think about it when you chose to become a jw why did you choose that belief.. was it because you witnessed there good works or there following the scriptures closely or even there so called similarity to 1st century christians.. when i think about it, i didnt really witness these things it was the books i studied which told me this because if i had really looked closely at the activities and jw roots i would of realised they werent the pure religion they claimed to be.now i think about it why didnt i take my study more serious not just reading what the jws gave me but looking to outside sources for more information, im really gutted i didnt do this now.
i mean did i look at other beliefs to see how they functioned nope i just believed the books i studied and that was it and i thought i wasnt gullible.. so now in the situation most of us are in today if you were to look at most religious christian beliefs today which would you say follows the bible closely and imitates the 1st century christians the closest,sticks to gods and christ teachings closely.
also have any of you thought about joining another faith and which one?
yes, but to say so would put a 'bulls-eye' right on my forehead and I don't feel like expending the energy right night in the typing I would have to do to defend my choice.
Let me just say...when checking out a chuch, get to know the people within the congregation just as much as the doctrine. IMHO
breaking.
news
california jury finds david westerfield guilty in the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old danielle van dam.
Welcome Tortured Soul -
I noticed you just made your first post, I hope in won't be your last. When you feel up to it, you should initiate a post and introduce yourself to the group....there's a lot of really nice people on here who are really supportive.
Take care.
a friend of mine said that jw's paid tithing.
i've never heard it mentioned on this board - is this true, and if so is there a set amount?
it's biblical so i would expect the jw to say something about it.
I rarely contributed, but would be the first one in line to get a new Bible.
You mean the Bibles are free? Well, if people don't tithe, they don't pass the plate, where do they get the money to run individual congregations?
breaking.
news
california jury finds david westerfield guilty in the kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old danielle van dam.
I'm sure he will get the death penalty,
I'm thinking "stake with ties" "red ant hill" and "honey on the face"..... oh, and maybe stirring up the ants until they're really annoyed.
a friend of mine said that jw's paid tithing.
i've never heard it mentioned on this board - is this true, and if so is there a set amount?
it's biblical so i would expect the jw to say something about it.
hmmmm...then my JW friend was fudging a little. If tithing is mentioned in the Bible (I think Abraham paid 10% of his herd or something to someone) I'm really surprised that WTS isn't that 'biblical' on the subject.
this is a very moving piece of writing.... .
110 stories .
this is not real.
I'm speachless (and moved....thanks).
a friend of mine said that jw's paid tithing.
i've never heard it mentioned on this board - is this true, and if so is there a set amount?
it's biblical so i would expect the jw to say something about it.
A friend of mine said that JW's paid tithing. I've never heard it mentioned on this board - is this true, and if so is there a set amount? It's biblical so I would expect the JW to say something about it.
Edited to post in the correct section.
Edited by - Double Edge on 21 August 2002 16:9:44
have any of you seen this email message going around?
<snip> .
an unemployed brother is desperate to support his family.
Since you got this story by e-mail brother or sister, you're probably closer to being a janitor than a millionaire. Always remember that Jehovah blesses those who put him first in their life.
Well, what does that say about them since they're the ones who sent the email? (They condemn themselves)
have any of you seen this email message going around?
<snip> .
an unemployed brother is desperate to support his family.
Since you got this story by e-mail brother or sister, you're probably closer to being a janitor than a millionaire. Always remember that Jehovah blesses those who put him first in their life.What does that say about them sending the email? (They implicate themselves)
ask and elder if he has read silentlambs website.
answer at the meetings original comments not the ones you are supposed to quote by rote.
when asked at the doors if the media stories about jw pedophiles are true answer that you know of some.
Bring coloring books to the meeting, for your kids.
You've GOT to be kidding. I've attended some churches where kids are quietly coloring...you mean to say even that is against the rules? Scheeeeesh
