baptism for young jw's is not the same as that practiced by other denominations, and it carries a lot of potential for harm.
getting baptized as a young person in association with the jw organization is harmful to young ones who as they are maturing, wish to exit from the clutches of this captive religion.. when you see young ones, such as the one in the photo below, get baptized, doesn't your heart just sink, knowing the jw religion has caught another victim in its web of deception and abuse?.
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Baptism without full knowledge and understanding is the same as infant baptism.
We are to follow on Jesus Christ's steps. At what age did he baptized? Alright then! Even though the Bible mentions that time when he was in the synagogue questioning the clerics, which meant he had love and appreciation for God, still he did not get baptized. He was a CHILD.
Yet JWs have baptized kids as young as 7 years old!!! It is shameful!!!😡
One of my big pet peeves of this religion.
DY
i'm not really sure where to post this.. i've been with my boyfriend for 4 months now and i've really never been happier.
i was brought up in the church of christ with an elder father and i really believe in my religion, although i will admit to being a lousy christian at times due to sheer laziness (not wanting to get out of bed on sunday).
my boyfriend essentially lives with me.
If he is reinstated, unless you want to convert to JWism, you are in for a rude awakening. Start planning for the many times he will be awol from your life.
As in love as you are, start to imagine him GONE.🙁
DY
was not sure where to post this, but i was curious, how do some of you now feel about the military?
would any of you let your children enlist, or would you yourselves join any military field?
how do you feel about the idea of women in the military?
Have never supported it; Do not think ever will, although my taxes are used towards it.
US military has done such criminal harm in the Middle East that I cannot bring myself to ever be interested.
Poor members believe they are agents of good. In reality, nothing more than sacrificial lambs to the God of greed and war.
For sure my deep JW indoctrination plays a part in my feelings about all things.
DY
i was always fascinated by it.
as a kid, i used to go to the local library and secretly read books by so called apostates.
later, i would sneak into christian book stores and quickly buy a book or two.
Once I stumbled into this forum years ago, forgettabout it, I knew it would never be the same. I have left mentally and never looked back. It is good for my psyque to know I am not alone.
Thanks Simon!!! 😊
DY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n94edehzeye.
Wait until it long passes before being baptized.
Best wishes. Puberty is rough no matter what. Hormonal craziness is the worst!
DY
what is the point of supporting a belief which began as a bronze age ox-headed idol called yahweh... in a religion designed for illiterate peasants now appropriated by a money-driven cult with a one hundred and forty six year unbroken record of total failure of its bible based predictions?.
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One has to fight it constantly. Being a JW does make you a homophobe. I intentionally make a conscious effort to deprogram in this regard.
Is one of my many complaints to a God creator. How dare you create or allow the existence of certain types and then require them to act against nature? How dare you, you unjust evil jerk?!!!
I digress from the main topic. Sorry. Complicated being I am.
DY
what is the point of supporting a belief which began as a bronze age ox-headed idol called yahweh... in a religion designed for illiterate peasants now appropriated by a money-driven cult with a one hundred and forty six year unbroken record of total failure of its bible based predictions?.
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If there is a hell, I will be there with friends.
Did I mention the WTBTS does not look at American football favorably? Our click does not care about that view point.
And remember... Buffet style, take the good while skipping the non-sense.🏈
DY
what is the point of supporting a belief which began as a bronze age ox-headed idol called yahweh... in a religion designed for illiterate peasants now appropriated by a money-driven cult with a one hundred and forty six year unbroken record of total failure of its bible based predictions?.
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The subconscious JW is a powerful being as indoctrination runs deeeeeeep. Neither here nor there.
Best to keep things as is in my particular case.
DY😊
what is the purpose of preaching if not for converts?.
basically, preaching by the jw's is to make converts.
this in itself implies that jehovah's witnesses believe that they alone have the only acceptable way to god and that everyone else is just not worthy.
Let JW.org do whatever preaching is really 'needed'. Also, let them pay for a tv campaign with the money they're raking in with the real estate sales.
DY
what is the point of supporting a belief which began as a bronze age ox-headed idol called yahweh... in a religion designed for illiterate peasants now appropriated by a money-driven cult with a one hundred and forty six year unbroken record of total failure of its bible based predictions?.
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I really tried in one occasion to make non-JW friends but it did not workout. I am a bit of a prude, you see, due to the indoctrination, so when non-JW behavior kicked in on certain joyous times, it just did not agree with my taste.
Seems like in most of the non-JW world, things like fowl language, smoking, recreational drug use, sexual loose conduct and innuendos, yelling, mock wrestling matches, gambling, excessive drinking, etc., are all viewed as okay.
NO! It is not okay with me. Actually, is very uncomfortable.
This coming Sunday we will hang at somebody's house, drop a buck in a jar for the team we support; some will even show up with the colors of their preferred team, have lots of good food, a drink or two and really enjoy a good game. Go Broncos!!! It will be loads of fun!!! 😜
The 'boring', as considered by most, JW way is just fine by me.
DY
