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    Matthew9969 reacted to John 12.24to28 in What Does it Really Mean to Be "No Part of the World"?   
    Oh, don't be sorry about that. I don't know why you got your hopes up. I already knew those things - maybe your expectations were too high? I told you am low and like a kid inside. You can't expect too much from somebody like that, @boyle, come on.😆
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Ray Devereaux in "BELIEFS CLARIFIED"   
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from JoeJohn in What Does it Really Mean to Be "No Part of the World"?   
    To go along with this, voting wasn't even a concept for the regular jews back in Jesus's time. 
    Since  boyle is terribly naive, when a person votes they are not really voting for a person, but what that person believes is right or represents. For example I myself and a more middle of the road conservative, I believe abortion is murder and is wrong so I am going to vote for a candidate who believes the same way and will use their influence to end abortions. Or believe in diplomacy over war, being a good steward of the taxes we pay, etc. 
    I'm glad the jw version of the paradise isn't going to happen, I couldn't imagine the dictatorship of the governing body would go over very well with Jesus.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Ray Devereaux in What Does it Really Mean to Be "No Part of the World"?   
    To go along with this, voting wasn't even a concept for the regular jews back in Jesus's time. 
    Since  boyle is terribly naive, when a person votes they are not really voting for a person, but what that person believes is right or represents. For example I myself and a more middle of the road conservative, I believe abortion is murder and is wrong so I am going to vote for a candidate who believes the same way and will use their influence to end abortions. Or believe in diplomacy over war, being a good steward of the taxes we pay, etc. 
    I'm glad the jw version of the paradise isn't going to happen, I couldn't imagine the dictatorship of the governing body would go over very well with Jesus.
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    Matthew9969 reacted to John 12.24to28 in What Does it Really Mean to Be "No Part of the World"?   
    Jesus didn't say people couldn't vote. 
     
    The Bible says to be in subjection to the governmental authorities. If someone impresses you into service one mile, go two. Many governments utilize the voting process. Putting a ballot in a box is not an act of worship. Choosing one official over another for a position in the government is not an act of worship.
     
    The first century governing body said, "abstain from blood, immorality, and what is strangled." There was nothing there about political party cards.
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    Matthew9969 reacted to Pudgy in The state subsidy is denied to WTJWorg in Norway   
    WOW!
    Those Norwegians are really SERIOUS about basic human decency and basic human rights!
    WHO KNEW?
    I guess being invaded and occupied by the Nazis during WWII made them sensitive about such things.
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    Matthew9969 reacted to Pudgy in "Who Really Is My Neighbor?" (brought to you by the Number Seven)   
    I was at a stoplight, when this scraggly non-Caucasian with some brochures and a can motioned for me to roll my window down 
    He was asking for contributions to the BLFM, and I put two dollars in his can.
    as he turned, a I asked “What is the BLFM?”.
    He replied “Better Lunches For Me”.
     
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    Matthew9969 reacted to Pudgy in EXJWs Are Going to the U.S. Capitol   
    They are bored, and need something constructive to do with their free time.
    Perhaps being mauled by a pack of Pittbulls, then they would have scabs to pick at.
    ….. and too much disposable income, too.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Pudgy in EXJWs Are Going to the U.S. Capitol   
    Your a good example that God does permit ignorance and stupidity.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Pudgy in EXJWs Are Going to the U.S. Capitol   
    Your the one spewing hate and insults, Your god must be proud of you.
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    Matthew9969 reacted to Pudgy in Regarding Some Common Questions About the Ransom   
    I think it would have to be about 65 or 70 years old to understand the “Rube Goldberg” concept of making things ludicrously complicated reference in the proper perspective …. IF YOU HAD BEEN A FAN OF HIS ILLUSTRATIONS.
     
    ….. worth looking up.





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    Matthew9969 reacted to John 12.24to28 in Division within the watch tower world.   
    And we don't have to decide who is repentant and who is not. We don't have to judge who is a true worshipper and who is not based on outward appearances or any human checklist. Jesus is appointed to do the judging.
     
     
    I love chocolate chip cookies. It doesn't matter to me if they have walnuts or not, if they are double chocolate or if you use Toll House brand morsels. I just love chocolate chip cookies.
     
    Do you think Jehovah loves chocolate chip cookies?
     
    When He visited Abraham, He ate a meal with him. (I don't think they had chocolate chip cookies back then, but if they did, surely Jehovah would enjoy one.)
     
    Jehovah loved Abraham. God's Word says Abraham is God's friend.
     
    "O our God, did you not drive away the inhabitants of this land from before your people Israel and then give it as a lasting possession to the offspring of your friend Abraham?"
     
    "But you, O Israel, are my servant, You, O Jacob, whom I have chosen, The offspring of Abraham my friend..."
     
    "You see that his faith was active along with his works and his faith was perfected by his works,  and the scripture was fulfilled that says: “Abraham put faith in Jehovah, and it was counted to him as righteousness,” and he came to be called Jehovah’s friend."
     
    Abraham was Jehovah's friend before there was "an organization". Abraham was Jehovah's friend before there was a Bible. Abraham was Jehovah's friend before Abraham was circumcised, before he was in a covenant, before he was baptized. (He never was baptized actually! Shocking!)
     
    If Jehovah can be friends with someone before they are baptized, then how much more so He can be friends with sincere people in the different "sects" who are doing their best to read God's Word every single day! "Jehovah knows those who belong to him." 
     
    Jehovah is not complicated. "God is love." He loves them too.
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfF3DJQs_G0
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from boyle in Division within the watch tower world.   
    So I guess we can't trust the current jw's in being the one true religion since there are splinter jw's with their own version of the one true religion. It's almost like which version of the chocolate cookie is the best version since the original recipe came out!!!! Which version of the chocolate cookie is the current jw's?
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from John 12.24to28 in Division within the watch tower world.   
    At least the chickens don't have to be dipped in hot wax water to remove the feathers.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from boyle in Division within the watch tower world.   
    Found this interesting read....Who are the True Faith Jehovah’s Witnesses? Why did they break away from Bethel? « Beyond the Watchtower (beyondwatchtower.com)
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from derek1956 in Division within the watch tower world.   
    Found this interesting read....Who are the True Faith Jehovah’s Witnesses? Why did they break away from Bethel? « Beyond the Watchtower (beyondwatchtower.com)
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    Matthew9969 reacted to Pudgy in Regarding Some Common Questions About the Ransom   
    My question is:
    Who is your target audience for all the above?
    There is only about six people reading this blog, and they all know this stuff.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from John 12.24to28 in Let's Talk About Evolution!   
    Have you ever heard the saying, love the sinner, not the sin?
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from boyle in Let's Talk About Evolution!   
    Have you ever heard the saying, love the sinner, not the sin?
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    Matthew9969 reacted to John 12.24to28 in EXJWs Are Going to the U.S. Capitol   
    Lol! 😆

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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Linda Martin-Jones in 2023 Convention Program   
    Looks exactly like a JCLDS convention speech.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from John 12.24to28 in Risen   
    Its about a centurion ordered to find the body of Jesus. When he does find the risen/resurrected Jesus his life is transformed. Very good acting.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Pudgy in Risen   
    Its about a centurion ordered to find the body of Jesus. When he does find the risen/resurrected Jesus his life is transformed. Very good acting.
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Pudgy in Risen   
    If you can find it, hopefully you can get it for free..Risen is a great movie.
     
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    Matthew9969 got a reaction from Pudgy in You’re Invited to a Sacred Event!   
    No thanks, I refuse to participate in the satanic like black mass that is a jw memorial.
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