though i no longer believe the fds is indeed appointed by god, i guess because of what has been taught to me all these years through the wtbts, i still make an effort to try and look at both sides.
and then i come across this number below, which is how i arrived at my title for this thread.
***w81 2/15 p.19 do we need help to understand the bible?***.
TRUTH HOLDS UP TO SCRUTINY AND honest individuals prove themselves and want to be examined.
Watchtower goons ARE RUTHLESS LIARS and always trying to sway the naive because they CAN. most all non members HAVE THE WORSE OPINION OF THEM TO THE POINT OF EMBARRASSMENT.
to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you all have peace.
some of you may have recently observed some discussions regarding what... or rather, who... the word of god is, truly.
in those and other threads, some participants weren't able to grasp the difference between discussion vs. contention... and defending their own faith... and love of god and christ... vs. ramming their [mis]assumptions as to the "vengeance of god"... down others' throats.
Shelby --- if it's not God's word where does the info about the holy spirit and love/mercy/grace come from --- the clear, blue, sky. it's hard to draw the line in the sand even acknowledging the fact of translation manipulation/error. quite an endeavor to know what to accept, edit, for one's belief system.
I do accept the desire (fantasies, whatever) of wanting to believe it's something from God.
to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you all have peace.
some of you may have recently observed some discussions regarding what... or rather, who... the word of god is, truly.
in those and other threads, some participants weren't able to grasp the difference between discussion vs. contention... and defending their own faith... and love of god and christ... vs. ramming their [mis]assumptions as to the "vengeance of god"... down others' throats.
LOVE this thread (thanks/apreciate, Shelby) and being of the group longing the hope in the NT, it's difficult to accept (no matter our doubts about the Bible) and to rely solely on holy spirit to teach --- Shelby has a lot of faith/muscle in this capacity but obviously through much study. I know of few Bible readers and fewer who follow the leaning of the HS. So the long and short is love/mercy and faith the HS will guide us thru Christ and forget about Bible study other than for one's own awareness/knowledge of the book's characters, story line.
in my case, i was df, my nephew from bethel was in town,.
he came to visit my family.
he knock at the door, i answer.
On the subject of "not taking this anymore," where is Wontleave? His perseverance/fortitude with watchtower membership is commendable. Wish I had his strength/mindset. I miss his posts.
see:.
http://www.boingboing.net/2011/07/13/how-to-deactivate-a.html.
interesting stuff.. metatron.
how can anyone be cruel to helpless, beautiful, cats --- or any animal. i'm with you talesin! makes me sick thinking about them hurting the tom.
for years i've been pretty good at getting a good night's sleep.
a couple of pages of my book and i'm away til morning, apart from the odd bladder brigade journey.
however, suddenly, after our house move, i am having just an awful time of it.
well i definitely need to find/try something to knock me out on those nights i'm too stressed to sleep. i don't want to become dependent on sleep aids but it's difficult to function on little sleep. some of my friends rely on tylenol PM and strange how something like that knocks them out. it's not a problem generally unless i get upset --- how immature not to be able to deal w/situations in life! also, can't sleep if my brain can't figure something out. i'm not good at taking herbs, sleeping aids, or anything for that matter. i don't want to feel more wierd. probably should try the camomile tea on an all-niter.
i find the board is getting very unfriendly of late.
used to be great to be aboard.
but the snipping that so many.
this is not good --- you are such an asset to this board. many on here need you to stay and the toxic folk can entertain themselves --- who cares. i know, easier said than done & it's hard to come here to visit/share when ugly stuff goes on but hope you just take a little time off and seems you haven't been around much. ahh, maybe that's the trouble. sorry things have been rough here toward you and don't let anyone run you off when so many will suffer your leaving.
please return. this makes me sad.
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hypocrites and liars can go to h3ll for all i care!!!
animals are so much better companions!!
I AGREE TOTALLY! i used to cry and drone to my dog when i was trying to be part of the evil religion ---- OMG, i feel so bad about burdening him now with all that garbage. hope he forgives me in doggy heaven. i love dogs so very much and if it were up to me i'd live on a lot of land and care for as many dogs as possible. i couldn't stand for them to live outdoors and endure the weather conditions but want many to have room to run/play.
i hate people who abuse animals and children --- abusers in general and they should be thrown to the dogs.
implications for the family clinician.
in religious addiction, there frequently can be a discontinuity between the generations (markowitz, 1983).
addictive religion could be related to an unhealthy reliance on religious dogma rather than taking responsibility for one's decisions.
Randi -- great read, thanks for posting.
HOW I LOVE YOUR POEM and the MOON. stare at it every nite i possibly can and made sure my casa was built with as much glass as possible to enjoy.
enjoy the Leonard Cohen music --- have his tape with the handcuffs on label but talk about X rated. love his music and voice.
