i finished 'crisis of conscience'... i am just reeling.
if any one book has changed my life, then this one is definitely it.
it's incredible really - two weeks ago i was so confused and disturbed and felt like my whole life had been turned on it's end but that book made such a difference for me.
Good letter!
I know it can be really stressful, especially when you're coming from a close relationship with your parents and suddenly drop into a random email. All because of what an organization prescribes as a law and the supposed way to make God happy.
I really hope things get better with your mom.
i think of a reporter that breaks a huge story about some corruption in the government who won't reveal his source of information.
the government uses anti-terrorist laws against that reporter to try to force him to speak.
the laws are designed to protect the people and are used in a warped way to protect the government and allow it to hide it's corruption.
Good thread OTWO
ok, to all you 'christians' who love to and rightly do comment on threads attacking your 'lord', enough with the.
''may you have peace dear so and so''.
''your fellow slave in christ''.
Why does anyone have to be judgmental? Non-theists might not appreciate others talking about their faith in God, Christians or other believers might not appreciate the God-bashing statements from non-theists.
One of the reasons people come to this forum is because they feel free to express themselves without censure in various ways they never could while being a JW (or exposed to their agenda).
Can't we all respect each other's freedom of expression?
a survey of 32 question of religious knowledge given by the.
pew forum on the religion and public life.. get this, on average, americans got 16 of 32 right.. number one group, yes, the atheists and agnostics got.
an average of (20.9), jews (20.5), mormons(20.3), protestants(16).
@ Justitia Themis.
Thanks for the clarification. I'm not even from that part of Europe. And where I come from we didn't take any studies on religion, our country was atheistic.
hello to everyone!
i guess the easiest way to introduce myself is by letting you know i'm headisspinning's husband.
it might take a little bit for me to open up, but i enjoy reading the posts and responses on here.
Welcome here jwmanager!
a survey of 32 question of religious knowledge given by the.
pew forum on the religion and public life.. get this, on average, americans got 16 of 32 right.. number one group, yes, the atheists and agnostics got.
an average of (20.9), jews (20.5), mormons(20.3), protestants(16).
30/32. I missed the US constitution statement on religion and the 1st Great Awakening preacher. (I'm not from the US)
I am a Christian.
boy am i glad we are not witnesses anymore.
my son is having two large cysts removed tomarrow, they are in sort of a delicate area.
because of where they are located, the potential for heavy blood loss is high.
Lilly, I just found your thread. I'm so happy to hear of the great outcome for your son!
I also hope he never has any future problems.
I wish your son a quick recovery! (it's nice to see he's already is feeling well).
im just curious about a couple things:.
1. most of you seem to be pretty satisfied that you left the the witness world but now that your gone what drives you now?
what makes you excited about life?
@ deservingone 26
You said you want to make Jehovah proud no matter what others say or do. That is a great goal!
You also said "i have many questions still and I plan on doing the research on these issues because if i question it then how am i going to tell someone else about it".
Please do a thorough research of the history and teachings of JWs before you commit to sharing them with others. Do you think God would be proud of you if you convinced someone of a false teaching coming from men, and you were actually successful in bringing that person into an organization that teaches lies?
im just curious about a couple things:.
1. most of you seem to be pretty satisfied that you left the the witness world but now that your gone what drives you now?
what makes you excited about life?
Most people here (myself included) have shared at some point those same feelings, being left without a sense of direction in life after discarding the WT. I think that it will get better for you.
1. Love of God and people around me are things that make me excited. Wanting to do good things to those around me. I also recommend you finishing college (i'm doing my graduate studies now and I'm really benefitting for it). Also enjoying many friendships. There are indeed good people outside the org, no matter how badly they were portrayed in JW literature. Obviously you won't be compatible with everyone, but there will be some with similar hopes, values, interests as you.
2. This board is a therapeutic place to share common experiences as JWs and vent our troubles with family still in, the congr., etc. I used to spend much more time here months ago when I was confirming all my doubts, mostly reading other people's posts. I know that after I formally leave the org, I will visit this board more rarely.
3. You'll find a mix here. I do believe in God. You asked why? Because I have faith that there's someone who cares about me and you and what we see now is not all there is. Also the love Jesus showed through his entire life and by his death move me to love him back. I actually have been to church and enjoyed it.
If you feel really confused and in a deadlock situation then do get some professional counseling. I hear that it does help you sort ideas.
I wish you all the best in your journey! You're lucky you escaped while so young.
our public talk and wt study is on saturdays.
i was informed by an elder that i shouldn't leave right away after the meeting.. immediately i had a sinking feeling in my stomach.
but not as bad as i would have felt about it months ago.
thanks sd-7 I appreciate it. I also hope things are better for you.
