......still pondering. Thanks for the thoughts ....For some reason, they allow me to say "stumbling" thoughts every now and then. I was just curious if this crosses the line, since I've never actually said happy birthday to anybody in jwLand. I can't help it with this birthday coming up...the baby is too precious & I want to celebrate its birthday.
Would you call me an apostate?
by AwSnap 16 Replies latest jw friends
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AwSnap
I'm gonna send it. I went to my sibling's house this morning and the baby was Soooo happy to see me. I just couldn't help myself. I said, "hey could I see a bible for a minute?" After looking up 2 Kings 9:30, I asked who Jezebel was, a pagan or a follower of god? I handed the Bible over & ____ read it, then looked at me puzzled. I said, "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've made a mistake. I sent ______ an E-birthday card and it won't arrive till Saturday, but it mentions something about this scripture." ______ was like, "okayyyyy"..... So now at least they'll think I'm remorseful for sending the card, but at least they'll see where I'm coming from; and yes, I could've deleted it, but I've decided that baby will be getting birthday cards from me.
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palmtree67
Nicely done, AwSnap!
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OnTheWayOut
I didn't read your opening post yet. But from the title, here goes:
Okay, you're an apostate. (Think, "Would you call me an ambulance?")
Okay, now I have read your post. I stand by "Okay, you're an apostate."
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AwSnap
Thanks Palmtree! OTWO...I suppose I just have to say "so be it", although I may need an ambulance when this is done
There's just some things I can't let go, and having a precious child miss out on their birthday for no good reason is one of them. I feel confused because people say you're supposed to play on their emotions to get them out. I just don't know how to do that without bringing in doctrine or Bible verses.
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OnTheWayOut
I just don't know how to do that...
Welcome to the club.
Good for you to decide that a child should not miss out.
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SixofNine
I feel confused because people say you're supposed to play on their emotions to get them out. I just don't know how to do that without bringing in doctrine or Bible verses.
Ask them probing, emotionally charged questions like "imagine that your child "accidentally" suffered a severe knife wound to the neck at a birthday party; would you really not use blood to save their life??".