The first time I went to another church, other than for a funeral or wedding, was to go and hear the preacher say something that I could disagree with. A friend of mine had taken one of my daughters without my consent. With only my JW background, I expected all kinds of things, I was waiting for the lightning to strike. Instead I found a home, a group of people who love me and accept me for who I am, not wanting to change me but allowing God's grace to change my heart. There is no comparison to the dictatorship of the JW cult, and the loving, truly loving, family of God, there to help you and support you.
Going to anoher church?
by KatyH81 34 Replies latest jw experiences
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FlyingHighNow
Yes, I remember her solution for Mary Queen of Scots.
That is still debatable.
From the following link
http://englishhistory.net/tudor/relative/maryqosbiography.html
The trial lasted just two days and was over on 16 October 1586 but it was not until 7 February 1587 that she was told she would be executed the next morning. She asked for her chaplain but was refused this last comfort. The Earl of Kent said: 'Your life would be the death of our religion, your death would be its life.' In fact, Mary had been a tolerant ruler in Scottish religious matters. But such was the extreme religious upheaval of the time, tolerance itself was a sign of weakness. The death-sentence was signed by Elizabeth who later argued that her secretary Davison had deceived her as to its contents; she said she would not have signed it otherwise.Her letter to Mary's son James about the execution, written on 14 February, is a remarkable document:
My dear Brother, I would you knew (though not felt) the extreme dolor that overwhelms my mind, for that miserable accident which (far contrary to my meaning) hath befallen. I have now sent this kinsman of mine, whom ere now it hath pleased you to favour, to instruct you truly of that which is too irksome for my pen to tell you. I beseech you that as God and many more know, how innocent I am in this case : so you will believe me, that if I had bid aught I would have bid by it. I am not so base minded that fear of any living creature or Prince should make me so afraid to do that were just; or done, to deny the same. I am not of so base a lineage, nor carry so vile a mind. But, as not to disguise, fits not a King, so will I never dissemble my actions, but cause them show even as I meant them. Thus assuring yourself of me, that as I know this was deserved, yet if I had meant it I would never lay it on others' shoulders; no more will I not damnify myself that thought it not.
The circumstance it may please you to have of this bearer. And for your part, think you have not in the world a more loving kinswoman, nor a more dear friend than myself; nor any that will watch more carefully to preserve you and your estate. And who shall otherwise persuade you, judge them more partial to others than you. And thus in haste I leave to trouble you: beseeching God to send you a long reign.
Your most assured loving sister and cousin,
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greendawn
After leaving the JWs I attended some evangelical services and was impressed by the Christian personality, humility and down to earth approach of the local pastor. One could see that his interest in other people was genuine from the heart and very much unlike the JW approach which is totally cerebral and rigid. I realised that the JWs are simply usurping the name christian and were otherwise totally out of touch with its meaning though they didn't quite realise this. In fact even the much maligned catholics are nowadays much better than the tightly controlling and bothersome WTS.
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AgentSmith
After 'fading' for many years I decided I would join Mrs Smith at the local Methodist church. (She had been going for about a year) I had the same fears as mentoined before in this thread, I thought Jah was going to strike me down with a bolt of lightning. A small pile of ash on the pew seat.
I had visions of gargoyles on the walls and chickens sacrificed etc, but none of those feelings of dread lasted long. The worship was nothing I have ever experienced. Kingdom Melodies are mind-numbingly boring compared the the church singing I heard. I did not know the words but I was overcome with emotion when I heard that. That was worship! Don't know what the hell I must call the singing we did in the Kindom Hall.
I would reccommend going to a church. Found one that suits your personality. I enjoy learning what the bible has to say without the Watchtower filters. And the greatest thing is you can disagree if you want!
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Gopher
Or if you don't want to go to church, you can do what I did: Find a local atheist meeting. I went to that meeting for the first time yesterday, and here is that story: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/138523/1.ashx