it's a shame that nobody ever looked good in responding to the question, "do you have faith in god?
", by answering "no".
it makes one seem.....well, a bit of an onion.
Hi there
You make some good points, but your post is hard to read due to it's formatting. I personally can't stand reading one huge block of text on screen.
Try breaking up the key points by using a new paragraph for instance.
Sorry for being picky and going off subject.
Cheers
El blanko
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Sheri:
Oh I see. No problem at all. It must be very difficult for you, but as you say:
This will not be easy but I do feel at peace and happy with myself.
... and that is the main thing I believe. Why live what you believe to be lie? I'd rather be free mentally, than chained to lies.
All the best.
comments you will not hear at the february 20, 2005 wt study (january 15, 2005)
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Hi Sheri & welcome
Just keep on researching with an open mind and heart. The society do not have all the answers and eventually demand a pact of loyalty based around their reasoning that they are God's one and only channel upon the earth.
I also used to have a problem with the date for the destruction of Jerusalem, but out of sheer desperation during my study (many moons ago now) I chose to ignore the inconsistences and got baptized regardless.
It is only now, several years later, that I have come to my senses and allow myself to examine all available evidence without prejudice.
All the best!
a total of 141 countries have signed up to the treaty, promising to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
however, even if we can get america to sign up, it may be impossible to stop co2 emissions increasing as the world population increases.
what are the ultimate possible eventualities?
Where will it end up? In tears.
I'm still of the doom and gloom brigade myself. I can't see this agreement making a jot of difference. People are people, and people want cars/gadgets and easy lives through technology.
I know, I'm one of them and am currently stuck in a lifestyle that is collectively hurting the environment.
as most of you know by now i have told you that my mom has been a "devout" jw for over 40 years and i can't get her to budge.
well the last time we debated she left me totally confused and in a daze.
i did some fast research and this past sunday we had a free-for-all debate that lasted 5 hours.
I think you did the right thing. You have concerns and you attempted to address them.
Quiet unfairly, they had you in a small room up against the elders and your mother! Talk about inducing stress.
Maybe next time, have a few of your own buddies there to intimidate by numbers. Possibly a few buddies well versed in the societies history
Ahem - Christian Freedom / Ray Franz (our hero).
if you are an elder, a c.o.
or a bethelite and are monitoring this site, please take my advice and grab yourself.
some "protection" while you still can.. look, brother - you may be having doubts about your faith.
I been out for 10 years, have never had a demon attack
Gumby:
I thought the demons only attacked the faithful according to JW dogma?
I would think ' IF ' it were the truth, they'd leave you alone once you rejoined their ranks .... hehe
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hi all.... i am looking for "a roman perspective on 1st century christian life" to dispel the myth that 1st century christians performed their earthly service 'door to door' (jw stylee).. any info or links appreciated.. regards.
blanko.
Tar very much.
I think I'll start with the book I've ordered and then see if I need any more material.
This is all to do with a friend who 'bangs on' about the JWs and their preaching work - how wonderful it is... etc etc
Having been there, done that and now moved on, I am fortifying my defenses for future 'chats'.
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hi all.... i am looking for "a roman perspective on 1st century christian life" to dispel the myth that 1st century christians performed their earthly service 'door to door' (jw stylee).. any info or links appreciated.. regards.
blanko.
Thanks all. I've just ordered a new book
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hi all.... i am looking for "a roman perspective on 1st century christian life" to dispel the myth that 1st century christians performed their earthly service 'door to door' (jw stylee).. any info or links appreciated.. regards.
blanko.
Cheers - this is going down the right road now. I'll print that off for starters and continue my quest.
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hi all.... i am looking for "a roman perspective on 1st century christian life" to dispel the myth that 1st century christians performed their earthly service 'door to door' (jw stylee).. any info or links appreciated.. regards.
blanko.
Cheers for that. I'll have a look on Amazon
