on another thread i asked: .
"f i do not renounce my atheism, repent and start believing in and worshipping the christian god, what will happen to me?".
i do not want your judgement or your opinion i want to know what your church/faith teaches on the subject or the fate of unbelievers.. no platitudes, please.
I do not want your judgement or your opinion I want to know what your church/faith teaches on the subject or the fate of unbelievers
I was born and raised Roman Catholic.
And if memory serves me well, atheists will burn in hell forever and ever, amen!
And I did not make the rules...ask the pope!
i was just wondering.
has the idea ever been brought up of a group breaking away from wts & forming some sort of reformed jw church that isn't so controlling.
like lurther & the catholic church.
Once some are finally done with JWs control, most of them don't want to get into another cult...let alone start a new one.
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i feel at my best and do my best at night .... how about you?.
coco.
Thank You, WD I am a July baby and summer is also my favorite season. No matter the level of heat and humidity, you will never hear me complain. Winter is another story altogether
And wishing you a good rest, MsMcD...hope the meds help.
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i feel at my best and do my best at night .... how about you?.
coco.
Good morning! Rise and Shine! I'm gonna go make some cranberry oatmeal and coffee.
And good morning to you, WD.
Being so cheerful even before breakfast, you definitely qualify as a morning person
Have a great day~
so i'm watching family guy tonight and my aunt is all "that show is trash".
now where did she get an idea like that?
no, she hasn't ever watched the show but she was told by another dub of a segment that took place on one show.
Family Guy...I just LOVE that show!!!
Keep watching! Laughter is good...for body & soul
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i feel at my best and do my best at night .... how about you?.
coco.
FreudianSlip...
Oh summer.. what an enigma you are!
I am?
i'm still trying 2 figure out if this is a pro or anti jw forum but here goes..
i started studying jw 6 months ago & i do feel i'm growing.
i think at the rate things are going i'll b babtised in another 6 months.
Welcome to JWD. As many have said before, this forum is a mixed bag. But no matter what it is, you are at the right place. I was in your shoes not that long ago. Studying with JWs, feeling I had finally found the one and only true path to God and eternal life, also feeling I was growing, and planning a summer baptism. Then just like you, things started to get confused... My study conductor was a great person, encouraging me to voice any doubts. She also encouraged me to search on my own, but always only via their own publications. And I kept thinking...how can I learn about a religion if I read only their own litterature. Then, the famous UN issue! How come an organisation that is supposed to be neutral can be part of the UN for a good 10 years! I printed the proof and in all innocence, showed it to my conductor. Not believing it was legit, she showed it to an elder. Well, it then raised the issue of my internet habits and in no time, my fate was sealed. To make a long story short, my conductor was told in so many words to stop the study as I was apparently not making any progress. It was a very emotional last meeting. She was crying and said she did not want to stop study but "she had to obey" And I thought it was pathetic that this grown woman "had to obey" Was I such a bad person all of a sudden? Apparently so, as I did not fit the mold anymore. My story is very tame compared to what you will find here. And no one can tell you what to do. This is your life and your choice. But what most will tell you here is to EDUCATE yourself. You have been studying for only 6 months and already have doubts. Take it as your red flag. Good luck to you~
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i feel at my best and do my best at night .... how about you?.
coco.
Goodness no! I am ready for bed around 10;00 or 11;00.
I feel at my best and do my best in the early morning hours.
The early bird catches the worm:-)
no, shes not leaving the borg anytime soon, but she attended my grandmothers 83rd surprise b-day party yesterday.
this was probably the last time we will come together as a family.
there were relatives she neither one of us has seen for decades.
It may not seem like a big deal
It IS a big deal
And you have good reason to be very proud of your JW mother!!!
Her heart is at the right place. Looks like it was a nice birthday party:-)
i want to share with you all a most wonderful experience i have just had.
i have been going to a christian church called the vineyard.
they have a live band and lots of singing goes on there.
Since then I feel protected and the terrible aching grief has gone from me.
Whatever experience that makes you feel protected and helps you cope with daily life is a wonderful experience...
Thank You for sharing...
