one thing that surprised me shortly after joining this site was the number of individuals who, after experiencing the deception of being a jw and the hypocrisy of the “truth”, switched to being catholic or “born-again” evangelists.
it seemed to me like jumping from the hot pan into the fire.. i don’t want to piss anyone off for his or her choices.
i feel everyone is free to believe what they may.
I can't look at the physical universe and conclude "random chance." - Zoos
False dichotomy - "Random chance" is not the alternative to intelligent design.
When somebody discovers that their beliefs are false I think it is normal to assume hopefully that at least their most core beliefs are true.
It takes time and courage to hold everything up to honest scrutiny. I'm always a bit puzzled by anybody who goes straight from JW to unbeliever. Did they ever actually believe?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08qhmhc/panorama-contaminated-blood-the-search-for-the-truth.
an experienced j w of my acquaintance , who had best be nameless, urged me to watch this t v programme because it "proves the society were right all along in warning of the dangers of blood.. well, yes , it does in a way demonstrate that the potential dangers of blood products was not fully recognized.
in particular this is shown in respect of the aids/hiv virus which was a new threat when it occurred.. there were some important points deliberately ignored by my dub associate , though :.
Blood transfusions have risks - in other news the Pope has confirmed he is a Catholic.
JWs do not refuse blood for medical reasons but for reasons related to their religious superstitions. If blood was 100% safe they would still let their children die.
saudi man sentenced to death for atheism.. http://www.newsweek.com/saudi-man-sentenced-death-after-declaring-himself-atheist-online-video-591473.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-man-sentenced-death-atheism-ahmad-al-shamri-hafar-al-batin-appeal-denied-a7703161.html.
I do not agree with the sentence and I don't find it in keeping with my belief system - JWDaughter
It is entirely in keeping with the commands of the pedopile prophet.
whether atheist, such as myself, agnostic or a strong believer in a god, i'd like to share something with you all about karma.
it relates back to my post about marcus aurelius and a quote often accredited to him on the best way to live.
i think this will benefit those who are just waking up from the jw cult and wondering, what's next?.
the point being, from a logical standpoint is that you can expect to get back what you put in
That has nothing at all to do with the "laws" of karma.
Can we get over that and examine the benefits of what I posted?
Yes, I already said twice that numbers 2 & 3 are great advice.
whether atheist, such as myself, agnostic or a strong believer in a god, i'd like to share something with you all about karma.
it relates back to my post about marcus aurelius and a quote often accredited to him on the best way to live.
i think this will benefit those who are just waking up from the jw cult and wondering, what's next?.
I'm not being aggressive.
I just think it's worth pointing out that karma is based on Buddhist bullshit. Of course there are valuable insights that to be gained as I said in my first post.
In your OP you said "Whatever one puts out into the Universe will come back to them"
That is woo-woo.
whether atheist, such as myself, agnostic or a strong believer in a god, i'd like to share something with you all about karma.
it relates back to my post about marcus aurelius and a quote often accredited to him on the best way to live.
i think this will benefit those who are just waking up from the jw cult and wondering, what's next?.
I said that rule number 2 & 3 are very good advice. I am not being negative.
Karma is not about reciprocity or positive feedback. It is a supernatural belief in a fundamental justice in the universe. It is a new-age religion rooted in Buddhism. Don't blame me for pointing out that fact.
whether atheist, such as myself, agnostic or a strong believer in a god, i'd like to share something with you all about karma.
it relates back to my post about marcus aurelius and a quote often accredited to him on the best way to live.
i think this will benefit those who are just waking up from the jw cult and wondering, what's next?.
Karma assumes an unknown force that balances the scales of justice.
That is woo-woo. It is a childlike longing for a fair world that does not exist.
whether atheist, such as myself, agnostic or a strong believer in a god, i'd like to share something with you all about karma.
it relates back to my post about marcus aurelius and a quote often accredited to him on the best way to live.
i think this will benefit those who are just waking up from the jw cult and wondering, what's next?.
Numbers 2 & 3 are very good advice.
Number 1 is nonsense. There is no unseen judge balancing the scales. Do good because that is the sort of world you prefer to live in. Don't expect rewards or retribution.
i saw this recent account on youtube recently and wondered if anyone had any good spook stories?
haunted books?
ouija boards?
Ridiculous response.
i saw this recent account on youtube recently and wondered if anyone had any good spook stories?
haunted books?
ouija boards?
There is nothing for parapsychology to investigate apart from fraud and delusion.
