Answer to:
Is Tiger out of the woods yet?
Yes, but now he is in a sand pit.
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Do you think answerbag rules should be more rigid, less rigid, or remain as they are currently?
I actually think that many of the new December 2009 changes that have been made prevent much of the bullying and user abuse that had been raging before.
That is a big upside to the new changes that we all acknowledge.
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Is the Father the only true God?
Yes indeed.
Jesus called Jehovah “the only true God” because Jehovah is the Creator.
At John 17:3 we read:
"This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ."
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Does anyone know any comforting/reassuring verses in the bible about God's love for us and that he will never leave us. I need it desperately!!
Sure, here is just one very comforting passage, from Philippians 4:6, 7:
“ Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving let YOUR petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that excels all thought will guard YOUR hearts and YOUR mental powers by means of Christ Jesus”.
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Answer to:
What's the best free anti-virus protection program and where can I download it? thank you
AVG.
I know of a number of IT professionals who use this on their home machines!
here is a link to the site:
http://free.avg.com/us-en/get-basic-protection
Answer to:
What are the top 6 rice-producing states in the US of A?
I will give you two that I know:
Mississippi and Texas.
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Answer to:
What are the top 6 rice-producing states in the US of A?
Share your answer...
Answer to:
What does it mean to be a "born-again" Christian?
Here is a link to a detailed article:
http://watchtower.org/e/20090401/article_01.htm
Answer to:
Would You Like to Know the Truth?
http://watchtower.org/e/kt/article_01.htm
This link leads to a nice article with some very valuable answers.
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What is the name to be remembered to time indefinite chapter 3 of Exodus?
Exodus 3:15 says "Then God said once more to Moses:
“This is what you are to say to the sons of Israel, ‘Jehovah the God of YOUR forefathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me to YOU.’ This is my name to time indefinite, and this is the memorial of me to generation after generation".
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Isn't all the drama that was made with the AB layout change the most interesting thing that happened here since a long time? Pure sociology.
Simply proof that Luddites still exist.
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Did Answerbag get rid of the separate section AB4ADULTS ?? It seems like the XXX questions are appearing along the regular PG-13 questions.
I think that the site is malfunctioning in this regard.
It is acting like a backed up sewer, with the so called “adult” filth backing up like a sewer and overflowing into the normal section.
If you look at the bottom of the page – scroll down, you will still see an AB4Adult tab there.
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Did Answerbag get rid of the separate section AB4ADULTS ?? It seems like the XXX questions are appearing along the regular PG-13 questions.
Share your answer...
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True or False? You wish you had a DeLorean. (the car from back to the future)
True, I know a museum that I would like to donate it to.
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What movies do you like most?
Spy thrillers that have action, little violence, and make you think.
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Do the whiners on here remind you of the old people who think everything should go their way just because they are old?
Yes in a way.
Take a look at the screen though.
This new look is bulky. It is like being at a big new airport for the first time ever the day before Thanksgiving.
It is hard to find stuff now.
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have we lost some of the faithful ab'ers i don't see nunya, keithold, mountain mama, mensan, pennington and some of my other favorites
Wow, that is a big hit.
Those are some fine contributors.
Give AB a break, things were stale.
Let them change the site.
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What happen when you meditate everyday for 100 days?
Mediating on God’s Word the Bible like that for 100 straight days would leave you much more relaxed and a whole lot smarter.
Here is a link to a nice article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20050208/article_03.htm
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New AB Fail, friends are listed twice. Do they know what they are doing?
No - that simply means that your AB friends are twice as good now under the new format !
Answer to:
Can you name an issue that is more important for Congress to tackle OTHER than steroids in Major League Baseball?
Sure!
College football and the unfair BCS system !!! LOL
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What do you think of this awesome new look on answerbag, did it wake you up this morning?
Look at these answers concerning the big changes made at AB on November 25th, 2006. lol people are people - some things never change!!
At Answerbag, we're lucky to work with great writers and researchers who help us answer some of your questions. Meet one of them!
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Answer to:
What country would you move to?
Ireland - Connemara
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What's your favorite European country?
Ireland is the best I think. Beautiful and not over developed (yet) Wonderful literature and poets, beautiful green, and good beer. I will visit Italy in two years so I will see if Ireland van hold first place.
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What was your first reaction when you saw the new AB design?
Boy - they really were serious when they said changes !!!!
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Answer to:
Are you for us or against us?
I am for you friend!
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Answer to:
How is everyone liking our new AB?
What new AB? Has something changed? LOL
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Answer to:
Who is the Jesus of the Jehovah Witnesses?
Here is a real nice detailed answer for you.
See this link:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/article_04.htm
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Having read the "check out the changes" do you think that?
Does "transparent" mean that you can not see anything, anymore/
If so - then yes!
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Answer to:
Should users of answerbag get salary?and how much?
No, not a salary, but a valuable “points” system like the MyPoints” website would be nice.
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What's your take on the new AB?
This isn't one of those new "twitter" thingys, is it?
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Are you debating on leaving because of the "new" AB?
No, I think that I will deal with the change and give the new AB a chance.
If there is a real problem, then AB will tweak the site.
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Im assuming answerbag wants to get a little more serious??, maybe they should put in a section where we can still play the old way????
