09 Mar 17
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYes. I am 99.99% sure that my child wouldn't want to join the JWs in any way, however he may well want to try canoeing.
You don't tell someone to be a Jehovahs Witnesses any more than you tell them to be a white water canoeist, they have to want to be one. Did you really think that through Karoly?
One is boring the other is fun.
I could maybe get him to join if I lied to him about the organization... but that just wouldn't be helpful.
Yeah, I did think about it.
09 Mar 17
Originally posted by robbie carrobieAnd sometimes they put Justin Beiber posters on their walls... lol.
Yes there can be quite dire consequences, their kids can get involved with drugs and with gangs, sometimes they contract STD's. Once they cast off the wholesomeness of Christian living and get consumed in hedonism they like it for a while and then find out its not all cracked up to be. Many return to the congregation where they feel loved and help ...[text shortened]... and have no intention of adopting the lifestyle and even then its only no spiritual fellowship.
You don't need to do drugs to be ostracized.
09 Mar 17
Originally posted by divegeesterWow, I looked up your name in a bible glossary and guess what came up? Ha!!!!
Are you morally and conscience free, before Jehovah, to take blood in surgery? It's a simple question.
PS. I'm not sure if you are being dishonest or just a bit thick with your response.
Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit honor, But the stupid ones glorify dishonor.
Proverbs 19:29
Judgment is in store for ridiculers, And beatings for the back of the stupid ones.
Proverbs 10:23
Engaging in shameful conduct is like a game to the stupid one, But wisdom is for the man of discernment.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But not so the heart of the stupid one.
Proverbs 18:6
The speech of the stupid one leads to quarrels, And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 23:9
Do not speak in the ears of the stupid one, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 26:11
Like a dog that returns to its vomit, The stupid one repeats his foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 4:5
The stupid one folds his hands while his flesh wastes away.
Originally posted by galveston75I'll say it again; you are completely free to dodge, deflect and avoid my completely on topic scenario.
Beatings, beatings, beatings....
PS I look forward to your "beating". Although your religion is anti-violence isn't it? So not sure why you feel it relevant to post these "beatings" scriptures. Perhaps it's a difference of opinion...😉
09 Mar 17
Originally posted by karoly aczelShouldn't be so sure. It's not you that would decide that. If your son is looking for what Jehovah offers, Jehovah would draw him in.
Yes. I am 99.99% sure that my child wouldn't want to join the JWs in any way, however he may well want to try canoeing.
One is boring the other is fun.
I could maybe get him to join if I lied to him about the organization... but that just wouldn't be helpful.
Yeah, I did think about it.
09 Mar 17
Originally posted by PudgenikNot true.
The read (scripture) is not to blame. Most of the bibles have the same basic concepts. Even with others that have been altered, it is still basically the same principled message. (Love God) (Respect your neighbor)
The problem with the 40,000+ is their interpretation. All the politics, examples: Name of God; day which to celibrate; Jesus - God or no; works - yes or no; and so forth.
I've already mentioned the kkk.
How would they display their love for god and respect for their neighbours as compared to say the Amish?
Especially if that neighbour is a black ghetto?
