Posts by Solace

63

Attacking Newbie JW's

by VioletAnai in

jw
friends

i was attacked here when i first admitted that i was studying with the jw's.

i also noted that blessed_something or other (sorry, bad memory) was attacked also....just because we say something positive about the jw's!

i think that is mighty unfair and defeats the purpose of you trying to turn us against the jw's.

Solace

Violet,
you said,

"Yer too comfortable in your set way of thinking and are too scared to face facts..."

Most would take this as a personal attack.

19

Can you ever help these people?

by sleepy in

jw
friends

can you ever help these people?.

you show them why the society is wrong on prohecy, theres no authority for the gb, mistakes and changes and how they have damaged lives, and everything else you can think of .. and what do they say.. "does it really matter?

it is the truth and there no where else to go".

Solace

Witnesses are conditioned to be dependant on the org.
They are told by the society that it is their "spiritual family" and "it is their only means to salvation".
When I found out the truth about the W.T.S I was very angry and desperate to find the true "religion".
I think a persons faith should be their own decision. It is up to the individual if and how they want to continue a relationship with God. It is not anyone elses responsibility to decide someones faith. That, after all is how most of us got into this mess to begin with.
Giving examples of what we did to help us get through our ordeal is one thing, saying that it is the only way to deal with it is another.

63

Attacking Newbie JW's

by VioletAnai in

jw
friends

i was attacked here when i first admitted that i was studying with the jw's.

i also noted that blessed_something or other (sorry, bad memory) was attacked also....just because we say something positive about the jw's!

i think that is mighty unfair and defeats the purpose of you trying to turn us against the jw's.

Solace

Violet,
Your comment,
"Thanx Francois...finally someone who THOUGHT about it and posted something intelligent....I truly appreciate yer input..."

may lead some to believe that you are calling others who posted, "unintelligent" or that you think they didnt think before they posted.
Is that the case?

63

Attacking Newbie JW's

by VioletAnai in

jw
friends

i was attacked here when i first admitted that i was studying with the jw's.

i also noted that blessed_something or other (sorry, bad memory) was attacked also....just because we say something positive about the jw's!

i think that is mighty unfair and defeats the purpose of you trying to turn us against the jw's.

Solace

What do you mean by being attacked?
If someone comes here claiming that the W.T.S has the truth, of course most people here are going to argue that point.
If I disagree with someone, I try discuss the topic, not the person posting. I have seen things get personal. Im not and I dont think anyone else is perfect. I also think it depends on whats being posted and how.

22

What is the most unBiblical teaching of the JWs?

by jerome in

it has been said that the jws hold to many beliefs that are unnsupported scripturally and inforce many 'unwritten' rules which they refer to as 'principles'.. i would like to start off the thread with what i think is the most important unbiblical teaching that they need to promote inorder to exist.. the watchtower teaches that "a prophet is able to make mistakes while he is speaking for god and still be considered as true.

mind you that these are not slips of the tounge but doctrines and predictions that have been promoted for years and have only been modified only after the watchtower had no choice but to change them.. this in my opinion is the most unscriptural teaching that the watchtower promotes.

if it werent for this teaching then the watchtower would most definately have to be marked as a false prophet!

Solace

I am very against the J.W. blood doctrine and I know that many other J.W. doctrines are bogus but I have to go with Ozzie on this. The W.T.S claiming to be the mediator between man and God is the biggest but most necessary lie. Without that authority, everything else would fall apart.

21

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?

Solace

Naeb,
Thanks,
Now I cant get that song out of my head!
Whoa whoa whoa, oooh oooh

Yerusalyim!
You are a very wise man!
Love is a choice.
We choose someone to be with.
We choose to respect them as a person.
We choose to ignore their faults.
We choose to remain faithful.
We choose to trust them.
Then we hope they make the same choices.

82

Question for those who believe the bible.

by seven006 in

a thread started by realist which mentioned the flood and the disappearance of the dinosaurs got me thinking.

since i do not own a bible i had to download one from the internet to check a few things out (my computer is really pissed at me now).

it's been many years since i read the bible but i needed to be accurate in my research to ask my question.

Solace

I am enjoying your posts.
I guess if we were all born in China, most of us would be Buddhist.
That is somthing to think about.

The thing is,
Im not convinced that God is a myth. I am not convinced that we could have just evolved into what we are today.

I agree,
I also see nothing wrong with differing beliefs, religious or non, if it makes you feel complete as a person and it isnt hurting anyone.

I do have a problem with anyone currently claiming to be Gods "only" channel and then using the bible to manipulate, hurt or kill others.

I am glad you have a fulfilling life.
I feel very blessed at this point in my life also.

82

Question for those who believe the bible.

by seven006 in

a thread started by realist which mentioned the flood and the disappearance of the dinosaurs got me thinking.

since i do not own a bible i had to download one from the internet to check a few things out (my computer is really pissed at me now).

it's been many years since i read the bible but i needed to be accurate in my research to ask my question.

Solace

I guess if that is the case,
I would rather praise a mythical God than a human organization. Maybe I just am not ready to let go of the hope of there being more to and after this life.

27

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

Syn,
How are ya'?
I agree,
Im not into the whole raw meat thing either.
Its not easy though, living with such an avid hunter.
I cant understand how he can kill such beautiful creatures.

82

Question for those who believe the bible.

by seven006 in

a thread started by realist which mentioned the flood and the disappearance of the dinosaurs got me thinking.

since i do not own a bible i had to download one from the internet to check a few things out (my computer is really pissed at me now).

it's been many years since i read the bible but i needed to be accurate in my research to ask my question.

Solace

Seven,
You are downloading a copy of the bible?
That is so interesting. Let me know how many ink cartrages you go through when you decide you need a printed version.

I believe the bible to be "of God" and "Christian". A book compiled of symbolic and actual events that could be helpful in teaching moral, ethical and Christian values. Being actually written by imperfect men, I think there could be many flaws.