Yes - put in a sand box for the banter and chatter but upgrade to a more serious tone.
It got to the point here where I could scroll through the first 3 pages of questions (several times a day) and not find a serious question that needed answered.
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Jessica Simpson is smitten with Billy Corgan. Wait, What?
Maybe Jessica sustained a concussion during a Cowboys game :)
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Answer to:
What is the way to achieve spiritual growth?
Pray often, read God’s Word, the Bible.
Meditate on what you have learned.
Share what you learn with others.
Answer to:
What is the way to achieve spiritual growth?
Share your answer...
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What is your favorite thing about the state you live in?
The forests.
Answer to:
What countries have you traveled too in the last year?
Mexico, Belize, Honduras.
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Why is Congress meddling with college football?
Because it is something that they understand.
Health care - they are not so good at. :)
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Answer to:
Do you like a Sunday dinner?
Sure.
A nice pot roast, new potatoes, green beans, a salad and dinner rolls.
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Is Tiger Woods private life his own business?
Sure, as soon as he stops trying to sell me stuff.
Answer to:
Who or what was the biggest success of 2009 and who was the biggest failure?
The biggest success of 2009 was twitter.
The biggest failure was Tiger Woods.
Answer to:
Which of the eight groups at the 2010 FIFA World Cup is most difficult?
Group G.
No doubt about that.
Everybody is talking about it.
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Great! Isn't the internet something!
Do you have the latest Tiger Woods shoe?
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Answer to:
How many languages do Jehovah's Witnesses publish in?
Answer = 500!
Some 2,500 translators volunteer their labor because they appreciate the value of making the Bible and educational publications used in teaching the Bible available to people worldwide.
This year that work has resulted in a milestone being reached in that such information is being published in 500 languages, more than 75 percent of which are also available online.
and...
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Do you own a leather jacket or coat?
I own 4 leather coats - jackets.
Two were given to me.
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Answer to:
Have you been outside to shovel the snow off the walk yet?
Yes here in Pennsylvania.
We had a mild November, but I have had to shovel twice in the past week.
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Since the bible is not evidence that God exists how do you think God might expose himself to defeat atheism?
The Bible is the book where the living God has chosen to reveal Himself and His purpose for mankind.
Of all the books in the world, there is one that clearly says that it is inspired of God.
As you would expect of a message that is truly from God for all mankind, this book is available in far more languages than any other book ever written.
It is the Holy Bible.
In it, the...
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Answer to:
How do we get back to the "Garden?"
Just leave Woodstock.
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Answer to:
I'm wearing blue Crocs today. What do you think of Crocs?
I think that they are best worn in the garden - just like they were originally designed for.
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Answer to:
What was the last thing you baked in an oven?
Dinner rolls.
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Ice cream is only good with what on it?
More ice cream!
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In your opinon, what is something that should not be eaten for breakfast?
Pizza.
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How come the Dallas Cowboys have the most bandwagon fans than any other team in the NFL?
That started back in the 1970's.
I will tall you something though, and I am an Eagles fan.
The Dallas Cowboys have a core of some very loyal fans.
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What are the consequences of sin?
The primary cause of wickedness is Satan the Devil.
He brought wickedness into the world.
The Bible writer James puts part of the blame for wickedness on humans.
He states: “Each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn, sin, when it has been accomplished, brings forth death.” (...
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Okay, best fast food place: McDonalds, Wendys, Jack, BurgerKing, Sonic, Subway, or Quiznos?
From that list, my pick would be Quiznos.
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses so nice to people because they really care about them as a person, or is it because they just see them as another possible convert and they are just looking for numbers?
Why don't you attend one of their Christian Assemblies and see for your self?
They are open to the public.
Here is a nice website:
http://www.jw-media.org/
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For the faithful who believe in the rapture can you see it in Rev.3:10-13?v.10 tempt.,whether or not to take # v.11crown not kings but for winner of race(1CO 9:24)v.12Pillars(faithful) sit on found.in temple JC found.of church.No churchbetween ch.3-22:16.
Are you asking a question here, or are you trying to provide an answer too?
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Jehovah's Witnesses -The JW's deny the Trinity, Jesus' physical resurrection, and His deity. Are they Christian?
Take a look at what this "questioner" is doing here.
This question is misleading because first it misrepresents the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses, then it asks a question about what was just misstated!
First - Yes, Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept the Trinity. That is well known.
The word "trinity" never appears in anyone's' Bible and is a man...
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Why was satan cast out of heaven?
The account in the passage of Revelation that you mention reads like this:
“And war broke out in heaven: Mi′cha•el and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled 8 but it did not prevail, neither was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is...
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How many of you believe in Jesus ? If so how many are following his path?
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Messiah.
I have accepted Him as my redeemer and I try to follow His steps closely as I “Walk with the Christ”.
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What are some holidays that start with S?
The Saturnalia in pagan Rome provided the model for most of the merry customs of the Christmas time today.
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What exactly did Jehovah's witnesses witness?
They witness, and indeed they participate, in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
Jesus said that his followers on earth would be doing preaching during his presence in His heavenly power.
He prophesied: “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 24:14.
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Why do some Christians not believe in the Trinity?
