I think unless someone says it was about the love, this may help us see where the current JWs are at. With it mostly being about the fear. If so, I feel sorry for them. Living a life of constant fear, while trying to give the impression that it's about loving God. Are they all lying to each other?
Did You Stay In Because of the Fear?
by serotonin_wraith 33 Replies latest jw experiences
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trevor
Any problems individuals may be experiencing are to be seen as the fault of the one who has the problems. Fear is built up in the minds of the members by warning them of the dangers of the “outside” world and the enemies that surround them. Fear of losing the approval of the other members is a key factor in pressuring the members to continue. The members are indoctrinated to fear questioning the leaders or being made to leave the group as they are told they will have no future if they are outside the safety of the group. There is no legitimate reason for leaving and those that do must be shunned. Without the protection of the group they could be exposed to possession by demons.
Taken from the book, ‘Opening the Door to Jehovah’s Witnesses.’ By Trevor Willis. For your Free Download of this honest and informative insight into the world of The Watchtower Society - go to Lulu.com and enter the book title or authors name.
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Smiles_Smiles
I stayed in because I thought it was the only way to 'god'. When I found it was all a bunch of lies then neither fear of people nor fear of 'god' kept me in.
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serotonin_wraith
I thought it was the only way to 'god'
Why did you feel you had to find a 'way to god'?
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ferret
Definitely FEAR kept me in since I was a child. I was afraid of armegeddon since I was about eight years old. I knew nothing else in all the years I was raised. I am so grateful to enjoy the freedom I now have and have had for the last 28 years. Life is good.
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1mother
Sounds 2 me like some of your guys parents were just 'hard' parents. My parents weren't like that. but had 2go 2 meetings..obviously, because when you're a child you have 2 listen 2 your parents...you know, just like u hav 2 go 2 school etc... dah.
and then when i was 16 i did the whole 'naughty' thing, as teenagers do! haha. so i hav seen the world and i'm not 'dissallussioned' (cant spell that word) and my fiance/father of my child is not a Witness. He is against it pretty much. But I am studying now, having my son 7 months ago made me realise what I should really be doing. and that is- getting to know and love Jehovah again, because in my heart i hav always believed this is the truth, i just needed a new motivation. and now that im an adult i understand everything way better. I want 2b a gd example for my son, i want 2 show him what a loving god Jehovah is-eg. all the beautiful things he has created. and i want 2 show him i am thankful for all these things Jehovah has provided...
i will be back l8a... son needs attention (feeding time) :D
x Amber
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serotonin_wraith
I'd hate to see it pass down another generation like a virus, I really would.
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Smiles_Smiles
because I believe the crap I had been fed growing up. I had not discovered my own freedom yet.
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jgnat
Oh, mother1. I am so sorry to see you go. And we were just getting to know you. Your study leader will soon warn you from associating from people on the internet, and you will have to leave.
By the way, have you discussed your newly found spirituality with your husband? Are you planning on following all the rules, including abstaining from blood? Those rules result in needless deaths every year of mothers and children. I really do think you should include your husband in your plans, because of these potential consequences.
I understand your desire for spirituality, I really do. It is also natural that you would first explore the religion of your parents. I am just sorry that you've picked a religion that is so restrictive and destructive of families.
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1mother
Momcrazy & co. sounds like you were part of the organization for solely selfish reasons, from what you said about 'not wanting yourself & your kids to die'. so i think that maybe the problem was with you and not actually the Witnesses aye. :D...