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  True Bible Doctrines part 2

  by hooberus in

  1. watchtower
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  the personhood of the holy spirit

  personal pronouns show that he is a person

  "o thou that art named the house of jacob, is the spirit of the lord straitened?

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  Hooberus,

  On that thread I mentioned there are 2 points of view on there in DETAIL..omg!!
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  True Bible Doctrines part 2

  by hooberus in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the personhood of the holy spirit

  personal pronouns show that he is a person

  "o thou that art named the house of jacob, is the spirit of the lord straitened?

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  Hi hooberus,

  I agree about 1John 5:7...it is too controversial and stumbles people. The bible holds it own without it anyway. Have you seen the thread about the NWT errors/lies/mistranslations...whatever you want to call them..... The wt actually has the words "active force" instead of Holy Spirit in Genesis 1:2. They are reprehensible in their audacity to try to deceive as usual. dj
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  I'm truly sorry

  by KGB in

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  there has been some post made here to this discussion board that have been completely out of context to this discussion board, some of them had really irritated me to an extent that i said some pretty bad things to certain individuals.

  it has weighed on my conscience for some time amd today especially.

  i attend a baptist church and i am a man who has turned his life over to christ but found myself indulging in conversation that led me to act as if i were of the evil one.

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  KGB,

  I think that you are a sweetheart. It takes a big man to admit to being human!! I have my MANY regrets as well. Tomorrow is a new day and God's mercies are new every morning. Love, dj
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  Has anyone felt like this?

  by Garnet in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  when you left the borg, did any of you feel that god was dissapointed in you?

  i know in my heart that i am not turning my back on god, but my mind says something else (and so do the people in the religion).

  it's weird, when i was a catholic, i never felt guilty for missing mass, i knew that god loved me.

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  Garnet,

  You are feeling the effects of being in a high control cultish religion. Probably everyone on this board can relate to what you have written. I just finished a book that I think you will like, it's called "awakening of a jehovah's witness" by Diane Wilson. There are many books written by former witnesses that could help you unravel the mess in your head, but it does take time and for me..lots of prayer.Have you read Crisis of Conscience by ray franz?
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  Did you really want to start a bible study?

  by JH in

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  going door to door is an obligation in the jw's.

  giving a bible study isn't.

  you can ask people if they want to study the bible with you, but few are those who will accept.. there is lots of work and research to be made in order to answer all kinds of questions when a person is interested in a bible study.

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  BIBLE study?.....LOL......
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  What Book(s) Changed Your Life?

  by MrsQ in

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  2. friends

  i don't mean an epiphany, necessarily--although that does count.

  i mean, what books came along and just changed the way you look at things.

  still life with woodpecker (tom robbins).

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  Hi Mrs. Q and welcome!!

  I just finished a book by Diane Wilson called "Awakening of a Jehovah's Witness". I thought it was great. I couldn't put it down. I also love the Frog and Toad series that I read with my son(age ) lol...those stories are hysterical!!
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  Not sure if this is the right area

  by Zoewrex in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  all - of course i'm new to this board (or any board) and have an 'issue'.

  my father and step-mother are both jw's and i know i can't argue with them.

  however they're important to me and yet after a visit, i feel as if they are chipping away at my own spirit.

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  Hi tracey,

  I'm glad that you found this site too. Remember to check out www.freeminds.org and www.towertotruth.net I am a Christian too now but I was raised as a jw and my parents and siblings are still in it. It is a very difficult thing to have to live with. I jus twanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you. They will treat you differently now because they see you as a follower of satan. Please try not to be too downhearted but remember that they will always try to convert you and your little girl. Their goal is to hurt your spirit but stand firm in the word and use your spiritual armor to protect yourself from doubts and fears. I wish that I knew more to do to help but I don't..... just pray for them and do the research for your own well-being. They are in a manipulative mind control group and nothing would surprise me anymore. If you have any particular teachings of their's that you'd like to discuss for your own sanity you can private message me anytime. Just click on my name and send me a message or write it here!! I'll check back here tomorrow. Love in Christ, dj
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  Why Was Adam Blocked From Tree of Life?

  by AGuest in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  because... the leaves of such tree... were for curing.

  curing what?

  had adam reached the tree and ate... he would have been cured of his sins and once again become sinless.

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  Oh, and BTW, Adam was given the comman to "be fruitful and multiply" BEFORE he ate, which would suggest he knew HOW. Now, why he DELAYED... is unknown to me. Perhaps he had some... ummmm... "animal" tendencies we aren't aware of. For my Father DID say, "It is NOT good... for man to continue by himself." Gives reason for thought...

  Ok., Shelby.... Adam was into beastiality now and your lord is the hymen who is also the spirit who is also the semen. I think I have your teachings straight now.
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  Is it OK for men to cry?

  by JH in

  1. jw
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  is it wrong for a man to cry when he feels pain, either physical or emotional pain.

  we all know that women cry when they become emotional, but for a man, is it appropriate or not appropriate to cry.

  is it seen as weakness for a man to cry?

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  There are times when it seems perfectly normal and healthy for men to cry imo. I have seen my dad cry and it made me love him even more. My husband cried at the birth of both of our babies. It seems like births and deaths are when I've seen men cry. I doubt that there is man alive who hasn't shed a tear or two. There is of course a difference between a blubbering wimp and a heartfelt tear..
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  I have a request....

  by Country Girl in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my mother called this morning and said that my brother is in the hospital again.

  they are both jw's.

  he is the brother closest to me in age.

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  (((((((((((Country girl))))))))))) I sure will .