Greendawn: 1880's would have to be even older than I am...and that's old! My grandmother was baptised in the 50's. This makes me wonder a new wonder...what's the oldest "generations" out there. Of course, here we are dealing with people who've said, "just a minute now..."
Cate
I think the message is...those grandparents were crazy people!
I makes me wonder...are most new JWs born into it...or brought into it...
Cate
I'm 3rd generation. What are you?
Cate
i've been thinking a lot this week about what has gotten my brain into the mess that it is in.
yes, chemistry plays a part, but i think thoughts affect brain chemistry as much as brain chemistry affects thoughts (especially over a long period of time).
i know that one thing for sure is true, i take life and all the bits and pieces of it way too seriously, allowing my emotions to be swung on a much greater arc that i should.. but just think about witness childhoods.
I'm trying to find a way to deal with my issues as well. Depression, anxiety, negative thoughts. How much is a result of being raised the way I was...and how much is biological? Nuture versus nature? All I know for sure is..where there is life, there is hope. Give up and the darkness wins. Hang in there. Your input is important.
Cate
lord's people--only jws.
peter 5:5.. christians--only jws.
differences.. a christian--only jws.
Is it just me...or does anyone else think it's odd that they quote themselves as supporting documentation? "As we said in 1920..." Perhaps, therefore, I can make a statement, and to support it I can say, 'in proof thereof, please read my words on the previous two pages.'
Huh!?
Cate
i just got some news and am still shaking.
my sister died today.
i hardly knew her .
I am so sorry. I wish you peace.
Cate
Thanks dez.
Cate
Better late than never!
Cate
this is first of many articles to come for "unbelieving mates" or ubm's.
this may be a yawner for some of us old-timers, but i wanted to compile my experience in a set of easy-to-read articles for the beginner.. description .
"cognitive dissonance is a state of opposition between cognitions.
Thank you Jgnat. This is fascinating. I've been meaning to do some research on this. You're getting me off to a good start!
Cate
