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  A question regarding bringing reproach on God’s name

  by crazycate in

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  regarding the tragedy in gresham this last week, i have nothing but sadness for the loss of that young life, and nothing but sympathy for the family and friends that mourn her.

  i do, however, see the attempts being made to make sure everyone "knows" that the alleged killer was not a "real witness.".

  i was raised as a jehovah's witness and remember the conversations that surrounded any criminal action by a member of the congregation.

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  I hadn't seen anything about the suspected killer being a JW...do you have details you can share or a link that talks about that?

  And yes, you raise a good question...I think I hated the bad press if I were lumped in to the same group.
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  Please read

  by JeffT in

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  my father passed around 9 this morning.

  he'd been in poor health for some time, but it still comes as a shock to have him gone.

  we are going to miss him terribly.

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  What a Legacy! My condolences on your loss Jeff...may you and your family reflect on the wonderful memories you have of your Dad.
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  Why aren't you an Atheist?

  by Bloody Hotdogs! in

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  long time lurker, first time poster.. .

  i'm an ms (accounts servant) in a large congregation in canada.

  over the last several years i've faught a hard-won battle to rid my mind of all religous and supernatural beleifs.

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  For me, there are more reasons to believe in a creator than to believe that a creator doesn't exist...primarily the "fine tuning" of the universe. If someone chooses to be an atheist, so be it...but I will believe in a creator until it can be proven to me a creator doesn't exist.
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  When You Were A JW Were You Disturbed By "Apostate" Literature or "Apostates" At Conventions?

  by minimus in

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  i was always curious about what they had to say.

  (i guess i was an apostate in the making)..

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  We were convinced that these were evil people and we were repulsed by them...it was like forbidden fruit to just glance at the picketers as we came and went from a DC. We were always told that they were followers of the Evil Slave class that broke away from the Society in the early 80's, and that even looking at their signs was the first step in "falling away" from the Truth! Sheesh...
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  Have you ever worked with someone famous or relatives of any celebrity?

  by Iamallcool in

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  i have!

  i worked with hank aaron's daughter for 18 months.

  she was a sweet lady.

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  Had Michael Jackson up to the house in the 80's...went out in field circus with him as well.
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  Thinking of becoming a JW.

  by Kate82 in

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  hi,.

  i am new to here so please be bear with me.. i have always believed in god, but was never baptised, my parents wanted me to make up my own mind religon wise.. i am thinking of becoming a jw and am just needing some advice on how to do this, bible study and jw beliefs.

  also do jw say grace and how.. i am greatful of any help.. thanks.

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  Welcome Kate82!

  As has been mentioned, this is an ex-JW board, so you will most likely get advice that would steer you away from the JW's. With that being said, many on here are very fair-minded individuals and will tell you that you need to make an INFORMED decision when it comes to commiting to this or any other religion. Do your research, as has already been suggested, and do not rely solely on what the JW's will tell you. Be aware that if you do decide to become a JW, you will put your former relationships at risk. Do you enjoy holidays, politics, community involvement?...you will have to give these up if you become a JW. If you become a JW and later decide it is not for you, you will be cut off from all JW friends and family...period. The decision to be a JW is not to be taken lightly.

  There are many wonderful JW's, but you need to drill down beyond the individuals and really look at the teachings and, more importantly, the requirements of being a JW. Don't allow yourself to be "soft sold"...ask specific questions such as what would happen if you left the JW's...or what would happen if you didn't agree with a specific teaching.

  For a good overview of JW teachings, check out www.jwfacts.com

  Good luck in your search!

  TYA
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  Songs that make you cry

  by sooner7nc in

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  there have been several threads about music the last few days, so i decided to start another.. this song absolutely makes me tear up every time i hear it.. .

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq_3byxasmm.

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  Makes you smile and cry with the feelings it evokes (sorry for the re-post, but first one was disabled!)

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQe3DKDQRRs
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  HOW TO IDENTIFY THE TRUE RELIGION

  by Fifth Column in

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  jesus said that the true religion would be evident in the lives of the people who practice it.

  by their fruits you will recognize them, he said.

  every good tree produces fine fruit.

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  Fifth Column...would it surprise you to know:

  THOSE WHO WORSHIP THE TRUE GOD

  • base their teachings on the Bible - All churches of Christendom use the Bible as their basis of belief
  • worship only Jehovah and make his name known - Most Christian Churches use the name Jehovah as part of their teaching
  • show genuine love for one another - Christians, Jews and even Atheists show love...
  • accept Jesus as God’s means of salvation - This is the core belief of the churches of Christendom
  • are no part of the world - are JW's?...I suspect that you are "part of the world" in some fashion or another!
  • preach God’s Kingdom as man’s only hope - last time I checked, Christendom does that...and several denominations incorporate some type of door to door work as part of this preaching

  So...using your checklist, does that mean the Churches of Christendom qualify as true worshippers?
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  What Did You Do As A Witness That Could Have Gotten You Into Trouble Had The Elders Ever Known About It?

  by minimus in

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  my elder buddy and i would frequent strip clubs when we wanted to.. a few friends knew i enjoyed clubbing and music concerts and i seldom ever spoke of my private social life to others.. i know many jws, including elders, that drank excessively but that wasn't considered too big a deal..

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  You are all evildoers and obviously have been rooted out of the congregation for your wicked works!!

  I on the other hand was perfect...other than the drinking, smoking, loose conduct with the opposite sex, R rated movies, dislike for meetings and field service, unwillingness to admit I was a JW and general apathy towards the organization.

  I hope you all can turn around from your demon inspired conduct!!
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  Has Anyone Seen "Prometheus"?

  by Low-Key Lysmith in

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  i loved it!

  but then, it went right along with my own personal beliefs concerning mankind's origins, so i'm a little biased.. wondering what a religious person's thoughts would be?.

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  All serious philosophical analysis aside, I was disappointed with the movie. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I felt the film was a bit uneven and the ending was a big disappointment...I walked away with a "where's the payoff" feeling. I saw it in IMAX and didn't feel it was worth the $30 per ticket price tag!