Because the word "trinity" does not appear in the Bible, but the teaching of a trinity does appear in pagan ancient Egypt.
A PROTESTANT publication states: “The word Trinity is not found in the Bible . . . It did not find a place formally in the theology of the church till the 4th century.” (The Illustrated Bible Dictionary) And a Catholic authority says that...
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Why do trucks crash into bridges?
Low clearance and drivers who can not read = a bad combination.
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PURPOSE OF ROUTER
The purpose of a router is to send and receive packages over the Internet.
Routers are programmed to get information from point A to point B in the most efficient and expedient manner necessary.
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What has been the best NFL team of the '00s?
The Pittsburgh Steelers , having one the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009.
I would have said the New England Patriots 2002, 2004, and 2005, but they were caught cheating in 2006, using cameras to steel signals from the other teams bench and relaying the plays to their team.
The Patriot's head coach should have been banned from football.
The new NFL commissioner wanted to quick close the...
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How much will the NFL fine Chad Ochocinco for his latest TD celebration?
I would say $5,000.
He did it on the sideline.
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How do I write a good answer?
Always be polite.
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I just watched the conclusion of The Amazing Race. Does anyone else think that the couple who won look like brother and sister?
Yes, I agree. The winners
Meghan Rickey, and her boyfriend Cheyne Whitney do look like brother and sister.
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When was the last time you used Yahoo to search for something?
Probably 18 months.
I use Bing and Google.
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Who is the most famous person who died from AIDS?
Liberace.
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Who is the most famous person who died by committing suicide?
Judas Iscariot.
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Do you call them postal workers or mail men?
Neither.
I call them letter carriers.
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Which team is worse the Cleveland Browns or the Detroit Lions?
This year - 2009, it is clearly the Cleveland Browns.
They are terrible.
The team is in near mutiny.
The coach has lost the respect of the fans and some of his players.
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If there was a Toilet Bowl for the two worst teams in the NFL, who would be the contenders in 2009?
The Cleveland Browns - AFC
VS.
The Tampa Bay Bucs _ NFC
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Who should the NFL's MVP for 2009-10?
Drew Brees. No Doubt!
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When last did you urinate in a bottle (in your car)?
Never, I can make it back to the house.
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Do you own more or less than 100 books?
I have numerous book shelves and a custom made built in book shelve wall unit, all filled with books.
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-.. --- / -.-- --- ..- / -.- -. --- .-- / .-- .... .- - / - .... .. ... / ... .- -.-- ... ..--..
I am very sorry but I do not read Arabic shorthand.
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Costco has announced they will no longer carry Coca Cola because of a pricing dispute with the beverage maker. Would this make you not want to shop Costco?
No, some of the large manufacturers can be real bullies.
Congratulations to Costco for standing up to them.
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How many AB user accounts do you keep track of to answer their questions?
About five, and you are one of them.
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Do you own more glass drinking glasses or plastic drinking glasses?
Glass.
No little ones in my house to worry about breaking any.
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What was the color of the last bottle/can you drank out of?
Brown.
I just had a micro brew called Troegs Dreamweaver.
It was very, very good.
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England have got America in the world cup, what do you think of that?
Great match-up that will be a lot of fun.
England should win.
England will be playing with more pressure on them, all of the experts will be saying that England has to win that match.
The US only wants to advance.
Remember one thing, the US goalie Tim Howard knows the England players very well.
That will help the US.
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Liverpool in the 1980's, Manchester Utd in the 1990's: who do you think dominated the 2000's?
The first team that comes to my mind is Arsenal.
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Why do British people hate and mock us?
They really don't.
They are just really looking forward to beating the US soccer team in the World Cup.
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Is Thierry Henry a cheat?
My son says yes, he can see him “guiding the ball” with his hand on that goal.
I say Henry was trying to pull his hand away. No he is not a cheater.
Watching sports in my house is real entertaining.
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Who would you like see in your country's draw for the 2010 Soccer World Cup?
I would like to see the US play England, and I got what I wished for, only it would have been nicer seeing them meet in the final :)
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Who do England have to play in the World Cup?
England have been drawn to face the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in the group stage of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Fabio Capello's men will play the United States in Rustenburg on 12 June, Algeria in Cape Town on 18 June and Slovenia in Port Elizabeth on 23 June.
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What is your favorite jelly bean flavor...?
I always go for the black ones first.
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Has Tiger Woods become a laughing stock?
He sure has..Just listen /watch this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEkomaBTppY
Tiger Woods Slow Remix
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What is everlasting life?
That is what God originally practiced in the Bible.
The Scriptures show that the Creator planted the desire for everlasting life deep within the human consciousness right from the very start, from the time he created the first human couple.
“Time indefinite [God] has put in their heart,” says the Bible.—Ecclesiastes 3:11.
Through the ransom sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God...
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Are Daryl Hall and John Oates still working together?
They have not toured together for several months but were nominated last night in the category of Best Performance by a Pop Duo or Group for their performance of "Sara Smile" on the Live from the Troubador set.
They recently released a "box set" too.
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Electric _____________.
Toothbrush.
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Do you think eggnog is gross or awesome?
Occasionally I like it, especially pumpkin eggnog.
