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Godspeak
It would be more in keeping with the intention of the noblest man in this world if our two Christian churches, instead of annoying Negroes with missions which they neither desire nor understand, would kindly, but in all seriousness, teach our European humanity that where parents are not healthy it is a deed pleasing to God to take pity on a poor little healthy orphan child and give him father and mother, than themselves to give birth to a sick child who will only bring unhappiness and suffering on himself and the rest of the world.
Mein Kampf, Vol. 2 Chapter 2
Spread the Gospel
Spake the people
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NO! So good for Japan; let's hope the US follows.
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Maybe it's only because I've been away from the sect for so long, but I hadn't considered the...
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Thanks for posting and creating an awareness of the Jehovah's Witnesses *blood...
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Jehovah's Witnesses are unpopular for many reasons, none of which matched the early church...
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Good points.
Naturally, theists may try to respond to those points. But if I may...
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If I may toot my own shofar, a few of the posts I like best:
Likewise, I have a mild interest in things Mormon; that sect has always seemed to have some points in common with the JWs, though I'm sure the similarities don't stand up to deep scrutiny. Still, the two share some niche overlap in the religion ecosystem.
I think a lot of "common knowledge" about Mormonism is wrong, which adds a wee bit to the interest. To pick a trivial example, the well-known commandments against coffee or cola turn out to be matters of individual choice, though there is some pressure from the Church. (If I have that right, that is; I might still be way off.)
Religion can be interesting stuff to observe, precisely in the way that people like Dawkins suggest: as a study of a major facet of society and culture. Not as a guide to reality or morality!