Posts by believingxjw

or is it simply a matter of "going beyond the things written" in order to hurt and disrespect the target, and extended family members who have close ties to the target?.

It may be hurt or anger or sorrow that causes this behavior. I know an exJW who has removed from his home all pictures of his JW daughter who shuns him. People do what they believe will give them some peace.

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BrotherDan's POV

by PSacramento in

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brotherdan seems to have left and before he did he psoted this:.

so this is goodbye.

thanks for the help in getting out of the cult.

believingxjw

LOL, goodbye then. ;)

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BrotherDan's POV

by PSacramento in

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brotherdan seems to have left and before he did he psoted this:.

so this is goodbye.

thanks for the help in getting out of the cult.

believingxjw

If Dan is reading this then I urge him to remember that among all those who have worked to expose the Watchtower, the three that were the most instrumental and essential to starting and maintaining that endeavor remained Christians. Ray Franz, James Penton and Carl Olof Jonsson all remained believing Christians, active Christians. These men are neither deluded nor stupid. They were and are Christians who have rightly divided wrong religion from what the Bible itself teaches. Christians who if it were not for them many of us would still be in the Watchtower. How many here who have called Christians derogatory names would use those same names with these men? I agree that Dan has invited controversy, his faith is cemented to his person. To leave and get some peace for while is a good thing, Dan.

It sounds nice to say that science is the pursuit of pure truth but the reality is quite different. Science is sometimes the pursuit of pure truth and the rest of the time it is the pursuit of getting published, it is the pursuit of many things that have little to do with finding pure truth. Scientific pursuit wallows in the same man/woman soup that all human endeavors must endure, and yes, religion as well. Scientific pursuits are rife with just as many manipulative and stupid and greedy people as politics and religion are. To believe otherwise is to exist in another fantasy world.

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Brazilian Billboards having impact

by Gayle in

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believingxjw

Considering the expense, perhaps a billboard that will get the media's attention might be the way to go. I still think a billboard across from Brooklyn Bethel would get quite a bit of attention.

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I Am Curious, So A Couple/Few Questions, If I May...

by AGuest in

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to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you all have peace!.

i am curious (and serious)... regarding your thoughts as to the "source" for the "sacred secrets" revealed by paul... and whether you believe he was the last to so receive (if you indeed believe so and excluding john's revelation) and why you believe so, particularly given the "gifts" of the spirit and the prophecy regarding its outpouring.

i am also curious as to what you believe such gifts are for... and how they are used.. i am curious... because i am concerned.

believingxjw

SA,

Thank you for your patience. You wrote, "I have seen him... and know what HE looks like, so when I read Psalms 18:6-10... I know "exactly" what it's speaking about. The description is absolutely accurate."

I hope you understand that unless, and until, I myself am convinced of such things I must remain as I am. If the Christ is as you say he will help me to see it. Until then, I am as I am and cannot go beyond what I've learned.

I wish you God's love and peace, as I know you also hope the same for me and all who seek God through his Son.

Believing