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Are there people who have never done the dishes in their life?
Yes there are.
We call these people "husbands".
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Can man deny his own existence? How?
Just stick around this website long enough.
Someone will make that argument and down rate you if you disagree with them!
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How come that WEST Point military training academy is actually situated on the EASTERN US seaboard,in New York State. ...?
Because West Point is situated on the west bank of the Hudson River.
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How to connect circus to food industry?
Buy a bag of popcorn the next time that you visit the circus.
:)
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What state do you think everyone in the world has heard of?
Texas.
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Should Tiger Wood's personal life be considered national news? Are you sick of hearing about it already? LOL
The fact that perhaps – one of the three most famous athletes in the world , is injured in an auto accident is news worthy.
The bizarre details immediately cause suspicion.
Now that the legal aspects seem to have been handled, the story seems to be moving to the gossip pages.
The way that Wood’s mishandled the incident certainly has kept it in the news longer than usual.
His...
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Charles Emerson Winchester or Frank Burns, who was better?
Frank Burns.
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Ever watched M*A*S*H? Who was your favourite character and why?
Hawkeye.
He was the philosopher.
He seemed kind.
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Lonely is a Sage now!!! Congratulations Lonely!!!! Who else wants to come to the party?
Nice job Lonely. Congratulations!!
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Do you obey God's holy commands? Why not if you love him?
Yes, that is how I try to live my life.
Jesus said:
"He that has my commandments and observes them, that one is he who loves me. "
John 14:21
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Why would christendom fall? Could it be that it is full of fear for control?
Because apostate Christendom is a part of Babylon the Great and she is cruising for a date with destruction at the hands of Christ Jesus.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/bh/appendix_12.htm
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I really need to replace my _______ soon before it quits working?
mouse.
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What, if anything could Tiger Woods do to restore his reputation right now?
Lose for once !! LOL
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What is the way to Truth? Does Truth sanctify/set you free?
Jesus said:
"You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." So declared Jesus as he was teaching the multitudes in the temple in Jerusalem. (John 8:32) Jesus' apostles could readily identify Jesus' teachings as the truth. You can too.
Here is a nice story:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19981001/article_01.htm
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Get that _____ out of here?
Negativity.
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Answer to:
Samuel L. Jackson or Denzel Washington?
Toss up. Really – it depends on the role.
They both have their strengths.
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Are Canadian teams in the NHL becoming stronger?
Stronger - yes, and here is why.
'Bbecause of a rise of more than 50 percent in the Canadian dollar since 2002.
A stronger currency has made it cheaper for the six Canadian teams to pay their players in United States dollars and to reduce debts. It has also inflated the revenue of the six Canadian franchises and, in turn, the league’s revenue. That has hurt some of the weaker...
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Is photography a true art form?
It certainly is, as the photography of Ansel Adams shows:
http://www.anseladams.com/
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Can you name an ABer that has never asked a question, yet answered almost 30,000?
Sure, "Moongrim"
If you look closely at his answers though You will see why.
He thinks he knows everything and he does not seem to want to learn anything new.
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Which college football coach had the most winning games?
Joe Paterno of Penn State in Division I.
His career record is 393-129-3
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Will the Saints go marching in this season?
Yes they will.
I have been saying this since week 3.
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Have you ever eaten buffalo?
Yes, I have even had buffalo jerkey.
It was quite good.
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Do you personally know a waitress/waiter?
Yes, at the local deli/sandwich shop.
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Can you live without chocolate?
Yes, but I am keeping my ice cream!
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Name one Black comedian
Chris Rock.
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What miracle would you ask Jesus to work on your behalf?
Nothing, He has already done enough for me.
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Is Christian a danger on society?
No, not the true followers of Christ – they pose no danger as they are “no part of this world”
This true account demonstrates this:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19980115/article_01.htm
There is a struggle going on now for Christians, but their future is hopeful:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200702/article_03.htm
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Are you enjoying watching the Saints school Bill Belicheat and the Patriots on MNF tonight (11/30/09)?
Yes, that was enjoyable.
The Saints made it look easy.
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Can Notre Dame be a strong team again?
Certainly they can, they have an incredible history and tradition.
ND is a first class university – a degree there means a lot to employers.
THE TV contract with NBC keeps them in front of the nation.
They have made some poor choices in their selection of head coaches.
Let’s hope that they get it right this time.
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Who was the best ever player for the San Diego Chargers?
Dan Fouts.
He was truly tough.
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Is there a certain way I should say my prayers to God or is anyway okay?
Here is a nice article that discusses the value of prayer and how we can approach God freely:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/19960715/article_02.htm
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Are you old enough to remember the Tylenol Scare in 1983?
Yes indeed, and I remember the "copycat crimes" that followed it.
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Will Tiger Woods reputation be damaged by how he is handling his car accident?
I think so.
People like one set of rules for everyone.
Can you imagine telling the police, "I will tell you what happened at my accident when I get around to it"?
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Wind in the Willow is now a sage. Who would like to join me in a willow party in her honour?
Yes I certainly would.
Congratulations Wind in the Willow, well done!
Thanks keithold for bringing this to our attention.
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Do you have a HDTV?
Yes I do, and I love it.
Soccer is great!
