Posts by lilybird

The Grammys would have been very much improved if JLo did NOT sing. I love the performance by Meliisa Etheridge with her tribute to Janis Joplin. She also is a great inspiration for women with breast cancer .

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Do you feel that "all" Christian denomnations should be "abolished"?

by booker-t in

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friends

i ask this question because my "atheist" friend the other day told me that he is much mentally free now since he left christianity.

he told me that "all" christians that he comes into contact with or knows from his religious lifetime are "miserable" and that the govt should abolish all christian groups for the sake of perserving the mental health of the people.

christians never are satisfied with their lives because they are trying to measure up to "jesus" and the apostles and will never measure up which causes many nervous breakdowns among religious people of all christian groups not just jw or mormons but many born-agains have mental breakdown as well.

lilybird

I personally don't believe in God and since leaving the org years ago, I have no need or desire for any organized religion. But that is what living in a free society is all about, everyone having the freedom to believe as they choose. I do think as ( sorry I forget which post now) stated, that religions need to be more accountable for things like child abuse. Everyone has different beliefs that is how it should be and how the human spirit flourishes. Some people need religion in their life and it enhances their life. That is a beautiful thing :)

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Do You Ever Think of God ?

by minimus in

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friends

does "god" come to your mind anymore?

jehovah god, christ, a supreme being???

since you've stopped believing as a jehovah's witness, does "god" in any form come into your heart and mind?

lilybird

No.. I don't believe in God as an all powerful creator in heaven. God is simply a feeling of love for others and being happy within yourself. If you have those , what more do need? If everyone really cared about others feelings the world would be a happier place. Belief in God just causes division and hatred among so many.

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JW Bible Character Hand Puppets on Ebay!

by Voyager in

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friends

if jws have got to go to these extremes for their kids to stay interested in their studies, perhaps some real examination of what they are studying is needed!

nothing about jws surprises me anymore!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=16710&item=5557715913&rd=1&tc=photo .

lilybird

Hmmm.. I remember when I was younger about 10 or 11, all the sisters had these specially made service bags in brown leather. Some were even a fake looking crocodile leather. I can't remember where my mom ordered them from, but we all had them. Looked so professional..lol.. Seeing those service bags on the site brought back memories...shuddddderrrrrrrrrrrr....

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WT-1-1-05 Study Article-New Light?

by Bluegrass Tom in

i noticed in the article that was studied on sunday february 13, 2005 an interesting point.

at least interesting to me.. paragraph 15 states in part: " they acknowlege that riches can make life comfortable, but they know the wealth does nothing for their everlasting future".

please note the use of the term everlasting future (like after a ressurection), and not everlasting life are used.

lilybird

I suppose its more doubletalk from the governing body to keep their followers confused. They are probably trying to slowly wean them from expecting the "New System" to come soon, and getting them to focus on being faithful and not relying on times and dates. Perhaps the teachings will lean more to "be faithful until death and then you will find your reward"????? It just seems like they have to scramble to come up with a new way of thinking to keep brainwashing the masses into being happy in their" service to Jehovah".

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JW Bible Character Hand Puppets on Ebay!

by Voyager in

jw
friends

if jws have got to go to these extremes for their kids to stay interested in their studies, perhaps some real examination of what they are studying is needed!

nothing about jws surprises me anymore!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=16710&item=5557715913&rd=1&tc=photo .

lilybird

I like the pocket sized Dazer you can buy that emits sounds to scare dogs away..LOL.. everything for a carefree and enjoyable day of field service :)

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Spirit appointed elders reveal information. Elders are disfellowshipped

by garybuss in

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friends

elders meet scriptural requirements before being 'appointed .

by holy spirit.

' knowing this will strengthen your confidence.

lilybird

We had an elder in our congregation who was young for an elder really, 25, newlywed and no kids. He started bringing his wife when he went to counsel people and handle problems. The other elders didn't seem to have a problem with that. Until she started gossiping about everything. She caused so much trouble that eventually they moved away to another province. He was never removed as elder. Not sure how they are doing as I haven't seen them for over 20 years.

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It's snowing here

by Mulan in

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friends

i was thinking last week that valentine's day is about the latest we get snow, and it is snowing big time right now.

i love to watch it.

lilybird

We have freezing rain here in Ontario, Canada