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Originally posted by karoly aczelTruth only hurts when you don't know it
truth hurts....so, no!
Originally posted by galveston75By this reply I assume that your beliefs have been totally tailored to suit the JWs.
Well if you say so. But if you ever get to see one of our publications named "Mankinds Search for God", check it out. It will change your mind.
Originally posted by galveston75You seem to have lost the context of this discussion. In the following post you seemed to suggest an earnest openness by all participants as to what others are saying in an attempt to "find the truth".
Just because you don't like it does not mean it's wrong. It's just wrong to you. And if you thought you had a truth that would help people in spiritual ways, would you share it with others or just keep it to yourself?
But if we all would listen on others comments then we learn what their saying which would help us all to find the truth. I think we all would like to have all the answers and sometimes by listening we might find them.
Originally posted by karoly aczelYeah, truth only hurts when an individual holds a world view that is false.
truth hurts....so, no!
Originally posted by Conrau KWell said.
Look, the forums can often become rife with squabbling. The best you can do is stick it out and try to argue your case as cogently as possible. What really annoys people on the forum is when someone repeatedly quotes Scripture, offering no argument, interpretation or even any comment -- as if their belief is self-evident and everyone else fails to understan ...[text shortened]... early, use good arguments and acknowledge when someone has presented you with a solid objection.
Originally posted by karoly aczelNo we don't tailor anything. We believe in what the Bible says. For instance it clearly says to obstain from idols. So we have nothing to do with idols. It says to obstain from blood. So we have nothing to with blood.
By this reply I assume that your beliefs have been totally tailored to suit the JWs.
You have the right to self determination yet you choose to not choose when it comes to most things ,(most "spiritual" subjects ). I'm confused...or is this another one of those paradoxy thingys?
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneBut being open does not mean you have to agree, right?
You seem to have lost the context of this discussion. In the following post you seemed to suggest an earnest openness by all participants as to what others are saying in an attempt to "find the truth".
[quote]But if we all would listen on others comments then we learn what their saying which would help us all to find the truth. I think we all would lik ...[text shortened]... y shown. Hence I was correct in doubting your sincerity. The point is your lack of sincerity.
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneWhich really neatly describes the human condition. We all do this to a greater or lesser degree. We are all guilty of being dogmatic at times - even you ToO..........................even you
Even from what you've posted here, it seems that your willingness to listen is limited to finding how to best present your dogma. It is not so much an interest in "finding truth", as it is to determine how to best deliver the "truth" you believe you already have.