Posts by rebelfighter

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Protest

by Coded Logic in

had a great turn out today protesting against the baptist minister who praised the orlando massacre.

my best guess is there were around 1,200 of us there.

it was an entirely peaceful protest as we chanted "love conquers hate" and "we are orlando".

rebelfighter

Why can't ex-JW do a peaceful protest outside of the RC bringing attention to the pedophile problems? They organized this in one week.

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Protest

by Coded Logic in

had a great turn out today protesting against the baptist minister who praised the orlando massacre.

my best guess is there were around 1,200 of us there.

it was an entirely peaceful protest as we chanted "love conquers hate" and "we are orlando".

Why Are You Here?

by Believer in

i'm wondering why believers remain members of this forum which is clearly hostile to believers.

as one member said, nonbelievers pounce on any semblance of belief like piranhas on prey.

as former jws we should have had our fill of judgmental know-it-alls, but here we are.

I have caught far to many men of the cloth lying. Two committed adultery. The JW "Elder" lied to me for a solid 5 years. And numerous others. One minister showed up at the hospital claimed he was my minister just to find out why I was in the hospital, that was when I lost my child - none of his damn business.

My church I was a member for 40 years never showed up when I had cancer.

My best girlfriend is the highest ranking Elder in her church and Ordained Minister she knows how I stand on God, religion and how spiritual I am and not once has she asked for an explanation.

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Why Are You Here?

by Believer in

i'm wondering why believers remain members of this forum which is clearly hostile to believers.

as one member said, nonbelievers pounce on any semblance of belief like piranhas on prey.

as former jws we should have had our fill of judgmental know-it-alls, but here we are.

rebelfighter

Never a JW, I come from an organization that when applying for membership the question is asked "Do you believe in a Supreme Being?" After that question is asked and once you are a member there are a few guidelines that all members do RESPECT at all times we never discuss Religion, Politics or Business as we are there to do charity work and we come from all walks of life and so we show utmost respect for each other. We have almost all religions, political parties and businesses represented. Women's and Youth organizations are highly regarded and given very powerful positions, they are treated with the upmost respect.

Cofty and Simon, It is very hard for me to explain my beliefs it does not come from a book. Believer called it a 6th sense. I was raised, baptized, confirmed and married in the Lutheran Church. I have read several books over the years but 3 books left lasting impressions. 35 years ago I lost my son, I read "Why Bad Things Happen To Good People". This is why I do not blame God when things happen. It was the doctor that messed up and when my records were transferred the new doctor stated if you go to court I will testify on your behalf. Second book, The Shack. Third book, You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore.

What I believe comes from no textbooks just from the heart.

I believe if God had created Religion there would only be one religion thus all these religions are man made. How many wars would have been avoided?

I believe God is love. I believe God wants us all to get along and love one another.

I want to believe that God created all the beauty this earth to offer and aLL the beautiful voices people have when they sing praise to him.

I have not had an easy life but I have been blessed with many joys in my life.

God has carried me during the tough times and walked with me through the good times.

Ps I do not believe in the Bible anymore

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Why Are You Here?

by Believer in

i'm wondering why believers remain members of this forum which is clearly hostile to believers.

as one member said, nonbelievers pounce on any semblance of belief like piranhas on prey.

as former jws we should have had our fill of judgmental know-it-alls, but here we are.

rebelfighter

Thank you Believer and Dubstepped,

I believe in God, I do not believe in Religion, I am very spiritual. Your right no need to prove why to anyone.

Answer your question why I am here to keep informed about JWLand.

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People named after Jesus ? / people named after Jehovah /Yahweh ?

by smiddy in

jw
friends

in catholic dominated countries many people are named after the messiah jesus , are their any that are named after his god jehovah / or yahweh ?

anywhere in the world ?.

i have only come across one , in america of all places.. his name was yahweh ben yahweh , and i don`t think he would be used as an example by the wt society.. google him.. has their been anybody else ?

rebelfighter

My son has always been quite the straight faced comedian. Sometimes you cannot tell when he is joking or he is being serious. His name is Christopher so one day at work he told his boss he wanted to be called "Christ" it is short for Christopher. The boss said no, my son said that is not fair look at all of these people you hired by the name Jesus you have running around here that I have to supervise.

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Warwick, Queensland, Australia: Elders covered up rape of young girl

by wifibandit in

http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/church-elders-covered-rape-young-girl/3047470/.

and archived forever via the wayback machine.

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rebelfighter

Oh and his wife divorced him and the judge signed NO contact orders with his children until they were adults.

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Warwick, Queensland, Australia: Elders covered up rape of young girl

by wifibandit in

http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/church-elders-covered-rape-young-girl/3047470/.

and archived forever via the wayback machine.

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rebelfighter

In the US, the case I was involved in the pervert was facing a life sentence had he not plea bargained. So he ended up with a sentence of 15 years finally did 18 because of bad behavior. Moved twice just could not get along with the other prisoners.

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Introduction - Any Believers?

by Believer in

i’ve been reading it for a few of years off and on, but have been a little too ... maybe ... timid to join.

i left the watchtower organization almost 20 years ago but never abandoned my faith and belief in god.

i knew the gb/organization didn’t represent god, so when i lost my faith in them, i managed to keep my faith in an all wise benevolent creator.

rebelfighter

Cofty,

If you are reading this forum 20 post per page go back to page 5 my earlier post. I refuse to get into a debate with the likes of you. I explained my beliefs in an earlier post. I believe our God is a God of Love and that Bible was written by men and not inspired by God.

Do not direct any further questions my way.

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Warwick, Queensland, Australia: Elders covered up rape of young girl

by wifibandit in

http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/church-elders-covered-rape-young-girl/3047470/.

and archived forever via the wayback machine.

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rebelfighter

I am with you 100% Flipper!! Where has this judge been buried in the sand. Until they start putting these perverts behind bars for life where they belong the message will never get across.

Stuckinarut, yes Elders who do not report are accessory to the fact.