I watched the Stanley Cup Finals, and does hockey ever look good now!
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Which NBA team do you think will finish with the worst record in the 2009-10 season?
How about if we say the New Jersey Nets, since they have gotten off to such a nice head start!
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Why was Satan created?
That is a very good question and the scriptures have much to say about Satan and his origin.
The Scriptures indicate that the creature known as Satan did not always have that name. Rather, this descriptive name was given to him because of his taking a course of opposition and resistance to God. The name he had before this is not given. God is the only Creator, and ‘his activity is...
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Fill in the blank please: Stop calling me ________.
Late at night!!
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What are the most common anti-depressants?
The most well known antidepressants of the SSRI family are Prozac, Luvox and Paxil.
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What's your favorite type of tea?
"English Breakfast".
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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe God lives in a watchtower?
No, of course they do not.
In several Bible verses, “the heavens” are mentioned as God’s “established place of dwelling.” ( please see 1 Kings 8:39, 43, 49; 2 Chronicles 6:33, 39)
However, one Bible account describes the magnitude of Jehovah God with the following terms: “Will God truly dwell with mankind upon the earth? Look! Heaven, yes, the heaven...
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Why are Dubai's neighbours wary of rescuing it?
Cause it is going to cost a fortune to bail them out.
It looks like they will though.
“Trying to prevent a run on its banks, and financial turmoil that some fear could spread globally, the United Arab Emirates helped calm financial markets Monday with its pledge to lend money to banks operating in Dubai, an action that came amid concerns about excessive borrowing around the...
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What county is known as "the garden of England"?
Kent!
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What is your favorite "Food" television show?
Guy Fieri's "Drive-ins and Dives".
That is #1
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Answer to:
What can be said about these "Twilight Mom's"?
Maybe this sums it up!
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/329/a/6/Twilight_Moms_by_InLoveWitEdwardC.jpg
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What could the University of Notre Dame have done with the money that they paid Charlie Weis?
A lot of good.
Numerous scholarships.
Built up other athletic programs, besides football.
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Can you name a female AnswerBagger?
Nunya! Icy!! There is two!
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What do you think of reality tv?
Much of it is a wasteland.
The only show that I watch is "The Amazing Race".
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On cold Winter nights and days how do pass your free time?
In the daytime, I chop wood.
After dark I read or watch movies with my wife.
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Do you know a poem about the Winter?
Woods in Winter
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
When winter winds are piercing chill,
And through the hawthorn blows the gale,
With solemn feet I tread the hill,
That overbrows the lonely vale.
O'er the bare upland, and away
Through the long reach of desert woods,
The embracing sunbeams chastely play,
And gladden these deep solitudes.
Where, twisted round the...
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What is the folk art of America?
How about Amish quilts.
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Do you believe in the Bible Code?
No I do not.
The apostle Peter wrote that "it was not by following artfully contrived false stories that we acquainted you with the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:16)
The concept of a Bible code has its roots in Jewish mysticism, utilizing "artfully contrived" methods that obscure and distort the plain meaning of the Bible's inspired...
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When was the last time you hugged your mom or dad?
Back on Monday, when I saw my Mom last.
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What is your favorite "S" word?
Serendipitous.
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Do you like eating frozen Tater Tots?
Yes, and I will put the uneaten ones in my pocket for later! LOL
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Best movie to come out in 2009?
"500 Days of Summer".
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What do you think birds think about?
Why haven't you refilled the bird feeder yet!
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What do you think about Oprah leaving the talk show circuit?
Who said that she is?
She is leaving the NETWORK talk show circuit.
She will take a little break and probably start he own new show on he OWN cable network that she OWNS.
That is the inside word.
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Do u like pizza?
Yes indeed.
Especially a good Hawaiian Pizza.
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If I was going to buy you a 6 pack of beer, which brand of beer would you choose?
Mad Elf Ale from Troegs Brewing Company.
Thanks NUNYA!!
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Quick: Someone says "New Mexico", what do you think of?
Taos.
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How do you feel about closing all zoos while returning all animals to their natural habitats or giant wild-life parks in that region?
Nice thought, but not a good idea.
Many of these animals "natural habitats" are seriously threatened. Poachers would wipe put these animals = even in "protected" "giant" wild" life parks.
Zoos are like an "ark" for these animals today.
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Since Jehovah's Witnesses trace to 1830's Millerites and in mid 19th Century Adventists. How they come about not properly observing Sabbath from Sunset Friday to Sunset Saturday?
This “question” is very misleading.
I have flagged it as nonsense.
“Millerite” is a term used to label followers of William Miller (February 15, 1782 – December 20, 1849).
He was an American Baptist preacher whose followers have been termed Millerites.
He is credited with the beginning of the Advent movement of the 1830s and 1840s in North America.
...
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Is the Trinity man made?
Yes it is, and it was quite an ugly process in forming this teaching that is now the “centerpiece” of Christendom.
Here is an article that details the (political) process of the formation of this man made doctrine.
Note the historical references.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/ti/article_04.htm
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Are Jehova and Jesus the same person?
No they are not.
Jehovah is the Almighty Father.
Jesus is His son.
Here is a nice article that explains their relationship.
