this is a serious inquiry of the facts of rusell and free masory.
while i have read posts on here and other boards i would like to know more facts on this subject.
to date this is what i know and i would appreciate knowing more.. 1. rusell often spoke in free mason temples.
Eid Mubaruk Brother Skally.
My husband is very facinated by this topic although he feels that the over all domination/corruption of this world is masterminded by Jews - specifically Zionists.
I will forward your research to him.
Thank you for your efforts at trying to get people to "reflect".
one of my customers asked me today whether i celebrate christmas and birthdays almost automaticly i was about to say no.. then i realised i'm not a witness anymore.. i didn't really want to go into a conversaion so i just said those things didn't bother me.. so what things are here stuck in our minds like that ,that are hard to get rid of?.
do you sill have a feeling arrmagddon might come , even though you don't mentally bleive it ,does it still effect you?.
have you realised yet that you are not going to live forever and in fact you will die?.
I can totally relate to your post Lady Lee. I find that I don't know "how" to celebrate stuff. Like I was so pleased with myself for making Happy Birthday phone calls....didn't realize I could like -- send a card--make a cake--buy a present....
what a idiot!!
I am proud to say I am making some progress albeit slow...but trying...I suppose it doesn't help that Muslims only have Ramadan and their Eids to celebrate...but I don't practice that too well either...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts as always...sometimes this board is my best touch with reality...and whether I am normal or not!!
even after a bit of time has gone by - do lyrics to "kingdom melodies" still drift in anyone's head?.
it is over 6 years now -- yesterday and even still now - for whatever reason the song with the lyrics "the way of the truth is the best way of living" -- just that line kept going through my head!
it's driving me crazy!.
Whew...
Glad to know I am normal........ish
LOL
even after a bit of time has gone by - do lyrics to "kingdom melodies" still drift in anyone's head?.
it is over 6 years now -- yesterday and even still now - for whatever reason the song with the lyrics "the way of the truth is the best way of living" -- just that line kept going through my head!
it's driving me crazy!.
Even after a bit of time has gone by - do lyrics to "kingdom melodies" still drift in anyone's head?
It is over 6 years now -- yesterday and even still now - for whatever reason the song with the lyrics "the way of the truth is the best way of living" -- just that line kept going through my head! IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!
I even put some old rap music on to get it out of my head!!
HELP!!
Does this happen to anyone else?
ok, so i became a jw when i was in my mid 20's.
i was in my prime.. i was so busy being a witness, taking in the truth, pioneering bla bla bla that i feel like i've missed out on life totally.
now i'm pushing 40 and i'm tired.
Welcome Jo!
You will probably find many kindred spirits here. At the very least there is a lot to exercised ones' mind about presented on this forum.
Again welcome!
harry potter is getting great reviews.
looks pretty satanic!
how many witnesses are gonna go see the movie?
Can't wait to go!!
Was so wonderful to be able to read all the books without a twinge of guilt!
Sent a set to my youngest daughter...age 17 -- still living under JW roof but not practicing....She loved them too!!
i was just wondering about some points in the bible... no, i'm not saying there's a contradiction, i'm trying to find a reasonable answer here.... anyone remember when those two kids started to insult... elijah i believe?
and then he called god on them and a bear killed not only them, but also hundreds more???
jeez.. okay, that's one thing.
ROFL Joelbear!!
a friend just called me and told me to check out chicagotribune.com.
below is the article to which he pointed me.
warning: it's very disturbing.. .
OMG
I am sick from reading that. I know it happens all over but it is even worse when the people claim to be religious...
well, i did it.. it's official and i'm relieved.. the elders wanted to try talking to me once again, but after awhile it was obvious that they were only interested in changing my thoughts not answering any questions.
so, i just calmly asked if i could disassociate myself.
they acted stunned and they got tears in their eyes, but i told them that i had already grieved and was ready to move on with life.
You'll be fine -- actually much better. Just be patient with yourself.
Our thoughts are with you ...
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it's funny how 2 hours can make you question the doubts you've had for months.
just got home from the hall after speaking with an elder... had a friendly chat about my doubts... finally culminating in my admitting that i didn't believe the discreet slave really existed, and that all my jw beliefs were non-existent.
2 hours.
Dear Fedup,
You might also enjoy reading Carl Sagen's "Demon Haunted World" -- no you won't get demonized -- nor is it about witches and stuff -- just thought provoking reading -- especially the chapter on -- There is a Dragon in my Garage...
Reading the Bible without additional "explaining" literature is also a good idea. Read other Holy Books as well. See how they relate to what you read in the Bible.
Because of our background -- we will always know the Bible best -- so if it works to leave it as the stick by which to measure..so be it.
My husband will quote verses from Quran often -- usually I give him the Biblical equivalant -- it's rather interesting at times.
I discuss and enjoy religious theology discussions very much -- not because I have to -- or because I am trying to convert anyone....just for having thought provoking intellectual discussions! This is something I never thought possible. I was a pioneer -- but I always HATED field service. and the thought of needing to preach to every non-witness I ever had an encounter with -- so I wouldn't be bloodguilty...as if I am responsible for other people's relationships with God...imagine I could be so important...ROFLMAO
Any enough from me...Best of luck -- always apply logic to whatever you read and hear.
