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Daystar
Little Hamster
Joined: 10 May 2008
Posts: 76
Location: Midwest US
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Hello, everyone!
My name is David, and I am interested in the Bible and religion; I have been a Bible student for about 15 years. Since the name David was taken here I had to pick a nickname, which was Daystar. That comes from some translations of 2 Peter 1:19. Other translations may differ and use another term for daystar, but the original language uses the term daystar like the planet Venus, which always heralds a new day by being the brightest star before the dawn. Of course, in this sense I am not actually the daystar, but rather my attention is focused on the daystar - Jesus Christ, the word of Jehovah God.
Although I have never been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses or a member of any organized religion, my understanding of scripture can most accurately be compared to the teachings of the JWs. The reason for this is that I studied with them and found most, but not all of their teachings to be in agreement with the Bible.
This means that I also see most of the teachings of modern day Christianity as being more inspired by pagan teachings - Greek philosophy for example. Teachings such as the immortal soul, hell, the rapture, the trinity, the cross, Christmas, Easter etc.
This looks like an active and excellent forum for the discussion which I enjoy so much, and I hope we can all have a good time in doing this; I have read the rules and would have no trouble following them respectfully. I am used to being the odd man out when it comes to my beliefs and can take a great deal from skeptics and believers alike, and although I am able to do this peacefully I can also stand my own ground in a debate. So feel free to speak your mind.
Let’s have fun! |
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lone-traveler
Emperor of the Universe
Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 6342
Location: USA
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Hello David..Daystar. 
nice to meet you,
and welcome to the forum.
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Nobby
Board - Admin
Joined: 16 Sep 2002
Posts: 5049
Location: Missouri
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:00 am Post subject: Welcome!! |
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Daystar,(David) "Welcome" to our group. Glad to meet you. I believe you will have no problem finding someone to discuss/debate with you.
Make yourself at home & enjoy your stay with us.
You seem to know your way around, but if you have any questions just ask one of the mods or myself.
Enjoy,
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holly102869
Show Poodle
Joined: 26 Jul 2007
Posts: 270
Location: Central, Florida USA
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Welcome, David
I just recently came back to the site after some personal hardships.
I really missed some of the discussions while I was unable to get to a computer. You will meet some great people. |
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lone-traveler
Emperor of the Universe
Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 6342
Location: USA
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sorry to hear about your hardships holly.
Glad your back and hope all is well.
hugs
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Daystar
Little Hamster
Joined: 10 May 2008
Posts: 76
Location: Midwest US
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Thank you lone-traveler, Nobby, Holly - for the warm welcome.
I, like lone-traveler, am sorry to hear of your hardships, Holly; I hope that they are behind you and I am glad of the opportunity to have discussion with you.
Nobby, I do know my way around, in fact, not too long ago I had my own PHP forum. I took my website down, though. After years of discussion I had to take a break and created a massive website for my own enjoyment.
I prefer feedback though, and after a few years of HTML, editing, formating and designing my own website, I find that I would much rather discuss things with the people in a place like this, without the hassle of a website and forum of my own. |
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MoJo
Moderator
Joined: 31 Jul 2003
Posts: 3190
Location: Canada
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Hi Daystar. Welcome to the board and a renewed welcome back to Holly as well.
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pastor2022
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Joined: 07 Dec 2006
Posts: 693
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Hello Daystar! Glad that you're here and hope that you will enjoy it. Look forward to seeing you around some here. God bless.
P.S. Holly, good to see you back!  |
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Daystar
Little Hamster
Joined: 10 May 2008
Posts: 76
Location: Midwest US
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| Thank you Mojo and Pastor 2022. |
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Plotinus
Tiger
Joined: 15 May 2007
Posts: 843
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:43 am Post subject: Re: Howdy Folks! |
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| Daystar wrote: | Hello, everyone!
My name is David, and I am interested in the Bible and religion; I have been a Bible student for about 15 years. Since the name David was taken here I had to pick a nickname, which was Daystar. That comes from some translations of 2 Peter 1:19. Other translations may differ and use another term for daystar, but the original language uses the term daystar like the planet Venus, which always heralds a new day by being the brightest star before the dawn. Of course, in this sense I am not actually the daystar, but rather my attention is focused on the daystar - Jesus Christ, the word of Jehovah God.
Although I have never been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses or a member of any organized religion, my understanding of scripture can most accurately be compared to the teachings of the JWs. The reason for this is that I studied with them and found most, but not all of their teachings to be in agreement with the Bible.
This means that I also see most of the teachings of modern day Christianity as being more inspired by pagan teachings - Greek philosophy for example. Teachings such as the immortal soul, hell, the rapture, the trinity, the cross, Christmas, Easter etc.
This looks like an active and excellent forum for the discussion which I enjoy so much, and I hope we can all have a good time in doing this; I have read the rules and would have no trouble following them respectfully. I am used to being the odd man out when it comes to my beliefs and can take a great deal from skeptics and believers alike, and although I am able to do this peacefully I can also stand my own ground in a debate. So feel free to speak your mind.
Let’s have fun! |
Hi Daystar. Great name. BTW, I agree with your comment about Greek philosophy. But I am a great fan of Greek philosophy -- hence my name. So I'll look forward to enjoyable discussions with you. PS, I am not a Jehovah's Witness. I differ on some points of belief. However, there is much that I admire about them. |
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Evee
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Joined: 13 Sep 2005
Posts: 600
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| It's good to have you here, Daystar. Welcome! My father's name was David. So I feel connected to you already! Have fun. |
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