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THE GLADIATOR
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Are you pro-activist, anti-activist, or passive?
by cedars ini ask this question because, having been on this forum for a year now, it's clear to me that there are many shades to so-called "apostasy", and this is particularly evident in the realm of anti-watchtower activism.. when i use the word "activism", likely picketing kingdom halls and conventions springs to mind.
however, activism can be far more subtle than that.
just having a website or a book that sheds light on the flaws of watchtower dogma is really a form of activism - arguably the most effective form at that.
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spirituality and religion - what are the differences?
by soft+gentle intrying to understand the differences.
started this topic on the xjwsforchrist forum as well and would like to ask jwn posters the same question.
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THE GLADIATOR
Perhaps spirituality simply seeks.
Religion declares that it has found and must proclaim.
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Are you pro-activist, anti-activist, or passive?
by cedars ini ask this question because, having been on this forum for a year now, it's clear to me that there are many shades to so-called "apostasy", and this is particularly evident in the realm of anti-watchtower activism.. when i use the word "activism", likely picketing kingdom halls and conventions springs to mind.
however, activism can be far more subtle than that.
just having a website or a book that sheds light on the flaws of watchtower dogma is really a form of activism - arguably the most effective form at that.
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THE GLADIATOR
I’m like sort of pro-anti-passive-activist if you like know wot I mean man.
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Is going from the JWs to another Religion just a "Rebound?"
by braincleaned in*a rebound is the need to fill a void with something we partly had confort in; whether in romance or faith.... .
i posted the following in another thread, and i welcome your feedback - especially if you disagree with my logic.
"as per one of my notes, my biggest fear is my, our, natural tendency for confirmation bias.
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THE GLADIATOR
Re: Is going from the JWs to another Religion just a "Rebound?"
Yeah!
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Just a question that's been weighing on my mind
by keyser soze inwhy isn't it sexual harrassment when professional athletes pat each other on the backside?
this type of behavior wouldn't be tolerated in any other work environment..
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THE GLADIATOR
Cheeky! I can understand why this sort of behaviour has grabbed your attention Keyser.
I’m going to butt out and move this question to the bottom.
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Which 5 Books Would You Recommend?
by leavingwt inwhich 5 books would you recommend?.
there is a wealth of information, just waiting to be shared with persons who have an open mind and a desire to know the truth about the watchtower society.
please list five books (more or less) that you would recommend to new ones.. i hope to discover something new from your lists.
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THE GLADIATOR
Can Jehovah's Witnesses SURVIVE? By Trevor Willis (Amazon)
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The title of this forum should be changed to Judas' Witnesses.net to accurately reflect it's makeup.
by Theocratic Sedition ini've been browsing here for some time now and i've read the erroneous arguments supporting 587, the petty feelings over the un, blah blah blah.
this is a community of disgruntled people telling each other what they want to hear.
you've all essentially created your own truth, tickling your own ears.
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THE GLADIATOR
" You've all essentially created your own truth, tickling your own ears." This is so very true.
Don't you think it's a better arrangement than having our ears boxed by the Bethel Boppers?
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The Resurrection - Gender-less Humans or Spirit Beings?
by Badfish in"in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage, but are as angels in heaven.
" (mathew 22:30).
also, what about their offspring?
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THE GLADIATOR
Re: The Resurrection - Gender-less Humans or Spirit Beings?
This has always been grey area for Jehovah's Witnesses in the UK. In the USA it is apparently a gray area.
It is of no concern to me, as I shall not be coming back. I shall have my ashes dumped in the garden of my local real-ale house and then rest in peace. Bet ya can’t wait!
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Intense emotional dream
by fade_away ini had a dream last night i don't think i'll ever forget.. .
you see, my brother passed away a few months ago from an asthma attack at the age of 36. i've been learning to accept it and trying to move on, but last night a dream re-opened the wound a bit in a good way.
i dreamt that he was still alive but he knew and we all knew he was about to die...as if it was a terminal illness he had instead.
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THE GLADIATOR
This must be a difficult time for you. Dreams are a way of releasing emotion and repressed pain, so what is happening is emotionaly positive for you. Being able to say goodbye in a dream helps in working towards acceptance and closure. You will alway miss your brother but I hope that in time the pain becomes less intense.
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Computer chair philosophers:
by FlyingHighNow in''i believe in everything, until it's disproved.
so i believe in fairies, the myths, dragons.
it all exists even it's in your mind.
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THE GLADIATOR
FlyingHighNow I’m surprised your thread hasn’t got a better response, considering the lengths some meaningless threads reach. It’s a shame when a meaningful thread doesn’t take of. Such is life. Talking of which everyone on this forum is an armchair philosopher. Every time we put forward an opinion belief or observation, we are dipping into our own personal philosophy. Even religion is a philosophy. Our own philosophy is in constant flux. A significant event or experience on any day can subtly alter the course of our philosophy.
“Quite literally, the term "philosophy" means, "love of wisdom." In a broad sense, philosophy is an activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world in which they live, and their relationships to the world and to each other. As an academic discipline philosophy is much the same. Those who study philosophy are perpetually engaged in asking, answering, and arguing for their answers to life’s most basic questions. To make such a pursuit more systematic academic philosophy is traditionally divided into major areas of study.”
Lennon was expressing the fact that he had embraced a laid-back, peace is all man, approach to life. The abrupt end to his life suggests that reality is not always negotiable. My personal philosophy is that if you are enjoying your life, sleep well at nigh, and aren’t harming anyone, then you have just about cracked it! I would be interested in hearing what other people view as their philosophy.
