So what, we were in this religion before, but now we are out of it. I've either put aside a lot of the memories or it just doesn't bother me anymore.
On a similar not iN one of my classes, I have a professor who was in a similar Christian denomination that took the Bible literal. They had their services 3 times a week too. For sure, it isn't the Jehovah's Witnesses. I just forgot the name he said, but he is an interesting fellow and very much reminds me of myself. I can tell he likes to rail against Creationism.
Anyway I love that class, pseudoscience. Today we had a huge debate over evolutionism vs. creationism.
So the origin of life still remains a mystery...
Is it really a big deal anymore?
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tsunami_rid3r
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AudeSapere
So what, we were in this religion before, but now we are out of it. I've either put aside a lot of the memories or it just doesn't bother me anymore.
I so envy you having gotten to this point at your age. I've been 'out' since 1992 and carried my big secret silently until around 2005.
It's such a relief to feel free to acknowledge who/what I was, where I came from, and where I'm at now.
I think I made it a bigger deal that it was - as far as being embarrassed, and such. Life is much better for me.
Yours is just beginning and you're doing so many things right. Nice that you found a class and instructor that you enjoy and can relate to .
-Aude.
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AustinJames
You know it's funny. I still carry "it" around like a secret. I don't share my past life with any of my friends or co-workers. There seems to be a stigma and several preconceived notions about the organization. Do you ever find yourself defending how you were raised? It is weird. I'm angry yet I am still a little touchy about the matter of being a former JW. It sure has ruined my belief in organized religion.
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tsunami_rid3r
Yep, I carry it like a secret, as well as many other things not related to this religion. I don't think its good conversation to start off with your religious affiliation anyway.
What I'm saying is, I don't really hate this group as much as I used to.