Posts by FollowedMyHeart

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One of my doubts I mentioned to my wife was posed as a question by a householder

by ihadnoidea in

jw
friends

one of my doubts i mentioned to my wife was actually posed as a question by a householder to her a few days ago.

i have every once in a while mentioned some doubts i have had on the bible.

i usually get the same response, "wait on jehovah".

FollowedMyHeart

@ ihadnoidea:

With you, it's easy for your wife to just say "wait on Jehovah" (thought stopper), but she can't say that to a householder! Since she just stopped her thinking with you, she had no answer for it. Now she was forced to go beyond or away from the thought stopper and there was just nothing there. I hope she'll start listening and taking your questions a little more seriously now.

@ skeeter1:

Holy crap, skeeter1!!!! I knew there were killings, but when you see it all laid out like that, wow! Could I copy that? It would be a great thing to hand out to any JWs that happen to stop at my door!

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I'm Starting To Understand Atheist and Evolution

by Philadelphia Ponos in

for many years i was sincerely perplexed when someone told me they believed in the evolution theory or were an atheist.

i never understood how someone could ignore all the evidence for intelligent design and overlook all the holes in the evolution theory.

for example, the human biology clock is synced with the rotation of the earth, the earth is the perfect distance away from the sun to sustain life, the earth has an ozone layer to protect us from the sun's radiation, the earth naturally produces fruits and vegetables to be used for food, our bodies produce enzymes to break down the fruits and vegetables so it can nourish us, the earth produces water and oxygen, etc.

FollowedMyHeart

Things about God just don't make sense to me. So I have just started exploring the what-if-there-is-no-god idea. I have questions like: Life forms on earth are so complicated, how did it evolve if there is no god? So I've started reading. There are a lot of good sources on this post that I am looking forward to examining! Thanks, everyone!

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To my fellow atheists:

by NomadSoul in

just curious to know the steps that brought you to become an atheist.

just wanted to shared mine in a nutshell:.

1. learned that evolution had credibility.

FollowedMyHeart

Great! Thanks so much, Zid! I'll be looking forward to your new thread on the subject.

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To my fellow atheists:

by NomadSoul in

just curious to know the steps that brought you to become an atheist.

just wanted to shared mine in a nutshell:.

1. learned that evolution had credibility.

FollowedMyHeart

@ Zid

Sheesh, Nomad Soul...

What am I, chopped liver???

ha ha, I thought the same thing! lol

BTW, I kept my eyes open and found that many "miracles" and visions within the bible - old and new testament - are actually based upon the effects of volcanic phenomena

That's a new thought to me. Would you mind sharing which ones in particular you're referring to?

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To my fellow atheists:

by NomadSoul in

just curious to know the steps that brought you to become an atheist.

just wanted to shared mine in a nutshell:.

1. learned that evolution had credibility.

FollowedMyHeart

Thanks for starting this thread. It will be very interesting to learn about other people's journeys.

I got off the JW hamster wheel 7 yrs ago, but am just now in the process of figuring out what I believe. I'd say I'm about 80% atheist so far. I just have a few more questions. I haven't done enough exploring, yet, to be completely, solidly convinced.

Some of my steps away from God:

1. I never "felt" his presence even though I was doing everything I should. No answers to prayers or comfort given.

2. Would a loving God really destroy all who aren't JWs? (So JW god is out, but maybe a god that accepts everyone.)

3. If there is a loving God: Would he really confine Satan to the vicinity of the earth & allow him to terrorize His precious humans? Plus all the suffering and wickedness w/o any intervening. (So no god who's actively concerned or interested in us. Maybe just a supreme being or force that created things or, like you, Nomad Soul, maybe he started evolution.)

4. Now I've just finished "The 'God' Part of the Brain" by Matthew Alper and am about to start Richard Dawkins' "The Greatest Show on Earth"

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Water Canopy? Huh?

by Mr. Falcon in

*** w80 11/15 p. 23 par.

4 jehovah of armies to the rescue!

the fact that today we do not have a vast water canopy suspended high up in space and all around our globe and thus blocking direct sunlight, moonlight and starlight is because jehovah saw what was going on down here upon his terrestrial footstool and took action.

FollowedMyHeart

Well, "all things are possible with God"......and apparently, illogical.

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The Watchtower Society And The Memorial

by lovelylil in

jw
friends

hi friends,.

i finally have my ministry up and running south of boston.

view the blog here http://thekingstable2011.blogspot.com - it is still a work in progress.. we are starting our campaign this week regarding the memorial and the watchtower.

FollowedMyHeart

Thanks, Lilly

I tried the link on your blog and it just takes me to my own google docs home page. Maybe it only works for people w/o google accounts? IDK I would like the graphics, so I'll email you.

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The Watchtower Society And The Memorial

by lovelylil in

jw
friends

hi friends,.

i finally have my ministry up and running south of boston.

view the blog here http://thekingstable2011.blogspot.com - it is still a work in progress.. we are starting our campaign this week regarding the memorial and the watchtower.

FollowedMyHeart

Hi, Lilly

I am interested in the flyer, but the link here and on your blog page take me to the login page. If I log in, I am taken to my own google docs page. (I didn't even know I had one. There's only 1 doc from 3 yrs ago.) Any suggestions?

Thanks

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Water Canopy? Huh?

by Mr. Falcon in

*** w80 11/15 p. 23 par.

4 jehovah of armies to the rescue!

the fact that today we do not have a vast water canopy suspended high up in space and all around our globe and thus blocking direct sunlight, moonlight and starlight is because jehovah saw what was going on down here upon his terrestrial footstool and took action.

FollowedMyHeart

"The fact that today we do not have a vast water canopy suspended high up in space and all around our globe and thus blocking direct sunlight, moonlight and starlight"

Did the writers of that watchtower artical in the OP even read what they wrote? They say, themselves, that the canopy would have blocked sunlight! How in the he** could there have been any life, let alone wickedness, to merit a flood???

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my story....

by losecontrol in

well i am new to this, and i must admit that at first i was very opposed to this site.

i grew up being a witness and was warned about looking into apostate things, which is exactly what this site would be that they are referring to.

i always tried to live my life the best that i could under the societys control, and never really got to have any life experiance at all.

FollowedMyHeart

Welcome, losecontrol! I'm glad you've found JWN. It's a great resource and support group. I think both you and your wife are very fortunate to be in the same place at the same time regarding your religion. It will be so much better for the both of you.

You may have already done this, but just ask her what would convince her that you really mean what you say. Also, perhaps you can read Crisis of Conscience together and/or explore www.freeminds.org and www.jwfacts.com together.

I wish you both the best! The grass really IS greener on the other side!