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  My first post: Pet Peeves from my JW past

  by BarHarborBarbara in

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  first post here: longtime lurker but hesitant to take the leap.

  my story is pretty much like everyone elses with little variance, but i thought id add a few details that especially tormented me when i was in.

  im sure these are familiar, im afraid this is a bit of a rant.. --paradise: the constant chatter about a perfect world when most in the hall were not even slightly interested in taking care of the earth now.

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  FlyingHighNow

  Welcome to JWN. I see you have your own list. Not surprised. Hopefully the hmmm lists will take people out of the WTBTS org.
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  My first post: Pet Peeves from my JW past

  by BarHarborBarbara in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  first post here: longtime lurker but hesitant to take the leap.

  my story is pretty much like everyone elses with little variance, but i thought id add a few details that especially tormented me when i was in.

  im sure these are familiar, im afraid this is a bit of a rant.. --paradise: the constant chatter about a perfect world when most in the hall were not even slightly interested in taking care of the earth now.

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  FlyingHighNow

  I always say, every jw has a list of things that make you go hmmm.
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  Who was your favourite Jesus?

  by new hope and happiness in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i think my favourite portrayal of jesus was lothaire bluteau in " jesus of montreal" .

  thats also my reccomendation for a great movie.. anyway it would be fun to compile a list of actors, that have portrayed jesus and how it effected our perception of jesus..

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  FlyingHighNow

  Hippy Jesus:

  
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

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  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  We are ex JW's, there is no need to then seperate into religious and atheist camps.

  Worth repeating. It would be good if we could be united.
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  Galaxy, my point is that here on JWN, some believers and some atheists are pushy and evangelistic about their beliefs. In the world outside JWN, I rarely hear anyone discuss religion or atheism. I have friends who are believers and friends who are atheists. Both are pretty respectful of each other's views, on the rare occasion that either is discussed. But, I live in West Michigan, which is a pretty respectful culture, in general.
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  It would be a bit out of character for him to be pushy about his beliefs or non beliefs, Cofty.
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  Julian is an atheist. He does not believe there is a god. Yes, Julian does believe in astrology. He's 18, by the way. He's not one to be overly strict about what an atheist can believe or not believe. Whatever he believes or doesn't believe, he isn't pushy about it.
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  If you are anything like me, your beliefs aren't static. My views have changed through out my life. We all have our journeys.
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  An important difference between atheists and true believers

  by Hortensia in

  1. social
  2. current

  true believers, whether christian, muslim or whatever, want to convert you, they want you to believe what they do, and they're willing to go to extremes to make it happen.

  atheists don't really care what you believe, and don't go out of their way to convert someone.. http://ow.ly/vn1jz an example of what believers in power do to suppress any difference in thought.

  http://ow.ly/vraeo an example of why believers want to suppress different ideas (because they can't win in a fair fight, that's why).

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  FlyingHighNow

  Outside of this religious discussion forum I almost never mention religion or atheism to anybody.

  I make an exception when somebody tries to convert me...

  Mentioning atheism isn't a problem. I find it interesting to hear how people have come to the conclusions they have made. As long as they are sharing, it's fine, even if it is someone religious. The problem comes in if someone will not accept that I have made my own very thoughtful conclusions and that it's okay if mine are different. I don't blame you, Cofty, no one likes to feel the pressure to be a convert.
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  Who was your favourite Jesus?

  by new hope and happiness in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i think my favourite portrayal of jesus was lothaire bluteau in " jesus of montreal" .

  thats also my reccomendation for a great movie.. anyway it would be fun to compile a list of actors, that have portrayed jesus and how it effected our perception of jesus..

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  FlyingHighNow

  FHN ...

  I have been exposed!

  Here, have a throw.