Posts by Robert7

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After you left JWs, did you join another organized religion?

by Albert Einstein in

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if yes, how did you choose it?.

if no, why?.

albert.

Robert7

No. After questioning the JWs, I questioned and researched everything from the ground up, including the Bible, and to open my mind to reconsider everything I grew up to believe.

After a lot of reading and learning, I have come to the conclusion that the Bible is a book of myths. Religion was created by man for man to explain the unexplainable, provide justifications for his actions, hope for his future, and control over others. I want no part of that and live a good life without religion and the fear of any gods' punishments.

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Atheists - Please answer this

by Nellie in

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i guess i lean more towards an agnostic point of view; though if asked, i will still identify myself as a christian.

why, i'm not really sure if i'm honest with myself.

it all boils down to how i feel about the earth and all of the inhabitants thereon.

Robert7

Umm, might there be a 3rd, or 4th, or 10th, alternative?

Exactly! It's not either/or. Being Atheist just means there is no known proof of a creator (and creation in itself is not proof). It doesn't mean you have to believe in the big bang theory or evolution.

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doing meetings not enough...i am getting re-baptised....

by oompa in

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that is probably what is holding me back from praying.....so i am taking the plunge and really meaning it this time....................oompa.

Robert7

shit... you really had me worried for a second!

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Why do we say " I believe in evolution"?

by Anti-Christ in

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i hear this and read this a lot, "i don't believe in evolution" or " this person does not believe in evolution".

when we say this we a perpetuating the myth that evolution is a belief, when in reality it is a fact.

we should say " this person does not accept evolution as a fact".

Robert7

First this has nothing to do with atheism it's about evolution.

Exactly. Atheism and Evolution are two separate things. There are Christians who believe in Evolution. I am an Atheist, but I'm not 100% sold on Evolution either...

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If Atheists ruled the world

by Robert7 in

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this is too funny, and scarey.

this is a video intenting to be sarcastic, but actually quotes people's quotes from christian forums.... here in the bible-belt i think twice before admitting my atheism, because there are whackos who think like in this movie.... .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo9ipoadct8&feature=response_watch.

Robert7

I think the kids in the video are actually trying to highlight how idiotic these arguments are.

Exactly. The video is mocking the real quotes on the Christian boards.

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Read

by mother-ice in

mark 12:30. and you must love jehovah your god with your whole heart.

and with your whole soul and with your whole mind and with.

your whole strength.. .

Robert7

Oh my. What do you say to that on a board like this?

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If Atheists ruled the world

by Robert7 in

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this is too funny, and scarey.

this is a video intenting to be sarcastic, but actually quotes people's quotes from christian forums.... here in the bible-belt i think twice before admitting my atheism, because there are whackos who think like in this movie.... .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo9ipoadct8&feature=response_watch.

Robert7

This is too funny, and scarey. This is a video intenting to be sarcastic, but actually quotes people's quotes from Christian forums...

Here in the Bible-belt I think twice before admitting my Atheism, because there are whackos who think like in this movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO9IPoAdct8&feature=response_watch

Also, check out "Fundies Say the Darndest Things", http://www.fstdt.com/

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Ok- 1st Post here - Anyone from Chicago area?

by mjarka911 in

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hello and thanks for letting me be a part of this board.

i look forward to some lively and informative discussions.

i know some people from other boards in my area, but thought i would introduce myself and see anyone else is from the chicagor suburban area.. thanks.

Robert7

Hello! I live in NC now, but formerly from the Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, and Elgin areas... What area are you from in the suburbs?

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Our JW Friend told by Elder "Satan is using a Pedophile to Break your Faith"

by flipper in

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i was given permission by a jw friend of my wife and me to post this experience.

she's anonymous and posts on the board.

she is married to a witness still but is fighting on behalf of children in her congregation to not be a next victim of a pedophile who attends her congregation.

Robert7

How about Jehovah using the LACK of pedophiles to STRENGTHEN your faith in the organization?

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Widespread speculation you'll never see in print?

by Mickey mouse in

jws are very good at whipping up speculation without ever putting a word in print.

maybe they learned something from 1975.. what are some of the things you remember hearing that are not "official doctrine" but lots of jws believe it anyway?.

i've heard a lot of speculation that armageddon would either happen on nisan 14 or in october around the time they reckon the gentile times ended in 1914.. name some of the topics you've frequently heard unsanctioned speculation about.. .

Robert7

In fact, the reaction of Witnesses to 9/11 was one of the things that made me question the faith.

Funny you say that, because this was the case with my wife and I. We were hoping to go to the KH for some comfort, but all we got was a mention of 'brothers affected' and that was about it. Very unfulfilling, and it did make us question our faith.