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jengurl1987 Elite Member I Posts: 5,544	Biblical Encounter Dec 1, 2015 18:28:51 GMT -5 heatherly likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jengurl1987 on Dec 1, 2015 18:28:51 GMT -5 I accept you as Godian, Heather; we're not pushy and we know that God created weed. I had a bit about 15 minutes ago and was thinking about you.

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Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 2:35:54 GMT -5 heatherly likes this

Post by a_muppet on Dec 2, 2015 2:35:54 GMT -5

Dec 1, 2015 18:15:39 GMT -5 heatherly said:

I have never read the Bible.

I have been approached by people wanting to teach me the Bible, but they lost me straight away by telling me they are trying to save me from going to hell. I was not raised to believe in hell... so..

I once had a Jehovah friend who also told me she could no longer be my friend unless I converted, and I told her that I didn't want to be her friend then.. so she did mean things after that lol..

/shrug..

It's rare someone just accepts me and my beliefs, instead of trying to force something on me... or subtly convince me their religion is best.

You have to wonder if god approves of ANY religion.

Caution, I am feral.

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Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 4:24:02 GMT -5

Post by usmichelle on Dec 2, 2015 4:24:02 GMT -5

That's the problem with religion.

Some try to force their beliefs on others.

In the US, Texas tried to remove evolution from being taught.

I think some other states followed too, but not really sure.

So backwards!

They want to tell you how to think, you know like Hitler,ISIS, Republicans, and other undesirables

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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,010	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 12:02:23 GMT -5 heatherly and usmichelle like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Dec 2, 2015 12:02:23 GMT -5 Unfortunately people telling us what to think usually works.
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jengurl1987 Elite Member I Posts: 5,544	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 12:20:40 GMT -5 usmichelle likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jengurl1987 on Dec 2, 2015 12:20:40 GMT -5 Shell, Hitler IS running this year, but changed his name to Trump.

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Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 14:03:24 GMT -5

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Dec 2, 2015 12:02:23 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Unfortunately people telling us what to think usually works.

That has some truth to it Mup.

Religion is very political.

Lot's of money, lots of suckers trying to buy their way into heaven.

Peace!

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,010	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 14:06:44 GMT -5 usmichelle likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Dec 2, 2015 14:06:44 GMT -5 You have a dry wit today. Nice to see your cynicism has gone though, or have you just been to see the Hunger Games?
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usmichelle Prominent Member Read, Learn, Read it Again, Learn More Posts: 4,412	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 14:53:12 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by usmichelle on Dec 2, 2015 14:53:12 GMT -5 Dec 2, 2015 14:06:44 GMT -5 a_muppet said: You have a dry wit today. Nice to see your cynicism has gone though, or have you just been to see the Hunger Games? I have cynicism? Well, I do try.
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jengurl1987 Elite Member I Posts: 5,544	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 15:13:52 GMT -5 usmichelle likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jengurl1987 on Dec 2, 2015 15:13:52 GMT -5 Shell and Cher . . . Are you two related?

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,010	Biblical Encounter Dec 2, 2015 17:27:25 GMT -5 jengurl1987 and usmichelle like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Dec 2, 2015 17:27:25 GMT -5 She is my elder.
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usmichelle Prominent Member Read, Learn, Read it Again, Learn More Posts: 4,412	Biblical Encounter Dec 5, 2015 6:56:01 GMT -5 a_muppet and jengurl1987 like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by usmichelle on Dec 5, 2015 6:56:01 GMT -5 Dec 2, 2015 17:27:25 GMT -5 a_muppet said: She is my elder. Mentally for sure!
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Biblical Encounter Jan 16, 2016 23:50:10 GMT -5 heatherly and a_muppet like this

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I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses! Surprise. Like all other people, we always have personal choices to make, and we are all imperfect - we all do stupid stuff.

I do spend as much time as I can in the ministry work, because I enjoy teaching others things about the Bible. Majority of people my age do not have any religious interest at all and atheism is on the rise, and I frankly don't blame anyone for feeling that way. Religion is full of hyprocrisy - just like the Bible stated it would be.

But I love talking about God and the hope he's given us for a better future. This world is a sad and scary place and I love my neighbors and want them to share in those comforts. We aren't about "converting" people - we simply aide them in learning more, free of charge, and it's always up to them to decide what they will do with that information afterwards.

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,010	Biblical Encounter Jan 17, 2016 3:50:47 GMT -5 heatherly and usmichelle like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jan 17, 2016 3:50:47 GMT -5 It will be nice to hear a different perspective to how we all see religion. I think you are the first JW I have chatted to.
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Biblical Encounter Jan 18, 2016 4:40:14 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

Post by usmichelle on Jan 18, 2016 4:40:14 GMT -5

Jan 16, 2016 23:50:10 GMT -5 @midnight said:

I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses! Surprise. Like all other people, we always have personal choices to make, and we are all imperfect - we all do stupid stuff.

I do spend as much time as I can in the ministry work, because I enjoy teaching others things about the Bible. Majority of people my age do not have any religious interest at all and atheism is on the rise, and I frankly don't blame anyone for feeling that way. Religion is full of hyprocrisy - just like the Bible stated it would be.

But I love talking about God and the hope he's given us for a better future. This world is a sad and scary place and I love my neighbors and want them to share in those comforts. We aren't about "converting" people - we simply aide them in learning more, free of charge, and it's always up to them to decide what they will do with that information afterwards.

Interesting for sure.

What is your view of the "bible"?

Factual, fiction, both, neither?

Peace!