I have so much to say in response to all the posts since my absence. But first I need a nap LOL. I'll be back later!
Hi guys, I'm new here.
by spanteach 36 Replies latest jw friends
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Casper
Welcome Spanteach....
"Sorry I keep posting so much, but this is very therapeutic for me."
Keep on posting... Interesting story.
Cas
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Pickled
Welcome Spanteach
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tooktheredpill
Welcome to the real World...
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Twitch
Welcome spanteach.
Any questions, class?
Can we leave now?
lol
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spanteach
Among JWs, you're pressured to believe it's the Truth. Are you really given an alternative? What would happen if you didn't choose to believe this? The ramifications are strong enough to keep you "believing.
That's one thing that drove me nuts. No, we don't believe in hellfire, but if you don't do as you're told, you'll be destroyed at Armageddon. Come ON what is the difference? If this is the scare tactic you're using, shouldn't I have a wafer on my tongue every week??
Cognac, every Friday night, my dad would say "we're going in service tomorrow so you need to go to bed early." And what was I doing come Saturday morning? Eating cereal and watching cartoons. Thanks dad! I wouldn't want to miss Bugs Bunny! It was really funny when my dad "pioneered" for a whole service year. I think I saw him go out in service a total of 3 times. That means only one thing: attempting to witness to people at work whether they wanted to hear it or not.
Gopher, I have not read Raymond Franz' book. I knew it existed but I've only recently seen the online summary of the book. I'll get around to it eventually, but I'm in the middle of three different books right now in between work.
MissingLink, my dad always said that once his children left "the truth" he would have no need to speak to them. So I knew the score. Amazingly enough, he has not shunned me. I guess since I was the last of his four children to leave the congregation, he got the idea that the problem wasn't with one or two of us. In fact, maybe the problem wasn't WITH us.
Quandry, I think one of the things that kept me IN college was watching my parents nearing retirement age and not being able to retire. I don't want that to be me. They're in their mid-60s and they're both still working full-time. I'd like other options.
No Twitch, you may not leave until I dismiss you. LOL
Whoever asked this earlier, yes, I am a Spanish teacher. I'd address you personally, but I can't be bothered to go back through all the posts.
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free2think
Welcome to JWD.
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spanteach
Thanks so much to everyone who's given me support in this thread. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.
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sosad
enjoy the opportunity to learn what a part of you is curious about and the other part has dismissed - the Truth about the truth and the why - the specific stuff- that will solidify your decision to give up the "good parts" it's scary but it's like reading your favorite book for the first time, or the first time you go to what becomes a favorite holiday destination -
welcome
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mouthy
Sorry I keep posting so much, but this is very therapeutic for me.
This is the mouthy Granny on board. Welcome !!!! Please dont apoligise for posting often. Thats what keeps the board interesting... If you have read anything about me I am 80 + & I was not intelligent to leave on my own I was "ousted" with the left foot of fellowship because I told them I didnt believe Jesus came invisably in 1914. I am guilty of making 10 people JWs....I have lost some of my family because they must shun me. This is a place of UNconditional LOVE!!!!
Great to have your company