Posts by Jackals

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Another Video attempt - my introduction

by cantleave in

jw
friends

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwaj_gbr-uc.

Jackals

Very interesting video - thanks for sharing :D

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Thanks Nugget - Whilst I know Tim is putting plans in place to leave the JWs at some point, I still thought it would be useful for me to understand what he's been living for the past 23 years. I'm under no illusion that it'll be an easy or quick process, I felt it best to educate myself about the organisation.

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Does it not say this?

"And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven."

matthew 12:31

From where in the bible can it be quoted that I will not be forgiven for being gay?

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Apologies if this seems like a naive thing to say, but if I reconcile being gay with God and ask for his forgiveness, is that not adequate?

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Hi Guys,

Really appreciative of all the comments, it means alot! Please bear in mind that this post wasn't intended to be about sexuality or mine and Tim's relationship. I don't wish to start a debate over that, it is what it is.

Cheers,

Jack

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How many here would be prepared to reveal thier real identity NOW ?

by eruption in

jw
friends

Jackals

The great thing about anonymity is that it allows for complete freedom of speech and opinions. I'm sure alot of the healthy debates that take place here would never have occured if people were cautious of their identity being revealed. That being said, sometimes anonymity gives a bit too much of a free hand, in that people can be hurtful and rude without any concern for who they're talking to on the other side of the computer screen.

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Thank you so much for the comments so far guys I wasn't expecting such a fast and large response! It's really appreciated and very valuable.

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Hi S, could you perhaps expand upon that for me?? Thanks!

Jack

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I'm new to the whole JW religion - Can someone please explain the basics?

by Jackals in

i recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a jw.

i have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now i am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view.

could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of jws?.

Jackals

Hi all,

I recently began a wonderful relationship with a guy who also happened to be a JW. I have learned alot about him and how the religion effects his life and now I am interested in learning more about the religion - but from a beginners' point of view. Could anyone give me an idea of the basic beliefs and practices of JWs?

Looking forward to the responses I get (if any!)

Thanks,

Jack

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I now have a gay boyfriend! Disfellowship me!

by TimothyT in

i cant believe how amazing i now feel as opposed to how aweful my life was but 4 months ago.. after some careful consideration, i decided to be gay despite being a jw.. the moment i chose this course, my life became so positive and i noticeably felt happy again.. 3 months ago i met a lovely man who took an interest in me.

one week ago we decided it was time to become boyfriends.. well, i feel incredible.

all i can say is that this course of life based on my being true to myself, despite the fact that it contradicts what i have been brought up to believe, has made life worth living again.. despite being gay, and slowly coming out to those who matter to me, i also have come to realise how flawed this organisation is anyway.. im a keen bible student but i dont see the organisations claim to authority.. to be honest, ill be glad to get out of it and start living my life as happily as i can whilst still trying my best to serve god.. thanks to those who supported me and of course to my boyfriend 'jackal' who joined this forum in order to understand what has made up my entire upbringing!.

Jackals

Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome messages.

From the moment I met Tim I knew he was a very special guy and I am very proud and happy that we have decided to enter into a relationship! I have never been happier than I am right now!!

I want to say a massive thanks to everyone on this forum for playing a part in supporting him and getting him to the point he is at right now. He always speaks very highly of the people that have helped him on this forum so I have to extend my gratitude to you all for that :D

Just a note to tia.dalma - Tim has progressed leaps and bounds over the last few months and I'm sure you can appreciate that this is not an overnight process. Tim knows what he has to do but there are more important issues that need to be resolved first i.e. gaining the understanding and support of his family, who will be with him for the rest of his life. Using words like 'fake' and 'coward' are just attempts to be deliberately provocative and I don't understand why you're taking that view.

Lots of love to you all,

Jack x