i guess that i can say, from a biblical viewpoint, anyone that practices "fornication", having sex without being married, would be "immoral".
other than, i don't lie or cheat or steal or even kill anyone else!
do you view yourself a "moral" or "immoral" person and why?
Very well put Miniums! I live by my moral standard, but much has been shaped by the society I live in, ignoring the JW society. If I grew up in another country, I would likely also have a different view on what might be moral. I do pride myself though on being open minded, so that is a start to understanding human morality and lifestyles, where it comes from, why its imposed, and basically just go from there.
It is a great topic to ponder on the greater picture of things!
LTF
a while ago, i posted this thread.... http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/135699/1.ashx.
in which i said.... this is strange, i read that in 1995 they did away with the "generation" teaching, yet the official watchtower website still says this, over 12 years later !.
thus, all the features of the last days must take place within the lifetime of one generation, the generation of 1914. so some people who were alive in 1914 will still be alive when this system comes to its end.
I have never doubted since joining that the GB lurk here. They of course will want to see what fight they must fight next in their publications.. ect. At this point in my life, I really dont care though, I trust that the majority of forum members are who they are, and will remain somewhat cautious, but not so much so that the forum won't continue to be a great place for me to come and share my thoughts within.
Due to my paranoia though, I still do not feel safe sharing personal details such as name, and congregation last attended. Someone did PM me and ask me what congregation I belonged too, and although it was likely out of interest, it isnt something I felt safe sharing as of yet. One day though.. I may just use these clipped wings.. and really Fly.. by valiantly coming out and taking them all on.
LTF
how often do you hear about prayer at the meeting that, if you should pray that if jehovah wills that he should do something?
to me, this is a total waste of time to pray if that condition applies.
you see, if jehovah willed something, why would he need to wait for you to ask him for it?
I prayed honestly, and whole heartedly as a child, up until age 20. I used to pray as a child, holding my bible, for God to help me, and make bad things go away. Such a fool I was to believe that my prayers would be answered, but I did believe then it was the thing to do.
I now do not pray, but I do believe in a more new age thought that there is power of the mind, so I send out love and white light to the universe.
"I now send out love and white light to all here in this forum"
LTF
i guess that i can say, from a biblical viewpoint, anyone that practices "fornication", having sex without being married, would be "immoral".
other than, i don't lie or cheat or steal or even kill anyone else!
do you view yourself a "moral" or "immoral" person and why?
I consider myself a moral person, I am honest, law abiding, caring, and live a moral life. Although I am open regarding sexuality, I also consider myself moral in that regard as I have high standards for myself and those that may become my partner. So, in general, I suppose my morals are much the same, not due to bible standards, but due to human moral standards that society lives with or without a religious background.
LTF
be honest.. my best quality is my humility.. my worst is that i lie..
My best assets are that I am "honest" "caring" "gentle" "perceptive" "strong" "openminded"
My worst attributes are that I am "stubborn", a "procrastinator" "caring", and "moody"
LTF
artist/song name- jason michael carroll- alyssa lies lyrics .
my little girl met a new friend, .
just the other day, .
"There is no more fundamental test of a society
than how it treats its children."
Ronald Reagan
life is like a box of chocolates.
you never know what you're gonna get.
I cut mine in half, so I always know what I am getting.. and can leave the ones I dont like
LTF
the heat index here in orlando is currently 105 degrees, but being the bull dog type i am, insist on mowing in this heat.
it will take me another 2 days to trim out, and get any stray stuff done like brown palm fronds etc.
this is my 3rd break on the first day, my face is bright red and am sweating like someone in a gym.. i find great joy in a beautiful lawn, nicely trimmed out, beautiful trees and flowers etc.. on the other hand i am mowing in my light short cotton nightgown which looks like a pretty t-shirt but is lighter weight with a pair of jeans.....my husband is cracking up!
I totally enjoy doing my own yard work! The scent of fresh cut grass is lovely, the pleasure of gardening puts me in a peaceful tranquil state. Its lovely!
LTF
i am new to the website and i am witness.. i am astonishingly happy to be here and i wont be going anywhere else.
it's about time i found a forum with jehovahs witnesses!!
i'm almost doing cartwheels.
Welcome to the forum Necco! Enjoy!
LTF
i consider myself "christian", but don't know exactly what one must do to please christ and yhwh...
I dont consider myself a Christian, to be a Christian one would need to believe in the bible. I am still pondering over whether the whole basis of Christianity is just a story, or a compilation of myths. I am spiritual in a new age, pagan sort of way, but do not follow one particular belief system.
LTF
