lately, i notice quite a few comments of disillusionment.
some say they are no longer religious.
others say they are not sure if god really exists.others are trying to come to terms with life outside of the watchtower.
Well, I'm still trying to have faith in God whether he is Jehovah or Yahweh. I have been hurt so much by the WTS that another means of faith/worship doesn't come to me fondley now. But I would like to search and find my place of worship someday.
I do want to believe in God. A part of my faith has been taken away by a cult named the WTS. I need to heal now. It is not easy, though, and I'm saddened by it because I loved God.
i just don't get why all of you are so upset with the watchtower bible and tract society.
now, they did make few mistakes, even though they are god's channel of communication.
well, stuff happens.
Dutchie, You are way too sensitive. Kicking people out is God's way of showing love, don't ya know? Yes it's true, love your friend by turning your back on them. That is God's way.
That is a good one, larc! Now tell that to Bill Bowen, Barbara and Joe Anderson. Oh, and don't forget to tell Loris as well, who has been threatended by the elders.
Edited by - sunshineToo on 3 August 2002 15:27:28
ok, this is art ( one picture is mine that i drew.
those who know me ..know that i draw as a hobby).
there is one picture in particular.. that looks like someone who posts on the forum here.
I tried, but your site is temporarily unavailable.
court ruling again places jehovah's witnesses as 'patriotic citizens' by shawn francis peters
last updated: july 20, 2002
the u.s. supreme court ruled last month that an ohio village could not require religious proselytizers and political canvassers to obtain a municipal permit before they took to the streets.. in an 8-1 decision, in the case of watchtower bible and tract society vs. village of stratton, the high court held that applying the village's licensing ordinance to such activities violated constitutional protections of free speech.. the most curious aspect of the supreme court's ruling in stratton was a brief concurring opinion authored by justice antonin scalia.
Sadly, the JWs have become the persecutors in modern times, denying free speech to its members who are trying tto address the child molestatioin issue, blood issue, and other valid concerns. For any good the Watchtower ever did, they are undoing today.
That is so true, Amazing.
i da'd back in february and have been receiving fortnightly attempts to visit me ever since - two weeks ago i received a note through my door with a copy of a letter stating the "truth" from the bethel ... i can't leave it at that, so this is what i mailed today ... i hope i haven't made any big mistakes in it - my thanks to www.randytv.com for helping me with the sources i used
dear xxxxx,
thank you for your letter of xx july and copy of the letter from the london bethel.
Very nicely done!
I read a thread that says the WTS is registered as a charity group in UK. Doesn't this mean they are not recognized as a religion in UK?
uggsducks & outnfree - my fingers are crossed - am looking forward to christmas lights in my front window this year
Wooo...that is so tempting, too. But I have to be very sneaky, though.
signs is a great little flick to make you tense and think a bit.
the script is strong but not too serious, the directing is in with the genre, but tasteful, and the acting is intense all around.
i loved signs, and i normally despise all movies that come my way.. good stuff.. i don't want to give anything away, so have a good night.. ash
So ashtaka, did you have a steak for dinner? I just read your post on steak.
"suffer little children" was the title of a panorama programme shown on july 14th 2002 it dealt with the watch tower bible and tract society's policy on child abuse.
this society is a registered charity in britain.
well done panorama for the professional way you handled a sensitive subject!
This Society is a registered charity in Britain. (No 1077961).
What????? They are not registered as a religion?????? I didn't know that.
So Far 29 have signed onto the list. It seems the public have spoken.Does that mean 29 MPs? Bill, how many victims have come forward in UK so far?
i chose to remain cloaked as to my true identity for now.
because the watchtower trolls who lurk here need to eat fresh meat.
i will not be a quick and easy disfellowship assignment for the local boys.
Hi, Robinhood! Welcome to the board!
I am very sorry about your accident. I'll be looking forward to reading your story more.
does god exist?
god is evidenced by his creation, his word, and the relationship that believers have with him.
sadly, i notice that a lot of former jws either do not believe in god or believe in some false god of the nations.
I'm trying to believe in God. But it still hurts.
personally, i do not believe god ever has or ever will exist.
i have my reasons -- i guess i could be considered an agnostic, rather than an athiest.
i was curious to see what the larger part of the former borg community believed, now looking from the outside in, rather than the opposite.
I want to, and I'm trying.
There was a time when I felt I was lost and didn't know what to believe. I went to a restaurant, and prayed before I ate. A man asked me, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes, I am", I answered. And he said, "We ( he was with his wife ) are Christians, too. We are 7th Day Advantists." And I became afraid that he might ask what I was. What am I? Who am I? I'm not a JW or Catholic or anything. I was nobody.
JW's teaching had been my only Christianity in my life so far. God had been rather fearful, more like terrifying in their depiction. Don't try to deny it, you, JWs. I've heard enough of "You should do this otherwise you'd die at Armageddon." This is a threat like "Do it or you die" by an extortioner. Before I became a JW, I used to go to this one church which happended to be quite bad. I'm planning to search for my place for worship.
Sorry, comforter. I don't want to go back to the WTS. They have hurted so many people so many times, and I have a scar that is not going to go away for eternity.