Note the scriptures and look them up in your own Bible.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20050422/article_02.htm
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Does the Bible really contain all the answers to life's questions?
The Bible plainly states: “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Granted, the Bible was not written as a self-help manual.
Its primary purpose is to reveal God’s will for mankind. Even so, the Bible has much to say about how to cope with the problems...
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When you recycle your plastic bottles and containers, do you squish them all flat so that they take up less space, or do you throw them into your bin full size?
Sometimes I crush them, sometimes I do not.
The County does not require us to.
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I wonder what happened to Alice and her Resteraunt? (From "Alice's Resteraunt.")
Alice Brock closed her last restaurant in 1979 and moved to Cape Cod, where she is a painter and gallery owner.
She is doing quite well.
Two years ago NPR Radio had a nice update on her.
Here is the update:
http://thisibelieve.org/essay/35505/
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Can The Cowboys, who are led by "Oh No" Romo beat the pathetic Raiders.
Not if they take them for granted.
The Raiders have a few wins left in them this year.
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What is the religion belief of majority Russian people?
Orthodox Christianity is Russia’s traditional and largest religion, deemed part of Russia's "historical heritage" in a law passed in 1997.
Russian Orthodoxy is the dominant religion in Russia.
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I have found a small white pill on one side it has the letter p on the other side it is scored with a m at the top and a10 at the bottom can you tell me what this is
Ask your doctor.
Answer to:
When was the last time you watched "The Price is Right"?
Not since the last year that Bob Barker hosted it.
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Is your kitchen floor so clean you could eat off of it?
It is now.
We just got done scrubbing it.
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Do your taste buds like Jello? Do your taste buds have a favorite flavor?
Yes indeed. Lime!
Answer to:
What is an example of a "scam"?
The famous "Nigerian Scam" that was sent out by Email.
http://www.scambusters.org/NigerianFee.html
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Do you have and wear any clothing made of Silk?
Just some neckties.
Answer to:
Going by the Bible Adam and Eve suppossedly ate some sort of fruit as the first sin. If you believe the Bible do you really believe it was fruit? If so what kind? If you don't think it was fruit what do you think it stands for? I think it represents sex.
That is a very good question.
Back in June 2006, "Awake!" Magazine had a nice article about this.
Your answer is found in the Bible.
Get your Bible and follow the sequence of scriptures here.
Was the forbidden fruit sexual relations, as some have held?
"This view finds no support in Scripture.
For one thing, when God made the prohibition, Adam was alone and...
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Isn't believing in God the safest choice? If you dont believe and your right then you just die but if you dont believe and you die you go to hell. So isn't it a safer bet believing?
Love for God is the main force that motivates God's true friends to worship Him.
The Bible says: “This is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments.” (1 John 5:3)
Today, Jehovah is our God, the one who gave his Son as a ransom that we might have everlasting life.
How reasonable it is that Jehovah expects us to love him in return! Our love is a...
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Who was a greater ballplayer, Joe DiMaggio or Ted Williams?
Joe D was great, But I think that Ted Williams was better.
Williams was a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner, led the league in batting six times, and won the Triple Crown twice.
He had a career batting average of .344, with 521 home runs.
He is the last player in Major League Baseball to bat over .400 in a single season (.406 in 1941).
Williams holds the...
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Where is the most beautiful place you ever visited that made you feel like it was a dream?
Yosemite.
Answer to:
What was Hitler's favourite car?
Probably a Volkswagen.
Answer to:
What foods do you associate with Chicago?
Chicago-style pizza, deep-dish pizza with a thin crust covered by a thick layer of cheese.
An Italian beef sandwich featuring thinly sliced roast beef flavored with Italian-style seasonings and served on an Italian roll sopped in the meat juices.
Also - gyros !
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Answer to:
Which male actor plays the best, bad boy?
William Dafoe
Answer to:
What the world really needs now is ?__________________
God's Kingdom.
And here is why:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20060715/article_02.htm
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Answer to:
Have you ever had a subscription to "Better Homes & Gardens", "Family Fun" or "Good Housekeeping"?
Yes, my wife has or has had, "Better Homes & Gardens",and "Good Housekeeping".
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How often do you wear a belt?
Every day.
Answer to:
Dominos or Pizza Hut?
Dominoes for take out but Pizza Hut if I am eating there.
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Answer to:
What is hiding in that tree?
Why it is none other than a Pileated Woodpecker.
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True or False? You will be with your family on Thanksgiving
Mixed answer here.
My son is in New Zealand, while my oldest daughter is in Spain.
We are having my in laws over to celebrate their anniversary - but not for Thanksgiving that day.
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Answer to:
What evidence do we have of the soul?
Look in the mirror, you ARE a soul.
You do not "have" a soul.
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Answer to:
Do you know the difference between yams and sweet potatoes?
The yam, a large hairy tuber that bears no botanical relationship to the sweet potato.
Here is a nice article on the history of the two and why they get confused:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/opinion/25harris.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
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Answer to:
What has happened to the Denver Broncos in 2009?
I was quite surprised by their red hot start.
I see several "holes" in that team and I think that they lack depth.
I can not really be impressed by any team that plans on having their QB, Kyle Orton as a starter.
