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  The Christian Message - inspired of fear?

  by Mandybp in

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  what do you thibnk of the christian message as compared to jw message, both are ruled by fear aren't they?

  if you don't love jehovah you will die at armageddon, if you don't love christ you won't go to heaven you'll go to hell.

  lovely.

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  Thanks qwerty, I appreciate your feedback. I'm so reluctant now to get involved with any religion, I guess it's something I have to work through. I want to believe but....
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  What do you think about the Devil?

  by Mandybp in

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  what would be the best way of explaining to my 17 yr old witness son (who lives the other side of the world to me) about the devil?

  i'm still a bit scared of it myself i must say, what are your thoughts on the devil?

  do you think he exists or not?

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  Wierd one - I either can't get my messages to show up or they post twice lol
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  What do you think about the Devil?

  by Mandybp in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what would be the best way of explaining to my 17 yr old witness son (who lives the other side of the world to me) about the devil?

  i'm still a bit scared of it myself i must say, what are your thoughts on the devil?

  do you think he exists or not?

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  Thanks everyone
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  What do you think about the Devil?

  by Mandybp in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what would be the best way of explaining to my 17 yr old witness son (who lives the other side of the world to me) about the devil?

  i'm still a bit scared of it myself i must say, what are your thoughts on the devil?

  do you think he exists or not?

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  Mandybp

  Thanks everyone
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  Gifts of the Spirit

  by Mandybp in

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  if i remember rightly the witnesses believe that the gifts of the spirit are not available to them and haven't been since the apostles.. i'm just wondering because jesus placed so much emphasis on healing - it's interesting that the witnesses never mention it (as far as i can remember)

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  If I remember rightly the witnesses believe that the gifts of the spirit are not available to them and haven't been since the Apostles.

  I'm just wondering because Jesus placed so much emphasis on healing - it's interesting that the witnesses never mention it (as far as I can remember)
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  The Christian Message - inspired of fear?

  by Mandybp in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what do you thibnk of the christian message as compared to jw message, both are ruled by fear aren't they?

  if you don't love jehovah you will die at armageddon, if you don't love christ you won't go to heaven you'll go to hell.

  lovely.

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  I simply dont think you can serve a God who will kill you if you dont serve him

  I agree and I guess that is what my 'issue' is. When I was a JW that is why I served God, because I was too scared not to because of Armageddon. It's left some scars I think.

  Now I'm looking at my faith again and wondering what Christianity really holds for me in comparison to the JW's and to be honest the underlying message seems to me to be "do this or die", no matter what part of Christianity one might be involved with. I wasn't having a go at Christians because they appreciate we will all die, not at all :)

  It's also confusing because they all say they are the 'one true way' - kinda puts me off a bit. Oh well, what will be will be :)

  I like that last quote btw :)
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  The Christian Message - inspired of fear?

  by Mandybp in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what do you thibnk of the christian message as compared to jw message, both are ruled by fear aren't they?

  if you don't love jehovah you will die at armageddon, if you don't love christ you won't go to heaven you'll go to hell.

  lovely.

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  What do you thibnk of the Christian message as compared to JW message, both are ruled by fear aren't they? If you don't love Jehovah you will die at Armageddon, if you don't love Christ you won't go to heaven you'll go to hell. Lovely. Such an inspiring message.
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  What do you think about the Devil?

  by Mandybp in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what would be the best way of explaining to my 17 yr old witness son (who lives the other side of the world to me) about the devil?

  i'm still a bit scared of it myself i must say, what are your thoughts on the devil?

  do you think he exists or not?

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  Mandybp

  What would be the best way of explaining to my 17 yr old Witness son (who lives the other side of the world to me) about the Devil? I'm still a bit scared of it myself I must say, what are your thoughts on the Devil? do you think he exists or not? and if you think he does what form do you think he comes in?

  Thank you!
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  What happened about the United Nations

  by Mandybp in

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  didn't there used to be a belief about the united nations being the king of the north or something?

  do they still believe that?

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  LOL - nah it was just a long time ago and thankfully I've forgotton most of it :)

  Thanks for the info :)
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  Anyone from New Zealand?

  by Mandybp in

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  2. experiences

  i'm here in nz - just wondering if there's any more ex jw's over here :)

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  lmao - I hope not for their sake ;=)