Posts by Solace

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Falling in Love

by forgetmenot in

jw
friends

okay, i have a question for all you who think you are in love.

did you have to work really hard at capturing the person you in love with's attention or did it just happen?

was it an actual thing you planned or what?

I had met him about a year before and we were just friends, at first.
He approached me at a party. All the other guys were drunk and obnoxious but he was drinking pop which kindof impressed me. Im no angel, I mean, even I had a beer, but he seemed not afraid to be different. I knew there was somthing special about him because,
O.K. Dont laugh.
He made me feel like I was gonna' throw up!
I was SO nervouse! and no, it wasnt the beer.
I had never felt like that with any other guy.
Then, he gave me his coat since it was cold out.
He came into the house to talk to my grandparents whenever he picked me up. He was very respectful to his parents. Good sign.
We have been together for over 14 years and I honestly still enjoy being with him. Everyone in my J.W. family likes him, even though hes a "CATHOLIC". He is a great husband, very generous lover and wonderful father to our children.
Right now hes downstairs working in the woodshop with our son.
I am very lucky. We were so young when we married and I know most of the time it doesnt work out in that case.
I wish I could clone him and give one to each of you.

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Suffering

by Realist in

brief question: if the sin committed by adam and eve is responsible for suffering how can one explain the fact that animals died long before that event?

or are animals not considered to suffer?

Solace

Realist,
The events that I have experienced in my life have had a great impact on my belief in the bible and disbelief in religous organizations. How the bible has helped me endure those experiences is my own personal evidence.
You will have to find your own evidence for whatever you choose or need to believe.
I said that I believe the bible. I also said that I would not tell anyone else what to believe. When I left the W.T.S, I also left my evangelizing days behind.

Seven,
That is very considerate of you. I would never want anyone to retract one of their comments though. It was how you felt at the time. I really just wanted to add a different point of view.
No offence taken.

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Suffering

by Realist in

brief question: if the sin committed by adam and eve is responsible for suffering how can one explain the fact that animals died long before that event?

or are animals not considered to suffer?

Solace

Realist,
Actual scientific proof that bible is the inspired word of God?

Uhhhhhh,
Yea, Just hold on a sec' while I get Jesus on line.
[8>]

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rekless in hospital

by desertflower in

jw
friends

i thought you all would like to know that rekless had a heart.

attack.

he was at work and was taken to hospital by ambulance.. he had 2 stints put it and they are hoping that will do the .

Solace

I hope he is soon feeling well.
The medical procedures are so advanced in that area these days.
It is amazing what can be done.
Take care,
Many prayers comming your way.

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Suffering

by Realist in

brief question: if the sin committed by adam and eve is responsible for suffering how can one explain the fact that animals died long before that event?

or are animals not considered to suffer?

Solace

Evidence?
Maybe not enough to convince "Realist"
Evidence to me may not be sufficient to you.
Your evidence proving it false may not be sufficient to me.
I think it depends also what someone wants to believe.

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What & How Much Change Do You Want To See?

by invisible in

jw
friends

what and how much change do you want to see in wt policy and future direction?.

and to those that believe that we are fighting a useless battle with all these issues, take the time to send mark thomas an email.. who is mark thomas?.

celtic

Solace

What would I change?
A few that come to mind,
1.Blood doctrine and any others involving medical procedures.
2.Must have accurate bible translation not altered.
3.Disfellowshipping and shunning policy.
4.All written material must list the name of author.
5.If a scripture is quoted, the previous and following verses must also.
6.No quotas and record keeping of service hours.
7.The J.W. members would decide where the money goes like by vote etc. and hopefully be more involved in actual charity work.
etc, etc,

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Suffering

by Realist in

brief question: if the sin committed by adam and eve is responsible for suffering how can one explain the fact that animals died long before that event?

or are animals not considered to suffer?

Solace

I feel that believing in the bible and believing in religion are two different things.
I believe the bible is Gods word.
I do not believe religion is from God.
Im not telling anyone else to believe it.
That is what I choose to believe.

Does that make me stupid?

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Are U.S. Teenz getting socially "stupid&qu...

by D8TA in

jw
friends

recently within the past 30 days, i have had the most odd experiences with teens (16-18).

i'm 30. i'm male (doesn't this mean i'm supposed to be "19" for the rest of my life -according to some women?

) some of the incidents which occured totally blows my mind.

Solace

I think it is the parents responsibility to ensure that children are respectful to adults. It is so hard when both parents are working and the laws are the way they are these days. Its almost like you cant discipline your kids anymore. I am noticing our 10 year olds "attitude" starting to kick in. I have told her on occasion, "You will NOT talk to adults that way". My husband and I both work full time but we try not to miss a beat. I hope we are being consistant enough.
I think if parents dont step in while kids are young, it can get out of control during the teen years. By then its too late. Usually the law has to take it from there.

Im so glad you were there and helped those poor people.

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