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  Hello

  by Chariklo in

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  i am new to this site, just finding my way around.. i've been studying with jw's for about 15 months.

  i'm an unbaptised publisher, and until recently never missed a meeting, have been out "on the service" quite a lot.

  i've been having difficulties with one of the jw's studying with me and something happened which was just unacceptable.

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  Podobear

  Godrulz: you really are a nasty piece of work... There is one very positive thing I learnt as a JW.. Shake the dust off your feet, and take your peace with you.

  I cannot believe the part truths and direct lies you print about the JW's! You do nothing but punch at others. What is the matter with you? Are you here to establish Truth and Fact or just to rant about your favourite obsession?... The JW bashing campaign.

  There are very many Sterling people amongst JW's... as there are in other Church groups.

  God's sheep graize on many hills... don't spray your Spiritual grass with Paraquat!
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  Have you heard this?

  by AK - Jeff in

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  "well, i understand your frustration with religion/god/bible/christianity/etc.

  after all you had been raised in a 'false' religion.

  too bad you have turned your back on religion/god/bible/christianity/etc, and are unable to see the 'real truth' of religion/god/bible/christianity/etc due to your jaded view now!".

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  Podobear

  None so blind as those who will not see... None so deaf as those who will not hear.

  I have the same nonplussed spirit, Jeff

  All the best
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  Life after death

  by truthseeker in

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  everyone has different views about life after death and whether or not it is a possibility.. as jehovah's witnesses, we were always taught that there is no life after death, that this is the only life we have now and that the wages of sin is death.. .

  what are your views on life after death?.

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  Podobear

  Godrulz: I do not hold to any religious affiliation. However, I do describe myself as a Spiritual man. On the dawn of April 25th as the Kestrels soared and the sun rose over Mount Sinai, I kissed my hand and held it to the rock and placed my Mother in the loving care of our Creator. I had conducted a hybrid service for a wonderful lady who was robbed of faith at the age of 15. At that time she witnessed her 4 1/2 year old sister severed in half by an army truck returning from the battle of Dunkirk.

  She was nominally Church of England but died an Atheist.

  What hope is there for her?

  You have not directed me to any "Church" or "Organisation" that comes anywhere near your view of Life after Death... neither do you attempt to define "Paradise" as promised to the Evildoer at the right hand side of the impaled Jesus.

  Jesus is NOT the Yahweh of the OT. There is no OT, just the Hebrew Scriptures. The canon of the Bible is a continued theme, not to be split into Old and New.

  I was comfortable sitting with Muslims and all sorts of Christians as well as the skeptical on Sinai.. for in the Middle East... everyone views Sinai as the sacred place where it all began.. there is Universal agreement.

  Let God decide our destiny.

  My mother is in his loving hands.... not tormented in a lake of fire. How cruel a concept.
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  Life after death

  by truthseeker in

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  everyone has different views about life after death and whether or not it is a possibility.. as jehovah's witnesses, we were always taught that there is no life after death, that this is the only life we have now and that the wages of sin is death.. .

  what are your views on life after death?.

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  Podobear

  Bravo Judge: I await a reply from Godrulz.. since he/she claims to know the Christian perspective. Over to Godrulz
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  Life after death

  by truthseeker in

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  everyone has different views about life after death and whether or not it is a possibility.. as jehovah's witnesses, we were always taught that there is no life after death, that this is the only life we have now and that the wages of sin is death.. .

  what are your views on life after death?.

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  Podobear

  I am delighted that you acknowledge that humans have the capacity to live forever... which branch of Christianity do you suggest I research next? It is rare for a "Christian" to admit anything other that a one way ticket to heaven.

  Can you expand your understanding of Life After Death a bit more.

  I have just been to the top of Mount Sinai, with a mixed group of believers and non believers. At the crack of dawn on April 25th, I kissed my hand and put it on the rock face and said of my Mother: "She is all yours now. Look after her".

  Whatever her destiny, I have faith that I will see her again. She was Church of England, going on Atheist. Where does she stand?

