Posts by Carol1111

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Partaking of emblems

by sloppyjoe2 in

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this year will be my first for by going to the memorial.

i will get asked by my parents how i can deny jesus even if i don't believe the end is close.

my thoughts on this are as follows, bear in mind saying it's all make believe is not an option.. i think that jesus intended for everyone to eat the bread and drink the wine.

Carol1111

Is it not a little presumptuous for people to decide who goes to heaven and who stops here? Does God have any say in the matter?

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Old Nick

by Carol1111 in

a friend had some jw's knock at his door and satan was discussed.

my friend kept referring to satan as 'old nick'.

the jw's seemed rather upset by this.

Carol1111

A friend had some JW's knock at his door and satan was discussed. My friend kept referring to satan as 'Old Nick'. The JW's seemed rather upset by this. Is the JW regard for satan a form of worship?

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Partaking of emblems

by sloppyjoe2 in

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friends

this year will be my first for by going to the memorial.

i will get asked by my parents how i can deny jesus even if i don't believe the end is close.

my thoughts on this are as follows, bear in mind saying it's all make believe is not an option.. i think that jesus intended for everyone to eat the bread and drink the wine.

Carol1111

I agree with FayeDunaway, that if you have been baptised into Christ and don't take the bread and wine you are rejecting his sacrifice and are not eligible for everlasting life. John 6 v 53-54.

If you don't believe in any of it then live your life and be happy.

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What is the alternative to JW?

by Formerbrother in

i mean this with all due respect, i would like to hear from genuine people who think jw have it wrong and then what is the truth?.

im not talking about silly little quibbles here and there.. is jehovah real?

the the bible is word?

Revelation 16 tells of the kings of the earth being assembled for the great day, to the place called Har-Mageddon. The actual battle is recorded in 17:14 where they fight the Christ, but because he is in overall authority in the earth he will defeat them. The slaughter is not just because the Heavens want to slaughter someone, but to overcome an active and determined rebellion - not doubters.

I looked up the reference Rev 17v14. Armageddon seems to involve 10 kings. Who are the 10 kings?

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Help to build a "Guide to Your New Faith"

by Defianttruth in

i have seen many people ask the question, "if its not the truth what else is there?

" i imagine that most people want to remain in a christian faith so i want to build a matrix for one to use as a guide in finding a new church if he or she feels a need to worship.

i personally don't attend any church and i will keep my personal beliefs to myself.

Carol1111

A church which invites discussion and questions about the Bible would be a good start. One that does not have a human leader.

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Superstitious people

by biblexaminer in

the world is filled with superstitious people.

and some of the most superstitious are jehovah's witnesses.. remember, i didn't say they alone are the most superstitious, nor did i say they are on an island.

how do we know that this is true?

Carol1111

Just imagine you prepare a lovely meal and get plenty of drink and invite your friends to join you, but they refuse to eat and drink. How would you feel about those friends?

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Another one bites the dust...

by StarTrekAngel in

so despite glimpses of hope here and there, the wife is just not seeing this cult for what it is.. so who is the one the bit the dust?

i've not been feeling so well lately.

a bit of lightheadedness.

Carol1111

Sorry to hear you are feeling stressed.

Conflict with a close relative made my heart go into arrhythmia last year and it lasted a few weeks. It was quite alarming. I went to the doctor, but by the time I got an appointment it had gone back to normal.

I hope you are feeling better soon and more able to cope.

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Superstitious people

by biblexaminer in

the world is filled with superstitious people.

and some of the most superstitious are jehovah's witnesses.. remember, i didn't say they alone are the most superstitious, nor did i say they are on an island.

how do we know that this is true?

Carol1111

Why do they want you to touch the plate?

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Should I get babtized?

by BlackWolf in

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i know this sounds like a ridiculous question but i was talking with my mom in the car today and of course we got on the topic of getting babtized again.

she told me that jehovah holds me accountable for my sins regardless of wether i am babtized or not so i have no reason to be holding back because it won't change anything.

my parents are the type of super strict jw who will shun you just for not being a witness.

Carol1111

I asked the last pair of JW's who came to my door what baptism meant to them, and they were stuck for words. You could try asking your parents what it all means so that they will know that you are seriously considering the subject. You could buy a lot of time with this. The idea of baptising a child, or pressurising anyone to get baptised is not in the bible.

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Finding time

by Jordandemm in

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is it possible to full time pioneer while working a full time job without making up the hours?

i know of a brother who recently got married too a pioneer the guy was really desperate to get married because his wife despite her many 'spiritual credentials' has very few christ-like qualities unfortunately, anyway that's besides the point.

he is a pioneer now and i'm sure he will be a ms soon the organisation likes that type of stuff the 'pioneer couple' so it shouldn't come as a surprise.

Carol1111

Must be exhausting. Sad too.