This question has probably been asked before, but since I am a newbie, I wouldn't know.
Anyway, I would like to ask if you believe in God or a higher power since becoming an ex-jw?
Ron
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Do you believe in God now?
by Ron1968 in.
this question has probably been asked before, but since i am a newbie, i wouldn't know.. anyway, i would like to ask if you believe in god or a higher power since becoming an ex-jw?.
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Has your life gotten better as an athiest/agnostic?
by StinkyPantz inthis quote got me thinking:if you pray sincerely and admit you are a sinner and accept christ as your savior you can have the holy spirit come into your life.. .
i used to do this everyday.
when i was being abused, i used to pray incessantly for god to help me.
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I refuse to get into a debate over theism or athiesm, but I do wonder if we were to take a poll what the stats would read. I know stats aren't always accurate, but it would give me an idea about what ex-jw's think on this.
Ron
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Jesika/Aztec and everyone!
by Ron1968 inhi jesika and aztec,.
i hope you can help me to get to know everyone better here.
this is a really huge forum from what i am used to.
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Thank you all for the warm welcome!!
Ron
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Apologies for any hurt feelings
by Simon ini know i probably go too far sometimes and can get a little 'determined' on some issues (my wife calls it pig headed & stubborn).
sometimes i am too blunt.
sometimes i won't let things go and want to prove my point.
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Simon,
I am a Moderator at another ex-jw site. I can understand where you are coming from. I try to stay objective as much as I can, but I don't always succeed. I am human after all even if I try to keep all my personal thoughts in check. I know what you mean Simon.
Ron
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DA Update
by iiz2cool inas some of you know, i sent a letter to the elders of my last congregation disassociating myself from jehovah's witnesses.
i was originally going to wait, as my mother, who's 81, is very ill with cancer.
she's not expected to live very long.
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Walter,
It is always good to have parent's blessing even though it is not always easy to get with that particuliar issue. I am glad you updated us. I was wondering if the elders have called anymore on you are tried to stop by. I hope not.
PS..Glad to see you on this board. I am Ronnie from the other board in case you didn't know. I saw your welcome post and appreciated that as well.
Take care.
Ron
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Judge: Elders NOT required to report abuse
by Nathan Natas inhttp://www.nashuatelegraph.com/main.asp?sectionid=25&subsectionid=377&articleid=83009
judge: elders not required to report abuse .
saturday, june 21, 2003. by andrew wolfe telegraph staff, [email protected].
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This case should be appealed. Maybe a judge that has his right mind will sit for the next case. Judges have too much power I think in general.
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Minimus,
You were the PO? I am sure you have told others many times, but what made you decide to leave the jw's? You must have spent years and years in the organization.Ron
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Jesika/Aztec and everyone!
by Ron1968 inhi jesika and aztec,.
i hope you can help me to get to know everyone better here.
this is a really huge forum from what i am used to.
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Thanks Estee and everyone!
I have jumped in and the water is fine!! I know a few here from other sites and I love the fast pace of the site too. Best thing was that I didn't need to provide the next song that is in the Kingdom Ministry in order to join here!! I hear stories about regular jw sites and they won't let us apostates in!!
This really is a great forum you all have here.
Ron
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JWs have no power of reasoning
by Brummie inone thing that amazes me all the time is how jws have no power of reasoning!
i think back at how i used to reason doubts through as a jw and i could kick myself.
a while ago i talked to a jw lady from my old congregation and i showed her a lot of the errors, organ transplants/bethsarim/dates/ etc, her reply was this: " well i know 2 jw regular pioneer sisters who live in france and if this wasnt the truth they would have left, so therefore it must be the truth"....huh?
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Brummie,
As I was born into the jw's, I know as you do that blind acceptance was the rule. Noone could question anything and it has affected my personality to this day. I tend to believe things I hear without really questioning it. Part of it is my personality, but the jw's formed a lot of it. I look back and wonder how I could be so blind.
Ron
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Why I think the jw's are a cult and not a religion
by Ron1968 infortunately, it is not the case with me but this deal about parents not talking to their children who have been disfellowshipped is horrid.
it is bad enough for those who have been disfellowshipped, but to have their own family turn on them?
as such, i think the jw's are a cult as they separate families.
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Fortunately, it is not the case with me but this deal about parents not talking to their children who have been disfellowshipped is horrid. It is bad enough for those who have been disfellowshipped, but to have their own family turn on them?
As such, I think the jw's are a cult as they separate families. The blood issue could be another reason to say they are a cult, but I won't get into that right now.
Ron