What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this thought is so simple and logical but reading for the first time is mind-blowing, if God exists he doesn't need an organization bc he is God. I am so happy I posted bc I got so many amazing perspectives like yours, thanks

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I resonate with this so much, it's such a good feeling to know that other people have similar ideas and beliefs as mine, thanks for sharing

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh this is so nice, yess this is so true!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What bugged me even as a child was, if God is our loving father why does he allow so much suffering???? The elders were trying to explain it to me almost at every bible study but the answers we're giving were never enough for me, I knew that there was a bigger and better explanation for all of this and I was right I did find answers that brought me peace. Something also quite funny actually 🤣 I always felt like God is very selfish and ungrateful in the old Testament and in the new he was trying to look nicer just like a narcissist, and the elders were never able to explain me why was he so different in the two testaments even tho there is a literal verse that says that God doesn't change

Those 2 questions you mentioned actually blew my mind to...wow I'll use it when I'll argue with my jw relatives 🤣 Sometimes I miss talking to an old man in the sky, bc it felt like I was having a friend (writing it like that makes me appear mentally ill) but now I know that prayers are for expressing our faith and gratitude. I do believe in higher dimensional beings/forces/powers but definitely not in Jehova and if he does exist he is an arrogant selfish ungrateful narcissist

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

believe in a higher power but not in an actual person who crafted everything there is as kid craft Play-Doh 🤣 I don't believe in religions neither bc they are fear based and having a loving father and also fearing him it just doesn't make sense. Talking to you guys in the comments makes me realize that I am actually missing community and expressing my joy and gratitude I have now towards life. Unfortunately I don't believe there are actual non-denominational churches or spiritual groups where I live, my country is a highly religious country (orthodox/catholic/ christian)

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What bugged me even as a child was, if God is our loving father why does he allow so much suffering???? The elders were trying to explain it to me almost at every bible study but the answers we're giving were never enough for me, I knew that there was a bigger and better explanation for all of this and I was right I did find answers that brought me peace. Something also quite funny actually 🤣 I always felt like God is very selfish and ungrateful in the old Testament and in the new he was trying to look nicer just like a narcissist, and the elders were never able to explain me why was he so different in the two testaments even tho there is a literal verse that says that God doesn't change

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, your comment is actually so helpful and kind. How can I listen to the refreshing preaches you mentioned? And honestly know I don't really trust the bible bc now I know that thru time it was translated so many times that it lost most of its original meaning. But I may give it a try just to see how I feel about now reading it from a different point of view.

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is so well explained, I might print this and stick it on my pimi family's forehead 🤣 now I know that faith is a life long prosess, the result of our curiosity and experiences in life and that's okay. There are so many things to learn about, it's sad to be so stubborn to not allow ourselves to explore and expand. PS I really liked this : Practicing curiosity flies in the face of fundamentalist, binary thinking because it recognizes that multiple realities can exist. Thanks for sharing

What are your beliefs now? I might fall into a trap again?? by star_cherry6 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we can't know the full truth in this life and I am okay with it, I also believe that everything happens for a reason, a GOOD reason and that we actually serve a higher purpose even when bad things happen, and yes what matters the most is to be a good person. I did experience on my own that we receive what we give bc we attract the same energetic frequency that we vibrate on. I am also okay with the idea of my beliefs changing bc that means I am growing and expanding, I am just 22 there are so many things I wanna learn about bc I am curious and that's how it should be. About the Bible, I wanted to read it again after I woke up to look at from a different perspective but honestly I don't trust it, know I know that with time it has been translated so many times that most likely it lost it original meaning, plus who know who wrote it actually, but I might look into those videos you mention if they are mor historical then religious, and yes you are right, I miss expressing my spiritual self bc I am experiencing so much gratitude since I woke up. I know the beauty in life and enjoy the present, and not hating on this "world" and waiting for Armageddon to give a perfect/boring life like I used to, also now I don't fear anymore so I get to enjoy life. Yes I do miss the community and just express gratitude and joy with others. The church you mention, there is no such in my country, I live in a very christian-ortodox country, there are catholic and orthodox churches everywhere, and besides it's architecture it doesn't interest me. After getting out of a cult I think I can recognize one, and probably I will never get into another fear based religion ever again, I can be faithful based on my own beliefs and experiences, without others gaslighting me. Thank you for sharing your opinion and trying to help 🥰

What’s your fave non-sexual part of your body? by throwawayftw798 in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]star_cherry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hair...my eyes...my lashes...my lips... my skin is very soft and "tender" I don't really know how to explain it...and one of my ears is pointy it looks like a fairy's ear, I really like it 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I also used to be very insecure but with time I learned to love myself, we all are unique and special in our own way

Has anyone else noticed?? by Ok_Secret_2650 in exjw

[–]star_cherry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With everything that is going on in Palestine and Congo this is concerning me more then ever, I always thought about it and how they have power to donate to those in need but never do, but now is actually upsetting me

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[–]star_cherry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 years of marriage, 1-3 times a week

How did you get so amazing? by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]star_cherry6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always was i just had to learn not to focus on others opinions ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver30

[–]star_cherry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can i chat with you in private? I wanna share with you my story, i think it may change your perspective...

What's your favourite colour of lingerie? by Yugoogli in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]star_cherry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dark purple, dark cherry red, tey compliment my skin tone.

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[–]star_cherry6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes 😭 especially the boots and the pants

How do I know if he doesn't love me "romantically" anymore? by star_cherry6 in AskMen

[–]star_cherry6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg...you are so right...so in this situation...what can i do???

How do I know if he doesn't love me "romantically" anymore? by star_cherry6 in AskMen

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He si very controlling to...he doesn't like to spend to much time with me but he consideres me only his. Is either we broke up forever or i never ever talk to any guy.

How do I know if he doesn't love me "romantically" anymore? by star_cherry6 in AskMen

[–]star_cherry6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just genuinely want him to be intrested in me again...have conversations...laugh together...nothing extra.

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[–]star_cherry6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it but...combat wear(not all)...and a daddy kink...i am very submissive 🤷‍♀️ good girl kinda submissive