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  Still religeous?

  by John Doe in

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  i'm curious how many here were witnesses.

  for those that were, what are your current religeous affiliations?

  i'm still evolving, but currently i consider myself to be a cross between an agnostic and a deist.

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  sweet tee

  I'm not religious at all. Similar to James, I choose to let my own heart lead me to God rather than any man-made organization . Deism sounds most like my personal philosophy (if you can call it that). I beieve that there is a God, but he is OBVIOUSLY not meddling in mankinds day to day affairs.

  I think the ultimate realization of every human being is to learn to understand, display and accept LOVE (sounds sappy doesn't it?). If the majority of people on earth understood that then the majority of our problems would be solved. No more doing things out of mere greed, selfishness or lust for power - but every decision would be based on LOVE and take into account the effects of today's actions on present and future generations. Furthermore the world powers would look after the interest of people in EVERY nation, not just those whose resources they wish to exploit.

  So, that's where I am right now - and I'm not pressed to move anyplace else at the moment.
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  Apocalypse Delayed hypocrisy

  by grissom in

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  in a post on this board, .

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/93777/1.ashx .

  there is criticism over the publication of the book, .

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  Grissom, rambaldi or whoever this is ... you're a dweeb. Believe what U want 2 believe dude. I could personally care less. If you want to count time by preaching to people who've already heard and rejected the message be 'our' guest.
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  I think they goofed

  by joelbear in

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  un is 8th world power?

  naaah, its not a world power, not even close.

  it has no power.. babylon the great has fallen?

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  It's all a crock of BullSh*T!!! Might as well fart in the wind and try to predict the next hurricane.
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  We all FALL DOWN!!

  by hamsterbait in

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  the latest wt of september 1 2005 has another example of what i now call "the rug pull" where words are used cleverly to blame the flock for their own flagging spirit.

  the mag is "why it pays to be loyal" (not good or kind but that's another thread.

  the setup comes on page 16 para 13: .

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  sweet tee

  Once in a while the WTBTS actually says something that is TRUE! YES, I left the b0rganization for SELFISH reasons. To live my life for me not for the self proclaimed slave's kingdom interests. The kindom was not interested in me or my happiness and I eventually lost interest in promoting their books and magazines and trying to recruit more slaves for the master.

  YES! I tired of waiting for the 'promised' new world that was always 'right around the corner'. Sorry. It didn't come soon enough to justify sacrificing my entire life for what might be just a dream. As one expecation after another was dashed to pieces, I must admit, I lost my faith. Upon reflection I came to conclude that it was not God whom I lost faith in, for God did not promise a 'new world' that was 'right around the corner'. God did not promise that the 'generation' that saw the events of 1914 would also see the end (can't believe they're still putting that in the mags).

  Jesus said his load is kindly and his burden is light. Then why did I feel so bogged down, like no matter how hard I tried to please God it was never good enough. Why was there a question about my 'survival' into a 'new earth' so unsure? AHA! Because it was NOT God's requirements that strangled me, but the requirements of the self appointed 'faithful and discreet slave class', more specifically, the governing body of Jehovah's Witnesses, who heaped up heavy loads for their 'followers' and made promises they could not possibly keep. In the end I would stand alone before my maker. For the time-being, I will love God as I always have and work out my own salvation, if there is to be any at all.
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  Rambaldi - please help me. My faith is shipwrecked.

  by donkey in

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  rambaldi, .

  my faith has been destroyed by these apostates.

  as a jw we are fed by the faithful and discreet slave at the appointed time.

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  Excellent response Robyn. The compassion you showed to the elderly woman was what got thru to her. That and the simple and straigthforward truth about 'da troof'.
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  *ahem*

  by Englishman in

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  sweet tee

  Awwwwwwwwwwwww ... Happy B-day English
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  Weird Field Service Experiences

  by PaulJ in

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  did anyone have any really weird calls?

  i remember one when i was aux pioneering- some guy said he belived in 'the book of the yellow man' which he said was based on the belief that aliens came to earth in a hot air balloon and created mankind... or something like that.

  he was an odd chap.

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  Pioneer sis. knocks on the door

  Naked man answers

  Pio. offers the mags

  Naked householder responds "don't U see me standing here naked???"

  Pio. answers, "Yes, now do U want these magazines or what? They're just $.40 for the two of them.
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  "College, oh no!" PT 1-New guy here

  by theundecided2004 in

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  hello everyone, i have been keeping up with posts on this board for about four years now, been a member for about one year but have never had the courage to make my first post.

  so now i'm going to make that first step to get rid of that fear i had of betraying myself, and vent my experiences and frustrations with this faith.

  i think this board will be a good way for me to make acquaintances of people with similar feelings that i have regarding the jehovah's witnesses, as well as a good outlet for my frustrations as a jw, and get some advice as to maybe getting a reasonable exit strategy in the near future.

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  Welcome to the board undecided (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( HUGS ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  What a compelling recount of growing up JW. I left when in my late twenties. Part of the reason was to spare my children the pain of growing up in that joy-sapping-guilt-ridden-burden-loading-BS or a religion.

  btw - this is a great place to vent!!! lol
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  Are emails from JW's who know you've left cries for help?

  by kwintestal in

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  as a jw, i always wondered why someone would leave 'the truth'.

  obviously though as they were df'd or had da'd themselves you couldn't just go up to them and ask what the deal was.

  yesterday we got an email from a friend of mrs. kwin who moved 3 hours away last fall, basically saying "i missed not seeing you at the assembly.

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  Kwint - you are thinking like a normal person but she's acting like a dub! Remember hearing 'we missed U at the meeting !!! It's just their way of saying 'get ur ass back to the KH'!
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  Don't Try To Convert Me

  by LouBelle in

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  on saturday just past went to an open flea market, browsing around, looking for things to buy, goodies to eat and the like.

  passing a religious books stand, i just stopped to see if there was anything worth reading.

  noticed something on the flood but didn't take it as it wasn't anything substantial.....so the chap behind the table asks me if i read my bible.....i started feeling nauseous from then.

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  sweet tee

  I'm with YOU LouBelle! I can't stand it when people talk 'religion' with me. They NEVER want to hear the OTHER side.(like you need someone to give you a bible reading schedule sheesh)

  I asked a friend if she had done any research on Christianity or the origin of the Bible - of course she said no. I told her neither have I, and until I make sure for MYSELF that Christianity is the WAY then I will continue praying and leading a life based on values and principles that I believe are right. After summarizing my past as a brainwashed JW I explained that I would be hardpressed to join a church - I've been misled before and the cost of not making sure of ones beliefs can be very high.