i tried testing my family by mentioning that a member of the gb was summoned to appear in front of the royal commission and i found it really weird how they reacted.they dismissed it saying its just satan attacking the 'truth' and i could not believe how ignorant they are.they all think that the organization did nothing wrong or even that jw's abuse their children.
why am I not surprised?
I have had similar discussions the conversation usually ends soon after. The reaction is never one of outrage that what I say may be true, more one of outrage that I raised the comment. Oh well, they can continue to believe and I can continue to be me, let's stay friends. I sometimes think that's the most important.
The Rebel.
life has been busy, but i am now on 2 weeks vacation which allowed me some thinking room.
and here's what's been on my mind.. we're all going to die.
no matter what we do, our fate is sealed.
The question I have asked myself WHEN I become aware of my imminent passing, will I believe in God again, as I am sure I will clamour for new new insights.
Anyway being alive I can realise my dream, and that is the hope that my boy will remember me with love and that my parental skills play apart in his having a successful life. It's the most wonderful thing giving an education to your child, encouraging them to be dedicated and committed to what THEY want to do. That's the best thing with being free with the organisation in my opinion.
The Rebel ( with a cause)
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
Funnily enough Wizard of Oz, I researched that site only yesterday, and the evidence seems very damning for man having landed on the moon. I discovered a debate on another forum which has run for years. It has many qualified and opposing views and much of the evidence presented from your link is challenged.
Anyway personally some topics cause way to much melodrama so I was thinking of starting a debate based on why we chose our user names, My name " The Rebel" is based on the Johnny Yuma character.
thanks for the link.
The Rebel.
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
Some would say to deny God is to deny the reality of much of the whole world.
Yet I deny God because I accept much of the reality of the whole world.
Thats the beauty of living in a free land, citizens are free to question everything, and believe what they wish. So a person thinking or even having absolute assurances that something, did or did not happen, is not justification, to belittle someone who has opposing views,may be lacking in facts, and also may be lacking in critical thinking skills.
But more importantly I appreciate by raising the question on JWC I have been informed mainly in an educational and friendly mannnor,.I appreciate being challenged to research and pointed in the right direction. And as time permits I will do my research, but marriage to a good woman, raising my child, work and appreciating the light evenings allow for limited time. But i think my priorities are right. Finally I guess what I really learnt was some topics cause way to much melodrama.
The Rebel.
i've been enjoying all of the discussions here for a good while now.
i found this site as i was researching things about this religion i've been in (finally after nagging curiosity and questions) but i wanted to figure things out more before coming on here and posting.
i'm glad to see that im not alone or crazy!
Welcome Beautifulmind, and I hope you have a beautiful life outside the organisation.
The Rebel.
my boy is 10 and has got very interested in pocamon cards.
( a game way to complicated for me to understand) but i've also noticed it's linked to a computer game, which seems harmless enough but i also noticed advertisements for more violent games appear.. i would value people's opinion on whether, you think video games cause bad behaviour in kids.
i should mention my kid says i limit his time on these games, much more than other children's parents, and i was thinking of reevaluating that rule.. thanks.. the rebel..
WTWIZARD " you are referring to games like Pokemon...."
i guess I should clarify that point.I am referring to the advertisements for other games that come on line when my kid is playing Pokemon. These games I assume are not rated E10.
The Rebel.
The only thing I can say, we now have proof the arse holes running this crap religion really don't believe in " hell fire"
The Rebel.
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
breakfast of champions, I " The Rebel " believe world war II happened, It is also a fact the major battles were won and lost on the ability of magicians to fool the enemy. That is why Montgomory and Rommel employed the best magicians.
Is that relevant and on topic to this discussion?
I think so.
The Rebel.
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
Witness YOUR fury...to answer your question, No I am not " trolling" and neither am I " shit stirring" . You asked "AN OFF TOPIC "question about my relationship with God and I said my religion is " Love All the People". I am sorry that doesn't fit in with your intelligent, and irrefutable faith in God.
Not being rude but I think your posts have subtracted from the threads topic.May I also say I think a discernible point of view, equals a thinking mind. I hope the posts I raised relevant to this thread on the previous page do not get lost so my in- discernible mind can be put in its place by Viviane.
The Rebel.
so i was fooled by the witnesses.
what can i learn from that?
not to accept things at face value but to seek out opinion and different view points.. hence my question " do you believe man landed on the moon?.
Witness my fury you took this thread off topic.but to answer your question:-
" I take it from your level of scepticism that you no longer believe in God/ the bible either.
The Rebels answer is " LOVE ALL THE PEOPLE"
your next question." If you do ( did you mean don't?)then you are not being true to your core world view as it doesn't allow for it.
The Rebels answer is " LOVE ALL THE PEOPLE"
Now let's get back on topic, or like I said some topics cause way to much melodrama.
The Rebel.
