Moving here too

Timotheist · 07-09-2008, 06:19 PM

Hello all,

Looking forward to a more serene environment.

Brief intro: Very ex LC-er, bailing out more than 20 years ago as I saw the beginning of the end unfold. I was very interested to find so much history documented on this site (and the other sites referred to in these posts). There have been times when I missed the good parts of being in the LC and wondered if I was right to leave. According to many of the testimonies posted here, I see I did the right thing.

"Christ vs Religion" was the first WL book I read as a youth growing up in the LC. It made a lasting impression on me, for I saw firsthand the frustration of my parents as they visited different denominations before settling down in the LC (about 1970). I listened to my parents discuss beliefs and practices after visiting each new church. I learned at a young age that man's tendency is to mess things up, just as OT Israel did. It comforted me to see in print that it was OK to question man's religions and still maintain a strong belief in, and relationship with, God. But with the good came the bad: not knowing what was truth and what was otherwise. When I saw sure signs of the LC becoming just another denomination (and an extreme one at that), I left but did not go anywhere else for over 10 years.

Why did I choose "Timotheist" as my name?

1) It is a play on words, and I love bad puns. My first name is indeed Timothy (but you can call me Tim).

2) According to Naves, "timothy" means "precious one of God". So if you want a definition, "Timotheism" is simply the belief that we are considered precious by God, even though we often seem unworthy of that consideration.

3) As you get to know me, you will find that I am loyal to no individual denomination or theological -ism. I take the good from each and discard the bad. So I thought it appropriate to coin a unique term for my individual faith. I was pleased to see that Google refuses to acknowledge the term, so I hereby claim it as mine (unless I am sued by LSM of course (sorry moderator, I simply could not resist ))

It has been a strange and wonderful journey of discovery for me. May this forum lead to long-lasting new relationships and fruitful discussions!

07-09-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
Timotheist Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 424	Moving here too Hello all, Looking forward to a more serene environment. Brief intro: Very ex LC-er, bailing out more than 20 years ago as I saw the beginning of the end unfold. I was very interested to find so much history documented on this site (and the other sites referred to in these posts). There have been times when I missed the good parts of being in the LC and wondered if I was right to leave. According to many of the testimonies posted here, I see I did the right thing. "Christ vs Religion" was the first WL book I read as a youth growing up in the LC. It made a lasting impression on me, for I saw firsthand the frustration of my parents as they visited different denominations before settling down in the LC (about 1970). I listened to my parents discuss beliefs and practices after visiting each new church. I learned at a young age that man's tendency is to mess things up, just as OT Israel did. It comforted me to see in print that it was OK to question man's religions and still maintain a strong belief in, and relationship with, God. But with the good came the bad: not knowing what was truth and what was otherwise. When I saw sure signs of the LC becoming just another denomination (and an extreme one at that), I left but did not go anywhere else for over 10 years. Why did I choose "Timotheist" as my name? 1) It is a play on words, and I love bad puns. My first name is indeed Timothy (but you can call me Tim). 2) According to Naves, "timothy" means "precious one of God". So if you want a definition, "Timotheism" is simply the belief that we are considered precious by God, even though we often seem unworthy of that consideration. 3) As you get to know me, you will find that I am loyal to no individual denomination or theological -ism. I take the good from each and discard the bad. So I thought it appropriate to coin a unique term for my individual faith. I was pleased to see that Google refuses to acknowledge the term, so I hereby claim it as mine (unless I am sued by LSM of course (sorry moderator, I simply could not resist )) It has been a strange and wonderful journey of discovery for me. May this forum lead to long-lasting new relationships and fruitful discussions! Last edited by Timotheist; 07-09-2008 at 07:32 PM.