Former Jehovah’s Witness—Are Hypocrites

by The wanderer 47 Replies latest jw friends

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  rose petal

  Am I a hypocrite? I try not to be. I believe in what you see is what you get. I try to be a good friend to my friends, and a good person to the rest of the world. I cannot help that my sons don't want to talk to me. I was always there for them as children, did all the mum things, helping out at school, driving them everywhere. My youngest son growing up said that his friends thought I was cool. It is painful having the children that you nearly died bringing into the world turn their back on you. Everybody needs family (or damn good friends). People need a place like this to vent and compare stories. That is natural and good. Sometimes it takes longer for some people to move on with their lives. They shouldn't be criticized for that. I have a lovely man who I love, I have nearly finished my degree, I work for a charity helping disabled children, and I have a daughter in law that I love, instead of 2 sons. In my mind, that's a good trade! So, do not judge us, Wanderer, who knows, you might be in a similar position soon! rose petal
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  trevor

  A hypocrite would be someone who remained a JW despite not believing it was The Truth. To leave takes honesty.

  How would you answer to the above charges?

  Everyone has the right to grow and change, it is the way in which we evolve and develop as people. We learn from our mistakes and if we have a conscience, try to share our experience with other who we perceive to be making the same mistakes.
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  Mrs Smith

  When you know better you do better! While I was in I thought I was helping others find the "truth". Now I know that there is no such thing and I no longer bother them on a Sunday morning. While was still under the illusion that what ever the FDS said was law I did what I was told to do. I have since realised that it's a load of bs so I no follow their every whim. It's not that we have simply changed our minds and turned on the JWs. It's that we were lied to. I feel I have an obligation to tell others that JWs are a cult and I will scream it from the highest mountain if I have to. Didn't know I had a bit of drama queen in me.
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  WRJ

  (chuckle) You wont get a bite this time my friend, i understand what these posts are designed for now so..

  Keep up the good work!

  its just what everyone here needs (kind of like an 'Our Kingdom Ministry' for ex-JW's) (chuckle)
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  blondie

  . I never wore a 3 piece suit.
  
  2. I don't sing the blues.
  
  3. I never told anyone they would die at Armageddon, if, they don't become a JW
  
  4. I met many nice people and they welcomed me in their homes while in the ministry. No one ever said I was a nuisance.
  
  5. I never cried on forums of this nature or ask for sympathy.
  
  6. I talk to former witnesses with no problems, still do. They even ask about me.
  
  7. I got what I deserve, FREEDOM !!!
  
  8. I enjoy relaxing and laying in my bed !
  
  
  Question, who made you judge and jury?
  
  Golf

  Ditto from Blondie (good answer Golf)
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  ericr

  <My simple answer is that we were lied to, in every way possible. Some of us didnt choose this religion, it chose us at birth.> Agree
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  The wanderer

  Dear friends:
  
  I am testing different thoughts to see how individuals will react to different
  situations that are presented. I deliberately place the audience into a pre-
  dicament and it is their job to find a solution to what could be a real
  life situation (*see else where's letter).
  
  Examples: "How would you handle the abandonment of your parents?"
  
  "How would you react to a "worldly"man's perspective?"
  
  It is just presented differently that is all.
  
  I think a great deal can be learned and a certain level of honesty comes out
  from these types of threads instead of asking a direct question.
  
  Thank you for your responses.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  
  The Wanderer
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  Stealth453

  One word....

  VICTIMS.
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  Reefton Jack

  Whenever I hear the accusation "Hypocrite" waved around, I automatically also hear warning bells sounded. In my experience, the ones always making the loudest use of that term have also proven to be the worst offenders: - In other words, it tells you more about the accuser than those being accused. (Like it takes one to be able to recognise one!) Jack. PS: I have never in my life worn a three piece suit, either!
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  icyestrm

  The problem with this 'worldly' man's statement is that he never was a JW and doesn't realize what many went through. If it was a former JW that said that, the reaction will be different because people would see that person had lived this false lie and understood the things that went on.