beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
But why would you want to be part of a people that make you think you must 'research' whether or not you can wear a beard without guilt?
I would do research to see what the bible has to say about it. Also what the FDS has to say about it. Not out of guilt. Out of concern whether or not I am doing what is right in Jehovahs eyes.
D.
in mho, no.
i am guessing that everything in the bible is based on "a human need" im only guessing.
if we could figure out how to blot out all the insignificant crap garbage (i believe a lot was written/added that wasnt supposed to be: do not go beyond what is written.
Thats cheating! But anyway...how can you say yes when there are so many that,...don't make no sense? Which ones dont make sense? D,
beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
Why would wearing a beard be spiteful? How does it portray a bad attitude?
If it's neatly trimmed and you like it and it looks good on you, what sin is it to wear the beard? Why is is such an issue to the elders or the Society? Why is this personal decision taken away from you?
There is absolutely no principle or command given in the Bible about not wearing a beard, unless you're a Levite. Paul(I think it was) counseled on neat grooming, but no direct rules were given.
What I mean by that is, if the brothers admonish me to shave for this and that reason and I dont want to and because I want to SHOW them, that would be a bad attitude. If I do research and find that it is ok and it is just a rule made by local congregations and the reason why they would say no is not a good one, then I wouldnt feel bad not complying.
D.
beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
I have to take a short break now be back in about 20 mins.
in mho, no.
i am guessing that everything in the bible is based on "a human need" im only guessing.
if we could figure out how to blot out all the insignificant crap garbage (i believe a lot was written/added that wasnt supposed to be: do not go beyond what is written.
Yes
beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
vitty dont worry about spelling with me. I am not a stickler on that like some are in here.( someone got on me for that on this thread) Maybe I should start using spell check.
D.
beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
I am going to do research on that. I never have before. But as I have already admitted, since all the problems I have had with the "KNUCKLE HEADS" within my Congregation, I haven't been there in a month. In the mean time I grew a beard. Mind you, it is not a ZZ TOP beard but it is a nicely trimmed. Will I shave it when I start to attend again? Probably. The only reason why I wouldn't want to is to be SPITEFUL. That what not be a good motive or attitude for me to have.
beards!
in my congregation it is frowned apon.
a male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep.
beards! In my Congregation it is frowned apon. A male can have one but he wouldnt get any privilidges and would probably be labeled the black sheep. Then again in some countries brothers are allowed. I mean if little old ladies who have chin hair can wear it, why can we? what is your thoughts?
D.
ten commandments?.
the bible?.
the robe?.
10 commandments so far.
after years of being a jw, im now on the outside and i question everything.
one thing i cant deny though is that jehovah is god.
my doubt now is, was jesus just tagged on as a reason to create christianity.
Why is Jesus never mentioned in the old testament?
He is hun. I have to go for about an hour, Ill be back.
