Posts by smiddy3

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How Many People Here Still Believe In “God”?

by minimus in

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because of this site i realized that there were many people who were active jehovah’s witnesses really didn’t believe in god at all.

i’m curious how many people believe in god?

i’m not interested in debating why you shouldn’t have a belief in a god or should.

smiddy3

"God" means many different things to everyone on this planet ,people on this board are from all over the world and presumably also from many cultures that have influenced their lives over the years .

And if they have abandoned the WT belief in God have they totally abandoned their former cultural beliefs in their God ?

I gather you are really asking about the Jewish/Christian God of the Bible but you didn`t define that .

So in my experience being brought up to believe in the Bible Christianity and being a full fledged believer while I was a JW after my conversion at age 19

After the Emperor / GB was exposed as having no clothes I researched what the Bible had to say and discovered it was all a lot of hogwash.

So obviously no Jewish / Christian God

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australian of the year.

by zeb in

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-25/quantum-physicist-named-2018-australian-of-the-year/9363206.

smiddy3

All I can say is thank the powers that be that an Australian got it

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Need help from ExJWs in Brisbane

by The Poetry Of Reality in

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seeking an exjw living in brisbane, originally from christchurch, new zealand.

it's important we get in touch with them, may have information on csa victims.. especially those who are part of the brisbane exjw meetup fb group - could you please get in touch with me.. pm me or email [email protected].

top priority..

smiddy3

T.P.O.R....? Nothing ?

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Lack of young people in the congregation?

by IAmJustMe in

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been baptized for two years but being in the truth for longer.

one thing i have always noticed is the lack of young people in the congregation.

does anyone feel the same ?.

smiddy3

Going back to the 1960`s I attended a few congregations in Melbourne OZ,and in each of those Congs,their was only a few young children and no teenagers.

We moved to Qld OZ where over the years their were a lot of teenagers as well as young children in the various congs, we attended there.

From what i hear on the grapevine about half to 2/3rds of the teenagers have left the borg and pursued a life outside of JW. one I believe has made a name for himself as a cage fighter ?

Though some have never quite shaken off the control the religion has had of a hold on them even though they live a life that would get them DF if the Elders knew of their lifestyle.

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When Will Jehovah`s Witnesses Appoint A Woman As A Governing Body Member.? It`s Long Overdue !

by smiddy3 in

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jehovah himself gives the saying "the women telling the good news are a large army" psalms 68 : 11 coupled with the fact that a good portion of women partake of the emblems and wine at the annual memorial celebration.. identifying themselves as part of the 144000 that are taken from the earth to rule with christ jesus in the heavens.. isn`t it about time they were recognized for their contributions and given the fact that gods word the bible clearly states that 144,000 of anointed are to be taken from the earth which many women are a large part of.?.

revelation ch.14 :4 could be argued that they are not lesbians { "these are the ones who do not defile themselves with women ,in fact they are virgins, etc,etc.}.

i wonder just how many men who claim to be of the anointed have not defiled themselves with women and are virgins.?.

smiddy3

Jehovah himself gives the saying "The women telling the good news are a large army" Psalms 68 : 11 Coupled with the fact that a good portion of women partake of the Emblems and Wine at the Annual Memorial Celebration.

Identifying themselves as part of the 144000 that are taken from the Earth to rule with Christ Jesus in the Heavens.

Isn`t it about time they were recognized for their contributions and given the fact that Gods word the Bible clearly states that 144,000 of Anointed are to be taken from the earth which many women are a large part of.?

Revelation Ch.14 :4 could be argued that they are not lesbians { "These are the ones who do not defile themselves with women ,in fact they are virgins, etc,etc.}

I wonder just how many men who claim to be of the Anointed have not defiled themselves with women and are Virgins.?

Just how is it a man defiles himself with a woman ? What does that say about women ? Didn`t God create man and woman to compliment each other to copulate and produce children ,wasn`t that his purpose ?

So how can he be defiled by a woman ?

When are these Anointed women of the JW religion going to rise up and take ownership of their claim to be of the Anointed ? and take their rightful position in the organization having a representative on the Governing Body ?

I look forward to your comments.

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Kingdom songs

by Jrjw in

anyone got any ideas on how to get kingdom melodies out of my head.

keep finding myself singing them without realising and it's getting annoying lol.

hopefully they'll disappear with time.

smiddy3

Have a couple of 24 hour sessions of songs from the 60`s early rock tunes at their catchiest best

Just my 2 cents worth

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What else is there to the so called "Truth"

by jdash in

first of all, i want to say thanks to all of you guys who gave me advice on my first post.

it really helped and i will try to use all of it.

now, i been doing research on what is false about the jdubs.

smiddy3

Why is it Jehovah God never Shunned Satan the Devil ? Apparently the Devil still had access to Heaven and stationed himself in front of Jehovah and having a conversation with him ? even Centuries after Satan deceived Adam and Eve ? the book of Job.

Jehovah God never shunned Satan.

Why is it Jesus Christ never shunned Satan the Devil Jesus had conversations with him and even went up to a mountain with him.

Jesus Christ at no time had a problem with engaging in discourse with Satan the devil and this some 4000 years after Satan deceived Adam and Eve.

Jesus Christ the son of God did not shun Satan the Devil.

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9 days to go

by Jrjw in

9 days to go until i hand my d'a letter in.

its extremely short, as in one sentence long.

i'm not giving them a reason coz i don't need to coz it's my life and my choice and i don't have to answer to the boe or gb.

smiddy3

In my mind a DA letter is equivalent to you DF the organization and not vice versa.And you don`t need to explain your decision you don`t owe them anything.

They are nobody`s except in their own delusional minds.

Good for you

Take care my friend.

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DF’d or DA???

by DATA-DOG in

so, i think i’m going to be df’d, but elders are out of town and no decision has been officially reached.

what would happen if i sent a certified overnight letter and said that i was going to disassociate before they have their meeting??.

i know the two conditions are similar, but i’m just curious... dd.

smiddy3

If I were you I would rather D.F them for being false witnesses nothing they have ever prophetically spoken of has ever come true.. with a DA letter before they can do it to you.In that way you have taken the power out of their hands and you have taken control of the situation for your own peace of mind.

You then have power in your own mind over them and that is a plus for your well being.

Just my 2 cents worth.

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besty - anybody remember me

by besty in

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just checkin in - all good.

px.

smiddy3

I`m having a hard time remembering who I am at the best of times Besty without remembering who you are ,however Welcome back anyway I`m sure I must have missed you.