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I thought the title of this thread offered a non-plural option; namely, or majesty?

Post #2 details a lot of pressure put on performance. I think you call it discipline of those ostracized.

Just a reminder … Their doctrines are outside the scope of this thread. Let’s stay on the cult aspect, such as their alleged point system. (This is the first I heard of this but it sounds like a tool for control and guilt and shame).

You mean JW are not good listeners? Rather than have a conversation, they are in lecture-mode most of the time?

My first encounter with JW was as a child. A next-door neighbor’s cousin was a JW. I played sports with my next-door neighbor all the time and there was something odd when his cousin came over. He attempted to minimize conversation post-game. I talk to the kid every day but the cousin seemed to...

1st, I have to say that I have a lot of respect for JW's that I have met in person and in this forum. 2nd, this question or accusation comes up in many threads and I thought I'd flush it out and by using a poll. If it is not true, why do so many here, and former members call JW a cult? 3rd...

I'll try get his answered for you in a separate thread.

I wonder if there is a better example, other John 1:1, of reading into unitarian text, one's trinity doctrine? Where do you get the idea that there is even a godhead contained in these verses? Where do you get the idea that words are WHO's (Jesus) rather than WHAT's (an attribute of being)? And...

No. I am not ignoring that in one or 2 instances plural pronouns are used to refer to God. It's just that cannot offset the 1,000's of times singular pronouns are used to refer to God.

Why does grasping foreign language usage of this word matter? You keep side stepping that God is referred to 1,000's of times using singular pronouns, which is proof text the Supreme Being is, as he says he is in the Sh'ma, singular (not plural).

OK, like animals, heavenly beings. Not all heavenly beings are God, right?

I know there is a point in there somewhere related to the OP.

I reject the premise of your question. Yes or no, singular pronouns are used for God 1,000’s if times in the Bible? If a book entitled ‘Animals Of The Forest’ were to detail any contents, it would undoubtedly show one type of animal at a time. This is a bird. This is a fox. This is a toad. Even...

Then why does the hierachy only mention 2 in 1 COR 11:3 and why does Jesus say the only true God is his Father in John 17:3, along with every Epistles prologue? (None mention acting on behalf of the HS)

Honestly, I'm amazed this error keeps getting repeated. The biggest error of the KJV, imposing their trinitarian doctrine onto Scripture, 1 John 5:7-8. So there are three testifying witnesses: 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood. All three are in total agreement. VOICE

Oh? What was that?

Well, putting aside your personal attacks about my honesty, I am not making claims of translation. I speak English. I am Groot. You continue to ignore my concise observation that the singular pronoun is used 1,000's of times for God. What does this say about your honesty?

I think you are confusing make a public confession with 'being honest.' While the obligatory, 'we all fall short of the glory of God' may be stated I do not believe, as you imply that each Biblical reading must begin with the reader publicly confessing that he or she has fallen short.

Your question is a little too vague for me. What people? I thought your question was about those who assert moral authority over others, like rebuking a sinner or false teacher.

Yes, and you are superseding a note with the actual translation of God’s Word.