Posts by still thinking

34

"Do not be called teachers"--Doesn't Jesus OUTLAW all organized religion?

by humbled in

jw's and other churches all set up housekeeping in different theological areas.

some one person can't believe any more what their church is saying, gets a different "take" on god, and......starts trying to convince others to follow them and everything they teach.. nothing new about that.

but why are so many of us blind to this scenario: we allow that some people get to contemplate other thoughts and others are not allowed.only some lead and everyone else must follow or be thrown out.

still thinking

I am trying to understand why I am alive, how best to live in a world that has been difficult to live in...humbled

Aren't we all. I understand what you are saying here. I was raised a catholic..l understand the pull of established ideas and beliefs. But that doesn't make it any more true than any other belief system out there.

Hindus were raised believing in their gods...they are just as real to them.

Are you just saying you like the teachings of Jesus that are found in the bible? Is it more of a moral guide?

469

Valedictorian Rips Up Preapproved Speech, Recites Prayer Instead

by Sam Whiskey in

jw
friends

really proud of this young man for his speech.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nir4zbz18e.

.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/valedictorian-rips-preapproved-speech-recites-prayer-instead-172941933.html.

still thinking

But he didn't just say 'thank you' to his God, he recited a whole prayer. There's a difference.

That's how he says thank you to his god...I personally see no logical reason to thank his god. But he does. Who did he hurt?

And, how are we EVER going to hear a 'thank you Satan' speech, if this isn't allowed. LOL

469

Valedictorian Rips Up Preapproved Speech, Recites Prayer Instead

by Sam Whiskey in

jw
friends

really proud of this young man for his speech.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nir4zbz18e.

.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/valedictorian-rips-preapproved-speech-recites-prayer-instead-172941933.html.

still thinking

Do you think his closest friends want to hear his view? What if he stook up, threw away an approved speech, and announced that JWs are the only source of truth? What if he proclaimed that all short people are stupid and should be gassed to death? What if he mocks Jewish beliefs?

There's that straw man argument again.

He didn't mock anyone...he didn't call anyone stupid. He didn't insult anyone or use hate speech...and if he stood up and said JW's are the only source of truth then .....LMAO!!!!!

And I would think that his closest friends MIGHT want him to have the right to say thank you to whom ever he chooses in his speech...and if they didn't, they aren't really his closest friends are they? They may not agree with it. But they wouldn't try to prevent him making a dick of himslef...LOL

469

Valedictorian Rips Up Preapproved Speech, Recites Prayer Instead

by Sam Whiskey in

jw
friends

really proud of this young man for his speech.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nir4zbz18e.

.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/valedictorian-rips-preapproved-speech-recites-prayer-instead-172941933.html.

still thinking

Listening to a speech that is not owned by the speaker is a colossal waste of everyone’s time. It doesn’t matter the occasion...Marvin.

I have to agree with that sentiment.

And comparing it to someone standing up and saying they are a Jew hating Nazi pedophile is just ridiculous. He wasn't making a hate speech, or advocating something criminal. He was simply thanking his flavour of god.

Delusional, I personally think so, but harmful. I don't think so.

I can't say I would enjoy listening to his prayer. But then, I don't enjoy watching others try to silence him either.

34

"Do not be called teachers"--Doesn't Jesus OUTLAW all organized religion?

by humbled in

jw's and other churches all set up housekeeping in different theological areas.

some one person can't believe any more what their church is saying, gets a different "take" on god, and......starts trying to convince others to follow them and everything they teach.. nothing new about that.

but why are so many of us blind to this scenario: we allow that some people get to contemplate other thoughts and others are not allowed.only some lead and everyone else must follow or be thrown out.

still thinking

Mr. freeze, the 'gods' you cite never claimed to be the only way. Christ did. If we only used Pascal's wager, the safe bet would be to believe Him.

LOL...I suppose The bible says so...therefore....Jesus wins!

And...how do you know the other 'Gods' never claimed to be the only way? Have you studied all the other gods? I believe there are approximately 30,000 to choose from. Could take a while to check them all out.

34

"Do not be called teachers"--Doesn't Jesus OUTLAW all organized religion?

by humbled in

jw's and other churches all set up housekeeping in different theological areas.

some one person can't believe any more what their church is saying, gets a different "take" on god, and......starts trying to convince others to follow them and everything they teach.. nothing new about that.

but why are so many of us blind to this scenario: we allow that some people get to contemplate other thoughts and others are not allowed.only some lead and everyone else must follow or be thrown out.