the spookiest questions about god are profound when we take one step back and examine who/what such a god would be... j-u-s-t before creating the universe.... .
before anything was created: god wouldn't have been "the creator".
with nobody around wouldn't be supreme being (superior to who/ what?
Interesting thread Terry!
You asked what we would think of someone who chose to live on their own and isolate themselves?
You also asked what sort of results this may cause in their thinking or personality?
Lets let "God's own word the bible" answer it:
Proverbs 18:1 "one who isolates himself will seek his own selfish longing"
https://biblehub.com/esv/proverbs/18-1.htm
Yup, this pretty much sums up "God" well. A selfish, narcisistic bully.....with serious control and power issues....
https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2018/12/police-raid-jehovahs-witness-buildings-in-sexual-abuse-inquiries/
Wow!!
Just watch the JWs cry out "Persecution from Satan!"
If you hear someone say that, just repeat this expression: "Prosecution IS NOT Persecution"
Well done @wakeme! Great find
https://jwforwardcast.podbean.com/e/8-the-blueprint-for-happiness-with-covert-fade-and-alice-cheshire/.
this is a great episode of the jwforwardcast podcast that can be of help to all of us!.
it is an interesting episode that deals with regaining and maintaining a positive outlook as we awaken, and adjust to life outside of the jw clutches!.
This is a great episode of the jwforwardcast podcast that can be of help to all of us!
It is an interesting episode that deals with regaining and maintaining a positive outlook as we awaken, and adjust to life outside of the JW clutches!
I recommend a listen
i just wanted to express a sincere thanks for the amazing community of friends we have built up thanks to sites like this.. the genuine people we can now call true friends is outstanding.. to all those who are newly awakening, or are just starting to contemplate a life outside of the jw bubble, please be reassured that you will indeed make good friends if you put yourself out there.. true,not every ex-jw will be an instant friend.
you will not click with everyone.
but as with life in general, if you put in the effort, a new circle of genuine friends exist out there!.
A well known expression came to mind too:
"To have friends, we need to be a friend"
So, that inspires me each day to reach out and support others and just be a friend - especially to those who may be newly escaping the JW Organisation.
For those that are new - we are here for you all!
https://www.facebook.com/100007790431349/posts/2589219451347711/ .
BRILLIANT!
several years ago unless i was dreaming i read a watchtower quotation that effectively said that they would execute us as disfellowshipped individuals if the law would allow.. was i dreaming?.
It was also said by ToMo3 in a talk of some sort.
He said it with his usual sneering tone, with words like this: "Now...obviously now we cant stone rebels like the bible says...but..we can remove them from the congregation."
It was almost like he wanted to say "Dammit! I wish we COULD stone them!"
i just wanted to express a sincere thanks for the amazing community of friends we have built up thanks to sites like this.. the genuine people we can now call true friends is outstanding.. to all those who are newly awakening, or are just starting to contemplate a life outside of the jw bubble, please be reassured that you will indeed make good friends if you put yourself out there.. true,not every ex-jw will be an instant friend.
you will not click with everyone.
but as with life in general, if you put in the effort, a new circle of genuine friends exist out there!.
Well said dubstepped!
It is so vital to have NORMAL "worldly" friends. Yes, do not limit oneself to just the ex-jw community when trying to build a network
when the israelites left egypt in 1513 b.c.e., they may have numbered more than three million.
spanning three or even four generations.
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EVERY aspect of this fairy tale is mind-numbing!
How anyone can believe this "account" to be factual history is just preposterous!
i just wanted to express a sincere thanks for the amazing community of friends we have built up thanks to sites like this.. the genuine people we can now call true friends is outstanding.. to all those who are newly awakening, or are just starting to contemplate a life outside of the jw bubble, please be reassured that you will indeed make good friends if you put yourself out there.. true,not every ex-jw will be an instant friend.
you will not click with everyone.
but as with life in general, if you put in the effort, a new circle of genuine friends exist out there!.
I just wanted to express a sincere thanks for the amazing community of friends we have built up thanks to sites like this.
The genuine people we can now call TRUE FRIENDS is outstanding.
To all those who are newly awakening, or are just starting to contemplate a life outside of the JW bubble, please be reassured that you will indeed make good friends if you put yourself out there.
True,not every ex-Jw will be an instant friend. You will not click with everyone. But as with life in general, if you put in the effort, a new circle of genuine friends exist out there!
Attend meet ups, join FB groups, show sincere interest in others, and things will work out so well. In fact, you will look back at the so called friends you had while IN the religion, and shake your head in wonderment as to how shallow or superficial and conditional those bonds were.