  All the best
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  Hello

  by Chariklo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am new to this site, just finding my way around.. i've been studying with jw's for about 15 months.

  i'm an unbaptised publisher, and until recently never missed a meeting, have been out "on the service" quite a lot.

  i've been having difficulties with one of the jw's studying with me and something happened which was just unacceptable.

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  Podobear

  Perhaps that is why the cult of Athanasius had Arius murdered, godrulz?

  I too like the analogy with smoking, Chariklo. I also like the quote, "Religion is the Opium of the People" by Karl Marx.

  Don't be fooled by any religion, especially the so called "Evangelical" alliances who are just as divided and indoctrinated as the JW's they like to target.

  Examine everything carefully.. but make your own way clear and strong. All the best.
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  Hello

  by Chariklo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am new to this site, just finding my way around.. i've been studying with jw's for about 15 months.

  i'm an unbaptised publisher, and until recently never missed a meeting, have been out "on the service" quite a lot.

  i've been having difficulties with one of the jw's studying with me and something happened which was just unacceptable.

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  Podobear

  As are the views of many faiths... especially the so called "Born Again" versions... I have seen some vicious comments here about JW's which are patently untrue.

  I don't have a version of Truth Godrulz... just the suggestions I have already proferred.

  Stop stirring up contentions and promoting sects Godrulz... remember that in the First Century, Christianity itself was viewed as a Sect and Apostate Judaism! That is why the French refer to La CULTE Catholique.

  Yes, Christianity is Cult too..

  All the best
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  Hello

  by Chariklo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am new to this site, just finding my way around.. i've been studying with jw's for about 15 months.

  i'm an unbaptised publisher, and until recently never missed a meeting, have been out "on the service" quite a lot.

  i've been having difficulties with one of the jw's studying with me and something happened which was just unacceptable.

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  Podobear

  "Make sure of all things hold fast to what is fine.." 1 Thess. 5

  This general rule of thumb should be applied to all religions... beware too, of so called "Born Again" Christians here, who claim to know JW doctrine (frankly they lie most of the time) and also slam others who don't hold to their faith either!

  The ancient Beroeans checked everything daily. I would encourage you to do the same... also you will get personality clashes anywhere you go.

  "Work out your own Salvation".. and may your path be straight and uncomplicated. All the best,Chariklo
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  Who here are from the UK??

  by watersprout in

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  just wondering!.

  peace sprout.

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  Podobear

  Born a Cockney sparrah'... dragged up as an Essex boy... where we got "religion".. floated to Bethel via Halesowen in the West Midlands... returned home disillusioned and have set up business in Bristol... a spit from the Severn Valley and the Welsh Borders.

  Venture over the border from time to time but am troubled by the "Sheep Worrying" in Wales.

  What do you call a Welshman with more than one sheep?... A PIMP!!

  and for any Brummeys that might be viewing: What do you call a Welshman with a stick up his a**se? A TAFFY APPLE !

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  Walkill Bethel Recreational Facility

  by dontplaceliterature in

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  my wife and i just visited some friends over the weekend from another congregation.

  these two are both full time pioneers, and also participate in various construction projects around the country.

  the husband just got back from a 3 week trip to walkill, new york to help with construction on a new residence building at 'the farm' (does anyone call it that anymore?)..

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  Podobear

  Times have changed.... when I did my 4 year stint.. I was shacked up with two other guys, and could hardly move in our room. Our food was found, and I clothed myself out of the charity bin. There were no recreational facilities other than a small sauna. On a stipend of £19.50 (approx $35) a month I could ill afford regular trips to the local swimming pool.

  I guess the mentality has changed. We did it from the heart, and accepted the poverty it brought on most of us. Little did I know that there was an underlying resentment from some in the congregations.

  In hind sight, and through my ministration to members of the British Royals... I can see the same pattern. A wonderful life style with no real input financially from the people benefitting. Closed orders in all faiths benefit the same.

  Some, I found, benefitted more than others... sucked up to the Rich.. and an elite class emerged.

  WT is no different... and "Lifers" at Bethel know no different either.... otherwise how would the great Printing empire ever continue, without selfless devotion on the part of a few?

  Just a thought.