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  The danger of thinking we know everything.

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  a thought occurred that there is a danger in thinking we know everything, or have it all figured out in life.

  especially when it comes to matters of doctrine or faith.. witnesses (or at least the society as a whole) are so self-confident, so proud to be the only ones who know "the truth" about everything to do with the universe, the earth, our past and our future, that pride kicks in.

  and pride is dangerous...(.and before a fall).

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  Landy

  One area where for my part I feel this definitely is an important point, is in the field of evolution versus creation. How many program do I not watch where the evolutionists state that earlier, one did not quite understand how this or that was - but NOW we know how it is, NOW we have the full truth about it. And then, in about 20 years' time, another evolutionist will say exactly the same. I don't intend to hijack the thread, but me - I get angry when I hear about how the plants and insects and worms have figured things out and miraculously managed to overcome obstacles and have engineered new solutions whereupon the tree next door has managed to overcome this etc. NOW we know it, a decade ago we didn't.

  That's science for you - a constant search and discovery, with knowledge and theories being refined all the time. Exciting isn't it! Ever since the ancient greeks (and probably before) man has been striving for a better understanding of the world around him.
  
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  Testimonies of former Christians.

  by The Rebel in

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  what's the point of debating?.

  in my opinion it's not to win the argument, but rather to present the evidence and let the audience/lurkers decide the best case.

  therefore i thought maybe the best way to present our current beliefs would be to start a thread where only " testimonies of former christians" are permitted .

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  Landy

  And of course atheists should not debate on that thread.

  Thank you for telling me what I am and am not allowed to do.
  

  
  
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  Science vs Religion - All in the brain? New study...

  by faithnomore in

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  maybe they can't help it?.

  http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/20365/20160325/science-vs-religion-brain-neural-networks-faith-reason-religious-non-religious.htm.

  http://phys.org/news/2016-03-conflict-science-religion-lies-brains.html.

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  Landy

  I'll think you'll find thst most of our thoughts, ideas and beliefs are in our brain.
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  Ronnie Corbett.

  by karter in

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  and it's good nite from him.. one of the greatest comedians of my lifetime,he never used foul language he and ronnie barker were just truly funny.. i always enjoyed he two ronnie's.. rip.. karter.

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  Landy

  Two ships have collided in the english channel. One was carrying red paint and one was carrying brown paint.

  The crew are said to be marooned.
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  Simple, yet very effective way, for ALL to spread the TTATT to current JW family and friends, possible GAME CHANGER.

  by Dunedain in

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  i am sure this has probably been thought about, and maybe others have mentioned it already.

  in fact, i cant even take credit for this brilliant idea.

  it is a "tactic" that my father uses, to great effect, and he is a current jw.. as we all know, there is a wealth of info on the internet, and many other sources, that clearly exposes the many lies of the wts.

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  Landy

  I have no real interest in making others see the light - when I stopped going it was because I had decided it wasn't right for me.

  It's up to each individual to decide whether it's right for them or not.
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  Some thoughts on guilt.

  by New day in

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  had an interesting conversation with my wife recently.

  she struggles with physical, emotional and psychological problems which have often caused her to miss meetings.

  she mentioned how she is equally tortured by guilt if she misses meetings and ministry, and severe stress if she does them.

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  Landy

  Wow, I can say no!

  The first time is always the most difficult - it gets easier!
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  Some thoughts on guilt.

  by New day in

  1. jw
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  had an interesting conversation with my wife recently.

  she struggles with physical, emotional and psychological problems which have often caused her to miss meetings.

  she mentioned how she is equally tortured by guilt if she misses meetings and ministry, and severe stress if she does them.

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  Landy is that how you judged my post?

  Not really - it was more the first one.
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  Did you participate in a Drama?

  by Hecce in

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  i am bringing this up because even it was a lot of work, for the majority of the friends this was a rewarding experience.

  camaraderie, joking, costumes, props and when the time came the celebrity status of being in the drama.. back in the 50s and 60s, conventions could be as long as 8 days and from about 1966 the dramas became an integral part of the program.

  we had one per day and the brothers looked forward to their presentation.

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  Landy

  Being a witness was one long bloody drama.
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  Some thoughts on guilt.

  by New day in

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  had an interesting conversation with my wife recently.

  she struggles with physical, emotional and psychological problems which have often caused her to miss meetings.

  she mentioned how she is equally tortured by guilt if she misses meetings and ministry, and severe stress if she does them.

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  Landy

  Don't answer their questions - they're being judgemental tossers.

  Good luck with your wife.
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  out for a long time

  by Sledracer in

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  my husband and i have been out for a long time, maybe fifteen years, i must say we are in a bit of a nowhere land spiritually, we find it impossible to attend any other church.

  we really resent so much of how they messed up our and our children's lives.

  we can't get back all those 25 years we were in.

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  Landy

  It can mean big changes when you stop going to the meetings and see it for what it is.

  Don't feel you have to replace it with another religion, spend the time with your family, your friends, take up new interests. Enjoy life.