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Jehovah`s Witness/Expert Profile
Expertise
I survived 1975. I hope to explain, not defend, the beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. I intend to answer questions accurately as believed by Jehovah's Witnesses. Not interested in debates. I have no interest in persuading someone or convincing someone about my personal beliefs.
Was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 32 years, from 1968 to 2000. Was an elder the last 13 years, WT Study Conductor, Congregation Secretary, Book Study Conductor, and occasional Pioneer. Never "irregular" or "inactive" as the labels go. I have not been reproved or disfellowshipped. I no longer attend meetings or practice the religion.
Experience in the area
From 1968 to 1999 I embraced and promoted everything coming from the "Faithful and Discreet Slave." I accepted changes as "new light" coming from Jehovah through his visible organization.
I believe in universal truths such as kindness, humility, charity, and love. I do not believe that God selected any one people (the Jews for example) to receive a special message or blessing. I do not believe that there are ancient writings that need to be accepted and other ancient writings that need to be rejected. Neither do I believe that one religion has it all right while other religions are therefore wrong. I believe it is a delusion for one group of humans to claim that "God chose us and therefore God did not choose you." I consider spirituality to be a very personal effort that each person must discover for themselves.
Education/Credentials
Degree in Computer Programming. Not applicable here.
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Robert Jones
2012-05-20 Disfellowshipped for joining military:
Greetings Ben, I hope you won't mind that I changed your question to "public" as this is a current topic on the board. Perhaps reading here prompted your question. Many Jehovah's Witnesses would
2012-05-02 Jehovah Witnesses:
Good to hear from you, Dany. It is not my business to tell someone to leave the Org just because I did. And, there is no reason to be harsh or to call people names, on here or anywhere. Who would I think
2012-04-27 scriptural grounds for remarrage:
Oh what a dilemma you spin. Am I married in the eyes of Jehovah? You made a vow of marriage before God and witnesses didn't you? And signed some papers making it legally binding. You are married in
2012-04-25 A message to end all hateful messages:
Doing well here, thank you for asking. I hope that all things are good with you too. My opinion...oh my. Christians should indeed have a kindly disposition towards one another, even when they disagree
2012-04-23 Replacing Jesus:
Your alternate view is perfectly acceptable to me, as the bread of heaven or bread of life has higher value than material bread for one day. However, many would counter that in the "Our Father" prayer
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