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  What is the main "idea" of the bible?

  by KateWild in

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  as jws we were often told what the theme of the bible is, we were taught that it was the promised seed.. i was recently asked the question.... what is the main "idea" of the bible?.

  for me the whole purpose of the bible is about control.

  it features a god that punishes and rewards.

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  donny

  I believe the Bible was written by several bronze age people who were trying to build up confidence and loyalty in their little wandering tribe. Back in those days telling stories was the only way legends were kept alive and passed to subsequent generations.

  After reading the Bible all the way through without anyone guiding me it becomes very clear that this is a work of man and not of some omnicient being. Also it is very clear in the New Testament that these writings were for people of that time period. They all thought they were in the last days and that Christs return was imminent. They certainly did not expect that his return would be centuries in the future much less millenia.

  Donny
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  Did You Ever Feel Guilty Because You Deserted The JW Religion?

  by minimus in

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  once i left, i never yearned for anything associated with the religion.

  i didn't miss their doctrines, their erroneous thinking.

  i never felt guilty because i abandoned the religion i was raised in.. i believe the reason for my not feeling guilty is pretty simple.

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  The only thing I miss is a few individuals I was close to. Other than that, nada.
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  The Annointed Atheist on Dogma Debate April 9 @ 6 pm Central

  by donny in

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  2. bible

  good afternoon all,.

  i will be visting the dogma debate studio on wednesday, april 9 @ 6:00 pm central time.

  let me know if there is anything specific about the jw world that should be mentioned.

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  I will not be debating anyone. It is a website started by David Smalley who was a former Christian. He wanted to start a show where believers and unbelievers could have debates and/or discussions on a civil level without folks hollering or belittling one another.

  I have been a supporter of the show for some time and encourage all to at least check it out.

  My last appearance, October 2013 is found here.

  http://www.spreaker.com/user/smalleyandhyso/89_can_i_get_a_witness

  I also had an appearance on the podcast "A Matter of Doubt"

  http://www.amatterofdoubt.com/podcasts/ep-66-donny-reed-no-longer-one-of-jehovahs-witnesses/

  We need more JW's to speak out on these great shows.
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  How do you get a word in edge-wise, when talking to a JW?

  by Faithful Witness in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just looking for some pointers, as i was never a jw.

  i have an elderette coming over on friday, for another performance.. last week, i was under the impression that she was coming to answer some questions i had.

  it quickly became clear that she came with a plan for the "conversation," and we went on an expedition from one passage of the bible to the next, while she made leaping claims, argued with herself and kept me confused and always with more than one question lingering in my mind, while she continued talking and talking.. when i have a conversation with someone, i tend to stop talking when they are speaking.

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  Ask her for the reason why Jesus chose the Society as the Faithful and Discreet slave in the spring of 1919 and what extraordinary evidence does she have to support that extraordinary claim.
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  The Annointed Atheist on Dogma Debate April 9 @ 6 pm Central

  by donny in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  good afternoon all,.

  i will be visting the dogma debate studio on wednesday, april 9 @ 6:00 pm central time.

  let me know if there is anything specific about the jw world that should be mentioned.

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  Good afternoon all,

  I will be visting the Dogma Debate Studio on Wednesday, April 9 @ 6:00 pm Central Time. Let me know if there is anything specific about the JW world that should be mentioned. If you miss the live podcast, you can download it the following day on dogmadebate.com.

  Donny aka The Annointed Atheist. So anointed that it has two "n's"

  donnyrayreed@faceboo k.com
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  Where to go from here(new to TTHATT)

  by Batman89 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  as some of you know now im fairly new to ttatt so im still coming to grips with the fact that in my 24 years of life up to this point i have been in an organization that isnt the true religon that i believed.

  im a very positve and optimistic person and have never been depressed while a youth in the "truth", but its still somewhat of a tough pill to swallow considering i gave up my dream of playing college basketball to get baptized when i was 18. and also the fact that armegeddon really isnt coming and i wont get to spend forever with my wonderful parents(who also know tthatt) and others close to me.. i also consider myself to have good social skills(that i developed during my rebelious years) although im somewhat of an introvert and always had "worldly" friends even when i was an ms but i im finding it tough to shake off the "all worldly people are bad" mentality that ive had for so long.

  i guess my question is how long did it take you guys to get over everything and move on?

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  It took me about 7 years to get all of the "junk" out of my system. For years I would find myself reverting to the JW mindset when issues such as holidays or others religious beliefs. But in time I shed all religion and my mind has never been clearer.
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  Eccentric Jehovah's Witnesses

  by snowbird in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so as not to hijack logcon's thread about crazy things jw's have said to householders, i'd like to start one about just plain old odd jw's.. for example, i knew this dear, dear senior brother who would carry a small bag of peanuts in one pocket of his suit coat and a small plastic bag of brown sugar in the other.. during that time, we would stay out all day long because the territory was extensive.. can't you just picture that precious soul alternately tossing a few peanuts/crumbs of sugar into his mouth as he schlepped from house to trailer, from trailer to house?.

  the householders would usually offer us water, lemonade, kool-aid, or soda pops, so no problem with finding something to quench our thirsts.. those were the days!.

  sylvia.

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  I left an important detail regarding the same guy I mentioned earlier in the thread. His "apartment" was actually in a warehouse. He worked for this person who managed a small tool distribution center. His warehouse was located in an area where the rent was low but also a higher crime area. He let this brother (I'll call him Steve) to live there rent free because it allowed him to have 24 hour security.

  Steve had a small office that had a desk, a phone and a dumb terminal hooked up to the companies inventory system. On the walls of this office were 6 or 7 calendars that had writing all over them. They had notes like "94.5, 7a.m. and every 2 hours till 5 p.m" and "10th caller when (insert song or artist) is played".

  I asked Steve why he had so many calendars and he said "This is my hobby. I listen to all of these radio stations at different times and I try to win the contests and prizes." He then told me he had average winning about 2000 dollars a year for the past three years. He said it takes work but he enjoys it and it was "free" money.
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  What Watchtower Belief/View Never Sat Right With You?

  by minimus in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  but their views on blood are just plain weird!

  meat has blood in it even if it's bled.

  still eating meat means consuming blood.

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  For me it was the 144,000 bit. I just could not make the number work. You had to believe that only 90,000 or so true Christians were chosen from 33 CE to 1935 CE? You just had to put that one on the back burner and go on to other things.
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  Need an Life-How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation book

  by donny in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a friend of mine, an evolutionist, is asking me to acquire an lifehow did it get here?

  by evolution or by creation book.

  the edition is not important and the newer condition the better.

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  Thank you Mangum. That was fast!!!
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  Need an Life-How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation book

  by donny in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a friend of mine, an evolutionist, is asking me to acquire an lifehow did it get here?

  by evolution or by creation book.

  the edition is not important and the newer condition the better.

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  A friend of mine, an evolutionist, is asking me to acquire an Life—How Did It Get Here? By Evolution or by Creation book. The edition is not important and the newer condition the better. I will make the necessary "voluntary donation" including the postage/shipping costs. If anyone can help please let me know.

  Donny