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Answer to:
Wireless mouse for my pc and laptop!
Try Logitech.
They specialize in computer peripherals like those.
They make good stuff.
Answer to:
What's your favorite show that Fox cancelled?
"Arrested Development".
It started the same year as “Two and a Half Men”
Yet somehow that show is still on and Arrested Development has been off the air for several years.
Go figure.
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What is exhausting rapidly in the world?
Rain forests.
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What is something you would probable NEVER find in a can?
The real Prince Albert.
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Answer to:
A kind of bank that doesn't deal with money?
The Outer banks of beautiful North Carolina.
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Answer to:
If you where a car what woud you be?
"Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark, shiny and black
Open up your engines let 'em roar
Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur"
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Is it possible to live a good life without paying taxes?
"Taxes are the price we pay for civilization."
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
"Taxes, after all, are dues that we pay for the privileges of membership in an organized society.
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
"There is therefore compelling reason for YOU people to be in subjection, not only on account of that wrath but also on account of [YOUR] conscience....
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Why were American houses named long ago, like the Biltmore House, Fallingwater, Taliesin West, etc.?
Because they took pride in making something special.
I have been to the first two homes that you mentioned and they are wonderful!
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If I had an alien in my attic, what should I do with him?
Report him to the authorities - right away!
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Answer to:
What country, outside your continent, would you like to visit?
New Zealand.
My son is there now.
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It is either my way or the ?____________________.
Other way.
Answer to:
What is your favorite Michael Caine film?
The Man Who Would Be King.
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Are rootbeer floats the best?
Yes they are, and I am way overdue for one!
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Do conservative, homeschooling parents charge their kids for their lunches?
Why mock parents who home school their kids?
What is the purpose of this question?
Do you wish to start a fight with people who hold different views than your own?
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From where shall we seek guidance?
If we are truly wise, we will be humble like King David and turn to God's Word the Bible for guidance
He said:
“Make me know your own ways, O Jehovah; teach me your own paths.” (Psalm 25:4)
Here is a nice article:
http://www.watchtower.org/e/200601b/article_01.htm
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Mississippi is again considered the least healthiest state in the U.S. as well as many other states in the deep south. What goes on there to cause this phenomenon?
Poverty.
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What is the most intelligent question you can ask someone?
Something that is not a duplicate!!
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Do you think global warming is real?
Consider these facts:
Since the 1997 international accord to fight global warming, climate change has worsened and accelerated – beyond some of the grimmest of warnings made back then.
As the world has talked for a dozen years about what to do next, new ship passages opened through the once frozen summer sea ice of the Arctic. In Greenland and Antarctica, ice sheets have lost...
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What Topic or Category on AB would you do away with if you had the power?
Anything to do with illegal drugs or how to grow them.
Our law enforcement officers, and those in Mexico and Columbia are dieing by the thousands and people here ignore that consequence of their lifestyles.
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Our Miss Anubis, one of the sweetest ladies to be found anywhere, has made Swami!!! Would you like to join her party and tell her "Great Job!"? WOOOHOOOO!!! You go, girl!!!
Congratulations Miss Anubis!
Well done girl !!
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Would you please help me congratulate my friend Beavis on reaching Guru level? (Congrats, Beavis! You're awesome!)
Good work Beavis! Well done!
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Describe David Beckham in 2 word
Bent it!
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If we are all God's children, what was so special about Jesus?
Jesus was the greatest man who ever lived.
The reference work The Historians’ History of the World observed: “The historical result of [Jesus’] activities was more momentous, even from a strictly secular standpoint, than the deeds of any other character of history. A new era, recognised by the chief civilisations of the world, dates from his birth.”
See this nice...
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Is your grass greener then your neighbors?
Usually, yes.
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Do you like LOTS of pepper on your food, just a little bit or none at all?
I never put pepper on my food.
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Should Notre Dame sack Charlie Weis?
Yes, this week.
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Are you saved? Do you know for sure you will spend Eternity in Heaven?
The Bible says:
"But he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved".
(Matthew 24:13)
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Who do you respect?
People who volunteer to help others to learn.
To learn living skills, to learn how to read.
To learn how to understand the Bible.
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Is Icy prego?
Yes she is..with a lot of cheese!
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Who is Angelina Jolie's father?
Darth Vader.
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How many books on dog care do you own?
Zero.
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How many books on cat care do you own?
Zero.
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Would you dive into Loch Ness and swim about for a minute for a hundred quid?
Yes, but I would do it in July- LOL.
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When you feel depression coming on do you listen to sad songs & cry or fight it with all you got?
"Whenever I feel afraid. I hold my head erect And whistle a happy tune So no one will suspect I'm afraid".
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Favorite Sean Connery film?
"The Man Who Would Be King" from 1975.
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What is the national average for survey responses?
50%.
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AFTER HAVING A BIOPSY WILL IT MAKE MY
Sentences shorter? Yes.
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What is a way to make a "good salad" even BETTER!?
Add some black olives and feta cheese.
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What restaurant would you like to EAT FREE for one week?
Chipotle's!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipotle_Mexican_Grill
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Give me the most inspirational Biblical quotes you can think of? there are so many!!!!
(Revelation 21:3-4)
"With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 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...
