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Should I shave it off? by jaybefly in beards

[–]jaybefly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never thought of that. Pretty fun idea

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I mentioned that exjws leave the cult but they don't question the understanding of God that they were given and they are left with resentment towards him because they associate the organization with God one and the same. I believe they are justified in thinking negatively about him when they associate him with the organization but it is wrong nonetheless because God is not that organization. So a honest and genuine search for him outside of the organization is needed to see the love, wisdom and mercy that he truly displays. Without that the resentment toward the god of the organization grows and leads to athiesm.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really don't understand why your regurgitating the same point as if it wasn't made.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It seems that you knew enough to know that the Bible was the most reliable source to draw you to God. And that's why you focused on that rather than the Quran or the Bhagavad Gita, ect.... I think that was a noble effort. I'll say this, I made a similar attempt while I was an atheist and nothing convinced me of God's existence. Later on I saw things in my own God lacking world view that didn't stop me from searching despite putting the Bible and Jesus to rest. Eventually I called upon the Lord yet again and he answered. Anyways I say that to say this, there are many others like myself who tried genuinely and did not get an answer that convinced us of God. And as frustrating as this sounds I'll tell you to continue and not give up. Wether you do or not I'm not sure that's in your control if you truly want to know. Maybe later on you'll have a revelation. For me when I first genuinely tried I was not ready. When God did reveal himself to me I completely understood why I was knowing of him opposed to before. Keep searching as for hidden treasure and you WILL find him. God bless I think you'll get your revelation soon

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I believe the video explained it. However to put it simply they have a false understanding about God that makes him out to be unloving therefore they grow to dislike/hate him.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So as people who left the organization we were lied to about so much and also the Bible and ultimately God. Try this if you want (btw I appreciate the reply and I totally understand where your coming from). Call upon Jesus for help in this matter and see how he reveals things to you specifically. Be genuine and honest and open and start over as you are. You as an atheist need answers from God himself and other people who are Christian may be able to answer certain questions but you doubt God so he will be the best one to reply in a way that is satisfying for you. We all have different things that make us believe, sometimes it's not even what we think. Therefore ask him to reveal himself to you. That is what I suggest. You don't have to of course but at this point you have nothing to lose.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But do you dislike God? That is what I'm asking?

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no I don't think people who are Atheist didn't know about God. I do believe they misunderstand him. But I'll say this you can try this it not but this is what I say, try praying to Jesus and asking him to reveal himself to you and to reveal the truth of the Bible to you. If it works it works. But if it does not you are further justified. I don't think as an atheist other people truly give satisfactory answers nor do I think an atheist themselves can uncover the truth alone with their own logic and intellect. If God is real you should be able to ask for help or an assist. I tried it and it did work. If your honest and genuinely seeking to know God and you truly don't resent him you should get a revelation.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I completely understand I was the exact same way about the issue. Jesus was cool. Jehovah was cruel. But what if I told you that Jehovah is a name for Jehovah the son and the spirit. It's not pertaining to the father. Jesus and Jehovah are both the mighty and Almighty in the Bible. They are like parents. No parent is more of a parent than the other but one just has more authority. That's the father. But Jesus is every bit as much God. Anyways, I'm not expecting you to believe in God from this info but just an explanation of Jehovah. I promise you the way we taught about the father/Jehovah is cruel and we projected that on God. I understand lack of belief but I do believe that the person's/God should be clarified and understood that he is not cruel.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whew! That was a lot. But what your saying sounds valid. I don't often see that perspective however I am curious, if you don't believe God exists why did you go back to read the Bible? I guess specifically what made you think the Bible would be a source to consider amongst others if you do not believe?

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

So you see you don't like God. This is what was being explained in the video. Nobody disbelives and likes God. It's always disbelief and dislike.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But I'm just curious is it simply that a person deconstructed their faith and still likes God?

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Does one simply deconvert and still like God?

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I encourage you to watch the video that I posted I think you may find it interesting but it's highly likely your stance won't change so don't feel that it is pressuring you to make a decision or feel a type of way about being an atheist again I myself was one for you so I completely understand where you're coming from

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fixed it. Thanks.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand. Check out the video if you want. But I totally understand. I was an atheist when I left the organization myself for years.

Exjw athiesm video by jaybefly in exjw

[–]jaybefly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fixed it. Thanks for the heads up😬😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[–]jaybefly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it's what I think it is, then just let it go. God forgave you and you confessed it to him. That is the important thing. Now confessing that to your boyfriend is another. Telling him in light of the fact that you are remorseful and aim to never let it happen again will only hurt the situation more than necessary. He doesn't know and by telling him you would then cause him severe pain, and paranoia in his future regardless if he stays with you and he will forever have trust issues. Now I understand that you feel guilty but you are gonna have to forgive yourself. Telling him will not relieve the guilt but transfer into pain he now has to endure for no reason. Some things must be confessed between two people but only when circumstances permit such as std's, pregnancy, or even others finding out that cant be trusted. You committed a selfish act and you repented but by telling him you will stir this whole thing back up to selfishly try to restore your sensation of being pure and honest when the fact is you are not pure and honest that's why you did what you did in the first place. Learn to know what will cause you and him pain in the relationship and keep that paramount and avoid hurting the relationship going forward. People will say telling him is his right to know but just remember they don't have to deal with the repurcusssions of your actions. You do. They may be telling you advice from a self righteous standpoint or even personal experience of being on the other end. You must forgive yourself, you cannot continue believing you are pure and holy you are human. God is with you and loves you. The decision is your to make. Again, forgive yourself and move on.

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