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What Relgion Would You like to Be After Being a JW?
by freyd 25 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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dogisgod
Looked around a lot. Went to different churches. They all seemed really "cosmetic" or social. Went to Unitarian...felt weird. Tried a group "Bible Study" and got YELLED at when they started out with John 1:1 and I simply said that there were different translations or presentations of this scripture. So much for that one. Anyplace where one person is the Capo de Tutti Frutti is a turn off. Forget Catholic, Protestant, Spirit filled, snake handling, secret meetings in the woods, dancing in the nude (although that isn't bad when it's not religion), animal or human sacrifices, clothing requirements, endless ritual, patriarchal crap, don't know much about Goddess stuff except the one person I know that is really into it and very famous is mean spirited and looking for fame and fortune (while doing some really good things and is a wonderful feminist). Not much out there thats left. As for Mormons (does anyone remember the magazine that ran the story about the "Church of Moron" the angel "Macaroni" and the "holy goggles of muck and egg") I don't know why Mitt Rhomney wants to be president as he will get his own planet, be a God, with as many wives and pump out as many kids as they want. President seems a step down. I really don't think there's anything out there. I don't know if I can even pray anymore. Maybe I should just watch "The Secret" 40 times and then I'll be rich.
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Abandoned
Organized religion? I don't think it's a coincidence that an anagram for organized is groan dezi. Now, I don't know anyone named Dezi, but I remember the groaning.
Edit to add: An anagram for organized religion is agonizing oldie err.
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tula
laws of Manu (hinduism)...They all look alike when it comes to the money
And it all reminds me of Wimpy...for a hamburger today (translate=your paycheck) I will gladly pay you Tuesday (translate=will promise you heaven)
2. These nine Brahmanas one should consider as Snatakas, begging in order to fulfil the sacred law; to such poor men gifts must be given in proportion to their learning.
3. To these most excellent among the twice-born, food and presents (of money) must be given; it is declared that food must be given to others outside the sacrificial enclosure.
4. But a king shall bestow, as is proper, jewels of all sorts, and presents for the sake of sacrifices on Brahmanas learned in the Vedas.
5. If a man who has a wife weds a second wife, having begged money (to defray the marriage expenses, he obtains) no advantage but sensual enjoyment; but the issue (of his second marriage belongs) to the giver of the money.
6. One should give, according to one's ability, wealth to Brahmanas learned in the Veda and living alone; (thus) one obtains after death heavenly bliss.
28. But a twice-born, who, without being in distress, performs his duties according to the law for times of distress, obtains no reward for them in the next world; that is the opinion (of the sages).
check out the monkey temple: They allow pets, have rituals that are sort of ocd, and have better music...no words...just singing bowls.
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kerj2leev
This is funny! Watch this and tell me you need religion!
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nvrgnbk
This looks kinda interesting...
PRACTITIONERS of the L.H.P. is an organization which represents all those
who have awakened to the realisation that God is Man and vice versa. W e oppose all "M ass Produced " religion and hence dictated thought. Our path is the truest reflection of Man as he has existed since the very beginnings of time itself.
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Reefton Jack
That is an easy one to answer - none at all!
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monophonic
none. spirituality and religion are two completely different things. i do believe religion is good for some people and don't disrespect their decision as long as they respect mine not to be religious....unfortunately, that's not the majority.
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fresia
A practicer of what Jesus taught.