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   From: Robert@none.non   
      
   On Nov 12, 2023, James wrote   
   (in article<7cj1li5qlk6j7ml6ldj5qbf5ofp1oe0s05@4ax.com>):   
      
   > On 01 Nov 2023 16:54:24 GMT, anonymous@nowhere.you.know wrote:   
   >   
   > > > > > > For those unaware; a pinata is a practice originating in latin   
   america   
   > > > > > > for   
   > > > > > > kids entertainment.   
   > > > > > >   
   > > > > > > A paper container full of toys and sweets is held above the heads   
   of a   
   > > > > > > group of children. They hit it with sticks until it bursts and the   
   kids   
   > > > > > > scramble to get the contents. This practice is now also common at   
   > > > > > > non-latin n. america children's events.   
   > > > > > >   
   > > > > > > Friend james can help us here; does the jw vatican approve of this   
   > > > > > > traditional latin american practice used at children's   
   celebrations?   
   > > > >   
   > > > > Friend james confesses:>   
   > > > > >   
   > > > > > I have no idea. Go to them at jw.org to inquire.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > Ah; perhaps the jw vatican sources use the alterntive spelling "pi ta"   
   > > > > that   
   > > > > explains his fialed "research"? Or perhaps at the local "hall" it is no   
   > > > > longer an issue. In past the answer was don't do it because of rcc/ and   
   > > > > local traditional native american religious connections.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > A few years ago that was changed. If a current practice no longer   
   includes   
   > > > > "pagan" religious elements; then go for it if you wish.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > Hmm, then applying the same idea for birthdays/mother's days and other   
   > > > > observation/celebrations without "pagan" religious ideas mentioned; now   
   > > > > have a "go for it if you wish" with a jw vatican blessing, no?   
   > >   
   > > Friend james finds comfort in ignorance. All along he could have been   
   > > having various holidays and celebrations with the jw vatican's blessing.   
   > >   
   > > They said for ancient practices all is fine now because modern uses have no   
   > > unacceptable content and a jw devotee should feel free to do it if they   
   > > choose.   
   > >   
   > > > Like I said before, I know nothing about it, pagan or otherwise.   
   > >   
   > > Ah; ignorance is bliss; no?   
   >   
   > Yes, ignorance of the truth is bliss, right?   
   >   
   > Concerning Christmas, show me in the Bible when Jesus had his apostles   
   > and followers, where they celebrated his birthday. Please show me.   
   > They mentioned all kinds of important celebrations like the Passover,   
   > why not the birth of the Son of God? Why?   
   >   
   > So, why didn't God tell us the date he was born? There is no way to   
   > figure it out. Why? If Christmas is such an important day today, why   
   > no record of the date? Why? And what does Santa Clause and all the   
   > Christmas adornments have to do with Jesus birth?   
   >   
   > Yes, ignorance of the truth is bliss, right?   
      
   Evidently for you that is true. :(   
      
   Had you studied the Bible you could find out when he was born, not to the day,   
   but to the season and possibly the month.   
      
   Yet that would not stop your chosen ignorance of scripture, since you believe   
   your cult over the Bible just as you did when you were in the RCC.   
   >   
   >   
   > Sincerely James,   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)