when did you discover that the god of bible - and the loving god that you had worshiped your entire life - were not the same?
how did it affect you?.
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I always wondered if there was a supreme being, why he would be interested in such insignificant beings compared to him.
I figured it would be like how I feel looking at a bunch of ants in an ant farm or ant hill.
I tried to think of god as a loving father, but I could not quite get there.
Ps Loved the star trek reference!
for one thing, i cant get past genesis, but no matter.. when god told adam and eve if you eat from the tree youll die.
so why did he not simple let them die and not allow the offspring to?.
you see, if i was a god, and i told two people that, id let them die , .
I can not believe I ever took these stories literally.
But when you are told something all your life, it becomes part of your beliefs until something shakes it up.
It is important to keep asking those questions and search for answers.
I appreciate when someone exposes the illogical parts of the stories instead of just replying that it is made up and implying how dumb it is to believe it.
It takes awhile to get past the blind faith and start looking at things objectively and logically.
i have noticed with "apostates/exjws" they always resort to "watchtower-bashing" whenever you show them inconsistencies of the bible.
we could be talking about contradictions, such as where did cain get his wife if adam,eve, abel, and cain were the only ones on earth?
the usual answer when they cannot answer will be "well the wt gave false prophecies in 1975".
Booker: perhaps it would help if you gave an example?
I am unclear as to the response you are looking for.
you do seem like you are frustrated.
Gary thanks for sharing your story. It is nice to get to know more about you. I have always appreciated your comments and threads.
I can relate to your situation because my husband was an UBM. I recognize myself sometimes in your wife's actions.
My husband let me work it out for myself. I eventually got there but it took awhile.
i have noticed with "apostates/exjws" they always resort to "watchtower-bashing" whenever you show them inconsistencies of the bible.
we could be talking about contradictions, such as where did cain get his wife if adam,eve, abel, and cain were the only ones on earth?
the usual answer when they cannot answer will be "well the wt gave false prophecies in 1975".
Booker: I am puzzled by your question.
When you say most exJW's or apostates do you mean most Christian exJW's or apostates?
Because I know many here would have replyed " the stuff is made up or a fantasy story".
Then they might blast the watchtower or religion in general for insisting on taking the bible literally.
So I think you should clarify your OP.
*scratches head*
Miss.Fit
edit: Lol :Just Me, you beat me to it. What Just Me just said.
http://watchtowerdocuments.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/lopez-11exhibit-8-to-dec-of-copley-iso-opp-to-plnts-mfs.pdf.
did any of you guys sit down and read this??
it's long but i assure you it's a great read.. .
Lol. I thought that was funny too. I would have loved to see the look on their face when he said that.
literally, a text message to my husband from one of his "friends".
he also wrote, "it's in her hands.
it's her move now.
(((((Cognac))))): just popped in to check on you.I know you must have your hands full right now.
if you read this know my thoughts are with you.
so is it possible to understand a reason and not respect it?
shouldn't understanding lead to a respect of the reasons and actions?.
or can you respect the reasons and actions without understanding them?.
Ah...Coco, if only...*sigh*😮what a different world this would be.*wistful smile.*
so is it possible to understand a reason and not respect it?
shouldn't understanding lead to a respect of the reasons and actions?.
or can you respect the reasons and actions without understanding them?.
Legacy, I really think God has more pressing things to concern himself with.
2 people in a committed relationship without bring legally acknowledged shouldn't be one of them.
I agree with you about judging and being judged in return. Too bad many "Christians" do not follow that principal.
does a female kingdom publisher need to wear a head covering if she conducts a bible study in the presence of a male publisher?.
in a questions from readers item published in the watchtower of july 15, 2002, it was stated that a sister should cover her head if she conducts a bible study in the presence of a male publisher, whether he is baptized or not.
further consideration of the matter suggests that a modification to this direction is appropriate.. if the male publisher who accompanies the sister while she conducts an established bible study is baptized, the sister would certainly want to wear a head covering.
Blondie, you may be right. It seemed to happen alot until there was a part on the meeting about what was and was not appropriate head covering.
This was in the late 60's , I remember seeing my mom wearing a scarf on a normal putting to protect her hair. She got it "done" once a week. So it was surprising that she did not have one with her.
These sisters did not want to conduct. I think they figured if they didnt have a covering so someone else would have to conduct.
