A Quick bttt for those who might not have seen this thread.
Finished Ex-Jehovah's Witness Survey (Please fill out for help with project)...
by Tuesday 79 Replies latest jw friends
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Tuesday
One last bttt for anyone who hasn't seen the survey.
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DazedAndConfused
Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey
A.) Name: (First name only please)
Deborah
B.) Gender
Female
C.) Age:
56-60
Questions:
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives converted when you were young and taught you
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Disfellowshipped; Then reinstated.
Faded Away (slowly missed more and more meetings until you stopped going completely) This was the end for me.
3.) What Age did you leave?
35-40
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Other (Explain: _________I felt we needed to spend more time on how WE need to live our lives's and not worry about others; ie. What the Catholics do.)
How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed there were more things right than wrong
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
I sinned because I thought the doctrine was wrong as an easy way out
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I did not think they were a cult at all
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
The religion is like any other religion out there it has right and wrong in it
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
There are many problems which far outweigh the good
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
Yes they are definitely a cult
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
They're intelligent but purposely deny facts for their religion
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think I’m much happier now that I’m gone
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
I do a few things they would not agree with
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Tell them I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness and feel they’re wrong
19.) Would you consider returning?
If I ever see another Kingdom Hall it would be too soon
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
It's part of me I'll discuss it if it comes up
General
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Heaven
Isaacaustin, did you read Dinah's comment? She also thought you were older! That makes three of us girls at least! Funny, isn't it? Your avatar is no doubt to blame.
It's part of my reasoning but mostly it is the way in which Isaac presents himself. His words and style speak of a wisdom that comes with age. Of course experience can also impart wisdom to us which shows that age is not always THE factor.
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Quillsky
General
A.) Name: Can't say, so call me Betty
B.) Gender
Female
C.) Age:
31-35
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives converted when you were young and taught you
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Stopped attending all at once
3.) What Age did you leave?
19-24
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachings, disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
Other (Explain: Didn't believe anyone had the right to control my life in such a highly structured way. Resented being raised in an apocalyptic/end-times/non-mainstream religion)
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed there were more things wrong than right
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
N/A
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I saw many similarities between the religion and a cult
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
They might have one or two teachings that are still right if I strain hard enough to think about it
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
They are evil - the leadership, not the followers
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
They have most of the qualities of a cult
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
None of the responses mentioned. They mirror the average intelligence of the population, but are either brainwashed or caught up in binding social and family situations, or both.
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I’m much happier now that I’m gone
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
I do quite a few things they would not agree with
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Tell them I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness and know they’re wrong
19.) Would you consider returning?
If I ever see another Kingdom Hall it would be too soon. A parent's funeral would be my only exception, and even then it would make me feel ill to listen to the infomercial.
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
I dislike talking about my upbringing strongly but will if absolutely necessary
[Some options are flawed, for example assuming that every ex was raised as a JW. But look forward to seeing the results!!!]
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HRH
Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey
A.) Name: Heather
B.) Gender
Female
C.) Age:
35-40
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives were in before you were born and taught you
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Disassociated
3.) What Age did you leave?
31-35
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachings, disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
Felt the elders or organization abused their power, felt they took presidence over God, Problem with the way they organized the religion
Other (Explain: ___Did research...thought it was a cult.____________________________________________________________)
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed everything said was correct
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
N/A
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I felt the religion was definitely a cult
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
The religion is like any other religion out there it has right and wrong in it
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
They are evil
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
They have most of the qualities of a cult
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
They're intelligent but purposely deny facts for their religion
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think every day about how happy I am to have left
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
They would not agree with anything I do now
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Give them a simple Not Interested
19.) Would you consider returning?
When hell freezes over
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
It's part of me I'll discuss it if it comes up
Questions:
General
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sd-7
Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey
General
A.) Name: Christopher
B.) Gender
Male
Female
C.) Age:
10-18
19-24
25-30
31-35
35-40
41-45
45-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
65 +
Questions:
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives were in before you were born and taught you
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives converted when you were young and taught you
Converted early in life (Teenage or earlier)
Converted in your 20's
Converted in your 30's
Converted later in life
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Disfellowshipped
Disassociated
Faded Away (slowly missed more and more meetings until you stopped going completely)
Stopped attending all at once
3.) What Age did you leave?
10-18
19-24
25-30
31-35
35-40
41-45
45-50
51-55
56-60
61-65
65 +
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
No
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Left for a boyfriend/girlfriend in the world, Fornicated with man/woman, General Fornication
Was involved with Drugs/Drinking
Wanted more Freedom (play school sports, date who you wanted, listen to music, etc.)
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachings
,disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
Felt the elders or organization abused their power, felt they took presidence over God, Problem with the way they organized the religion
Left because of the people (saw too much hypocracy, too much gossip, passed over for some leadership role, was treated badly by those in the hall.)
Depressed, Didn’t feel like doing all the things required of you, felt oppressed by the rules.
Was abused physically, emotionally or sexually by someone in the hall and it was covered up.
