I hear you zeroday. When I read excerpts from Russels interpretation of Revelation to my lifelong witness MIL. First she said no way. Then when she read it herself and saw how rdiculous it was, she laughed and said don't pay attention to it, just concentrate on the bible.
My MILs worst nightmare, a nonJW
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Introduction
by freyd inmight as well take the opportunity.
i was a very active dub for 15 years, but there were things i could not reconcile.
and when people can't reconcile things, eventually they drop out.
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by freyd inmight as well take the opportunity.
i was a very active dub for 15 years, but there were things i could not reconcile.
and when people can't reconcile things, eventually they drop out.
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My MILs worst nightmare, a nonJW
Great quote jgnat! Thanks!
Freyd welcome!
In addition to going to the Bible Students Convention, do me a favor and save up your money and take a trip to Israel. Travel to the Dead Sea and look across at the desolate area surrounded by mountains and caves, climb Masada where the small band of 900 zealots held off the Romans for a long time before finally comitting suicide. Visit Jerusalem and lay your hands on the stones from the remaining Western Wall that dates from the Jewish second temple and the time of King Herod. Go to the mount of Megiddo which is the symbolic site of Armeggedon and look far off into the valley in all directions. Immerse yourself in the history of the area. These places exist. The history is real.
Then reread Russels interpretation of Revelation which according to him was written 2000 years ago to describe events happening in the late 1800's in America and all those new fangled inventions such as the steam engine and locomotive. This is the fantasy world of an eccentric pyramidologist.
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by freyd inmight as well take the opportunity.
i was a very active dub for 15 years, but there were things i could not reconcile.
and when people can't reconcile things, eventually they drop out.
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With all due respect, I cannot nor could I ever reconcile other people claiming with absolute certainty to know "the truth" on one hand and then adding the "he is not infallible" clause. I read Russels interpretation line for line about Revelation in his own words. That was enough to convince me that his greatest attribute was a vivid imagination. I think most 12 year olds given the same assignment could do a better job.
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Raising well rounded and balanced kids...what have you done right?
by My MILs worst nightmare, a nonJW inparenting is one of the most difficult yet rewarding things there is.
doesn't every parent want their children to have a good moral compass, to have good manners, to be socially adept, to be compassionate, to reach their potential and even overachieve in terms of school and career, to appreciate and understand history, science, the arts and the world as a whole, to play team sports when they are younger so they can benefit from physical activity and the comraderie of a team sport, and above all to be a critical thinkers who are strong and independent so that they will not become easy prey to abusive organizations and/or abusive people?.
as a parent i have many times felt like a real failure and at other times like i am actually helping them to reach their potential.. what do you feel that you have done right in raising well rounded and balanced kids?
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Parenting is one of the most difficult yet rewarding things there is. Doesn't every parent want their children to have a good moral compass, to have good manners, to be socially adept, to be compassionate, to reach their potential and even overachieve in terms of school and career, to appreciate and understand history, science, the arts and the world as a whole, to play team sports when they are younger so they can benefit from physical activity and the comraderie of a team sport, and above all to be a critical thinkers who are strong and independent so that they will not become easy prey to abusive organizations and/or abusive people?
As a parent I have many times felt like a real failure and at other times like I am actually helping them to reach their potential.
What do you feel that you have done right in raising well rounded and balanced kids?
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I'm scared and I need help
by Chameleon infor those of you that don't know my story, read my first post here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/122526/1.ashx
so, i think next week is when i find out if i am approved to be an ms. if not, thank god, but if i am, i'm in deep crap.
elder dad is confident that i'll accept, but my plan is to try to get out of it by saying that i want to finish school and get an aa degree, at least, before accepting more responsibilities.
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I have two sons about your age going to college. I try to keep the confrontations with them to a minimum, mainly because I don't want them to be sidetracked. Despite what they may occasionally think, they do not have the financial means to move out on their own and get a degree. I emphasize one main thing which is to stay focused and get your degree. One is getting an IT degree. One is getting an engineering degree.
When they finish school they will enter the job market at a high salary level. They will then have options. Disagreeing with your dad and being right, will not pay the bills. A good education will. Stay focused on getting as high a level a degree as you can whether that is a BA, a Masters or PhD.
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1st Christmas: Gift ideas for wife?
by Little Drummer Boy inooookay,.
first of all, exwitless, don't read this thread!.
shoo!.
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Here are a couple of CD's suggestions:
Queen Latifah made a jazz CD called the Dana Owens CD which is really, really good
Alison Krauss sings like an angel, has won over 20 grammy's CD's recommended New Favorite, Forget About It
How about concert tickets to her favorite performer ?
For Xmas, I always get her gift certificates from the boys for Bath and Body Works, Borders, Best Buy or Dillards. Dillards (department store like Macy's) is good because then she can go to the after Xmas sales and get what she wants.
Stuff her Christmas stocking with a bunch of little things that she likes. Perfume, her favorite candy, her favorite flavored coffee. (If she doesn't have a Christmas stocking, then buy a really good one and stuff it full of cool stuff).
Take the time and get her a nice card or create a homemade one telling her that she is the only woman for you, etc....
If you have no money, but a lot of heart and a little technical expertise....do a photos to video montage of your life together with appropriate background music (nothing will pull on the heartstrings more).
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The Bible, Religion and your point of view
by The wanderer in<!-- .style2 {font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; } .style4 {font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #6b7c84; } .style5 {font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #008040; } --> the bible, religion and your point of view depending on where you stand regarding this subject there can.
no disputing the influence of the bible in art, literature, and even.
in the influence of the making of common laws.. separating the bible and religion this topic is not focused on discussing the watchtower's viewpoint.
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ditto what lovelylill wrote
Most valuable/important part for me is the message from the Sermon on the Mount
Believe its between the individual and the big guy/gal in the sky...religion and rituals not needed
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Don't You Just LOVE Borat???
by minimus insacha baron cohen is one of the most gifted comedians that i know of.
his new movie reviews all give "borat", the movie, rave reviews!!
i can hardly wait to see him.
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MsMcDucket's mom
by parakeet inmsmcducket's mother died this morning.
she posted the announcement deep in a thread she had started several months ago when her mother first became seriously ill, and as a result the post sort of got lost.
msmcducket, i hope you don't mind my taking the initiative to start a new thread about your mom.
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Thinking of you and your family.
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the walk of shame
by nonamegiven init all starts after you hear "these things we pray through jesus christ, amen".
i gather my books and the kid's books and put them away.
by that time people are walking over to us and talking to my wife and playing with my kids.
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After all, if they have the JW teachings as well as my ideals they will have a more rounded viewpoint than 99.9% of thier peers.
If the assumptions in this statement are correct then you will have well rounded kids. If the assumptions in the statement are incorrect, then you could make the biggest mistake of your life.
Choose wisely. Good luck!