I remember some time shortly after leaving the JWs, I had some ask me this, and it was also brought back up again not to long ago. What if the Watchtower is correct? Would you regret leaving God's organization, knowing that you had it? What about dying at Armageddon? And this is my reply to those folks. When I was in the process of leaving the Watchtower, I had this intense feeling that I was being suffocated, will all the rules, the judgemental attudes, and having to work for my salvation. And then not being sure if I had done enough to please their god. Yes, I purposly left it in a lower case "g". It was so bad that I felt like I had this very large and heavy weight that was crushing me. Now for the part of dying at Armageddon, I tell them that death would be much more pleasant that dealing with the Watchtower for all eternity. Because according to them when a person dies, that's it. But (not to start any arguments), my rebuttle to them is "What if the Watchtower is wrong, and there is more to death, than just non-existance? How is a JW going to answer our Lord in his or her time of Judgement? Because if they answer by works they did, then they will have to account for EVERYTHING good and bad, from the time they were born, till their final breath on earth. I have never regretted leaving the JWs from day one. After learning that the Watchtower is a false prophet, and the other stuff. I felt free, free to spread my wings soto speak. I felt free to really enjoy life for the first time, to enjoy my children, and to become a better person and wife to my husband. It was also the first time that I was able to lay to rest all those nagging regrets that would just NOT die. The one thing that I must say that God wants for all his children is that we enjoy our lives as much as possible, and to enjoy the small things. I think that is one of the small reasons why I love Spring so much, and that is how things become new again. The sweet smell of flowers that are in bloom, and what looks to be dead will become green once again. When I left, I felt like it was the beginning of spring for me, and putting away what is dead. Ironically it was spring when I did leave the Watchtower for good. If I had stayed a JW, and I only stayed in for as long as I believed in it, I would not be here today. Last August, I ended up getting a blood transfusion. I had a condion on where I would not stop bleeding, female related. This went on for nearly 2 years. But I was not the type that will go see the doctor even if I should. Now if my husband or children get ill, I get them to the doctor as soon as I can. Go figgure. Anyways, the day started out good, my husband and I went to the store and that is where I passed out. This was the second time this happened, but I figured the first time I would just tough it out, every thing would be ok. But this time, things just felt wrong, very wrong. So I told my husband, I had better go to the hospital. They did blood work on me, and my blood level was very low, and if something was not done as soon as possible, I would not be with my family in a very short period of time after that. Later after my doctor got my blood levels up, with the transfusion and lots of iron pills, it was only then it was safe for them to fix the bleeding problem. Now that I'm no longer JW, I'm still here to be a mother to my children, and a wife to my huband. I would hate missing out on all those hugs and kisses and "I love you", I get from my babies, and that includes the big one.
Thank the Lord I'm Not a JW anymore
by Irish Rose 5 Replies latest watchtower medical
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Sirona
Now that I'm no longer JW, I'm still here to be a mother to my children, and a wife to my huband. I would hate missing out on all those hugs and kisses and "I love you", I get from my babies, and that includes the big one.
Good for you!!! Thats a great post to remind us all that we are better off NOT being JWs. Sirona -
ozziepost
G'day Irish Rose and greetings from downunder!
I have never regretted leaving the JWs from day one. After learning that the Watchtower is a false prophet, and the other stuff. I felt free, free to spread my wings soto speak. I felt free to really enjoy life for the first time, to enjoy my children, and to become a better person and wife to my husband. It was also the first time that I was able to lay to rest all those nagging regrets that would just NOT die. The one thing that I must say that God wants for all his children is that we enjoy our lives as much as possible, and to enjoy the small things.
Thank God indeed! Thank Him that He delivered us in His Grace from the bondage to the darkness of such a life!
Never stop thanking Him !
Cheers, Ozzie
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zack
Cheers to you! (And yes, I am Clinking the glass!)
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WTWizard
Now that you mentioned the what-if-they-are-right argument, I will examine the consequences of each action and outcome.
(1) They are right and you leave. If this is the case, you die at Armageddon. What you leave behind are so many rules that it is hardly worth the fight. You leave behind a sterilized existence, settling for no existence. Those left behind will ridicule you, but you will be dead and not aware of any of it. Nor will you be aware of the birds eating your carcass because you will be dead. At least you are not around to experience the stagnation, and you made the most of what was left.
(2) They are right and you stay in. You will survive Armageddon in this case. However, life will be so full of rules that it will be pure stagnation. You will not benefit from your life: instead, you will have the value of it taken for an organization. You will be spiritually dead of stagnation. Though you will be alive, you will have so much stress about maintaining an acceptable standing and missing out on all the good things. Besides, do you want to be dressed up in service clothes all the time?
(3) They are wrong and you leave. You will die apostate and of old age. You leave a stagnant rule-filled organization and fulfill your life to whatever extent you are still capable of. Others shun you within the organization; still others try to drag you back in. But you stand firm, watching them waste their lives. Eventually you see many of them die of old age, having wasted their whole lives in this cult.
(4) They are wrong and you stay in. Your life will be stagnant. You never get out and see the other side of life. Instead, you go on expecting Armageddon at any time. From time to time they push hard, raising speculation that Armageddon is coming early next year. Each time, it is letdown. You see others dying around you, and you see still others leaving the Tower. But you dismiss them as apostate, assured that they are going to die soon at Armageddon. Eventually you die off, your hopes of living forever dashed.
Which is worst? Many people would assume that the worst is if they are right and you leave. Many apostates would pick them being wrong and you staying in. As bad as these are, it is worse if they are right and you stay in. Why? In all the other cases, you either die stagnant or you break out and taste freedom and die either at Armageddon or of natural causes. But you will not have everlasting stagnation. But if you stay in, and Armageddon ever does come, the stagnation is endless! You will not die, but you will never have the use of your life either. To me, that is the worst case. And to think all active JWs who are sincere are praying for this!
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aquagirl
excellent point wizard!!!i picked no.3....except for my parents,i wouldnt have anything to do w.any witlesses anyway.they are a sketchy bunch,twisted and backward..they all deserve eachother and yes,may they all have to live w/oneanother for all eternity..rahhahhaha!!!!!