When you tell someone that you're an ex-Jehovah's Witness... (page 3)

Seeker4

I tell everyone that I'm an ex-JW, and I do it for a lot of reasons, mainly as part of an anti-Witnessing campaign. And I'm certainly not embarrassed about it. I've probably revealed the truth about the truth in the last decade to 10x the people I witnessed to in the previous 30 years as a faithful JW. S4

Jobees

I usually don't bring it up. But my hubby's family has asked and then I do talk about it. I actually am thankful for some of the things I was taught. I have a good basis in Bible knowledge and speak comfortably in front of a crowd. But all the other BS is useless.

mouthy

but someday I would like to be!

So why not be Born Again right this minit???? All you have to do is admit your a sinner! & invite the LORD Jesus into your life...He never refuses -then once you have done that tell someone & mark it in your bible ( date-time- Your now born again .

Big Willy!!!! Your nose is growing your NOT a freak if your the same guy I met in Toronto Your a sweetheart ((((HUG)))

Undecided

Neither, I am what I am and if you don't like me as I am go talk to someone else.

Ken P.

lonelysheep

I usually don't have the chance to talk about it, but I do mention it despite the embarrassment. People need to know about them so as to hopefully not ever become involved.

twinkletoes

When I was a witness I was sometimes uncomfortable in admitting it to people l didn't know. Usual objections from them = blood, xmas. birthdays etc. But now I am out, I enjoy and make the most of the situation, usually by telling them that although I had been in the witnesses for over thirty years, I could not go along with hypocrisy = and then start to explain to them the UN involvement in terms that they can understand. Remembering that most people are not aware of the way that the witnesses view the UN.

Twinkletoes

dedpoet

I didn't used to mention religion at all unless asked, but then I would tell people I was an ex jw if I couldn't avoid it without lying.

Nowadays, whilst I don't introduce it into conversation, I am quite happy to talk about my past experiences in the lie, there's always a chance someone hearing me may one day take an interest in joining, and remember what I had to say about it, and stay clear of it.

biddie

Ms mcducket- I feel like everything happens for a reason. I was affiliated with Jws for most of my life and now help others to learn the truth about the organization (when I can). Don't be embarrassed! I was brought into "the truth" as a baby! Is that my fault? Only by the grace of God did I get out. Now- it's actually a gift, because my knowledge of the bible is all that more strong! Jehovah loves you! Biddie

Insomniac

Well, I for one get a strange thrill out of telling people about that aspect of my past. It has so much to do with how people react to the news: "No way, really? You? Hard to believe!" is pretty gratifying to hear. I like to think that I've come a long way since those dark days, that I'm a much saner, more normal person now, and it feels good to get another person's affirmation of that.

And admit it- when conversation lags, "I'm a former cult member," delivered in a nonchalant tone of voice, is a pretty badass way to perk things up.

biddie

Insomniac- I agree- but I used to feel wierd about admitting or even using the "cult" word. I guess I blamed myself for buying into all the garbage.... Biddie

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