This seriously cracks me up.
I made a bold move and posted this. (because I know there are some on my facebook that are Jehovah Witnesses, but I support the exJehovah Witnesses now, I honestly hate hyprocrites but I also understand the struggle it is to be on one side by force and still be attached to the other side because of family, I respect honest people and it's not my place to expose people, that what the JW elders do, I keep to my own business).
Remember that July 2009 Awake! Well notice these words on page 29:“No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family.” This statement is extraordinary because that’s not the way it is in the Witness organization. Members that no longer believ ... e are forced to stay in the group otherwise they will lose family and friends. JWs strictly shun the disfellowshipped and those who disassociate themselves. Also, JWs can be disfellowshipped for not following the shunning rules. http://www.freeminds.org/sociology/other/why-it-is-dangerous-to-associate-with-jehovahs-witnesses.html I left my fear of men along time ago. Just wanted to share with my friends! One comment: All I can say is "WOW". I am surprised this was published in their own magazine. Second comment: The words may have been taken out of context. The Witnesses do not force anyone to worship in a way they find unacceptable, but you do have to choose between your beliefs and family. That's true when you become a Witness and also true if you choose to leave the Witnesses. My comment:Thanks for the good comments! :) Ur rignt about the word "forced" it more like given the guilt trip. Forced more by their strong feelings of being rejected.
On a side note, I personally have nothing against Jehovah's Witnesses moral value but as far as the way they handle their Organization members or exmembers a totally different story. My Hypocrite friend comment: I just got reinststed and I realize your upset the people you once were close to won't have anything to do with you. But you know what you are talking about is apostasy. Jehovah disfellowships people he loves in order that they may chage there ways. The wicked will be distroyed and some times it takes alot to wake people up. I'm glad I got d.f . again, otherwise i'd still be cheating and messing around with John. It took me alot to break that relationship but I couldn't have done it on my own. You know this is the truth and time is short. And all the moral values and guidelines are RIGHT FROM THE BIBLE. Satan is truely blinding the minds of unbelivers. I know how happy you were when you where severing Jehovah. I am happier now then I have ever been. I remember what It was like I was out for 3 years total. Since I was 18, and married way to young because of it, the only thing I would go back and change is not being able to use that time severing Jehovah, instead of getting drunk and partying. This is not the real live it's yet to come. So you know what you have to do if you want to gain salvation. My comment:That's awesome Amber! and you should Justin is a wonderful guy, I always incouraged you to do the right thing for you and your family! I have nothing against seeking happiness and doing what is right. Keep strong... :) But their is a difference between JW victims and true apostasy. I may not go back because of what I found... and JWs are smarter not to research their religion to stay strong and not be discuraged. I just sent her a private inbox message. Just remember, that Jehovah's Witnesses primary activity, that of "preaching" is designed to get people to apostasize against their former faith. (Hope you don't mind AllTimeJeff but it was a good comment. I know that is what she was looking forward to when she wanted to get back in.) And texted her husband. Hey sorry to bother u. But I just wanted to say I wld not be affended if Amber deleted me on Facebook I am apostate now. And speak against JWs! Respectfully {Me} Anyways I thought this was all hilarious! She is the girl that I was talking about in my early post. I believe she needs to be controled, seriously. She is the one that cheated on her husband while being a JW and cheats with her "best friend's husband", and then I had to hold this all in being a JW and her friend... heck no... I ratted her out to my elders and her husband and told her I did tell on her. After bagging her to confess her sins for months, I gave up... But to make it fair I confessed my sins too, so we both got DFed. But I really wanted nothing to do with her but didn't know how to tell her. I cared for her... don't know why but I did. Eventually when she keep on telling me her cheating stories and stuff I told her I think we should stop talking.