i think most people lie.
some more than others.. we are taught, as children to trust the police, the authorities, our teachers, the clergy, our doctors, etc.. do you easily trust and believe in people?.
i don't, but i do try to look at the good in people..
I believe most people are inherintly good. We all have faults to be sure, but trust is a hard issue. There are a few people I really really really trust, and I am one of them. I have a couple in my circle who are loyal to a fault. Politicians, Preachers, Used Car salesman, Lawyers - not in the least,,
I have been let down too many times by people I cared about to trust most people.
Jo
i notice reported in a number of posts that this seems to a bit of a mantra with the dubbies now, more so than ever in the past.. is this because they are getting desperate for the life they live as jw's to change ?
they don't really want to end their days with the constant drudgery of the jw life still going on, they want something different, but must "wait on jehovah".
sigh.. i wonder if this is a small opportunity for us to sow some small, niggling doubt, why not ask, when they spew out the "it is soooo close" nonsense:.
Maybe the end already happened and everyone was so busy with real life that we just plain missed it. The boat has left the dock and the bus left the terminal. Sorry folks, you can all go home now,,,,
so i do respect and am very greatful for the sacrifies those who dedicated their family, lives, etc.
to defend our freedom, lives, and land, but if we lived in a world where we lived as monks or jehovah's witnesses (basicly just the practise of no war).... would that be wrong?.
what's a good lesson or level of reasoning when supporting the idea of war?.
Thanks for that Mrs. Jones, I had not heard that before, but it sounds like Charleston!
i guess i'm new here.
born in and an ms. things just hasn't been making sense the more i think about it.
i'm starting to get suspicious.
Suspicious, I would say dont assume anything you have been taught is correct. Just dont make assumptions. Start with a blank white board and what can you prove to yourself, and what actually makes sense to you and only you. Its a wonderful journey,,,,
so i do respect and am very greatful for the sacrifies those who dedicated their family, lives, etc.
to defend our freedom, lives, and land, but if we lived in a world where we lived as monks or jehovah's witnesses (basicly just the practise of no war).... would that be wrong?.
what's a good lesson or level of reasoning when supporting the idea of war?.
War is an unfortunate reality. I prefer to live in reality. Saluting,,,,,
thanks to all of the veterans and thier families who sacrificed so much for our behalf.
go visit a cemetary today and leave some flowers, watch a war movie today.. peace.
Thanks to all of the Veterans and thier families who sacrificed so much for our behalf. Go visit a cemetary today and leave some flowers, watch a war movie today.
Peace
just popped in i heard about lady lee leaving and wanted to say bye but i guess they closed that thread .
any old timers still around ?.
Hi Old Flame
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Terry, Have faith that page one will show up again.
i thought it was time for a formal introduction.
i've lurked here for literally years, sometimes posting sometimes not.
but i've never told my story and now seems as good a time as any.
Thank you for sharing. I feel a special kinship with fellow previous Bethelites who have escaped. My wife of 32 years and I along with our 2 children have escaped. We had to leave our family's behind but they are war casualties to us. You sound grounded and happy, that is wonderful!
i can't decide if it is based on jealousy, class or the watchtower.
that shameful cult turned the word ambition into a dirty word.
it made the idea of self reliance and self worth a tainted thing.
I applaud you Snare&Racket and totally agree with you. Ambition and achievement should always be promoted. Keep your goals top of mind and dont let anyone tell you that you cant do it, or you shouldnt try.
