does anyone else feel 'pulled back in' at this time of year?.
i still consider myself to a believer, believe in god and jesus christ, on the whole i think he taught tolerance, love, acceptance and i think we can benefit from following his example.
i love ray franzs book in search of christian freedom.
Actually Alive I like your post it does give me something to ponder. I agree with you,in life it is our perception of things that shapes our beliefs. We can read the bible and all come away with something different.
to answer the original question - no nothing pulls me back to this religion. It is a false religion so there is no pull for me to go back to hateful people trying to control my life.
one thing i like to do to test a theory is to take things to extremes or to their logical conclusion to see if the premises still hold.
very often, a claim that seems to make sense at a superficial level falls apart when you start to stretch it a little.. so let's play a game.. suppose the 2nd amendment is valid, that some "well regulated militia" really is necessary to hold the government to account.. obviously when this was drafted the government had access to the weapons of it's day which would be muskets!
so muskets all round.
I like handguns - I have several. I do not hunt with them. I do take one with me when we go into mountains for protection from animals or humans. I also use them for protection at home as I live in a place where police help is a long way away, sometimes more than an hour. I also have dogs and bear spray, so the gun isn't my only protection.
That being said - I do not need an Uzi for protection or hunting purposes, so I do think there is middle ground, and extended rounds are not needed to stop a threat.
i'm completely new at this however just in my joining this forum and of course interacting with others i can't help but notice what appears to be a significant exodus from the organization.. for those of you that have long been in this game have you seen this before?
i'm really curious and we should refrain from the sensational, but is what we're seeing different than in years past?.
it sure seems like so so many are waking and leaving.
one thing i like to do to test a theory is to take things to extremes or to their logical conclusion to see if the premises still hold.
very often, a claim that seems to make sense at a superficial level falls apart when you start to stretch it a little.. so let's play a game.. suppose the 2nd amendment is valid, that some "well regulated militia" really is necessary to hold the government to account.. obviously when this was drafted the government had access to the weapons of it's day which would be muskets!
so muskets all round.
My perception is that it is very much an all or nothing issue here in the US, which is why a resolution is unlikely.
Would an assault rifle ban really harm gun owners? Probably not for the average person. Who decides what is acceptable? Who decides what is right for me or for my community? My state has decided what they deem acceptable, does another state trump that decision?
one thing i like to do to test a theory is to take things to extremes or to their logical conclusion to see if the premises still hold.
very often, a claim that seems to make sense at a superficial level falls apart when you start to stretch it a little.. so let's play a game.. suppose the 2nd amendment is valid, that some "well regulated militia" really is necessary to hold the government to account.. obviously when this was drafted the government had access to the weapons of it's day which would be muskets!
so muskets all round.
I don't think I am being a jerk or having a knee jerk reaction. I think there is room for some sort of middle ground between no guns for anyone and all guns for everyone.
Unfortunately for both sides of the argument it always goes to an all or nothing stance.
one thing i like to do to test a theory is to take things to extremes or to their logical conclusion to see if the premises still hold.
very often, a claim that seems to make sense at a superficial level falls apart when you start to stretch it a little.. so let's play a game.. suppose the 2nd amendment is valid, that some "well regulated militia" really is necessary to hold the government to account.. obviously when this was drafted the government had access to the weapons of it's day which would be muskets!
so muskets all round.
I agree with you freemindfade. I am a "plain Jane" gun owner with no agenda. If you don't like guns don't own them. I own guns and I like them. I would never use it on another living thing unless my life is threatened.
Where I live guns are very prevalent and there are indoor shooting ranges so we can practice all winter too. Target shooting is hobby and there are plenty of gun clubs that are social in nature.
what is it about making friends in the organisation am i the only one who had found it tough?
don't get me wrong there was some good people but unfortunately there was also a lot of egotism, back stabbing, jealousy and gossiping.
i could never really fit in any group, everytime i thought i had found a group it was as if i would be sidelined or ditched.
a carload of jw's worked our street today.
obviously they are doing the invites to the memorial.
of course, we didn't answer.. 1 ring, 2 seconds at the door (that's all we get?
hello all i am fairly new to this site even though i have been da since i was 16 years old i am now 35 years old.
i have had very little contact with my family since i left maybe a handful of times over the years.
i thought i put the past behind me and moved on i have 4 amazing kids of my own really supportive partner and great friends who have become my family.
I am so sorry you had to go through this. I wouldn't set myself up to be hurt by them.
The family members I have that shun me will be welcome back by me when they want to act like a normal human being.
Your family's treatment of you has been their choice, do not take responsibility for their bad actions.
not deserving of a half star, march 5, 2016bythomas carrthis review is from: millions now living (kindle edition)slander of others religions is worse than trump.
instead of being ignorant read the bible and get the answers.
you are not worshiping people you should weork towards woirshiping god.
