RE: Opinions on my drive to be an atheist
May 25, 2015 at 11:38 am
(This post was last modified: May 25, 2015 at 11:40 am by Won2blv.)
(May 25, 2015 at 11:19 am)SteelCurtain Wrote: Also, take a moment and consider what Rhythm is saying about post hoc fallacies. The entire point is that your version of "if he would have followed" JW principles he wouldn't have strayed is just as much post hoc as Rhythm's explanation.
Well, I have actually talked to my wife about it for the last year. She knows how I feel about our marriage. She just doesn't know about me questioning my beliefs.
As far as the back and forth with rhythms... I have not once said that if he just followed JW principles he wouldn't have strayed as if it were a woo or holy experience. My point the whole time and now is simply, there are some very simple principles that anyone could agree with that would have lessened his pain in life. But its almost like fate or destiny is believed here. Sure, people with bad motives, qualities or intentions may very well end up acting on them. However, we all have a personal choice. And we all want to make good choices. That why self help materials are always a top hit in the information world. Even when I listen to Atheist Experience, half the calls are looking for advice. So, is being a JW the key? No, I have never stated that or believed that. Even the points about how we were both raised JW's but were now both in a bad position so some good our upbringing did? Well I can't speak for my brother 100% but for myself I can say, I haven't been acting in harmony with how I should act according to JW principles. But my issue is that I am doubting it. I know one thing for sure, I will never blame my upbringing for personal decisions.
(May 25, 2015 at 4:50 am)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: I think you guys are reading into what he is saying in the wrong ways. Nicea correct me if I'm wrong but the impression i get is that your confused and you have no idea what to believe.
Yeah you're exactly right. I am going to go off the forums and web surfing binge for a bit to try and let my brain rest. But I will do exactly what you said because I think its a great idea. I am going to read the entire bible again, from a skeptical view and read material that doesn't seem to have a slant for one side or the other. Thanks
