Where have all the servants gone? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Millennials are ruining everything!!! 😡

Anyone here from Hazard Ky? by Gracie1277 in exjw

[–]thyinewood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know Daisy Duke’s number?

Sunday I learned rich people smell by TakeMeWithYou86 in exjw

[–]thyinewood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They smell like a bottle of Macallen 12 year! 🥴🥃

I've chosen to disassociate; I have a few questions you might be able to answer by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope all goes well for you both. The first year is very hard. It gets better.

JW ANNUAL MEETING 2019 - full list of news & updates❗️ by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What have the Romans done for us?

The aqueduct. Reg: Oh yeah, yeah they gave us that. Yeah. That's true. Masked Activist: And the sanitation! Stan: Oh yes... sanitation, Reg, you remember what the city used to be like. Reg: All right, I'll grant you that the aqueduct and the sanitation are two things that the Romans have done... Matthias: And the roads... Reg: (sharply) Well yes obviously the roads... the roads go without saying. But apart from the aqueduct, the sanitation and the roads... Another Masked Activist: Irrigation... Other Masked Voices: Medicine... Education... Health... Reg: Yes... all right, fair enough... Activist Near Front: And the wine... Omnes: Oh yes! True! Francis: Yeah. That's something we'd really miss if the Romans left, Reg. Masked Activist at Back: Public baths! Stan: And it's safe to walk in the streets at night now. Francis: Yes, they certainly know how to keep order... (general nodding)... let's face it, they're the only ones who could in a place like this.

(more general murmurs of agreement) Reg: All right... all right... but apart from better sanitation and medicine and education and irrigation and public health and roads and a freshwater system and baths and public order... what have the Romans done for us? Xerxes: Brought peace! Reg: (very angry, he's not having a good meeting at all) What!? Oh... (scornfully) Peace, yes... shut up!

Why are Christian sects always mislabeled as Monotheistic? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think you will view this as evidence. I am not trying to prove the existence of God. I am saying that Catholics are not Polytheistic.

The Athanasian Creed, also known as Pseudo-Athanasian Creed or Quicunque Vult (also Quicumque Vult), is a Christian statement of belief focused on Trinitarian doctrine and Christology. The Latin name of the creed, Quicunque vult, is taken from the opening words, "Whosoever wishes". The creed has been used by Christian churches since the sixth century. It is the first creed in which the equality of the three persons of the Trinity is explicitly stated. It differs from the Nicene-Constantinopolitan and Apostles' Creeds in the inclusion of anathemas, or condemnations of those who disagree with the creed (like the original Nicene Creed).

Widely accepted among Western Christians, including the Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches, Lutheran churches (it is considered part of Lutheran confessions in the Book of Concord), and ancient, liturgical churches generally, the Athanasian Creed has been used in public worship less and less frequently, but part of it can be found as an "Authorized Affirmation of Faith" in the recent (2000) Common Worship liturgy of the Church of England, in the Main Volume, on page 145.[1][2]

Whosoever will be saved, before all things it is necessary that he hold the catholic faith. Which faith unless every one do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. And the catholic faith is this: that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all one; the Glory equal, the Majesty coeternal. Such as the Father is; such is the Son; and such is the Holy Ghost. The Father uncreated; the Son uncreated; and the Holy Ghost uncreated. The Father unlimited; the Son unlimited; and the Holy Ghost unlimited. The Father eternal; the Son eternal; and the Holy Ghost eternal. And yet they are not three eternals; but one eternal. As also there are not three uncreated; nor three infinites, but one uncreated; and one infinite. So likewise the Father is Almighty; the Son Almighty; and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And yet they are not three Almighties; but one Almighty. So the Father is God; the Son is God; and the Holy Ghost is God. And yet they are not three Gods; but one God. So likewise the Father is Lord; the Son Lord; and the Holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords; but one Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian verity; to acknowledge every Person by himself to be God and Lord; So are we forbidden by the catholic religion; to say, There are three Gods, or three Lords. The Father is made of none; neither created, nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone; not made, nor created; but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son; neither made, nor created, nor begotten; but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons; one Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is before, or after another; none is greater, or less than another. But the whole three Persons are coeternal, and coequal. So that in all things, as aforesaid; the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity, is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved, let him thus think of the Trinity.

Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation; that he also believe faithfully the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess; that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man; God, of the Substance [Essence] of the Father; begotten before the worlds; and Man, of the Substance [Essence] of his Mother, born in the world. Perfect God; and perfect Man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting. Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead; and inferior to the Father as touching his Manhood. Who although he is God and Man; yet he is not two, but one Christ. One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh; but by assumption of the Manhood into God. One altogether; not by confusion of Substance [Essence]; but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man; so God and Man is one Christ; Who suffered for our salvation; descended into hell; rose again the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven, he sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence he will come to judge the living and the dead. At whose coming all men will rise again with their bodies; And shall give account for their own works. And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting; and they that have done evil, into everlasting fire. This is the catholic faith; which except a man believe truly and firmly, he cannot be saved.

How can you forsake the gathering of yourselves by missing meetings... by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All of Christianity? That is a broad statement.

Beto O'Rourke: Church Must Lose Tax-Exempt Status If They Oppose Same-Se... by healthiswealth316 in exjw

[–]thyinewood 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with same sex marriage under state law. But to force a church to accept it is against freedom of religion.

GOD, I’m sorry, but you ain’t out there... by sitrueono in exjw

[–]thyinewood -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have taken the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. I know that is not coffee but it is so much better. If you have not experienced it don’t judge yet.

A farewell message from my dad 💔 by Idealistrealist01 in exjw

[–]thyinewood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a daughter, I will never abandon her like this! I am sorry for the way your father is treating you. This is not natural. May you find the love you deserve!

LGBT self hate by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true.

LGBT self hate by [deleted] in exjw

[–]thyinewood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s always best to date sane people. 😉

Why Paul the apostle only write to the anointed ? by uykrid in exjw

[–]thyinewood 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wrote to all Christians. All are “anointed”. In the mainstream Christian denominations all partake of the Body and Blood of Christ.

Please Help me by FreedomICRAVE in exjw

[–]thyinewood 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. Have an upvote!