Faith... and Trust: The Same Things?

by AGuest 452 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  Benjie

  Yes, Guest, that's exactly what I saw happening. Just exactly. Hypocrisy. Leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

  I don't make decisions about people quickly. I will read this thread in bits, because it really very long.

  This is the last post I can make for the next 24 hours. I should have saved them up to make them count!

  Elderelite, thank you for telling me that. There must be a story behind that because you don't sound like an elder; I don't mean to be ruude, but you don't.

  Thank you for wishing me peace, Guest.
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  NewChapter

  People lose thier tempers when they are constantly picked at.. Why is Shelby being held to a higher standard than the rest of the people on the planet?..

  Sure, but we just had a very constructive and involved discussion where a consensus somewhat agreed that we not take all bait. So I don't think she is being held to a higher standard, as most of us put that standard on ourselves. If you think we shouldn't put those standards on her, just say so. I think it is important to remember that Myelaine had already been corrected by authority. That could have been enough. I think it should have been enough, but who am I? Can you see my point just a little?
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  tec

  NC, I don't care that Michelle thinks that about ME. (it is a lie, and I have no idea what she truly believes, and I don't really care) I would probably have responded to what she said here... because she also said it about me. Other than that, Aguest is capable of handling herself with Michelle. Not sure why you felt the need to intervene... in specifically singling Aguest out to criticize. Okay, to be honest, i think you felt the need to intervene, because you have a bias against Aguest. So some spoke up against that coming out, including me.

  Granted, I am not the best person to speak as to bias. I have allowed things in the past to go without speaking out against one, while speaking out against another. I should have spoken out against both if I was going to speak at all. I have owned this, and apologized for it.

  I'm only continuing now because you're asking me about it. (and now you are defending Michelle, btw)

  Meh... between Aguest and Michelle... I think that could have been handled by the two of them alone. Though if Michelle was going to mention other names (such as mine), then I might feel the need to respond... or not, as I choose.

  (and I almost used a metaphor here, but thought better of it, considering our history with these )

  Peace,

  tammy
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  NewChapter

  This is the last post I can make for the next 24 hours. I should have saved them up to make them count!

  Welcome Benj. I just wanted to tell you that saving them up does not work. It's 10 posts every 24 hours, and it does not accumulate. When you reach 100 posts, you get 100 posts every 24 hours. So it's better to use them so you reach 100 more quickly. If you skip a day, you will still only have 10 until the 100 mark is reached.
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  elderelite

  Not sounding like an elder dosent offend me ;) maybe im not .... Maybe ive been lying for three years.... But its interesting that saying i am is enough for dear loz to judge me, just as she accuses me of doing....
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  Inkie

  EE:

  With all due respect, why are you still an elder?

  Why do you visit "here" while still being an elder?

  If the Society knew about you being here as frequently as you do, what would they think of you or do to you?

  Or, do "they" know that you are here for some clandestine Societal reason?

  Sincerely yours,

  Inkie
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  NewChapter

  I'm only continuing now because you're asking me about it. (and now you are defending Michelle, btw)

  If you think that trying to see something from someone else's POV, a POV that I used to share, is a defense, then I guess. I think of it differently. Empathetic, perhaps. But also as a spring board for an interesting conversation. I see that was a mistake though. Some things appear to be off limits. But I was drawing a contrast.

  So let me ask you. Who do you think is leading the churches? Is it God?
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  elderelite

  Im quiet sure id be DF'd without a moments heaitation. Obviously im here as a wt spy. Im here because the branch is terrified of aguest and im here to ruin her before she draws valuable congregation members away. The governing body meets with me once a week about this.
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  tec

  Okay, you were trying to 'explain' Michelle then, rather than defend her. I get the difference. I don't think a lot of people do, but I do... however, the point remains the same. It is not off -limits, btw. But just as you were questioning Aguest, now some are questioning you. Is that off-limits?

  Anyway, I'm gonna drop it.

  Pandas.

  There are no 'churches'. Christ leads the Church (all those who belong to Him - the Body of Christ)

  Peace,

  tammy
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  Inkie

  ElderElite: You're funny. It was just a question (with sincerity) and now you have to come back with facetiousness. Lighten up. Do you think there are no spies here? You wouldn't think the Society would stoop that low? Okay, so you are not a spy. Thank you.