So i can believe in the bible and God but if I’m not sure the FDs scripture really is the gb then I’m disfellowshipped?! I can’t find anything biblical that relates to the choosing of the jws in 1919 either. I always assumed it was my lack of understanding.
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by NotNorwich inhello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
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Advice on fade?
by NotNorwich inhello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
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NotNorwich
Thank you! I guess it’s very telling that you can’t question them. Jesus performed miracles to prove who he was and I think the gb just have that Matt scripture which seems a bit vague. I heard the christadelphians and Mormons say that scripture means them aswell. I imagined asking them about that but won’t be now xx
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Advice on fade?
by NotNorwich inhello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
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NotNorwich
Thank you so much. Looks like I will keep my mouth shut then!
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Advice on fade?
by NotNorwich inhello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
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NotNorwich
Thank you for your replies. It does seem wrong that I’m wondering if I can be honest and ask some questions.
I already feel like a barnacle on a ship which I guessed was because I’m still under restrictions.
I think I irritated them with my concern over a peadophile in my congregation ( I have a 6 year old ). That took away my confidence in being open with issues.
I’m quite sad about it because I’d like to learn about the bible with like minded people.
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Advice on fade?
by NotNorwich inhello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
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NotNorwich
Hello, I’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice. I was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).
I recently returned and have a bible study. Was reinstated about a year ago. I have been having some serious doubts about the GB but haven’t mentioned them to anyone.
My mum has recently been unwell and I stopped my study and only zoom meetings. I am getting pressure to resume study and attend in person.
my question is, if I explained outright my doubts, do you think I would get shunned? I expect they may not have satisfying answers so I don’t know what the next step is. I don’t have family in so I’m not worried about that but I do have some cousins in another county that I would be really sad if they stopped talking to me.
The more doubts I have about the GB, the more I wouldn’t do certain things they say eg, shunning, blood etc. I haven’t had restrictions lifted yet so am not in ministry but wouldn’t want to anyway as not sure myself anymore.
I’m wondering whether to just come out with it or to just fade. Plus it’s hard to stop worrying about if I’ve got it wrong and ‘leaning on my own understanding’ etc.
i get that the bible wouldn’t be tailor made for my likings but there’s just some things I don’t think I could do.
Any advice gratefully received.
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