Should i go?

by MsGrowingGirl20 48 Replies latest jw friends

  • Lozhasleft
    Lozhasleft

    MsGrowingGirl, you have to think carefully here. Best advice even for those of us intent on maintaining our relationship with God, is to try and take time out away from any religions while we're still vulnerable and healing from the false religion of the WTBS. All religions have their own doctrines which determine what you 'should' believe. For me I prefer to stay out of them, men distort God and I've lost trust and am reluctant to endanger my relationship with my God again.

    Having said all that I have some lovely friends who are Pentecostals who don't ever pressure me to join either. As has been said, a retreat is like it says on the tin, a place away of withdrawal from society to pray, worship, etc. it might be difficult to find yourself isolated there amongst people who have new and strong beliefs that you're not a part of. Whatever path you choose next needs to be very carefully analysed and thought out so as to spare you from further hurt or disappointment, that takes time.

    Loz x

  • Tater-T
    Tater-T

    I the congregation I attended in Palm Springs, a family there was a JW Mom with a Pentecostal Dad.. their three daughters had to go to both,

    as he was head of house... they liked the KH better.. they said it was a freak Show at the church..

    but hey Check it out.. but I wouldn't want to go to something that you couldn't up and leave if you weren't comfortable.. or thats longer than a couple of hours for a first visit

  • Kojack57
    Kojack57

    Remember, that ALL RELIGION IS A SNARE AND A RACKET! Not one of them have the truth, especially j-dubs.

    So I would not go but do as you seem fit. GOOD LUCK!!!

    Kojack

  • scary21
    scary21

    3 days .......too long of a time. IMO

  • Finkelstein
  • OUTLAW
    OUTLAW

    Just One Knee in the Nuts..

    To See Jesus!!..

    ............................  mutley-ani1.gif ...OUTLAW

  • Fernando
    Fernando

    Possibly it would depend on your degree of vulnerability and level of spiritual maturity.

    It may also depend on their agenda and orientation.

    If all the above are good it could somehow be a positive experience.

    If not it could be a very bad experience.

    As a person with a very strong conviction and SBNR orientation I could visit a religious group, avoid the Pharisees, and still take something positive away from the encounter, whilst maintaining my resolve to NEVER join a religious group or institution.

    Ideally though, from my perspective and experience, and after thousands of hours of very focussed research, the "unabridged gospel" message, genuine faith and spirituality are not compatible with religion and best pursued outside of any religious context.

  • Fernando
    Fernando

    Outlaw you have outdone yourself once again. Love it!

  • perfect1
    perfect1

    Normally I would say- if you can handle it- follow your curiosity. Go for ONE day and see what happens. Think critically about your experience.

    But with Pentecostals!!! May be a waste of time.

  • jgnat
    jgnat

    My daughter had a lot of fun at events like this. Me, too. Keep your sense of self and you should be fine.

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