15 Feb 14
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieBesides, isn't it true that real growth is slowing in developed countries and that the population of JWs average age is increasing as your corporation fails to convince its own children to remain within its insidious clutches?
really our demographic stats say different, but then again, its always hard to argue against empirical evidence with baseless opinions like yours.
Edit: I wonder if these poor kids are shunned by their own parents. It's disgusting
16 Feb 14
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Originally posted by PudgenikWhat would be the point, unless you can understand the base language of the text you have absolutely no way of knowing whether the translation that you are reading is accurate, do you? and if you are going to base arguments upon a lack of understanding it will become a battle against ignorance, wont it, both yours and the person you are seeking to contend with.
Would you take the time to type here what your bible has for John 1:1-12 please or how about just John 1:1-3. Thanks, Pudge
Accurate understanding comes from a study of the base text, not from inherited dogma and tradition and if you have no way of knowing whether its accurate all you have done is simply to take it upon trust that what you are reading is accurate, isn't it.
If you want to read the New world translation you can read it on-line at jw.org
16 Feb 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieHowever, your understanding has come about from the inherited dogma and tradition promoted by the Watchtower Society with their doctrines of demons.
What would be the point, unless you can understand the base language of the text you have absolutely no way of knowing whether the translation that you are reading is accurate, do you? and if you are going to base arguments upon a lack of understanding it will become a battle against ignorance, wont it, both yours and the person you are seeking to co ...[text shortened]... te, isn't it.
If you want to read the New world translation you can read it on-line at jw.org