Here is how I see philosophy... it a road to truth, along the road there are towns(religons) all wanting you to stop and build a house in their town. Most of us do, We get comfortable, and some stay in the town all their lives, following a goal to be equal to the mayor of your town. But the mayor wants to string you along, giving you just enough information to keep you from giving up seeking him, keeping you in his town. If you surpass him, or question him in front of everyone, and HE doesn't have answers, what happens? Do you get back on the road with a cardboard sign that reads "Will work for wisdom, knowledge, and truth"? I did(I REALLY did.) I have found alot of joy on this road, and no.. I am not a philosophy student to men, or schools. I am a mechanic who would like to know how I can get paid to TRY to find answers to problems, fix things. Like our police, and "leaders" do. Even better, the worst things get, the more we need them and the more money they make. I want to get paid to TRY to fix cars, and when I screw up I want to make even more money. I cannot get an answer to that question either in town. The cops say standing on the road with that sign was "criminal trespassing" What if it said "medium pizza $5.99" what would it be then? I was told to obey the authorities...But I think I have the freedom to question their rules to let them explain to me that they are looking out for my best interest, if they truly are. However, if they are not....i WON'T be getting misled will I? Cause I said so...doesn't cut it with me. After all, if they can lead others, why can't they share the knowledge with me so I can lead myself? they love it when I have to go to court, because I don't bat an eye at questioning a judge in front of everyone. I don't think there is a "town" that holds any answers for me. All I have is a awesome book, questions, and hopefully a waiting Father at the end of the road. It seems not much traffic comes by anymore, just you guys. Can someone take me where I am going? Has anyone been there? wanna hitchhike with me?
DavidChristopher
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If everyone on earth shared everything, would everyone have it all?
by DavidChristopher ini mean , if a small amount of people had it all, they would have to build themselves a prison to live in to protect themselves from the ones who didn't right?
what is the point of that?
can there ever be peace on earth, if people are punishing and being punished?
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I have a couple of questions about the bible..Please help! Elders got upset
by DavidChristopher ini tried to ask elders and they got upset with me.
if bad associations spoil useful habits, why did jesus do it?
why is nothing new ever discovered from the bible?
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Auldsoul, Absolutely! I think I am the biggest sinner of them all. But....He that sins the most, and is forgiven, loves the forgiver the most. Funny how that works. Before you know it, Judas Iscariot might even be forgiven to be as an example of "undeserved kindness". After all, who sinned against Jesus the most? I wonder who the disciple whom Jesus used to love really was? Had a few questions about that as well.......
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Was James a hypocrite?
by TheListener inin galatians 2 paul talks about going to jersualem and getting approval for his teaching that gentiles don't neet to follow the mosaic law.
especially circumcision.
he received the hand of friendship and titus didn't need to be circumcised (close one for poor 'ole titus).. but in gal.
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Are you sure that it was James, and not another James? I can speak in his defense though, that it is awfully hard sometimes not to be a hypocrite. I try like crazy, and I hate hypocrisy intensely, but I get called out all the time, (thankfully) and shown where I am being hypocritical. (And I am very thankful when people bring it to my attention.)
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I have a couple of questions about the bible..Please help! Elders got upset
by DavidChristopher ini tried to ask elders and they got upset with me.
if bad associations spoil useful habits, why did jesus do it?
why is nothing new ever discovered from the bible?
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Let me explain what true "truth" is. Don't touch a hot stove it will burn you. It is common sense. It is there. It is a lot of work, but I know that promise "seek and you will find." is also true. I have found that out firsthand. Many people who are lying, or have bad intentions DON'T want to find the truth, or want others who are following their lies finding the truth either. Why would they want to? And NO, I am truly ashamed of "Jonah's Witnesses". it is funny how the boat thing went down, Jesus was also in a boat when a big storm rose up. Why did he get MAD because Jehovah spared them, every one? Would Jesus get mad if we repented and were ALL spared? Would the Witnesses? Would the Pharisee's? I think it is time to throw Jonah overboard again, and wake Jesus up to quiet this storm or we all going to die. This was the question that got me put out, because a certain elder who had been reading the book for 40 years, could not see how I found that, and I did in about 3 weeks. He kept interrogating me to reveal who was teaching me, He could not comprehend, I found it reading for myself, and asking for a little help from up above. That was 8 years ago. Motivation is the key. If you are searching for power over others, you won't find it. If you are searching for answers to save EVERYONE, you just might find you are on the same page as our Heavenly Father. I want to do for everyone what Phillip did for that Uunuch, That is my goal on this seach. It is hard to mislead people who know the stove will burn you with a lie. I will not rest until all churches are burned to the ground, obsolete. I want to expose them for what they really are. And I feel confident our Father wants the same thing. If I am wrong? well my intentions are right as far as I know...although I am confident there are some who would say this is "wrong" in their eyes. Good thing THEY won't be judging me when I am dead.
