Yes, although the God I see now is very different from the god Jehovah we worshipped.
pennycandy
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Do You Ever Think of God ?
by minimus indoes "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?
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Do you feel that "all" Christian denomnations should be "abolished"?
by booker-t ini 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.
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pennycandy
I'm sure there are people who live the type of "Christian" life your friend described. But I think that would be the far extreme. There are jeans and shorts at my church. I've never been asked for money, and as you can either donate to the collection plate (bag), pick up one of the pink donation envelopes, or send it my mail, no one ever knows who contributes and how much. There are also gay people at my church (non-demoninational). I never beat myself up for not being perfect. I know my sins are forgiven because I'm NOT perfect; that's what Christ died for.
But most importantly, my church teaches to never judge another. It's not my place. Anyone is welcome in my home if they are polite and kind. I don't debate Christianity with anyone, no point. Everyone is my equal.
I think maybe your friend has come across a few bad eggs, or has exaggerated "the opposition" to supplement his own opinion.
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pennycandy
I always nursed anywhere, any time. Though I was very discreet and showed no skin so usually no one even knew. I would never go into some smelly, germy restroom to feed my baby.
Yes, in America we're the worst about discriminating against breastfeeding. It's very different in *most* parts of the world.
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Confession: Give Up the Tapes!!!
by prophecor in(according to james5:14-16) is anyone among you sick?
he should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the lord.
15 the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
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pennycandy
My take on this scripture is of seeking help from trusted friends, fellow believers, in the form of prayer, not for forgiveness. Seeking out someone else to support you, help where needed, and pray for you when you can't handle something alone. I don't see it as seeking a judgement, or a redemption of your sins.
If everyone helped instead of judged, maybe people, especially witnesses, wouldn't be so leery of confiding in others.
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How many people did you bring OUT of "the truth?" ( :D )
by inquirer ini know there was another thread of "how many people did you bring in the truth," but how many people did you bring out of the truth?
sorry, i can't help it.
lol.
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pennycandy
I've never brought anyone OUT, but I have been the sole support for about four doubting witnesses, three who are sort of fading, and one who is out.
I'd never push anyone, but have learned how valuable it can be for someone just to be heard and not judged, and to have a source for reliable information to point them to.
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TiVo
by DazedAndConfused indoes anyone have tivo?
i am considering getting it but i am unsure about how it works.
i understand how the remote works, that you get a box,etc.
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pennycandy
I LOVE my TIVO. I never watch live TV anymore. I always have 90 hours of my favorite programs waiting for me. We've tried a few of them and TIVO is, in my opinion, by far the best. I'll be crushed if it goes away.
I consider myself an expert, so feel free to pm me with any questions when you get it.
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Are Those Of Us That Do Not Preach or Attend Meetings Still JWs???
by minimus inwhat's your opinion??
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pennycandy
The official word may be that you have to preach to be a witness, but I've talked to countless inactive people over the years who've stopped going to meetings, haven't preached in years, but when asked will proudly insist that they're one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
I think to the individual it's a mindset.
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Is it morally right ...
by Vivamus in... to try and attempt at getting through to an 70 year old elder?.
on rash impuls i wrote a letter to one elder.
a man who is most dear to me, even though my feelings towards the jw are negative at best.
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pennycandy
Also consider the fact that he's been around the block a few times, being an elder in age and an "elder". It's very possible he's heard the gist of your reasons for leaving over and over. If he is loving and kind-hearted as you say, many people have probably confided in him over the years. I'll bet, although your circumstances may be specific to you, that he's heard the general reasons before, has pondered them, and has justified his faith in his mind.
I wouldn't worry that you've might have rocked his faith. Instead be glad that you and he have had polite, open communication despite disagreeing about "the truth".
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Are you easy to influence?
by JH inare you the type that's easily influenced by the opinion of others?
i'm easy to influence, but once i'm back alone, i do what i wanted to do originally.
how about you, are you easily influenced?
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pennycandy
Yeah, what Brenda said.
It's hard to learn to be discriminate in what you let influences you when you've always had your beliefs handed to you on a platter. In the last five years out, I think I've done a pretty good job. I've developed a new belief system, and take nothing at face value. I've learned to question even the things I hold dear. It was soooo hard at first, but the peace of mind and strength of character is worth it.
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DID OUR PARENTS REPLACE BIRTHDAY OR CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH ANYTHING ELSE?
by diamondblue1974 in.
what about it...i know for me i got gifts throughout the year but i didnt get as many as my friends did on their birthdays etc....what about you...do you or did you replace b/days and christmas gifts or celebrations with anything else whilst being a jw and in particular anything as personal....
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pennycandy
We did get toys and things throughout the year, and on our parents' anniversary, but never wrapped.
But what was missing was the excitement of anticipation, knowing something really fun was coming, just for me. Then seeing the box, wrapped in bright-colored paper and tied with curly ribbons. Somebody went to the trouble to wrap that and make it pretty just for me. Then tearing it open, what is it? what is it?
You just can't get that kind of fun from tossing an extra toy into the Walmart basket.
To this day I look at a nicely wrapped present with awe.