Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 06 2009,08:06)WJ, We would love to walk with you but not your strange gods.Nick,Please don't speak for me. I am a part of the “we” that you speak of, and I like to hear about other's belief systems. It's one of the reasons I visit this site.Besides, we're not talking about the Trinity here anyway. Why do you always…[Read more]

But what about this “Son of God”?Many would prefer to change the meaning of “son” into something else. I dare say, if we took a poll on what “son” means….we'd have at least a half a dozen definitions. If we don't know what “son” means…..how can we decide anything regarding Jesus?

Isaiah 1:18″Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.Obviously God wants us to use our minds! He designed us in such a way that we can actually have a conversation with him. We can share ideas and even plead with…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 05 2009,03:45)Hi guys,Thanks for thinking this through with me.I believe that something that is created is going to have a different nature than its creator.  Something that is born on the other hand is going to have the same nature of the one he came from.That's the difference.  The Son of God has the same nature as the F…[Read more]

Keith,I have tears in my eyes….big ones! Of course I forgive you (but I honestly forget why I need to?) That's what brother's and sister's do – they just love each other anyway. Forgive me, too, okay? I need to show more respect for your beliefs. I don't have to be so sassy all the time (really I dont!). I knew you would come back with…[Read more]

Ah!!This sounds sooooo good!More, MORE!

David…..I'm still interested in the answers to DK's questions, if you are so inclined?Thanks!Mandy

Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2009,15:25)Jesus is God who has a God. God of God, Light of Light. Of course, Jesus's God is the Most High God.I've only ever been taught that there is ONE God. That God is the Father. To say that Jesus is the God who has a God makes it sound like they are both God(s) in their own right. I cannot see this in…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2009,07:42)Quote (Not3in1 @ Mar. 01 2009,14:35)John 1:8 (New International Version)8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.Jesus is the light of the world, but is he THE light?  John seems to think that he is a witness of the light, but he is not the light himself.  Kathi, doesn't this go d…[Read more]

John 1:8 (New International Version)8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.Jesus is the light of the world, but is he THE light? John seems to think that he is a witness of the light, but he is not the light himself. Kathi, doesn't this go directly against your theory? I dunno….. It's just something I came…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Mar. 02 2009,06:18)Nick-odemus

Irene,You've been busy on this thread! Love all the songs – thank you.Have a wonderful Sunday, hope all is well.Love,Mandy

Hi Gene,Quote Fear and trepidation was always used on anyone who seriously questioned their teachings. Gosh, this sounds and feels so familiar…..I experience that here.Quote These church organizations all do some good , but the evil they do is far greater Sis. IMOSadly, I suppose you are correct.Peter and the boys seemed to really be able to…[Read more]

Okay, Nick. I thought you were trying to make a point. Thanks.

Quote (lineon @ Feb. 19 2009,20:18)Hi TimA bibleA bookWordsFull stopsAuthorsPhilosophersPenPaperScissorsCutA bibleA bookJesus should be in our look!No I don't believe the bible is God!Oh my goodness, I totally LOVE THIS!Thanks for sharing,Mandy

Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 28 2009,13:45)Quote (Lightenup @ Feb. 26 2009,13:11)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2009,17:43)Hi LU, Jesus is of the divine bloodline.God is his father.Hi Marty and Nick,The Son calls His Father-“God” and His Father calls the Son “God.”  Who does the verse say shed His own blood?  I know that Father is the Most High God.  …[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Mar. 01 2009,08:24)Not3in1(Mandy) wrote:Quote That's the thing – one book – many possible ideas.One God, One Jesus, and thus only one true idea.   Jesus did say that there would be many false ideas in the last days.  I am overjoyed to tell you that what he said is certainly true.Yes, only one true idea.If you speak to the many d…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2009,04:10)Hi LU, Good points. The light had to be separated from the darkness.What Nick is really saying is that light was already present (there, with the darkness) before it was called out to be on it's own.Is this correct, Nick?

DK,Men are corrupt, so why would we be surprised to learn that their organizations are the same? I'm not surprised. I don't have to visit all the websites you listed to learn that the JW's are just like any other group who would want to cover their butts in conflict. It's human nature to want to dodge the bullet.But they do a lot of good as…[Read more]

My brother's Tim and Keith…..I love you both very much, and appreciate you both. I hope that your relationship is restored for the encouragement of us all!Love,Mandy