Rebelling against parents rules
Other (Explain: _______________________________________________________________)
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed everything said was correct
Believed there were more things right than wrong
Believed there we more things wrong than right
Believed everything was wrong
Didn’t think about the doctrine
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
No
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
I sinned because I thought the doctrine was wrong as an easy way out
My feelings on the doctrine strongly effected my willingness to sin to get out
My feelings on the doctrine somewhat effected my willingness to sin
I sinned because I wanted to and doctrine had nothing to do with it
N/A
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I did not think they were a cult at all
I saw a few similarities between the religion and a cult
I saw many similarities between the religion and a cult
I felt the religion was a cult by definition but a good religion which it didn’t apply
I felt the religion was definitely a cult
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
No
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
I still feel the religion is the truth,
The religion has some problems but only due to human imperfection,
The religion has some problems with it’s teachings
The religion has many problems with what it teaches
The religion is like any other religion out there it has right and wrong in it
The religion has a problem with nearly every teaching
They might have one or two teachings that are still right if I strain hard enough to think about it
They are totally wrong
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
They're God's channel
They might have a couple of problems
They have some problems but far more good than bad
There are many problems but they slightly outweigh the bad
There are many problems which slightly outweigh the good
There are many problems which far outweigh the good
They are no different than any other religion they have good and bad
They are Totally wrong
They are evil
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They're God's chosen people
They are mostly good people
They are good people with a few bad apples
They have more good people than bad people
They have more bad people than good people
They are mostly bad people
They are filled with liars and hypocrites
They are no different than any other religion, they have good and bad
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
They are evil.
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
Yes they are definitely a cult
They have most of the qualities of a cult
They have some of the qualities of a cult
They have a couple of the qualities of a cult
They have some similarities to cults but they’re good so I don’t consider them a cult
All religions are cults so why would they be any different.
They are not a cult
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
They're very intelligent they are the only people on Earth who found the truth
They're somewhat intelligent
They’re intelligent about biblical things but not so much in other things
They're intelligent but purposely deny facts for their religion
They are like idiot savants with the bible
They're not very intelligent
They're complete morons
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think every day about how happy I am to have left
I think I’m much happier now that I’m gone
I think I’m somewhat happier now that I’m gone
I’m slightly happier now that I’m gone
I’m not happier now that I’m gone
I was much happier as a Jehovah’s Witness
I’m miserable now and wish I could return to turn around my life.
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
They would agree with everything in my life
I do a few things they would not agree with
I do quite a few things they would not agree with
They would not agree with anything I do now
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Oh God, run away as fast as possible
Tell them I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness and feel they’re wrong
Shatter their faith, what else would I do?
Discuss in detail all the wrong things in their religion
Give them a simple Not Interested
Discuss their religion with them and take whatever they want to place, I remember being like that
Tell them that I feel their religion is mostly right but not right for me
Ask them for a bible study
19.) Would you consider returning?
I plan to return one day
I wish I could return
It’s more than likely I’ll return
It’s fifty/fifty that I will return
It’s possible I could return
It’s not very likely I’ll return but I don’t rule out anything
It’s nearly impossible I’ll return but I guess anything’s possible
When hell freezes over
If I ever see another Kingdom Hall it would be too soon
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
I Hate talking about my time as a Jehovah's Witness and will avoid the subject whenever possible
I dislike talking about my upbringing strongly but will if absolutely necessary
I dislike talking about my upbringing but will if prompted enough
It's part of me I'll discuss it if it comes up
I bring it up occasionally
I’ll only talk about it with certain people who understand the circumstances
I bring it up frequently
I talk about it constantly
Some Say I’m obsessed
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Post 352 of 365
Since 7/31/2009A.) Name: Withheld
B.) Gender
C.) Age:
41-45
Questions:
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Converted in 20's. Baptised in 1989 at the age of 25.
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Stopped attending all at once
3.) What Age did you leave?
28
4.) Were you Baptized
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachingsFelt the elders or organization abused their power, felt they took presidence over God, Problem with the way they organized the religion
,disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
(saw too much hypocracy, too much gossip,
felt oppressed by the rules.
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Didn't think about the doctrine
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
No
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
N/A
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
They might have one or two teachings that are still right if I strain hard enough to think about it
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
All religions are cults so why would they be any different.
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think every day about how happy I am to have left
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
I don't give a shit what they think or agree with.
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Give them a simple Not Interested
19.) Would you consider returning?
I it is impossible for it to get that cold in hell.
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
I’ll only talk about it with certain people who understand the circumstances
They're intelligent but purposely deny facts for their religion
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
There are many problems which far outweigh the good
Yes
I saw many similarities between the religion and a cult
Yes
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Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey
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chrisjoel
Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey
General
A.) Name: Frank
B.) Gender
Male
Female
C.) Age:
41-45
Questions:
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives were in before you were born and taught you
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Disfellowshipped
3.) What Age did you leave?
31-35
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachings, disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
Other (Explain: _______________________________________________________________)
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed everything said was correct
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
Not DFd for sin
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I saw a few similarities between the religion and a cult
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?
They are totally wrong
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
They are Totally wrong
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They are mostly good people
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
All religions are cults so why would they be any different.
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
They're not very intelligent
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think I’m much happier now that I’m gone
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
I do a few things they would not agree with
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Shatter their faith, what else would I do?
19.) Would you consider returning?
If I ever see another Kingdom Hall it would be too soon
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
It's part of me I'll discuss it if it comes up