previous, related thread: ny catholic church on new gay marriage law.
gay marriage is finally legal in my state.
let the next wave of ignorance begin!.
Absolutely not.
There's no place for religion in government. Maybe she rejects the thought of a man marrying a woman in a wheelchair. Should be be able to refuse to issue a marriage license to them as well? Allowing consciencious objectors is allowing homophobia.
i know why they do it, because the women would complain, but it's not logical, the men need to be trained on how to conduct a bible study with a student, also.
if it doesn't matter, why are the sisters doing it?
just to give them something to do?
When I was little I wanted women to be elders, I didn't understand the WBTS' bigotry even back then I guess. Now that's changed a bit, I want to see more women in politics (not like Saran Palin ).
i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.
i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.
could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.
Families are the bedrock of society. When families fall apart, society falls into social and cultural decline. Ultimately the breakdown of the American family is at the root of nearly every other social problem and pathology.
Maze, this is in reference to the shunning that comes with disfellowshipping and disassociating, correct? In that case, I totally agree. Humans have evolved with strong family ties, something that has certainly helped our species throughout tens of thousands of years. It is completely unnatural that a parent, or another family member would quit associating with someone in their family just because they choose not to believe in a man-made religion.
Anyway, I'm glad you weren't talking about a family run by homosexual parents, because studies have shown that there are no differences between them and their heterosexual counterparts. I applaud you for being so open minded!
i cant believe how amazing i now feel as opposed to how aweful my life was but 4 months ago.. after some careful consideration, i decided to be gay despite being a jw.. the moment i chose this course, my life became so positive and i noticeably felt happy again.. 3 months ago i met a lovely man who took an interest in me.
one week ago we decided it was time to become boyfriends.. well, i feel incredible.
all i can say is that this course of life based on my being true to myself, despite the fact that it contradicts what i have been brought up to believe, has made life worth living again.. despite being gay, and slowly coming out to those who matter to me, i also have come to realise how flawed this organisation is anyway.. im a keen bible student but i dont see the organisations claim to authority.. to be honest, ill be glad to get out of it and start living my life as happily as i can whilst still trying my best to serve god.. thanks to those who supported me and of course to my boyfriend 'jackal' who joined this forum in order to understand what has made up my entire upbringing!.
Congratulations! You'll be much happier living your life this way than you ever would be if you tried to be any "zealous kingdom proclaimer."
