thus, when you see the consonants yhwh, it is in truth jhwh or jhvh and is pronouced yah-veh (hebrews pronounce js like ys and ws, like vs. my fathers name, then, is jah (jah) of armies (veh), jah, who brings armies into existence, or jah, who cause armies to become.. .
it is not, dear ones.
matthew 7:1; luke 6:37. in this light, gods laws are not burdensome!
tell you to listen to THEM... saying that THEY are the 'truth' and that THEY are the 'way' to God?
Yes, that would summarize it. And if God knows, why didn't he do anything? My faith in God died, SJ.
IF he exists, he failed me by allowing them to hurt me.
Viv.
as many of you know alot of my family are jehovah's witnesses, i was a 3rd gen, untill i left over 10 years ago, however my brother, dad, and sister all have doubts now, they see the hypocrasy, my brother is fading away, my dad is ready ray franz's books, but both my dad and sister are staying witnesses for now, thinking they can change it from the inside, which i know they can't, they see the hypocrasy, in fact my sister is dfed and she's trying to get reinstated, stating she's doing it for my mom, who is still fanatical about it, and she said she want's her husband to try to get a job through one of the brothers, she said she's just going to play they're game and use them.
i tried to point out how wrong that is, and how on a level it's exactly the same thing they're doing, she even confirmed that in other country's witnesses can vote, they can at least in venzuela where she was living for the last couple of years, where she met her current husband.
it's funny out one side of the mouth she agree's with me how hypocritcal it is, then goes on to defend certain aspects, always dancing around the subject, saying other religions aren't any better, and i asked why do you need to be a member of a religion if you believe that?
LOL, great picture, I saved it.
I am sorry for you Trauma, do talk to your aunt, who knows, the two of you might get really close.
Hugs to you, Viv.
i am depressed.
really, really bad.
its not like anything has happened, just the last few days, i am feeling terrible.
I am depressed. Really, really bad. Its not like anything has happened, just the last few days, I am feeling terrible. I miss my friends, I miss being able to tell my mum everything. I am just depressed, I cry at every little thing. And I know there are a lot of you out there who have it so much harder, and I am so sorry for you all too.
Damn, I hate, absolute hate, the Watchtower.
Viv.
thus, when you see the consonants yhwh, it is in truth jhwh or jhvh and is pronouced yah-veh (hebrews pronounce js like ys and ws, like vs. my fathers name, then, is jah (jah) of armies (veh), jah, who brings armies into existence, or jah, who cause armies to become.. .
it is not, dear ones.
matthew 7:1; luke 6:37. in this light, gods laws are not burdensome!
For those of you with faith, with your own ears to hear, I beg you: do NOT listen to ME
And at this point you lost me.
I have been hurt too much, to still believe in God.
Peace, Viv.
every lovesong i hear, i have to turn off.
every scene or commercial on tv i see with a couple in love, even the stupid geico insurance one, i have to flip the channel off... everything, everywhere reminders of one i loved, one who broke my heart.
i met him long before i ever came to this board, so it's no one here.
Francois, you have made me cry. That is about the most beautiful and saddest thing I have read in a long time.
I wish, I wish, that all the people in the world could be with their soulmate.
(((((((((((((((group hug to you all)))))))))))))))
Viv (Nora)
the ancient goddess barbi:.
historical views from the year 5000. .
we are proud to announce that archaeologists have made a major discovery explaining religious practice in the 1990's, over three thousand years ago!
LMAO
an ancient warrior God known as GI Joe. Since GI Joe had no known female consort, and was also a eunuch, it is obvious that both Joe and Ken competed for the Goddess Barbi.
Okay, now I need to get back to my history books, that I will view in a different light after this....
Viv.
i have been away from the wtbts for about 6 years after being with them for 18-20 years if i count the studying time.
i remember feeling as if i should add a title to my name.
you know like doctors are md's and lawyers are esq.
No sorry, I haven't yet. I know what you mean though, When I hang out with friends, JW is a topic often discussed. I tell about my experiences, sometimes in a funny way, sometimes close to tears. The hurt is always there. But it is less than before. My life is full with lots of fun and people who love me for who I am. I have some really good and dear friends now, and I value these friendships highly. But having been a JW, is just a part of who I am. Whether I like it or not, that experience too, has shaped me to what I am today. New experiences will come along, and shape me even more, but those cannot change the fact of me having been a JW.
Viv.
as most of you already know, the jehovah's witnesses are covering an article in their august kingdom ministry to be discussed the weeks of 8/19 and 8/26 which details how they are to shun and avoid those who are no longer members of their organization, even immediate family members.. .
undoubtedly this article has been written to reinforce to the rank&file jehovah's witnesses the shunning policy, so as to tighten the ranks and prevent members from having the opportunity to learn the abundant contradictions and hypocrisies found within watchtower doctrine and practice from any who may have left.. this policy also serves to divide families and attempt to shame or abuse those whom have chosen to no longer be jehovah's witnesses, for whatever reason.. that much is obvious.
in recent days this topic has been discussed in detail in various threads.
(((Seedy))) It is so sad to read that.
Damn the Watchtower! How dare they call it a gesture of love to shun family and friends?! May they get exactly what they deserve.
Viv.
if you could interview all ex-jw's and ask just one question about their life as a jw, or their thoughts on jw's, what would it be?
"God gave you the freedom and ability to think. So why did you give it up????"
Edited to say that that question is for JW. Sorry, read the question wrong.
To all the ex-dubs I would say, "How does it feel for you, to be free?"
Edited by - Vivamus on 10 August 2002 18:13:22
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at last,theyve arrived,holidays,yee haa,no more work for two and a half weeks.. im off touring the uk on my motorbike,visiting friends in lancashire and scotland,and if theres time the shetland islands,about a 2000 mile round trip,if i it rains,which it more than likely will,and i get wet on the outside,i fully intend to get even wetter on the inside,hee hee.. so to all my new found friends,catch you all in a couple of weeks.. take care,.
i will try to send you all a postcard.
Sounds great!
Have fun Trucker!!!!!
Viv.
