That should help JWs who read! That is reality!
Nice to see you.
tell us a little about yourself and your family.. can't, have family still in.
were you a born in or a convert?.
convert.
That should help JWs who read! That is reality!
Nice to see you.
i just read this article about luther and i'll quote a paragraph.
it's interesting how you can substitute a few words and see it identical to the wt.
now let me substitute pope and catholic church for governing body and watchtower...... .
How awful that GB thinks they can take the place of Holy Spirit,Substitute for Christ!
i just read this article about luther and i'll quote a paragraph.
it's interesting how you can substitute a few words and see it identical to the wt.
now let me substitute pope and catholic church for governing body and watchtower...... .
Perry very true! :-)
Anyone JWs can read the Catholic encylopedia under excommunication, including public and private reproof, and see how WT borrowed the concept!
Eye opener!
i thought about the change.
here's my take.. i think it's a move to protect bethel and the governing body from criminal charges for pedophilia occuring within a congegation.
criminal law usually works on specific knowledge of a situation.
That changes everything! WT crazy to keep records of anyone! Hopefully the elders will be liable for not reporting to police and anyone else who knows information. Including elders wives and friends!
christianity (including jehovahs witnesses) is the rejection of christ.
take one of the most important teachings of jesus:.
1) he says one can even love his enemies and do good to them, and can tolerate anything (luke 6:27-32).
Jesus said that he was not even good but only the Father.
I think Jesus understood Adamic sin and tried to help people understand how to become better. Luke 6.
All has fallen short and think God we are under Gods Grace.
Although I enjoyed your post I do not agree with modern thinking. The most important New Testament teaching is about: Sin entered the world because of Adam and Eve rebellion. Adam and Eve were perfect but because of their sin their offspring were born imperfect and sinners. Important teaching:God love the world so much they he gave his only Begotten son.
Adamic sin or practicing sin? Even Paul wrote about practicing sin. How many times do we need to sacrifice Jesus.
I enjoyed reading Jesus sermon in Luke 6. But I do not agree with picking the bible apart to see which came first! Granted a few are making money.
ONE thing that John 5 proves is that many knew this man was healed by Jesus. A good testimony of Jesus Christ and God!
my taste in music is pretty eclectic.
i was listening to some andrea bocelli this afternoon and found this on youtube.. .
oh my god!!!.
Heritage Singer,I Need A Miracle. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bdp5I6w2gr0
i am so happy to be out of the cult.
i would never go back!
i don't know some still could accept this religion, be here, regularly and not just get out..
Yes because reality is so much harder at times but worth it.
been lurking for years, but couldn't log on.
for some reason, my email spam filter is inaccessable, and ended up having to open another account, simply to become a member... wonder how many others have had a similar problem.. its been an eye opener reading everyones life experiences, often so similar.. i was almost a born in, with a hardcore family.
abusive stepfather who was one of the original jws in the area, so much so, that it was called the xxxxx family religion.... been out for 25 years, am glad every day for that!!.
Oh yeah! Lol I think everyone can relate to being sick about the false preaching work. I've learned to ignore them because they have rights just like everyone else.
Welcome!
...and new species of "humans" have appeared gradually, do we have "x-men" amoung us??
so many people are willing to automatically discount abilities that cannot, as of yet, be explained by our current scientific knowledge.
is it too frightening to entertain the idea that there are new and possibly better "humans" in our ranks?
I thought about you when I watched:
abcnews.go.com/.../man-genius-head-injury-16233262
Man Becomes Genius After Head Injury . Jason Padgett saw complex mathematical formulas ...
I know it is not X Men.
my mother is visiting us again tomorrow, only 5 weeks since her last visit.
things seem to be going pretty well with her, and the kids are enjoying having grandma back in our routine.
she is retiring at the end of may (age 65), so she promises that this is going to mean more time with family.
Hope you can build bonds without mentioning doctrines they can flame the fire!
I had a big laugh about the last Baptist church and donations. I went to a city church that does not state but one time they are Baptist conference. Mainly do good for the community and help each other through church groups. Passing the donation plate during good Friday just seemed greedy but they said it was going to go for the poor!
Anyhow, years ago I went to one assembly and I watch how people donated money! Arrogance, many would walk up to the boxes looking over their shoulders just to see who was watching them. Like an odd self pride. After paying attention I thought passing the plate was not so bad! e
Wish you the very best.