Posts by sarahsmile

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Was Hitler atheist?

by zound in

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friends

i've heard that hitler did what he did in the name of atheism from various theists - or at least that he was an atheist.

i wasn't sure about it, but found this quote today.

thoughts?.

I want to know. Don't you?

by Old Goat in

some of you are probably a bit tired of me promoting these history books, but im doing it again.

1. nelson barbour: the millenniums forgotten prophet.

de vienne is not.

sarahsmile

They don’t lie nearly as much as omit.

You got that right!

They thought Jesus was going to “take them home.”

I really doubt that Russell believe his own dates! He had evidence of what happens when dates failed.

Maybe he also realized even a bad date gets people reading and believing.

Russell did not need to believe his books,he just needed others to believe in his writings.

Also, most practising Jws probably are clueless about WT past. However, I do believe writers for the society borrow from old books and magazines. They probably have a better understanding but consider it old light.

People are blinded in a cult mind set. They Look up scriptures and ignore the odd sentences and their founders history.

I read crazy Rutherfords books and some of crazy Russell. Nelson Barbour he the same.There was one guy I did like but forgot his name.

It is an age thing! and life move past history.

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How Many Prayed Out Loud whilst they were at a restaurant?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

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not loudly, but just so your table could hear?.

ll.

sarahsmile

Good point Blondie! and WtW

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How Many Prayed Out Loud whilst they were at a restaurant?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

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not loudly, but just so your table could hear?.

ll.

sarahsmile

Actually that was really funny story! You kept your head down in your soup good move! I use to get really embarrassed when JWs prayed in resturants.

I am from a big family and we went out to all you can eat places. Many Jws friends of my brothers would meet us out! No prayers but lots if eating contest! Boys will be boys!

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A Good Question To Ask JW to Get Them To Think

by sarahsmile in

why did you get baptized?.

what do you think they would reply?.

because it is the truth!

sarahsmile

Design, Were you one of the brave Jw boys that were sent into a camp! I must read some of your post! Some times I feel just like you! Older people using younger ones! It takes a certain age to realize how not to fall for that one!

I think every one should get pats on the back! Your right acknowledgement and pats on the back makes everyone a winner and it just helps. A very good reminder, thanks. Your right about religion but some people manage better at their churches and have healthy lives. The teenagers some bond for life. They have activities all the way up to youth. It is hard for some exjws because we have been burned! A few times visiting churches it made me very much aware of what I never had as a JW.

OneEyeJoe, Boy! they sure did use every angle! Lack of JW girls! Well how many fine ladies that were not jws! It was the same with me at age 17! lack of JW boys! I barely dated! Oh yeah one needs to be evenly yoked! Lol. Father sure did use guilt trip!

Legacy An automatic pass at that! Do they even have to stand before the judgement day or are they too busy witnessing to the resurrected. Badge of honor being in Jehovah's organization! Have you ever asked any JWs," Why dont you question the Truth?" I might borrow this one! They will probably state that they did! Some probably will say that every WT study they questioned the truth during the answers and questions. I have pointed to errors then they say they need to ponder over it! Here is my favorite, I was not given decernment yet they could not understand the sentence. LOL.

Darth Frosty What! How easy was that. Asphinctersays? You got me!

Villagegirl - Although young I actual did not know much about other religions and really thought other religions were part of Babylon the Great. However,I got baptized for the wrong reason. You did hit a nerve because I thought I was protected and the JWs were a safe place! Without Jehovah I woukd no longer be protected. That concept took years to get over.

The question would be for a practising JW: "Why did you get baptized?" I really doubt many would say to follow Jesus Christ or that he has WORDS if eternal life. No doubt they might say," My baptism symbolizes my dedication to Jehovah as his son did."

As a reply what scriptures would you use to prove one should dedicate their lives to Jesus through baptism? I think that is a tough one!

Acts was a good one!

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Going to family outing with a bad JW

by TTWSYF in

i'm not a jw nor is my entire family save for my brother, his wife and kids.

we are celebrating our grandparents 50th anniversary.. one of my brother's kids is living with his girlfriend and as a result, the rest of his immediate {jw} family is shunning him.. what, if anything do you think that i could do or say to get his (jw) family to see how awful their behavior is?.

i am asking for suggestions to get these people to think.. .

sarahsmile

Hmmm, here what I noticed. Some JWs are so stricted and harsh until they personally do something wrong!

Judgemental and abide by the rules then give it up because they broke a golden rule. Most the time it is adultery, hidden pronography,or wife leaves them.

Take care.

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Going to family outing with a bad JW

by TTWSYF in

i'm not a jw nor is my entire family save for my brother, his wife and kids.

we are celebrating our grandparents 50th anniversary.. one of my brother's kids is living with his girlfriend and as a result, the rest of his immediate {jw} family is shunning him.. what, if anything do you think that i could do or say to get his (jw) family to see how awful their behavior is?.

i am asking for suggestions to get these people to think.. .

sarahsmile

No way around it! Call them up and tell them how you feel.

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Blood, Fractions Policy and Milk Products compared

by Not Feeling It in

this is my first post on the new site so here goes.... .

i was reading the post a while back from "v" on blood policy and fractions where it was compared to a ham sandwich.

this was a good illustration, but i thought it lacking a bit in that the components exist on their own as food items rather than derivatives.

sarahsmile

Great job!

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A Good Question To Ask JW to Get Them To Think

by sarahsmile in

why did you get baptized?.

what do you think they would reply?.

because it is the truth!

sarahsmile

DD another 16 year old. Right thing to do. Yeah that was a lot of pressure on a 16 year old. Everything was wrapped around it including marriage vows! You feeling better today! Lol.

Hey NewYork, I hear you because I never did any prayers to dedicate my life either! Nice age 57 :-) I think there were a bunch of clues!

Nervous and not really wanting to do it was mine! I did not stand up with the very large group. Goodnss there is no way I feel responsible for waking up JWs especially relatives that are still in. Life is too short and at my age it is going by faster.

Sad that most of us were just teenagers probably wanting to please others!

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A Good Question To Ask JW to Get Them To Think

by sarahsmile in

why did you get baptized?.

what do you think they would reply?.

because it is the truth!

sarahsmile

Cold Steel so cool! But does most JWs believe this way? Did you get baptized as a JW? Just wondering.