Hello.

by gloria 57 Replies latest jw friends

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  waiting

  hwy simon,

  spot on larc

  - Simon

  Whatever you guys (blokes?) say to second or third a motion - consider me saying it.

  waiting
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  Gozz

  Gloria,

  You’re welcome. In saying welcome, I say welcome for coming out and finding this place. I do attend all the meetings, go out in service and do most of all the other things regular witnesses do…As you get to understand more of the things that are being discussed here, you will definitely gain some insights into bible teachings and some of the things we preach and teach (I tell you that witnesses.net would have being good for you; this place is a little bit ‘hot’ – you might get a few here who saved discussions form that site before it went off). You will get to know about aspects of our history that many in the organization are not familiar with, and also details you won’t see in the Proclaimers book.

  Many of the ones ere have been witnesses before, some have never been. Most have grievances with the Society, by which I mean disagreements with what is being taught in part or in whole, others are not happy with the whole concept of the Society and the Organization. There are a few other still, who hope for reform but cannot bottle up their feelings and what they have discerned. Others are appalled by the inconsistencies in our teachings and the apparent refusal of the organization to ‘recant’ by way of apologies and take steps towards making amends. Specifically, you will see that many refute the claim that it is only through the GB that spiritual enlightenment can be obtained. You will see posts that will imply that we are a mind-control group.

  You will see opposition to many of our teachings: 1914 and all the other dates, the judicial process in the congregation, ‘new light’ etc etc. You may even be told of the changes that have been made to already printed material – someone called it almost successful attempts to revise and reconstruct history. As you continue to consume the material – which you may wish to verify – you might see that you interest in the regular activities of JWs will begin to wane. In this respect, our publications are right that many who visit sites like this on the Internet end up falling away. The big question is Why? What happens to our faith when we start to consume information form elsewhere? You might become depressed, and may be angry. You might find that you have a stronger relationship with the organization than with Jehovah. You might eventually feel the need to reinvent your spirituality.

  Many here are strangers to you, and you probably have heard that it is not good to interact with strangers; that is good advice for children. You will read strange things, but learn to separate the wheat from the chaff. Read with discernment, and pray to Jehovah to continue to be with you. He will certainly not leave you.
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  gloria

  Thank you all for your comments, responses, and suggestions. In my first post I intimated that my presence here might be of a temporary nature and so it is.
  Simon please feel free to cancel my registration here whenever convenient.
  Gloria
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  TR

  ianao,

  I thought your last post was brilliant. It exposes the WTS's justification for the "doublespeak".

  TR
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  ianao

  Goodby Gloria.

  It's a shame. Even people who are SO caught up in seeking ultimate truth give up so easily when that truth may not be what they want it to be.

  Human nature I guess.

  Edited by - ianao on 9 February 2001 11:35:50
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  JAVA

  Gloria,

  I'm sorry to see you go, but thanks for your postings. Feel free to stop back again--you're always welcome!
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  eyes_opened

  Hey Java,

  I loved your post on the difference between religion and truth. Thought those were excellent points you brought out.

  Thanks!

  Eyes

  "One Persons Heresy Is Anothers Truth"
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  neyank

  Bye Gloria,
  It was a pleasure typing to you.
  Please check into the WTS history and the changes that they have made with their teachings.
  Of course you will believe anything you want to. And you have that right.
  But remember,you will be going out in service teaching people that the only way to please God is to become a JW and be a part of that orginization.
  It would really be a good idea to learn all you can about the orginization so you will know if that is true.

  Take care,
  neyank