Introspection
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Ok, I NEVER post about anything having to do with god or the bible, but....
by Jesika ini was in chat a few days ago, and the topic of god came up.
i was trying to understand how people can still believe in one.
now, just wanted you to know where this ?
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Is Satan on the Offensive or the Defensive?
by jgnat inthis week's study article again lauds the great power and strength of the devil.
(wt march 1, 2003, study for april 13, 'be courageous and strong', para 3-4. you know, roaring lion, bla, bla, struggling christians, bla bla.
this got me to thinking.
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Is God out there?
by digderidoo ini have left the org for many years now.
sometimes i think jehovah is there, sometimes i think there cannot be a god for all the suffering that we see happening in this world.. just lately i have been wondering if god really exists, is the bible his word or is it all just a load of b*****ks.
i have looked into other religions, buddhism for instance, i believe we are spiritual, but is there a need for a god?
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Addressing mind control helps the person and helps them leave
by Introspection inin talking to those that go to the local xjw support group here, it occurred to me that when we address the mental/psychological aspect of witness indoctrination it kind of kills two birds with one stone.
i think this is especially helpful because you can talk about mind control without directly pointing a finger at the wts (of course there is a time for that too) - but it seems it would help you get the wheels turning first.
comparing this to the bombarding-them-with-facts-about-the-society approach, it seems a lot more subtle if not more effective.
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"Us and Them Mentality"
by rocketman infrom newsweek magazine, march 10, 2003, page 33: .
"but, as theologians in a number of faiths remind is, the demonization of the enemy - an "us and them" mentality - can inhibit self-examination and repentant action, critical components of any faith.
this statement appears in an article about us president bush's religious faith and how it factors in with regard to the current campaign against iraq.
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Do You Think Your Faith Was Real?
by sandy ini was baptized at 13 and i never felt a close personal relationship with god.
my prayers were without emotion.
i nver felt close to god.
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Please Just Take Me Home...
by Valis inif htere were anything i ever wanted it was to be like all the other kids i saw in my life...free to accept gifts, love and unconditional reasoning from adults...even as an adult this is all i rarely ask for...where is your family when it would be nice to have them?
would something please just take me home?.
sincerely,.
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Enlightenment
by Introspection inwell, i thought a few of you out there might be interested in this, this is taken from the book ask the awakened by wei wu wei:.
enlightenment by non-action.
all so-called volition is a manifestation of the i-concept.