although this is coming from a recent post on another thread by an individual who claims to be a jw, it is something that i have heard expressed by other jws.
it is a supposed distinguishing jw characteristic:.
...and while they have not always gotten it right the first time, one of the things that distinguish them from other christian denominations is the fact that they are willing to abandon beliefs when they come to realize that such beliefs are premised on wrong conclusions.. while other christian denominations seem unwilling to adjust their theological viewpoints, even when they are presented with clear evidence demonstrating flaws in what are essentially the underpinnings of their theological beliefs, because jehovah's witnesses embrace bible truth, we, unlike what other christian denominations do, distinguish ourselves by championing bible truth over what we may have thought at one time to have been bible truth.
Our God knows at all times who it is here on earth that is doing their best to do His will, even when He knows we've gotten something wrong.
There are a whole lot of people "doing their best to do his will" as the author puts it.
How obnoxious to presume that only jws are "doing their best".
when reading all of the variety of toppics on this site it appears by the lack of responses that some dont really care about your subject?
or they just cant find the word to say, or they mosly like reading but not commenting.
and some subjects ive read that have had many comments compared to others are just plane stupid as hell.
Oh and I forgot:
Some comments just make me laugh, and theres nothing better than that.
I love dry wit.
when reading all of the variety of toppics on this site it appears by the lack of responses that some dont really care about your subject?
or they just cant find the word to say, or they mosly like reading but not commenting.
and some subjects ive read that have had many comments compared to others are just plane stupid as hell.
You said:
sorry for my opinion we all have one
Dont be sorry.
Some posts interest different people. Some posters are evidently friends ( at least cyber friends).
And as someone said, its sometimes a question of time.
Personally, I'm more prone to posts where the poster is struggling with jw family relations.
Maybe its because its the reason why I started posting.
those of you who have been following my story know that i just 'came out' to my family about being finished with the religion.. does anyone have advice on how to explain this to the kids?
their ages are 9 & 14 and they are very smart and fully grasp all the issues.. they are living with their father who has brainwashed them.
so this is very touchy.. should i just keep being a good mom and just lay low?
I would suggest, whilst explaining ( I leave the details here, because frankly I'm not sure what you might say)
to both of your children, that you make sure that the eldest one really understands.
In the future, the younger may have unclear memories of the conversation and it would be up to the eldest to
clarify matters. And that could even be 10 years from now.
Good luck
jlp
i am grateful for this website.
thank you to simon and everyone who makes jwn possible.
it's hard work.
I agree totally.
Thank you Simon, for your wonderful idea and continued work that you and other moderators put in.
And to everyone else .We're all so very different yet united in our desire to help one another move ever onwards.
my wife said to me last night....im done...im not going back to a kh.
i have to say that the wt did it all for me.
and the program at this last circuit assembly: ...not part of the world was the final nail in the coffin.
Is this a new borg policy: keep families together?
If so its a good one.
I'm very pleased for you both. Enjoy.
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my name isgeorge.i'mfrench.i'mglad iregisteredhere.iama jehovah's witnessfor 27 years.iamhappytoknowgod.. george..
Active jws are discouraged from speaking with ex jws, we might hurt them.
Personnally, if a jw wishes to post here, what difference does that make to me?
I guess that if he's here, and if he stays here, its because he's hearing something he likes.
Good for him.
Bienvenu Georges.
i just being told by an jw of the new tab on the un web page... peace and security... what gives and what do they claim now?
is the un crying "peace and security" on their eyes?.
In 1974 I read in " Punch" magazine,( for those who dont know it http://www.punch.co.uk/ ) a cartoon:
"Now they are saying "peace and security", lets hit them with everything we've got".
I was quite excited then. Well I was only 14!
jlp
Have a lovely wedding day, among those who love you all most.
jlp
on saturday, my ex husband went on the platform at the one day circuit assembly and slandered me in front of 800+ people.. my jw family is even up in arms because he basically lied and ruined any last bits of my reputation that i had left, the worst part is this was elder sanctioned.. i am really exhausted from all the upheaval so i will get right to the point.
the following is what i sent to my mother:.
hi mom.
Sorry to hear your story Julia.
You and your family can and will make it through.
Unfortunately, in my opinion (and experience), half of the elders co's etc are just on a power trip.
In reading crisis of conscience you can see that it goes right to the top. The loving elders often give up and resign or leave the borg altogether.
I find your letter very touching and kind. I do hope your parents will listen.
Good look.
