in a strong statement of faith on another thread, our regular poster and self-appointed chief wts apologist gave this description of the god of jehovah's witnesses:.
the controversy is between jehovah and satan.. that will satisfy satan's acusations that jehovah has put a protective hedge around us .
so the god he worships is on an equal footing with a created being?
Thanks Dung Beetle!
I guess it's rather clear that my biggest gripe with the Witnesses relates to the horrific manner in which the organization encourages it faithful to raise their children. Exploitation and abuse are encouraged by the teachings of the JWs, resulting in severe emotional distress for defenseless children. It is my hope that some day legislation will be enacted that prohibits the use of child labor for the benefit of any religious organization.
in a strong statement of faith on another thread, our regular poster and self-appointed chief wts apologist gave this description of the god of jehovah's witnesses:.
the controversy is between jehovah and satan.. that will satisfy satan's acusations that jehovah has put a protective hedge around us .
so the god he worships is on an equal footing with a created being?
You Know's god is certainly not weak. How else could you explain its ability to exploit children by encouraging their parents to require them to engage in marketing activities on behalf of the JW organization?
You Know, I was one of those children who was forced by his parents to engage in marketing activites on behalf of the Jehovah's Witnesses. My parents were encouraged to do this by the teachings of your organization. I never had any faith in your organization's teachings, but carried out the marketing activities under duress. I wasn't paid for my marketing services.
I left your cult as soon as I could (age 14), but paid the price. I was never baptized as it would have taken more than a beating to get me to devote my life to your organization.
The Jehovah's Witnesses may not legally owe me compensation for the unjust enrichment they received at my expense, but they certainly have a moral debt to pay in this regard. Hopefully, some day the organization will wise up to the vast amount of bad feelings the exploitation of children they encourage is causing, and put out some more of that "new light" in the form of admonition to its members regarding this despicable practice.
I pity the children who are currently subjected to this exploitation and despise those who facilitate it.
how old were you when you lost your virginity and was it all that you thought it would be?????.
i was 19, and my first time was a complete let down.
i envisioned that gothic romance motif, all about romance and love, i didn't know what i was doing, didn't know sex was like that.
Let's revisit this issue when you turn 30, Xander. Good luck!
i am 36 yr old female originally from toronto ontario canada.
was raised jw till i was about 14. has anyone else had this happen in their hall?
the mom's (thank god never mine!
Waiting,
Please be aware that the act of disciplining children - whether beatings, whippings, no food, tied to the bed, rapings.......all have been going on for .....well, since recorded history. Naturally, including Bible history also.Rape and murder have also occurred throughout history, but that does not excuse these acts. Child abuse is unacceptable, regardless of past history.
While it's true that folks in other religions also abuse children, I know of no mainstream religion where abuse is not only condoned, but encouraged. Other religions provide child-care facilities for young children who cannot sit still during worship, but JWs provide beatings for kids with short attention spans. Additionally, JWs encourage the exploitation of children via forced marketing activities on behalf of their cult. Don't try to minimize the abuse suffered by children at the hands of JWs.
i have no intentions of starting a flame.
but, i have a few questions.. i was reading this thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=24652&site=3&page=1 and it occured to me that americans and brits have a lot not in common.
i will admit i am not very educated when it comes to england.
Hillary,
I find most of your post to be humorous, but do take exception to your stereotyping of Chinese Americans and association of such folks with "New York pimps." The Chinese have contributed much to our culture and we are fortunate to have them here. Perhaps if your country was more tolerant of other cultures, it would enjoy greater economic success.
how old were you when you lost your virginity and was it all that you thought it would be?????.
i was 19, and my first time was a complete let down.
i envisioned that gothic romance motif, all about romance and love, i didn't know what i was doing, didn't know sex was like that.
18 and married? Save your pity for yourself.
i have no intentions of starting a flame.
but, i have a few questions.. i was reading this thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=24652&site=3&page=1 and it occured to me that americans and brits have a lot not in common.
i will admit i am not very educated when it comes to england.
"God Save The Queen"
Sex Pistols
har har har, lifted from the pages of http://www.watchtower.org.
regarding this subject, you'll be glad to know that human efforts fail but if you get right with god via the jehovah's witnesses, jehovah will cure you in his own due time!!!.
so you see, they are still discouraging people from seeking professional help.. http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2001/7/8/article_03.htm.
Lisa,
"Jehoobers?" I love it!
Budda Belly,
If you're asking that question, you need to get outside more often.
how old were you when you lost your virginity and was it all that you thought it would be?????.
i was 19, and my first time was a complete let down.
i envisioned that gothic romance motif, all about romance and love, i didn't know what i was doing, didn't know sex was like that.
Yumbby,
Next time you get angry, give me a call.
i hate you all!
ex-jw's are a bunch of $&^%& style posters, all seam to have one thing in common.. they never stick around for a proper debate.. just fire away some accusations, and leave.. gets on my nerves.. why wont witnesses stay and make their point against reasoned arguments?.
chicken?
The only thing I "get" is that you need some help with spelling and grammar.
