Posts by Truth and Justice

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To The Christians On This Here Board

by snowbird in

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i really appreciate your expressions of faith and your calm, rational demeanor amidst the heckling and baiting that often erupt on here.. some of you have been in the wt, others of you may not have even seen the inside of a kh.. my question, how do you maintain your sense of balance when things get really heated?.

i know prayer, meditation, and endurance are the hallmarks of being christian, but do you ever get tired of it all?.

please, i'm being very sincere here.. thanks to all.. sylvia.

Truth and Justice

Hi Snowbird,

I appreciate your bringing this subject up. Yes, I do have similar feelings. I had not checked anything on this JW Forum for quite a long time because it was not encouraging. This should be a place for encouragement, inspiration, and good wholesome interchange of thought. I am not saying every one is going down the tube, it's just some of the content here is not encouraging or uplifting. There is always that dozen or so that have so much discouragement or unhealthy talk, and seem to control the boards. For example, imagine some one for the first time wanting to see what this Forum can offer, runs into subjects that degrade individuals, sexual sort of conversation, or subjects that are not very uplifting. Lately, I have been experiencing foul language and F-word on this site, very discouraging to me. Some will say, "Well, go find another site," yes, that may be true, but I am looking to help and inspire people.

When I got out of the JW organization, I had never at any time gave up Praying to Jehovah or reading my Bible. I have always believed in Prayer, not just thru bad times like most people do, but thru good times, and he has answered me. As long as he's answering me, I have no intention of giving it up now. Between the politics on the news, economy tanking around the world, people losing jobs, anxiety and stress, countries around the world gearing up for war, it's no time to give up on our Father in Heaven. So Sylvia, like you say we need Prayer and Endurance.

There are so many other people on this Board that I have never heard from, I would love to hear their voice and what they have to say. I will do my best to inspire and motivate as best as I can. We are all in this together. There are some on this Board that are truly helpful and are eager to help bring people out of their misery, this coupled with the fact that we need to pour our heart out to Jehovah with Sincerity and Honesty. (Psalms 34:19)

Sincerely, Truth and Justice May Happy Trails come your way!!

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The Internet (what year did you first have access)

by Ri in

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i first had access to the internet in 1994. i thought it was amazing all the information at my fingertips.

i have no idea what search engine i used before google.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl9wu2kwwsy.

Truth and Justice

Hi,

In 1994, AND I HAVE NOT LET THAT OR CELL PHONES, OR ANY OTHER GADGET CONTROL MY LIFE.

Sincerely, T - n - T

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The dangers of leading a double life

by Mickey mouse in

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the wbts regularly warns it's members about the dangers of attempting to lead a double life.

"it can cost you dearly", they counsel the jw youth; "causing a loss of trust and a bad conscience".. fact is, the governing body know this through bitter experience.

they tried to secretly maintain a relationship with the united nations whilst publically condemning it as a harlot-like wild beast and tool of satan.

Truth and Justice

Hi Mickey,

Yes, their conscience has been seered for a very long time. That is why I pray daily for the other half of my immediate family. For a place that is suppose to have Jehovah's holy spirit and Love flowing thru out the building, it is good reason why things have begun to collapse seriously in the last 4 or 5 years. With everything collapsing in the world and religion failing and not helping the masses of people, I feel the only thing left is Prayer and reading my Bible personally without constraints, and having to have the other publications to interpret it for me.

Sincerely, Truth and Justice

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another newbie

by Adrianoblue in

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i`ve been "hanging around" on this jw.net for a while, so this is my very first posting.

i`m a former jw from germany, learnt the truth at the age of 20, got babtized 3 years later, and left the wt (for various reasons) about 4 years ago.

so i just like to say a warm friendly "hello" to everyone.

Truth and Justice

Hi Adrian,

Come on in, the house might be crowded, but don't worry there's room for you!

Sincerely, Truth and Justice May Happy Trails come your way

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Psalm's

by megaflower in

in the book of psalms the jw's teach that in the paradise to come each will have their "own vineyard, build their own home, a mere boy will play over the hole of a cobra, the wolf and the lamb will eat straw".

how where you taught?

when i went through the live forever book they applied it to the future- after armagedon during the 1000 year rein.

Truth and Justice

Hi Megaflower,

I am no Bible scholar, but when I was in and growing up, it was always my belief that it was pertaining to the end of this system of things, when in Paradise all humankind and the animal realm would be at peace with one another. As an example, animals not attacking or eating each other, because they would be eating straw or vegetation. This scripture says nothing to the affect that it was referring to only the Jews. It refers to all the meek and righteous who will inherit the earth, that being anyone. (remember Ps. 37:10,11) There is more scriptures if needed.

There is one important point I would like to make: I have been out near 25 years, and now that I am out, if I just use the Bible without constraints and pray for the wisdom, I still come to that conclusion of what I mentioned above.

I hope this helped, if not I'll try again!

Sincerely, Truth and Justice May Happy Trails come your way

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HI! I am one of the 63% who have left

by outofservice in

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hello everyone hope there is room for another newbie.. i feel like i know all of you from reading your posts over the last months.. and i must thank you all for your great and very informative posts.

it has really reinforced all the things that i had been feeling for years.

my husband and i were both raised in the "truth".

Truth and Justice

Hi Outofservice,

I like to first say "Welcome", the house is crowded, but we like to squeeze in as many as we can get in. In my own opinion, I have noticed alot of new people joining this site, which reflects badly on the organization's numbers. If Jehovah's spirit was directing the organization, then I wouldn't be on this site, but as it is they are failing. I am sure you will find some interesting folks here to share some stories.

I have found this thought to be very true for so many people: Jer 23:32

"Here I am against the prophets of false dreams," is the utterance of Jehovah, "who relate them and cause my people to wander about because of their falsehoods and because of their boasting."

One day we will all be together in true peace and we won't have to hide under our computer username.

Until the next time, Sincerely, Truth and Justice May Happy Trails come your way!

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For those of you who do not know, you might find it interesting.

by Truth and Justice in

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friends

hi to all on forum,.

i want to set the stage first:.

it was in the mid-to late 70's, i woke up one morning to a gloomy day, because the weather was expected to be very snowy.

Truth and Justice

Hi Dutchstef,

I didn't see any problem with your English, I understood you clearly. Every part of the world has a unique culture and language, and I enjoy it. Thanks for your thoughts.

Sincerely, T and T

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For those of you who do not know, you might find it interesting.

by Truth and Justice in

jw
friends

hi to all on forum,.

i want to set the stage first:.

it was in the mid-to late 70's, i woke up one morning to a gloomy day, because the weather was expected to be very snowy.

Truth and Justice

Hi Password protected,

An interesting comment I take from what you said was your phrase "Any Genuine Christain", they have really never been geniune in my opinion, although I don't want to lump them all together. There is probably about 1% that are, but are simply afraid of the consequences. When you're genuine, you have love. Good point.

Sincerely, T and T

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