Testing - Haven't been able post for several hours - thanx for comments!
CoCo
When Can I Comment?
by compound complex 28 Replies latest jw friends
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Open mind
Hi CoCo,
I've shared your feelings many times since I began lurking and, eventually, posting here. I started a thread once called "Confessions of a 40-something Moron" that echoed your sentiments.
JWD has been a mind-blowing, humbling, life-changing experience for me.
Although I no longer put much stock in the Bible beyond it's literary and HUGE cultural impact, I still enjoy the intellectual "head slaps" I continually get when I hear non-JW perspectives from fellow JWDers who still believe the Bible.
One brief example: Who are Christ's "brothers"?
JWs say : the "remnant" of about 8000 poor deluded souls. (Sure. Whatever.)
Many Christian, Bible believers say: We don't know for sure who one of Christ's "brothers" might be, so, HELLLOOO!!!!!, show kindness and generosity to those in need. Period. Duh!!!
What an idiot I was.
Guess I'm a bit of a closet masochist, because I look forward to many more "What were the dubs (and I) thinking!" moments here on JWD.
Keep posting. Stay humble. Enjoy the ride.
Open Mind
p.s. Re: Nvrgnbk. I think SkyGod's gonna smite him one these days. He's way too smart. -
compound complex
Keep posting ...
Stay humble ...
Enjoy the ride ....
Excellent, OM!
Thanx,
CoCo
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compound complex
Hey there, dog:
Jarred thoughts + shaken brain = growth
Thanx,
CoCo
[short posts till I'm sure they're not aborted]
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compound complex
You're right, Mr. Flipper:
So much was forced upon us: respond and participate or you're not loyal to the Organization.
No wonder the neuroses!
Thanks for your input,
CoCo
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ESTEE
Hey CoCo!
I have given myself permission to read, learn and draw my own conclusions about issues of the day. Don't need a borg telling me what to believe, what is true, false, or other. No more spoon feeding for me. I like being a a self-directed person.
ESTEE
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compound complex
Dear *summer*:
"Posting from your heart is what really matters."
- *summer*
'One sees with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eyes.'
- paraphrase from LE PETIT PRINCE
Merci,
CoCo du Bon Reve
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compound complex
Dear ESTEE,
A self-directed person, who has given herself permission to read, and no longer requires - nor wants - to be spoon-fed.
I like that! Those JWs with whom I can have still have a somewhat frank discussion continue to wrap themselves in the security blanket provided by MOTHER and show signs of disquietude even when lifted out of the crib in a gentle manner. Baby steps?
Strange illustration - a frank discussion with a baby? I get a "W" on fitting illustrations ...
Thank you!
Love,
CoCo
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compound complex
I needed a reminder that I don't have to know or comprehend everything.
Was feeling rather the dunderhead of late ...
Thanks again - belately - for the reassurance.
CoCo L'Etudiant