show me one place i lashed out as someone without being mocked or insulted first?
Sure, I'll show you a few.The creation of this topic by you http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/15/162109/1.ashx and the angry way in which you insulted those here.
if you dont like the organization, why are you a pioneer? Or did you get these comments secondhand? If you have problems being a pioneer, you certainly shouldnt be so two faced so as to post in derision on an internet board of ex-jws -- thats cowardly.
No one insulted or mocked you first but they did do it to the org.Was that the same as doing it to you ? http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/161802/1.ashx You were given a respectful response and you responded with....
hmmm im trying to make sense of that --
the point of the course, quite clearly - is to progress within the org as a full time preacher.
You are doing it for other reasons, and then slagging off what you hear?
yeah, cowardly. shit or get off the pot baby ;)
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my questions and responses may be blunt, but i never insult or mock anyone. its a huge difference really.We've already seen that's not the case.
whatever you do, dont show her the hate laden drivel that many times resides here..show her the facts
So, most, or many times, what's posted here is just "hate laden drivel", not facts ? Really ? Do I really need to continue with the quotes ? I don't think so, nor do I have a desire to do so. As for some other points.The idea that the Org has "cleared up" some Biblical teachings makes them no more God's sole channel on earth than any other religion that has "cleared up" some misunderstandings.There are many talented Theologians who have written detailed books clearing up misunderstandings.Even many televangelists are very well versed and persuasive, very knowledgeable.But as you said, that may not mean much, so why get worked up when they are rightly criticized for the extreme control and damage they continue to do to people's lives ? If they were truly humble and Christ-like they wouldn't seek to get involved in matters which are none of their business, especially matters of life and death.They truly try to be the masters of others faith which is in direct contrast to do the Bible's counsel. Once again, regarding the college issue, some elders may have discussed it, but the "ban" comes from the top and you don't know what actions are yet to be taken against those elders that openly discussed it.With what spirit did they discuss it ? Trust me, I know for a fact, that things are not always as they appear and behind the closed doors of the elders meeting counsel may be given to the elders which is unknown to the "friends".If you happened to come from a very liberal congregation, be glad.My own cong. was considered rather liberal, but that's also why the CO keeps a close eye on matters and things can change quickly.I speak out of experience , so just because things seem fine on the surface doesn't mean they really are that way.I'm glad a few good men try to stand up for what is right but the Society has intentionally put increased pressure on them and many are stepping down.True company men are most valuable to them. I also am not suggesting that one ignore whatever positive experiences they may have had as a Witness.But it must be acknowledged that such experiences can, and are, experienced by many other relgions... or those with no religion, and many other groups.Unbalanced sentimentality creates unreasonableness.Every tree will be recognized by its fruit, will it not ? The rotten fruit of "damaged" lives is scattered throughout the earth and is directly related to their activity, teachings and control.Get out from among them is wise counsel.