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  which is a better attitude: I can't respect it, but I understand it or I cant understand it , but I will respect it?

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?.

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  Legacy: great advice: listen more talk less.
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  which is a better attitude: I can't respect it, but I understand it or I cant understand it , but I will respect it?

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?.

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  Phizzy: thank you for that clarification between making a judgement and being judgemental.

  You said : "that is the problem with the JW mindset, they are right, there is no room for an alternative opinion to be as valid as theirs..it is their way or it is wrong."

  I think many other people tend to have that mindset as well.

  You can see it in some's attitude toward same sex marriage , evolution, politics.

  Miss.Fit
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  which is a better attitude: I can't respect it, but I understand it or I cant understand it , but I will respect it?

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?.

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  MissFit

  Legacy: I like that. It does not sound as judgemental.

  I think I was reacting to the judgmental attitude without realising it.

  I wanted my mom to concentrate on the positive aspects concerning my niece.

  She was so focused on the not being married part that she completely overlooked the long term commitment my niece sharedc with her partner.
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  JW FAMOUS CLICHE SAYINGS

  by strymeckirules in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what saying made it all around the country?.

  the ones that were passed around, word of mouth.. for example.

  "donations basis proves jehovah is behind the work!".

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  Bible trained conscience

  Babylon the Great

  Worldly person

  no part of the world/ keep seperate from the world

  independant thinking

  dont make Jehovah sad

  Rely on Jehovah, he will provide

  This system of things
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  Suggestion: Don't Accept Everyone's Opinion Here

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  everyone has an opinion on things.

  oftentimes, we ask for help or want the view of the board in a matter.

  but just remember, the comments are simply personal views.

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  MissFit

  Minimus: great advice.

  I think it is important to remember that most of us are strangers to another.

  We only know what the posters choose to tell us about themselves. And even that is just scratching the surface.

  People respond based on their biases and experiences and their perceptions based on what they think they know based on the info. you give them.
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  Inactive ones are bloodguilty?

  by dissonance_resolved in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've been thinking about brother morris' statement at the zone meeting this past weekend that inactive ones are bloodguilty.

  bloodguilt is defined as "guilty of murder or manslaughter.

  " murder is #1 on the list of disfellowshipping offenses- all they would have to do is change the wording from "murder" to "bloodguilt" and suddenly there you have grounds to disfellowship anyone who's inactive.

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  I hope UBMs and faded spouses, anyone with family still in, or are being shunned, really had a chance to hear or read the transcript of that talk.

  That in a nutshell us what you are dealing with.

  imagine being told stuff like that all of your life?

  Imagine the guilt they feel when they look at you or your children. They are looking at your blood on their hands.

  They have to do more, be more, because maybe if they cant get you in, they will not be worthy enough to make it to paradise.

  Putting in that 15 min. Of informal witnessing a month can mean the difference between life or death!

  Many feel bitter because they think their family has choosen the org. Over them.

  Not true. They are fighting for your lives and their salvation.

  Think of that strong imagery he invoked.

  Standing before God with your blood and your children's blood dripping from their hands because they didnt do enough.
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  Interview With An "Apostate": Just Kidding

  by Divergent in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  not all of these questions apply to me, so i will just leave an "-" for any which are irrelevant.

  tell us a little about yourself and your family.i am a young adult in my 20's with family still in.

  currently, it is totally impossible for me to leave due to family & business ties, as well as other reasons, so i am just lying low at the moment.

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  Nice meeting you. I am looking forward to more of your posts.
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  New pick-up lines for non Ministerial Servants

  by Quarterback in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here they are straigt from the presses of bethel.

  a new publication for those trying to date and get that young sister to pay attention to him.

  here are the top 10:.

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  Sir 86 : 😄😅😂 ." Yo, honey, check these bad boys out - I'm a metro-socks-ual".😆😅😂lol
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  which is a better attitude: I can't respect it, but I understand it or I cant understand it , but I will respect it?

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?.

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  MissFit

  Millie: you are echoing my sentiments. I just didnt know how to put it.

  I agree with Millie but Coded logic has a point. Some decisions do not seem worthy of respect. Is that because we are being judgmental and viewing them from our bias?
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  which is a better attitude: I can't respect it, but I understand it or I cant understand it , but I will respect it?

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?.

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  MissFit

  Millie: you are echoing my sentiments. I just didnt know how to put it.

  I agree with Millie but Coded logic has a point. Some decisions do not seem worthy of respect. Is that because we are being judgmental and viewing them from our bias?