I started having doubts 9 months ago, that was also the last time I was in a Kingdom hall.
I was raised in it, and was dunked at age 15.
We have 3 kids, the oldest left with us, it was harder for me than for my husband to not feel quilt. Son , saw alot of the lies and hypocrisy before I did.
Average age of apostates survey.
by sleepy 118 Replies latest jw friends
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LyinEyes
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longtimeout
Baptized at 14. It wasn't my idea, but hey, the big "A" was looming!
Df'd at 30, after being completely inactive for 10 yrs.
Converted @ 11, dragged into this cult, kicking and screaming, by my parents. -
Blackcat
Details as follows....
1.20(left the org)
2.18(baptised)
3.raised jw from aged 5
Is This Life All There Is? pg 46,...really, would you want to be associated with a religion that has not been honest with you?
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jayhawk1
Baptized at 19
Left when i was 24
Raised in it for the most part
Is this a light saber in my pocket or am I just happy to see you?
"Hand me that whiskey, I need to consult the spirit."-J.F. Rutherford
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refiners fire
Parents joined when I was a little tacker, about 5.
Got baptized when I was 16.
Stopped going to meetings when I was 23.
Disfellowshipped at 29.
Apostate based on history research at 35.
"Violently opposed to the truth" by 38. -
BritBoy
1.Age you left the watchtower.(Or Age you found out it was wrong)
Answer: 222.Age that you were baptised.
Answer: 173.were you brought up in it or converted?
Answer: I was brought up in it.They wouldn't have made the cane if you weren't meant to break the rules!
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mouthy
1----61yrs
2----I got kicked out cos I couldnt do my math( 607-1914)you do it for me-74 now
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JBean
Hi Mouthy! I like your style...! : )
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belbab
Woke up from JW sleep, 1967 age 36
Dunked 1954 age 23
converted and diverted
Are there any other old timers here, any golden oldies?
belbab,
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r51785
1. Left at 26
2. Baptized at 15
3. Raised a dub (parents converted when I was 2)