I was in a similar situation to you once. When I was disfellowshipped, my JW employees left. It actually all turned out for the best. I have a new partner now that is more of a brother than my fleshly brother ever was. There are a lot of good people in this world. We have been brainwashed into thinking that all worldly people are bad.
paul from cleveland
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Post 6: My brother turns on me now - Possible Legal advice
by sosoconfused inthis is a letter i received today with my brother turning on me based on something that was told to him by my crazy mother.
he works for me, yet has not spoken a word to me in months because he is a self-righteous little dick.. .
what i would like to know from someone who knows the law, is it possible i can sue him if he pressures people to not work with me because of my religious beliefs????
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I still believe in the paradise earth.
by paul from cleveland ini still believe it's coming.
i think if god is real, it has to come.
it only makes sense.
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paul from cleveland
"So your beliefs contradict what the Bible says- the same Bible your god supposedly inspired as factual. Interesting."
Yes, I don't believe everything in the bible. I think a big reason we're here is to learn how to think not just to learn how to obey. If God only wanted obedient creatures he could have designed us like that... like the animals. I trust my own mind, reasoning ability, and conscience above any book or person. My own mind and reasoning ability is the ultimate authority for what I believe to be true.
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I still believe in the paradise earth.
by paul from cleveland ini still believe it's coming.
i think if god is real, it has to come.
it only makes sense.
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I still believe in the paradise earth.
by paul from cleveland ini still believe it's coming.
i think if god is real, it has to come.
it only makes sense.
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paul from cleveland
I believe it's coming because I still believe in God. And if I were God, that's what I would do; make the earth a paradise. I can envision it so clearly in my mind. I still believe in the ransom but I believe it applies to everyone that ever lived, including Adam and Eve. I don't believe that God will destroy anyone for eternity. I don't believe that God will destroy everyone at Armageddon. I think God will gradually start to pour out his spirit on all mankind and ever so gradually restore everything to his original vision.
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I still believe in the paradise earth.
by paul from cleveland ini still believe it's coming.
i think if god is real, it has to come.
it only makes sense.
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paul from cleveland
I still believe it's coming. I think if God is real, it has to come. It only makes sense.
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Rekindling My Spirituality
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paul from cleveland
Quendi, Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you've found a place where you feel happy and connect with other like-minded people.
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Former Long Time Elder: Why I am still in
by James Jackson ina customer on my route with whom i have had some lively debates was his number 1 complaint is that "the witnesses have so many rules".
last month i agreed with on this issue.
he asked why the change, i told him that i have been doing some soul searching.
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paul from cleveland
"Jehovah's Witnesses are not taught to have morals, they are taught to follow rules."
Lisa, you've hit the nail on the head. That's exactly true.
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What I've been wanting to say about doubt and faith
by jgnat inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ordqfh0byw.
it's those who demand certainty who make a mockery of faith.. this talk will stick with you..
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paul from cleveland
Hi Berengaria!
Don't you see the video? Here is the link again:
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Who I really am, my story on YOUTUBE!
by Gojira_101 inthe death of a jw and the birth of me the apostate.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2lwgowdpj8.
a huge thanks to my friend ray publisher (jwstruggle) for posting my video for me.
now that i am no longer held prisoner from the fear of watchtower, i can now help others!.
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paul from cleveland
Thanks for sharing. I'm watching now.
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What I've been wanting to say about doubt and faith
by jgnat inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ordqfh0byw.
it's those who demand certainty who make a mockery of faith.. this talk will stick with you..
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paul from cleveland
jgnat, Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.