Posts by S EIGHT

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Christmas Tree is now UP!

by S EIGHT in

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friends

with fake snow spraying out of the top.. if i put a fairy up there she'll have a very cold bottom!.

s8.

S EIGHT

With fake snow spraying out of the top.

If I put a fairy up there she'll have a very cold bottom!

S8

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An Organization of Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit!

by wannabe in

an organization, of balsphemy against the holy spirit!.

any false prophet, who would make such a claim as this, quite clearly, does not understand the holy writings.

the fact of the matter, is, such a claim would actually stamp this one as a false prophet, and not a true prophet of jehovah god at all.

Help with refining these questions for JW's

by S EIGHT in

i am slowly building a list of questions designed to help jw's "think" about the "truth".

please let me know if you think they can be refined or added to.. cheers,.

1. specifically, what was jesus looking for in 1918 when he looked upon the earth to identify his faithful and discrete slave?.

S EIGHT

Thanks for the input Bohm. Helps to refine the questions.

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Help with refining these questions for JW's

by S EIGHT in

i am slowly building a list of questions designed to help jw's "think" about the "truth".

please let me know if you think they can be refined or added to.. cheers,.

1. specifically, what was jesus looking for in 1918 when he looked upon the earth to identify his faithful and discrete slave?.

Help with refining these questions for JW's

by S EIGHT in

i am slowly building a list of questions designed to help jw's "think" about the "truth".

please let me know if you think they can be refined or added to.. cheers,.

1. specifically, what was jesus looking for in 1918 when he looked upon the earth to identify his faithful and discrete slave?.

S EIGHT

Hi,

I am slowly building a list of questions designed to help JW's "think" about the "truth". Please let me know if you think they can be refined or added to.

Cheers,

S8.

1. Specifically, what was Jesus looking for in 1918 when he looked upon the Earth to identify his Faithful and Discrete Slave?

2. When spotting the Bible Students, now Jehovahs Witnesses, what were they dispensing that pleased him? Were other groups dispensing the same spiritual food?

3. What are the benefits to the Society as a result of having Holy Spirit directing it?

4. What are the benefits of being God's channel of communication?

5. What does God communicate through the channel and how does he do it?

6. Does Jehovah support what the Governing Body publishes in the Watchtower? If so, what evidence do you have of his support?

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Help with irrefutable arguments- creating dissonance

by confliction in

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friends

hello- i'm arguing with my parents now... well, call it debating.

i'm trying to give them a question they'll actually think about- something that will make them want to do more research.

a question (or questions), that if right, will make them reconsider whether they are in the "truth".... .

Feeling really sad

by NiceDream in

my husband and i have been married for almost 10 years.

we were married really young, and tried to make the best of it.

recently, i began listening to my lingering doubts and realized i've been so unhappy because i was living a lie.

S EIGHT

You can do it. You'll get a lot of support here.

I was DF'd and at 19 walked into a relationship where 3 kids under the age of 5 were already present. 20 years down the line we're doing great despite a spell back in the truth (and quite strong too) and a load of health issues to cope with.

I'm telling you this because you need to know it can be done - there's nothing special about me or my wife. We're just normal people who wanted to make it work.

Keep at it and dont give up as it will be worth it in the end. One thing to remember is that most things we worry about never really turn out as bad as our minds make out. I now what it's like to lay awake worrying about everything and how we can create scenarios in our head of what might happen. It rarely does.

As for addressing your issues about the truth with an elder - leave it. You wont get anywhere. Many brothers who are well versed in scripture have gone down that road and it just causes more problems. You can be sure that some elders have the same doubts but they wont tell you and will keep it quiet for fear of what will happen to them. Eventually some manage to get free but its really hard for them and a sad situation.

You've probably done enough already by sowing a seed. Go with the flow for now as it seems you are not in any danger but unhappy. You may also find someone on here with the same experience who can advise on how to tactfully sow more seeds which will lead hubby to come to his own conclusion that things are not right.

If it helps, pray. When I first came out I switched my prayers to God rather than to Jehovah. Not that I deny Jehovah but the society has tainted the name for me. I found that praying to God was just between me and him through Jesus without the society standing in the way judging me. It's just a suggestion and it may help.

In regard to your husbands lack of friends, there are loads of us in that situation. My school was 8 miles away from home and none of the local kids went there. So while I had friends at school I never got to see them after school or at weekends for 2 reasons - firstly they lived miles away and secondly my mother wouldn't allow it. Through adult years all my friends and family are on the inside. Now I'm out I have zero friends. But I do have my wife and kids.

I see you've only been here a few months but you may have had doubts for a long time. There's a lot to take in. Some of the stuff on here is excellent but some of it is trash. But that's the great thing about openess - You now have the chance to use your own mind and come to your own conclusions which should give you a sense of freedom and happiness. If you are honest hearted, what more could your creator ask for? You seem intelligent enough by the structure of your original post. Keep up the good work.

With hubby not really being fully in - not going on service, studying etc really shows how the society can get a grip on people. In our congregation we'd call him "wish wash" yet he's been exposed to enough stuff over the years to make him feel the way he does. Don't blame yourself just keep positive. With 10 years invested between you, you must be doing something right!

Finally, be happy. Show your husband you are potentially a happier Christian even though you have doubts with the society.

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Quakers

by S EIGHT in

i've been doing some research today on the quakers and so far i quite like what i see.. the main reason is the lack of dogma or creed and the freedom to have views of your own.

however, i am still researching and no way am i considering joining them - i just like what i see so far.. i wondered if anyone else - ex jw, has taken a look at this faith.

if so, what were your conclusions?.

S EIGHT

Many thanks Blondie.

I am in Central London UK. Friends House hold an open evening once a week so I may pop along and have a look.

S8

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Quakers

by S EIGHT in

i've been doing some research today on the quakers and so far i quite like what i see.. the main reason is the lack of dogma or creed and the freedom to have views of your own.

however, i am still researching and no way am i considering joining them - i just like what i see so far.. i wondered if anyone else - ex jw, has taken a look at this faith.

if so, what were your conclusions?.

S EIGHT

Hi,

Many thanks for the replies - very helpful.

Stephen, you're right - Watchtower indoctrination still lingering but the referred scriptures make a lot of sense. Thank you.

I shall continue my research and see how I feel once I know a little more.

The next hurdle is their support of same sex relationships. A controversial subject indeed.

S8

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Quakers

by S EIGHT in

i've been doing some research today on the quakers and so far i quite like what i see.. the main reason is the lack of dogma or creed and the freedom to have views of your own.

however, i am still researching and no way am i considering joining them - i just like what i see so far.. i wondered if anyone else - ex jw, has taken a look at this faith.

if so, what were your conclusions?.

S EIGHT

Hi,

I've been doing some research today on the Quakers and so far I quite like what I see.

The main reason is the lack of dogma or creed and the freedom to have views of your own. However, I am still researching and no way am I considering joining them - I just like what I see so far.

I wondered if anyone else - ex JW, has taken a look at this faith. If so, what were your conclusions?

Also, I have an issue at the moment with the "speaking" at their meetings. It seems that the spirit takes over and sends messages through members present. Not sure I feel too comfortable with this aspect.

Your comments would much be appreciated.

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