Sheesh. The joeltroll can't even come up with an original thought. He lifted this idea straight out of the WT. Why am I surprised?
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/11/48256/681488/post.ashx#681488
Posts by jgnat
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39Article in the Awake about us "Apostate Fighters"
by LuckyLucy intoday i was at work and a jw slipped a watchtower and awake in the mail slot.in the awake there is an article titled "is there an unforgivable sin?
" here is a paragraph that caught my eye.. some people who were once faithful christians have purposely drawn away from god,perhaps because of bitterness,pride, or greed, and are now "apostate fighters" against god's spirit.they willfully oppose what the spirit is clearly accomplishing.
have these induividuals committed the unforgiveable sin?
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Jesus, The Heart, And The Entry Level Spirit Thing...
by hillary_step ini know that we have some who post to this board who have left the wts and are now committed christians, something it was difficult for them to be as jehovahs witnesses!.
i have always been puzzled at the experiences of those who seem to pray and ask jesus to enter their hearts and report a great event taking place.
what exactly happened to you?
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jgnat
LyinEyes, I think you are on to something. That is really profound. I say there is no harm in the search, and the journey is at least as fun as the destination.
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Jesus, The Heart, And The Entry Level Spirit Thing...
by hillary_step ini know that we have some who post to this board who have left the wts and are now committed christians, something it was difficult for them to be as jehovahs witnesses!.
i have always been puzzled at the experiences of those who seem to pray and ask jesus to enter their hearts and report a great event taking place.
what exactly happened to you?
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jgnat
Excellent question, Hillary_Step. How do we pin down and define what I suspect is a right-brain experience? Yes, when I went down the aisle I was primed and ready to meet God. Actually, in my hyperactive spiritual state, I was ready for angels ascending and descending the heavenly staircase with trumpets and cymbals.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/36842/500241/post.ashx#500241
The baptism was actually a let-down. No fireworks. No "special feeling". I do know I made a life changing decision on how I was going to conduct my life.
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My Wife Says She'll Read Franz' Crisis Of Conscien
by minimus inmajor headway has been made.
my wife has said that she would like to read coc!
i recently bought 30 years a watchtower slave.
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jgnat
Congratulations, Minimus. You have taken a patient and kind approach with your wife, which speaks volumes about how much you care about her.
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Here we go again - I think I'm toast this time
by DanTheMan inin september 2001, i had a brief relationship with a coworker.
nothing came of it, we weren't a match.
but i was attracted to her, and i still am somewhat disappointed that more didn't come of it.
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jgnat
All good advice, except for one line,
Next time she talks about her new guy, give her a pat on the back say ...
considering the history, and especially because she has gone to HR, all touching is now out of bounds. Tough break.
Good luck tomorrow.
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Does This Board Have A "Teaching"?
by rocketman inhaving frequented this board for about two years, i've noticed over time that, in a sense, there has come to be almost a 'religion', set of beliefs, or 'teaching' that has kind of evolved here.
there seem to be certain things that the majority, in some cases even a consensus, of members here agree on.
some examples that come to mind:.
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jgnat
I hate the idea of recording the consensus opinion of this board. I like the democratic, organic growth of JWD. I enjoy observing the waves of newcomers that ride in once in a while. We ride high on emotion sometimes; outrage, welcoming, warmth, friendship, passion. I feel if we try and hem JWD in, measure it, define it, it is a kind of murder? Like reading a textbook description on the proper way to masticate steak. Why not just enjoy it?
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jgnat
It taks a wheel to load.
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Gratitude and apologies to the group, and a question for Simon.??
by kat_newmas ingratitude first...thank you all for tolerating my rambling, self indulgent, and sometimes "know it all" posts.
you have all been gracious, caring, and wonderful support.
i have found some of you to be hilarious and warm... those who have come here for help, have cerainly stumbled into something wonderful.
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jgnat
No apologies needed, kat. I have enjoyed your posts from get-go. Believe me, you are not the first to think this is a pro-JW site. What is truly annoying are the one-shot wonders that post YOU JW SO-AND-SO'S ARE SICK, SICK SICK YOU RUINED MY LIFE, then leave. I bet they never even check the responses.
Your shiny butt fits in perfectly with this crowd. I, too, am going to miss it.
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Do You Think Your Faith Was Real?
by sandy ini was baptized at 13 and i never felt a close personal relationship with god.
my prayers were without emotion.
i nver felt close to god.
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jgnat
StarScream, you make some excellent points. I have seen it too, the automatic brain shut-off valve at the first mention of "trinity", "cross", or "heaven". Of course Christendom have it wrong, they don't have to study for two years just to get baptized or voluntarily put on a suit three or four times a week!