so we all know of the parable / illustration at matt 7:13.
"go in through the narrow gate, because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones finding it, or going in through it".
here is a brain snapping thought that hit me!:.
Very valid point made.
I feel the same way at times. I really and truly believed until I noticed trying to please the elders and the society often contradicted the bible.
I found myself often sounding like a broken record "thats not Jehovah GOD, that's man."
smh in disappointment
well its been a while since my doubts were first realized.
ive been through hell mentally, but no where near what some on this site and those lurking have been through.
i got lucky, if you believe in that sort of thing.
Jon Preston: For all of those who are scared, alone, hurting, losing--Keep up the fight for your salvation, your freedom! We are all here for you.
Thanks for the encouragement.
this is one question that trinitarians try to avoid because they have created a very embarrassing problem.
the bible is very clear when the angel tells mary that holy spirit will overshadow her and she will become pregnant.
the angel does not say the father will overshadow her but the holy spirit will and if the holy spirit is a person that would make him the father of jesus.
@cofty- I said that's what works for me. I wasnt trying to explain anything.
Just the parts I have put together that makes it understandable to me for my christian beliefs.
This may not work for you. It may not work for most. It works for me. I see it does not work for you.
i just wanted to openly apologize to anyone that i have ever offended on this website.
i have been thinking about this lately.
we all seem to go through the same various stages of learning ttatt, anger, sorrow, frustration, bible champion, agnostic, atheist, ect.
I forget who I borrowed this from (thank you) but, I listen to it everytime I think of the hall or encounter JWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbO8r77EBI8&list=PLsI9nQ7kAybwl-NQXOFA20yzlarjVfjWL&feature=mh_lolz
Afterwards, I smile and feel like I'm a little kid running with my hands up through a meadow because I am free.
i just wanted to openly apologize to anyone that i have ever offended on this website.
i have been thinking about this lately.
we all seem to go through the same various stages of learning ttatt, anger, sorrow, frustration, bible champion, agnostic, atheist, ect.
From what I've read...You are a human with very strong convictions. Depending on how passionate you are about certain subjects negates your response at that time.
You are different. Since we celebrate different; I say to you DARE TO BE DIFFERENT.
Please continue to Embrace your Individualisim with the same care and compassion you expressed in your post today. If you think you should tone it down; than to your own self be true.
It was very kind of you to offer such a heartfelt apology. Thanks
my husband is inactive, but still very much believes in the borg as having the truth.
i now have coc in spanish.
i am currently reading it, but i would love to know if anyone can point me to any specifics.
@yadda- There's a whole chapter on heartless, disfellowshippings by elders
Heartless is too nice of a word to describe them
after.14 years of being a jw, fading from 2006 and da'ing in december, i no longer feel anger for the things i experienced.. i do however, feel for others who are hurting because of the wtbs.
broken families, child abuse etc....i feel anger for their pain.. i think i'm healing.
i also love god and jesus in a better way.. i hope all those hurting get their healing real soon too..
Good for You!
It does make your relationship with GOD stronger and your faith and appreciation firmer as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Simply marvelous
interesting. LOL
Poor litte puppy
tried to get into jw.net twice but a popup informed me that the official website of jw's is jw.org.
this was about 2 hours back.
anybody with a similar experience?.
Yes, it used to be the first or second link when you put in Jehovah's Witness in the search engine. Now it's the very last link or at the top of the second page.
I guess the more witnesses that log onto the official site. The further down jwn will be.
i haven't been on here long but i found this site a couple days ago and quickly realised it had a lot of posts by people going through similar experiences as me.
i read some of the answers and it helped relieve some inner anguish i've been carrying since everything i came clean to my parents about everything i've been reading about.. .
i just have been going through a rough patch right now; that might be an under or overstatement depending on your own personal experiences with this kind of stuff.
Quote from DOC- Emphasize to your parents that you are NOT leaving Jehovah, just that you have lost confidence in the promises of the F&DS/GB because of all of their past failed prophecies. (YES, they have claimed to be today's "Ezekiel Class" prophet!) Thus, how can you make all of your decisions about your life on their promises. Tell them you must stick to the Bible and what it says. Demand that anything is supported by the Bible. JW publications never really do this.
DOC really like how you broke that down.
Once you put down their publications and just read the bible you wanna kick yourself practically eveyday. Wondering how you could of been so blind, but after that, the guilt starts to go away.
Reading John 8:32 and the "truth" shall set you free takes on a whole new meaning.
Welcome and thanks for sharing. Just remember to thine own self be true. You are the only one who has to live with the decisions you make and no human can comment on your relationship with Jehovah.
How does not wanting to follow man mean you have left Jehovah? Doesn't not wanting to follow man help bring you closer to Jehovah and the one whom he sent forth; Jesus Christ?
Relish in becoming guilt free.