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I have a couple of questions about the bible..Please help! Elders got upset
by DavidChristopher ini tried to ask elders and they got upset with me.
if bad associations spoil useful habits, why did jesus do it?
why is nothing new ever discovered from the bible?
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Thanks for the support guys! I have no plans to give up, until I am dead, dead, dead. My mother is still there at the Shepherdsville KY cong. I used to to believe she really cared about the truth, but I see by her actions, it is merely a "country club" to her. You know what is really strange? If the "organization" is trying to get us to "follow", "worship", or generally wanting our faith to be in them, instead of Jehovah. That sounds a awful like Satan's goal as well. I tease my Mom all the time about her 144,000 gods. I truly hope you are reading this Mom. you know, when Phillip was sent out to the Eithopian enuch, that eunuch, went away rejoicing, able to somehow read on his own, he didn't have to follow Phillip until he died, seeing him 3 times a week. In fact, He never seen him again! Why is that? Did he send him to a local congergation or something? Somehow, I don't think so. I will never try to come between a Father and His children, considering I am a child myself. I think He would rather teach us Himself, and that is my goal on this search. He is teaching me, and I think He should teach everyone like he has me. Anyone have a problem with that? Speak up.
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Writing private letters to the Society.
by spectromize infor anyone who's ever written something of a private nature or asked clarification on certain beliefs have you ever had the unfortunate experience of the elders calling you in the back room or a sheperding call ?.
the reason i bring this out is that newer brothers or sisters don't know that everytime you write the society the society sends a copy of your letter to your local cong.
elders.
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DavidChristopher
I ask again, I f Bad associations spoil useful habits, then WHY did Jesus DO that very thing?
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If everyone on earth shared everything, would everyone have it all?
by DavidChristopher ini mean , if a small amount of people had it all, they would have to build themselves a prison to live in to protect themselves from the ones who didn't right?
what is the point of that?
can there ever be peace on earth, if people are punishing and being punished?
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I mean , if a small amount of people had it all, they would have to build themselves a prison to live in to protect themselves from the ones who didn't right? What is the point of that? Can there ever be peace on earth, if people are punishing and being punished? What is wrong with wanting to be like God, and knowing the difference between good and bad. I try to teach my children that very thing, and feel good that they want to be like me.
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What is truth?
by spectromize inah!
yes, that remark made by pilate after pilate had asked jesus wether he was a king.
( john 18:37-38 ).. how would you answer the question according to what we know from the bibles definition, and how the faithful and discreet slave have endeavored to give us spiritual food at the proper time?.
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Love? Freedom? God is truth, love, and will set you free.
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A note to my elder 'friends'
by George inthe laugh is on you my elder 'friends.
' years ago you could prance up to the platform, stand behind the mic, and declare, 'brother parrish has been disfellowshipped' and no one would talk to me.
but those days are over my 'friends,' because there are many who talk to me anyway in spite of what you've said.
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I was tossed out for asking questions about the bible. I never thought I was being misled, but why would questions be a threat to the truth? Also, I asked "if bad associations spoil useful habits, then why did Jesus do it"? They had no explanation, got upset and told me to leave. Is it wrong to question the teachers? Jesus would not have gotten mad at me. Do I have to wait for a watchtower to come out to get an answer to my questions? If they were truly looking out for my best interest, wouldn't they have a explanation that they could share with me. Somebody help!
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I have a couple of questions about the bible..Please help! Elders got upset
by DavidChristopher ini tried to ask elders and they got upset with me.
if bad associations spoil useful habits, why did jesus do it?
why is nothing new ever discovered from the bible?
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I tried to ask elders and they got upset with me. If bad associations spoil useful habits, Why did Jesus do it? Why is nothing new ever discovered from the Bible? When we are turned away at the door, why do we not search the scriptures to find more information to convince that person to turn back from their bad ways, so they will not be destroyed? Would that not be "Treating others as we would want to be treated." I mean, we would want others to do that for us if we were misled and facing destruction. Why did I get into trouble asking questions about things I read in the bible? Are we not bible students? How can I learn if I am not allowed to ask questions? Jesus said "This means everlasting life their taking in knowledge of You, the only true God." I am confused how I am doing anthing wrong? Should I wait for the next Watchtower? Please help me, is searching the scriptures wrong? I am afraid I am going to be barred, and my friends and family are not going to speak to me anymore.