Are you open minded?

by TimothyT 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • TimothyT
    TimothyT

    Hi everyone!

    I figured it would be fun if i wrote this, went for a shower, and then came back to check how many have responded!

    Just to set the scene, im currently a JW in the UK but i am having issues with my sexuality. I have just come back from the ministry with a group of brothers! We met one man who told us we were closed minded!

    I AGREED WITH HIM!!!... I have noticed that many of the JW's these days are rather closed when it comes to researching other ideas, but even when researching more about the bible itself!!! It annoys me that so many STILL just go along with what the WTS say without even researching and looking in to it themselves! What about the scripture that talks about making the truth (which i understand to be Gods Word) your own! When i was in university, we were encouraged to question EVERYTHING!!! Perhaps im not the average JW but im so glad that im more open minded about the whole thing! Im willing to listen and reason with other peoples ideas and opinions, some of which i will accept further if they are valid.

    What do you think? If some of you are no longer JW's do you still have a firm belief in God and his promises?

    :)

    Timmy

  • james_woods
    james_woods

    No to all the above.

  • minimus
    minimus

    I think YOU are open minded.

  • SweetBabyCheezits
    SweetBabyCheezits

    Great video on open-mindedness. I realize I'm practically an evangelist for these guys but their videos are the best YouTube series I've seen.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=T69TOuqaqXI

  • TimothyT
    TimothyT

    Wow, SweetBabyCheezits!

    I LOVED watching that! I also watchted the one about Critical Thinking! Its very philosophic and profound isnt it! :)

    Its great too because id like to think that the things mentioned here are the things that i try to be and to do when i talk with people about my beliefs! I love listening to others and what they have to say on my beliefs! If anyone brings up a point, even if its contrary to what i believe, i love researching it! After all... i believe i have "The Truth"... and if it is, then "The Truth" will stand! If it doesnt, then perhaps it isnt the truth??? Or perhaps there is another truth that i simply havnt come across! interesting stuff! I think ill go back to university... i miss this kind of discussion!

    Thanks Minimus! :)

    Tim :)

  • mamalove
    mamalove

    Yes I am open minded. I listen and read about all kinds of beliefs. But my open mindedness has helped me conclude that Jehovah's Witnesses are not the Truth.

  • SweetBabyCheezits
    SweetBabyCheezits

    TT, glad you liked the video. The Critical Thinking video is also one of my favorites. And if you ever get a chance, check out their video called "Instruction Manual for Life". (I think it's under TheraminTrees YouTube account.)

    Very creative work. You'll def appreciate it if you were raised as a JW.

  • scary21
    scary21

    Yes I have a open mind...It's no fun if everyone thinks the same. I always loved debate!!!!

  • Snoozy
    Snoozy

    I like to think I am open minded but not so much so that my brains fall out...

    Snoozy,

    ps..Thanks for the You tube..

  • troubled mind
    troubled mind

    I try to be ......

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