Posts by freeflyingfaerie

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So, I'm probably not an Infidel, per se..

by freeflyingfaerie in

it's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there.

without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which i can pretty closely identify with for the time being.

maybe agnostic, and then also appreciating the freethought pansies.

So, I'm probably not an Infidel, per se..

by freeflyingfaerie in

it's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there.

without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which i can pretty closely identify with for the time being.

maybe agnostic, and then also appreciating the freethought pansies.

freeflyingfaerie

rbih~ That kind of concept has crossed my mind before...that is funny. It's all relative, in a way..

The journey has been rough at times, bliss sometimes.

I lost all friends and family over it. That is a book in itself. Ive been in dark places with it all...

And then I heal, and am sooooooo grateful that I have a new take on life...it can be exhilarating

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So, I'm probably not an Infidel, per se..

by freeflyingfaerie in

it's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there.

without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which i can pretty closely identify with for the time being.

maybe agnostic, and then also appreciating the freethought pansies.

freeflyingfaerie

INFP's are always infidels. There free spirited nature leaves them little room to float with controling assholes.

LOL! You know me well, even though we don't know each other!

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So, I'm probably not an Infidel, per se..

by freeflyingfaerie in

it's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there.

without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which i can pretty closely identify with for the time being.

maybe agnostic, and then also appreciating the freethought pansies.

freeflyingfaerie

Hello Oracle~ I absolutely do agree with you...came to those same conlusions

rbih~ I had serious doubts four summers ago..out for good in January 2009. I've been on that 'not care' kick too...sometimes I feel I have to probe deeper, though and deal with those subconcious lingerings..

p.s., couldn't get that link...

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So, I'm probably not an Infidel, per se..

by freeflyingfaerie in

it's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there.

without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which i can pretty closely identify with for the time being.

maybe agnostic, and then also appreciating the freethought pansies.

freeflyingfaerie

It's becoming apparent that there are a zillion different names for a zillion different beliefs/non-beliefs out there. Without pigeon-holing myself under a particular definition, there are a few of which I can pretty closely identify with for the time being. Maybe Agnostic, and then also appreciating the Freethought pansies. Ultimately, I believe coming to any self-realization is a personal journey, with others as guides ~~trusting our inner voice above any guide, though.

I have not yet fully concentrated my energies toward getting a better understanding to be certain enough to completely dismiss the idea of any supernatural force(s), or an afterlife. So I cannot say with any certainty either way...hence, agnostic leanings.

I have an inner sense that there is some force(s) maybe in another dimension that we just don't understand..and with that idea I reserve the possibility that we may all come to a better understanding in an 'afterlife'. A part of me really wants to believe this, that there is more meaning to the mysteries, beauties, and even suffering of this present life here. An intelligent design of some sort..

..but, these could merely be ghost fragments of the indoctrinization of religion I was saturated in since the womb. Maybe on some level I wnt to believe certain aspects of 'divine' forces in another realm because it may just have been a bit much up to this point to completely dissolve any remains of any 'faith' I ever had that suffering isn't for nothing. I still hold on, in the recesses of my mind, that life is too wondrous to just be cold, hard ...chance.

There is an inner dialogue that carries on that keeps open the possibility of another realm, even an 'afterlife'...and this dialogue is a battle at times that I would do well to address.

That 'other realm' talk could very well be the old god-based notions...just in a different form.

I have yet to truly consider all it means to be athiestic. It was a large leap to go from hard-core JW...to 'agnostic'. Now, perhaps it's time to dig deeper again..

~Thanks for listening

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No atheist in A fox hole.

by jam in

first of all iam a agnostic.

i,am curious, you who are atheist.

what or how do you deal with a life or death situation.

freeflyingfaerie

Since the concept of god has already been introduced to us, how can we say what we would believe had we never heard of 'him'?

The debates go on...because the idea already exists.

I wonder what it would be like had that first person/people never entertained the concept of god?

~~if I was in severe danger and wanted help or relief, and had never entered the idea of a god, maybe primal instincts would kick in. Maybe I would be forced to be my own goddess (wow, how satanic of me, lol).

~~a few thoughts to throw into the mix...

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I just could not shut up!!!!

by SophieG in

jw
friends

i am trying to fade...but its hard because i want scream at all my friends: wake up!!!!!

think with the brain god gave you!!!

(still working on gods existence...).

freeflyingfaerie

Yes!!!

It is like hitting your head against a brick wall to reason with a cult member...

Even after reading such good advice from Steven Hassan (if you haven't yet hear of him, he is a cult-exit counselor..his books are therapeutic and priceless for anyone who has been in or knows some one in a high-control religion, or even relationship for that matter)...so as I was saying, lol, even after reading from his books, it's still difficult to be patient with the unreasonableness of those still in...good thing we love them!

Taking care of your own mental and emotional, and even physical health and well-being is the best grounding you can have to deal with others that are still being immersed in the lies..

We are all together in this~

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Child Abuse Telememo

by Bangalore in

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bangalore.

freeflyingfaerie

Bangalore, is this legit? I still can't wrap my head around the infamous #9

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Add your favorite JW prayer cliche'

by King Solomon in

you know what i'm talking about: the trite, often-repeated phrases that convey the person offering the prayer has drawn a mental blank, and utters these words while their brain desperately searches for the next cliche', so they can conclude the ritual with the required tag, "in jesus' name we pray".... (is that like the postage stamp?).

ok, i'll kick this one off, and take the most obvious:.

"forgive us where we fall short....".

freeflyingfaerie

...we thank you for giving us our "food at the proper time"...

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Child Abuse Telememo

by Bangalore in

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bangalore.

freeflyingfaerie

I noticed your post #2066 shows the copy with a date 1992, while the other copies look have a date of 1989...is the 1992 copy perhaps the new and improved, simplified "Child Abuse Telemo"?

That #9 question about a child's fault or willingness is absolutely ...no words for it. I almost don't believe my eyes.