by mediator007 32 Replies latest jw friends
first to j-w; my family knows a bit concerning my doubts but not in full as I have no desire to face a charge of apostacy, having been an elder I am fully aware of how the process works. I have my own exit plans but I choose to not share them with anyone except Jehovah in prayer.
Thank you. My simple advise is to not wait very long. It might be far better for them to hear it from you on your own.
I lived through this, and it worked (for the most part) for me.
Welcome Mediator007 !
I find a similarity with where you are on your spiritual journey and where I was at one time, asking "where can I find like minded ones ..."
Your journey will not follow the same path as mine or others no doubt, but we all seem to be united in saying, give it time, there is no hurry.
I found that my first research was into the WT, its history and doctrines, then I looked at other christian groups and non-christian religions, then I came back to the Bible, I firmly believed it was God's word, but I examined the evidence with an open mind and heart.
I then examined the concept of God,again looking at all points of view with an open mind, but as the old phrase has it, not so open that my brain fell out.
I am now happy that the conclusions I have come to make sense, and give me a workable worldview and lifeplan. May you find the same, and find the great contentment and freedom that comes with it.
All the best to you and yours for the future !
Welcome Mediator007! Not much to add. For one, I believe one must say your say, or forever hold your peace. This is a good place to do it. Also to test one's beliefs. Iron sharpens iron. Secondly, I like the principle at Rom. 14:12, 13: "So, then, each of us will render an account for himself to God. Therefore, let us not be judging one another any longer, but rather make this decision, not to put before a brother a stumbling block or a cause for falling." View this as a refining process, to burn away the deadwood.
