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Post by hello on Apr 8, 2006 15:45:28 GMT -5
If they allow their young people to date and marry outside the system, there are fewer open homes! And fewer children born in a professing home! It is all about looking out for their own personal benefit! The workers will give reasons why someone shouldn't marry an outsider. Bottom line is the workers want open homes where they can spend the night! And enjoy nice meals! They can talk about how "God's people" shouldn't mix with the people of the world. They will quote Old Testament verses and all. But the workers don't want their young people marrying someone who might be hostile toward the "true servants"!
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Post by BJ Unlogged on Apr 8, 2006 20:55:37 GMT -5
Plus it may open those that are adhering to the 2x 2 way to other ideas-- which is strictly forbidden in the 2x2 way of thinking
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Post by IQ on Apr 8, 2006 21:06:55 GMT -5
If they allow their young people to date and marry outside the system, there are fewer open homes! And fewer children born in a professing home! It is all about looking out for their own personal benefit! The workers will give reasons why someone shouldn't marry an outsider. Bottom line is the workers want open homes where they can spend the night! And enjoy nice meals! They can talk about how "God's people" shouldn't mix with the people of the world. They will quote Old Testament verses and all. But the workers don't want their young people marrying someone who might be hostile toward the "true servants"! Common background give a common bond. Yes, it provides a home for more professing people, this is common in a lot of other faiths, i.e. Catholic, Mormons... I hardly believe it is for their own good, more so, it is for the good of those married to each other and the children brought into the marriage. |
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Post by GuestS on Apr 8, 2006 21:52:12 GMT -5
It's always about the workers. About CONTROL! They don't give a flip whether the couple will be happy or not!
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Post by IQ on Apr 8, 2006 21:58:29 GMT -5
It's always about the workers. About CONTROL! They don't give a flip whether the couple will be happy or not! Prayer might be in order for your anger! |
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Post by timber on Apr 8, 2006 23:52:30 GMT -5
Maybe it is not so much about Control, as it is about concern. It isn't always easy being in a marriage with husband and wife coming from different religious backgrounds. That being said, in some areas, young people are dating and marrying outside the faith because there just aren't enough friends to go around, so to speak. I think this is actually good because "outsiders" tend to ask the good questions, innocent of any knowledge of how "the way" works.
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Post by GuestS on Apr 9, 2006 11:32:02 GMT -5
Prayer might be in order for your anger![/quote]
Sorry you see this as "anger." I'm just voicing an honest opinion.
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Post by withopeneyes (Mandy) on Apr 9, 2006 12:28:05 GMT -5
I think it is wise to marry within your beliefs. Afterall, I wouldn't marry someone who believed in witchcraft, because I don't follow those guidelines. It would be extremely confusing to my children- and there would probably be a big argument in how to raise our children.
Just as Catholics want to baptise a baby soon after it is born- I wouldn't want my children baptised until they can make that personal choice for themselves.
I think the point is, it is usually best to marry someone who is similarly like-minded- and it would be best to discuss things like religion, money, and raising children previously to tying the knot.
This doesn't mean you can't find someone outside the 2x2 who believes in similar things. My brother found an amazing woman outside... and I'm thankful for that!
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Post by guestS on Apr 9, 2006 20:54:45 GMT -5
This doesn't mean you can't find someone outside the 2x2 who believes in similar things. My brother found an amazing woman outside... and I'm thankful for that! I can't fathom that she has ever been totally accepted by the hierarchy. Surely there has been great pressure to conform. What, pray tell, would an outsider believe that is "similar" to 2 x 2-ism? I can't think of a thing! |
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Post by davinci on Apr 10, 2006 14:59:10 GMT -5
i think marrige should be based on love but i do not think that seperate religions make it any easier. if you love some one that much then just marry them but remeber that it will be hard to stay loving if you argue
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Post by withopeneyes (Mandy) on Apr 10, 2006 15:10:33 GMT -5
Well, I realize that not everyone in the 2x2's "get it", but I have been fortunate enough to live in areas were the message is "live by love". An open, accepting, and non-judgemental people actually do exist within this way, although it is apparent that many of you have let the negativity overshadow those who are actually upholding the banner of love! (I'm not blaming you by any means, so don't take it that way.)
Remember, at times, we all get caught up in things that are not of God- get swayed, do and say things we shouldn't. It's not exclusive to 2x2 Christians.
And, btw, workers have come to their home, spent the night, and hung out with them casually- even before she professed. (She still doesn't speak in meetings though.)
In this area, many of the women wear pants, get their nails done, occasionally get their hair done, and wear make-up. It's not over done- not gaudy, but very nice and modest. No one has told my sister-in-law that she can't dress as she desires, or that she HAS to profess.
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Post by hi5 on Apr 10, 2006 15:59:17 GMT -5
I know couplesi in divided homes who love one another. It does happen. We don't need workers or any clergy trying to get between a man and wife!
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Post by Been there on Apr 10, 2006 17:02:33 GMT -5
I dated several so called worldly young men and they treated me with great respect. I did not marry any of them because I was taught I should not marry outside the "Truth". Then I married a professing young man whom workers and friends told me was very hearty in truth. I knew the first week of our marriage that was not true and my married life to him was the most unhappy time of my life. He abused me and our children and after I divorced him guessd who was the bad one in their eyes. Me. Just because someone is professing does not mean they are truly serving God.
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Post by guestS on Apr 10, 2006 17:30:47 GMT -5
And she won't be allowed to "take part" UNTIL she DOES profess.
Some rules may be different in your neck of the woods, but the underlying doctrine remains the same. Exclusive, we are right you are wrong mentality....coupled with the fact that Jesus is only human and NOT God. That still makes it UNscriptural.
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