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Should minors be able to access medical marijuana?
No they should not.
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Do you think my baby picture is cute?
Yes, that is lovely.
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Can you name one NBA team?
The Phoenix Suns.
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SERIOUSLY, I just heard this. Do you agree or disagree? A woman on a diet is always in a bad mood!?
No, not if she is on the chocolate diet!
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Name some English football grounds that no longer exist?
How about the original Wembley National Stadium.
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Fill-in: I could never quite__________.
Figure out just how to fill in these blanks!
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Which soccer team does Katy Perry support?
Probably Hull.
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Would you buy a Toyota 4runner or a Jeep Cherokee?
The a Toyota 4runner.
This is not even close.
I will not by a Chrysler product, their quality is too low.
Toyota has much better quality and resale value.
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Where jesus lived in between the age of 12 to 30
Not much is said about Jesus during that part of Jesus life.
here is what we do know,.
The record of Jesus’ early life is very brief.
Born in Bethlehem of Judea, King David’s native city, he was taken to Nazareth in Galilee after the family returned from Egypt—all of this in fulfillment of divine prophecy. (Mt 2:4-6, 14, 15, 19-23; Mic 5:2; Ho 11:1; Isa 11:1; Jer 23:5)
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How can I get an Internet connection for a motorhome?
Get a laptop computer with an air card.
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Did you serve in Vietnam?
No, I missed the Vietnam era by 7 months.
My parents would have to sign for me since I was under 18 and they did not want me to leave high school early.
I was really tired of high school.
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Who do you think deserves the 2009 Heisman?
I will say C.J. Spiller of Clemson.
He is a senior running back who has 6 rushing tds, 4 receiving tds, 1 passing, and 4 more from kick returns and punt returns.
He will fit in the pros nicely.
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Does the Bible teach total abstinence from alcoholic beverages? Gene Getz, author of "The Measure of a Man" claims that it does not.
No, the Bible does not teach total abstinence from alcohol.
The Bible condemns drunkenness.
The Bible commands that unrepentant or habitual drunkards are to be expelled from the Christian congregation. (1Co 5:11-13) “The works of the flesh” include “drunken bouts, revelries,” which things the nations in general practice.
A Christian, having been cleansed from...
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Do you think the Jaredites were black?
Do you mean Jared, the father of Enoch and a pre-Flood ancestor of Jesus Christ?
In the Bible, all that we really know about him is that he was the the fifth generation after Adam.
( see 1Croniclesh 1:2; and Luke 3:37)
( Look up these scriptures and see how well the genealogy of Jesus is preserved in the Bible
Jared, the son of Mahalalel, lived 962 years (3566-2604 B.C.E.), second...
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Deuteronomy 2:24/25: “ This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the peoples . . . . who, when they hear the report of thee, shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.” If this isn't terrorism, what is?
This passage reads:
(Deuteronomy 2:24-25)
“‘GET up, pull away and cross the torrent valley of Ar′non. See, I have given into your hand Si′hon the king of Hesh′bon, the Am′or•ite. So start to take possession of his land, and engage in war with him. 25 This day I shall start to put the dread of you and the fear of you before the peoples beneath all...
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Who plays guitar on the george harrison classic"while my guitar gently weeps"........
Eric Clapton.
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What do YOU think of when I say, "Black Velvet!"?
A whiskey brand that wants you to think they are high scale.
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What's the longest, in a given period of time, you have spent here on AnswerBag?
Maybe four hours.
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Is it just me or is it FREEZING COLD today?
No, it has been a little on the warm side in Pennsylvania so far in November.
No really cold nights, and the daytime highs – seasonal or 2 or 3 degrees above average.
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Have you ever cooked a meal that you copied from an TV cooking show? How did it turn out?
Yes, some time ago.
It went rather well.
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How many of your Grade School, Junior High School and High School teachers names can you remember?
A whole bunch, the good and the bad.
I am still grateful for the competent, dedicated teachers.
They really made a difference in my life.
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What is your reaction of Oprah Winfrey ending her talk show?
If fewer people will follow her health and medical advice presented and promoted by Oprah Winfrey and her guests on her show, then that might be a good thing.
See this story on this link.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/200025
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Why are americans still afraid of the uk
It's all because of David Bowie.
Americans are afraid of him.
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Are signs that say "Pray for Obama Psalm 109:8" a lovely sentiment? Are they another fine example of Christian love? Hardly, "Let his days be few; and let another take his office, Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow" Thoughts?
Don't let it bother you.
This is a case of fundamentalist "Christians" misunderstanding and misquoting the Bible again.
Psalm 109:8 reads
"Let his days prove to be few; His office of oversight let someone else take".
Interestingly. Peter applied Psalm 109:8 to show that another would take Judas’ place at Acts 1:15-26.
A replacement was selected, and...
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The ABer bubblegum72 just became a sage!=D Who wants to congratulate him with me?
Hey there bubblegum72.
congratulations on a job well done.
Thanks Mountain Momma for bringing this to our attention.
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Moongrim is now a Swami. Who would like to join me at a moon party in his honour?
No, I think that I will sit this one out.
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How come Italian youngsters tend to live at home for so long?
If you could stay in Tuscany, you would too!