I like the fact that you are able to say, hey, this isn't something I would recommend, and maybe I didn't make the best decision when reading it myself. Sometimes we stretch our conscience a bit far, and it is often easier to just forget about it, than to admit it. I respect that you are honest about it. I've always loved books, and over time, as my thinking has become more and more in line with Jehovah's way of thinking, I have felt compelled to review the content of my shelves. I didn't at first though - the idea of throwing valued "classics" out really upset me. But in time, I had to ask myself: do I really want to entertain myself with things that Jehovah hates? And the books that I knew contained things that are awful to Jehova were picked out and packed away.
Re: Honestydiamond_bobSeptember 24 2006, 22:21:11 UTC
I really enjoy books and reading and I don't like throwing books away buy it's something I've had to do from time to time. I started to read a book a couple of weeks ago, there was nothing in the write-up of the book to suggest anything wrong but as I read it I was not comfortable with the material and so I threw it out. This book I have just read it was an interesting read but a few swear words, after reading it it won't remain on my bookshelf
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Sometimes we stretch our conscience a bit far, and it is often easier to just forget about it, than to admit it. I respect that you are honest about it.
I've always loved books, and over time, as my thinking has become more and more in line with Jehovah's way of thinking, I have felt compelled to review the content of my shelves. I didn't at first though - the idea of throwing valued "classics" out really upset me. But in time, I had to ask myself: do I really want to entertain myself with things that Jehovah hates? And the books that I knew contained things that are awful to Jehova were picked out and packed away.
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