As a child I thought Jesus didn't pre exist. Then when a young person with JW beliefs I thought he did cause I never bothered to examine bugger all, too busy. Now I'm free and I want to know what is important to know. Not having a filter or lens is a good idea when approaching things. But your certainly allowed to believe what you believe.
Oh London - I'm so sorry you felt that way - I was trying to get all hands on deck to help answer. I am far from an expert <g>. That's why I didn't use your name. I'm glad it worked out and hope I am forgiven. And I hope this will serve as an example to others who are sincerely interested in exploring these views of the Bible without being heckled.
No need to apologize Lori! What it revealed to me was worth far more than hurt feelings. See at school I would always ask questions but at the kingdom hall I was too afraid too. I ask a question once as a young child and was publicly humiliated. At school especially during high school, my classmates would often come up to me after class and thank me for asking questions since they had the same question. Of course I was the only one with my hand up..lol. Fortunately, I was not home schooled as a JW but was able to go to public school. My teachers encouraged me to research and my fellow classmates encouraged me to not be shy and ask questions. By contrast the kingdom hall environment was do not question and follow everything we say. In fact, every adult was an extension of my mom and dad and had free reign to discipline me. So you learn to be quiet, not question just do and do and do and do...it's exhausting. Thank you everyone for your responses I truly appreciate it
