Memorial - How many on here went and how many didn't? (page 4)

LongHairGal

IMHO:

I am a "fader' who attends the memorial until I move from the area. I was 'dragged' there by a well-meaning friend and we went out to eat afterwards. This sister was glad to have me there because she has gotten hard knocks from all the gossipers and in a way I was there for her moral support, which I am glad to do. Being a 'fader' gives you back your real senses and you are shocked at what you used to tolerate in the religion.

In a way I was glad I went because I got to see some people I hadn't seen in about twenty years. Time doesn't stand still for anybody and the ravages of it show on everybody, including me. But, I take good care of myself and some came up to me in amazement. So, some of the tongues will be wagging (what does she do to herself..). Some of the old 'heavies and hardliners' have mellowed and are now friendly. Some of them I might actually like if I weren't so out of there. I feel sad for all the broken dreams and I realize that these rank and file JWs (while deluded) are very sincere.

diamondiiz

Second year of not going and second year anniversary of my DA is coming up soon too. It feels good knowing wts is a BS cult and has no control over me any my family :)

ldrnomo

I did't go. This is the 4th year I haven't been although this year I did go to a Presbaterian church to see a blues band

sd-7

I didn't go. What's the point in attending? What logic would there be in accepting an invitation to a sacred meal, only to watch OTHER people eat? It's blasphemy and serves as not-so-subtle reminder that I don't really have a relationship with Christ except through 'anointed ones'. If I'm not one of God's children, not in the new covenant, not one of Christ's brothers, and Jesus is not my Mediator, then why would I even bother being a Christian at all? There are no tangible benefits for doing so and there won't be until the next life. In this life, I'd be a slave with nothing but promises as my wages, with gifts promised by men whose promises have been empty for 130 years.

Also, everyone would shun me, and...I might see my estranged wife. And I don't believe this ceremony serves any purpose beyond an annual recruitment drive for this religion. The rest of the year, Jesus is going to be doing a disappearing act and hardly even discussed in Watchtower articles (at least in the actual text of the articles), both for the public and in the study editions.

I'm sad about it because my wife asked if I was going to come, but there's nothing I can do about that. It's over between me and religion.

--sd-7

jgnat

I attended for the sake of my husband. I was greeted by at least four pioneer sisters who can now count their time. The place was full, so I would say there were a lot of submarine witnesses in attendance. There was one couple who came on the strength of the invitation alone. They stood out in their jeans and t-shirts. As you can imagine, they were welcomed warmly.

wasblind

" Here is a submarine witness (jw term) surfacing for the memorial "

Ain't that just nothin' Blondie, those self righteous hoots, will find any reason

to put a person down. No matter what you do It's never good enough

No I didn't attend

WontLeave

I didn't go. There is no scriptural precedent for "other sheep" to attend and they have it on the wrong day. Next meeting I go to, I'm sure I'll be asked about it. I'll relish telling them I came on Passover, but nobody was there.

twinkle toes

I did not go. I sat around with 3 other non-conformants discussing it. We did not drink Red wine or eat bread. But we did have pizza and Budweiser. Does that count?

We spoke with a friend who is at Bethel. He had gone to the memorial, 200+ people there at the Memorial and get this, NO PArtakers??????? Isn't that where we thought they were? Guess not.

tt

isaacaustin

I am now 5 years clean!

sspo

Nope...it's been four years now and not planning to attend anytime soon.

Memorial - How many on here went and how many didn't?

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