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  Do you believe in God now?

  by Ron1968 in

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  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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  Bradley,

  Yesterday you said to jump in the discussion even though I didn't want to much. Now I made a post and you change your mind!!!

  No, I am not getting into any heavy debates, but just wanted to hear some ideas from the board.

  Ron
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  Do you believe in God now?

  by Ron1968 in

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  2. beliefs

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  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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  I respect Oxnard's comments very much even though I know that people who believe in a higher power seem ridiculous to the athiests. (did I spell that right Aztec? )

  There are theories of course including the intelligent design theory for one. I also know of a couple of others, but can't think of the term for it. One is involving blood colagulation (sp?) and the complexity of it.

  I am really trying to be open minded and not rule out either side though at this point.

  Ron
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  What 5 songs MOST remind you of your time as a teen..?

  by ScoobySnax in

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  2. friends

  ok, being the 80's teen i was.....here goes.... 5. milli vanilli.

  girl you know its true (g g g girl!!).

  4. wham young guns (go for it!).

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  DRW,

  I like Chicago and have for years. They have some great songs. The Glory of Love came out in 86 which was the year of my high school graduation. I loved that and it always brings back the memories.

  Ron
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  Why I think the jw's are a cult and not a religion

  by Ron1968 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  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.

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  Wow, thanks Gopher! That is misleading by the jw's and deceitful, but not surprising either.

  Ron
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  Did you like the Hulk?

  by sandy in

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  2. friends

  i really liked it.

  i loved spiderman and i thought the hulk was so much better.

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  I plan on seeing it this week. I like action/adventure and am looking forward to Terminator 3. I usually like Arnie's movies for sure. Terminator 1 was great!!

  PS.. The best part of the Hulk thing is when he gets that look in his eyes. Probably needs anger management classes.

  Ron
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  What 5 songs MOST remind you of your time as a teen..?

  by ScoobySnax in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok, being the 80's teen i was.....here goes.... 5. milli vanilli.

  girl you know its true (g g g girl!!).

  4. wham young guns (go for it!).

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  1.) Glory of Love by Peter Cetera

  2.) Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston

  3.) Shake you Down by Gregory Abbott

  4.) Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer

  5.) The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News

  Ron
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  Date killer?

  by Maverick in

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  2. friends

  when you are seeing someone, what will turn you off or cause you to want to give the other person the flick?

  i have talked to a number of female friends and they agree weak or 'sparkless' kissing is a killer.

  (see thread on kissing) for me...and i know this sounds shallow... lousy sex is a killer.

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  Aztec!!!!

  Come on my friend! You have to admit it is both physical and mental. Don't tell me you aren't attracted physically!!!

  Ron
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  Why I think the jw's are a cult and not a religion

  by Ron1968 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  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.

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  Refiners,

  Actually the blood issue was a hot topic with the jw's recently. I need to get the specifics, but in Europe, the jw's were about to lose out on their tax exempt status by being classified as a cult. One of the key issues involved was blood. What happened is that the jw's compromised some on the blood issue just so they wouldn't lose any $$$.

  Ron
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  Has your life gotten better as an athiest/agnostic?

  by StinkyPantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this 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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  By the way, I think this topic ranks right behind abortion as far as hot and unsolveable topics go. There is always going to be debate!

  Ron
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  Has your life gotten better as an athiest/agnostic?

  by StinkyPantz in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this 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 respect both views and it is a personal deal right? I mean no one should get too worked up over the subject in my opinion, but they do anyway.

  Ron