Posts by UBM101

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Husband addressed himself as "Used to be a JW"

by UBM101 in

when asked about his religion & belief, he would tell people that his family are jws, and he used to be one.

but still he is very much against christmas and birthdays.

he seems to have no issue with new year.

UBM101

Sarasmille, he is neither DA or DFed. Still going to memorial annually bu not sure about this year. I hope not but if he does, I pray that it will sow more seed of doubt in him even more.

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Husband addressed himself as "Used to be a JW"

by UBM101 in

when asked about his religion & belief, he would tell people that his family are jws, and he used to be one.

but still he is very much against christmas and birthdays.

he seems to have no issue with new year.

UBM101

jgant will be along and she may have some tips, her husban finally broke free and exited WT.

Thats the best news I have heard! Congrat jgnat! Finally!

Thanks to all for your advice. I will keep updating here...

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Husband addressed himself as "Used to be a JW"

by UBM101 in

when asked about his religion & belief, he would tell people that his family are jws, and he used to be one.

but still he is very much against christmas and birthdays.

he seems to have no issue with new year.

UBM101

What should my next step be then? We are planning to move to a place away from the family to start a new life.

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Husband addressed himself as "Used to be a JW"

by UBM101 in

when asked about his religion & belief, he would tell people that his family are jws, and he used to be one.

but still he is very much against christmas and birthdays.

he seems to have no issue with new year.

When asked about his religion & belief, he would tell people that his family are JWs, and he used to be one. But still he is very much against Christmas and birthdays. He seems to have no issue with new year. We hardly discuss about religion, the bible etc ever since we got married, I guess maybe because we are both scare that it may end up in a quarrel.

In one heated argument before our marriage I made him stumble into jwfacts.com by sending him an article. He was upset about that. But ever since he never said a thing or try to defend the cult.

What phase do you think he is in now?

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New awake up on jw.org about suicide

by hoser in

they have printed a series of articles about suicide.

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UBM101

It's all about recruiting!

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What are the best questions?

by MissyM in

jw
friends

what would you say are the best questions to ask a jw which they will not be able to answer and may make them question their beliefs?.

what (if you are a former jw) made you question the "truth"?.

UBM101

Good thread. Marked

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DECEPTIVE CROSS-REFERENCING IN NWT

by The Searcher in

in order to "scripturally justify" j.f.

rutherford's rebranding of the bible students by the creation of a designer name which made them stand out from other bible students, the nwt deceptively misuses a verse to perpetuate the falsehood of the unscriptural name, "jehovah's" witnesses!.

(james 2:7) "they blaspheme the fine name by which you were called,* do they not?".

UBM101

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The life differences between a good christian and good athiest

by EndofMysteries in

let's compare a christian who goes to a non judgemental / non guilt trip church which focuses really on the gospels, jesus teachings on being non judgemental, anything out of love there is no law against, and they contribute to society.

then an athiest who if you put side by side w/ the above christian, you would not know any difference unless you asked their beliefs.

both are good people, who are able to lead lives doing what they want, enjoying their life, and trying to help their neighbors too.

UBM101

What I meant was that without the hope of everlasting life, there would be no religion. It would then just become a social club. I take your point that you feel Jesus is also providing day to day assistance, but I wonder if there was no promise of a resurrection, whether you would still think he is making your day to day life better.

I think I still will. To me it is like having a relationship with God. Never really think about afterlife, yet at least. If human being just stop existing after they die, I'll have no problem with that (even better I think, I would LOVE that idea! ).

I agree with you that almost all religions are about afterlife, though. Can't think of any that don't believe in afterlife.

Is that any different from an atheist who also thinks carefully about decisions?

Nope. The difference is I choose to include God and trust Him with that (no worries, less stress - me) and atheists choose not to. Of course they too have their ways to get rid of worries and stress. But that is again, an individual choice.

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The life differences between a good christian and good athiest

by EndofMysteries in

let's compare a christian who goes to a non judgemental / non guilt trip church which focuses really on the gospels, jesus teachings on being non judgemental, anything out of love there is no law against, and they contribute to society.

then an athiest who if you put side by side w/ the above christian, you would not know any difference unless you asked their beliefs.

both are good people, who are able to lead lives doing what they want, enjoying their life, and trying to help their neighbors too.

UBM101

Eventually you have to face up to the question, if there is a power that provides you with consolation why not with protection?

/protection/etc/etc/etc . I do not have a certain expectation on how I want my God to do in my life according to MY ways though, for I most of the time I won't know what lies ahead in the future, thus, I put my trust in Him with all my decisions/actions, because I believe He knows best. And things aren't perfect as I may made some stupid decisions etc and yes, I will have to face the consequences as well. I don't have a pastor/elders to govern my life and every decision I make but I do pray about it for wisdom and direction and then use the brain that my God gave me.

Anyway, Cofty, I am just sharing my personal experience and points, not trying to push my faith so you believe or whatsoever.

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The life differences between a good christian and good athiest

by EndofMysteries in

let's compare a christian who goes to a non judgemental / non guilt trip church which focuses really on the gospels, jesus teachings on being non judgemental, anything out of love there is no law against, and they contribute to society.

then an athiest who if you put side by side w/ the above christian, you would not know any difference unless you asked their beliefs.

both are good people, who are able to lead lives doing what they want, enjoying their life, and trying to help their neighbors too.

UBM101

Doesn't saying that Jesus is your saviour mean that he is saving your life, offering you everlasting life? In what way does he always look after you? Do you never get sick, never stub you toe, don't have car accidents, and never have a broken heart. Will you avoid cancer, and die peacefully at an old age? From what I can tell, the good and bad aspects of life affect Christians the same way as they affect atheists.

Saving my life and eternity - yes, a part of it. Another big part of it for me is I have someone to turn to when no one can help, a comforter when I am in distress and a source of strength etc etc etc etc. Being a Christian doesn't make me from anything bad things that happen to anyone else, doesn't make me a super human or sth like that. But when all those happen to me, I have an alternative to other human and myself and any other things else for help/consolation/encouragement/strength.

You were saying that the promise of afterlife is the ONLY ..... , that was what I beg to differ.