Are Your Morals The Same As When You Were A Witness? (page 2)

sd-7

As an apostate, I have found it is impossible to maintain moral cleanness outside of Jehovah's organization. Having rejected spiritual light and even holy spirit itself, I am no longer capable of producing the "fruitage of the spirit". Bereft of even what Bible knowledge I once had--the better part of which was learned from the "faithful and discreet slave" class--I no longer have a "lamp to my foot and a light to my roadway". Stumbling in darkness, my future prospects are dim. Lying, fornication, and routinely, brazenly viewing violent, immoral or even pornographic entertainment have become commonplace for me. "[I] have given [myself] over to work uncleanness of every sort with greediness." (Eph. 4:17-19) What a sad state! Loyal servants of Jehovah would do well to learn from this "warning example".

--sd-7

Butterflyleia85

I'm the same honest person. :)

Disillusioned Lost-Lamb

That depends on what and who's morals your speaking of.

Morbidzbaby

Actually, I'm a more moral person now than I ever was in things that matter. For instance, I don't steal, lie, or cheat, but it's no longer because I might get caught and DF'ed...it's because I genuinely feel those things are wrong. I don't judge others based on their sexual orientation or their religious beliefs.

However, in other areas, a JW might consider me "immoral". Living "in sin", having sex before marriage, being pregnant out of wedlock, cursing like a sailor at times...

But I'm a better PERSON, which I feel is more important than measuring up to a cult's yardstick.

NVR2L8

I am more generous towards those in need and I am less judgemental even when I don't approve other people's choices. Still I don't lie, cheat or steal and I am respectful of all my engagements including my marriage.

lumper

When I was a Jw I was very self -centered; everything was about me! Since escaping the cult I find myself with a servant's heart; seeking the good of others even at m expense. I no longer look around at nice houses just waitng for Armagedon so I can clean out the dead bodies and move in. While I drank quite a bit as a Jw i have found victory over alcohol and no longer drink at all. Knowing the JW lifestyle from twenty + years inside it makes me chuckle when they paint themsleves as such moral people and those in Christendom's churches as sinful hypocrites. In my current Christian faith I have found the most moral, loving people I have ever known.

talesin

Yes! do unto others, be hard-working and honest as I can.

The 'honesty' part is why I left the LIE,,, it's quite ironic. My parents beat me within an inch of my life as a child, teaching me to be honest, and then kicked me out at 18 for what? Not being able to live a lie.

SMH!!! to the nth degree!

tal

ShirleyW

Regarding morals in religion, besides the JDubs, I've noticed folks that are always saying and preaching Jesus, Jesus, Jesus every other minute are the biggest sinners in the world. Which is why they try to present themselves as Uber Christians.

Finally-Free

I left them because they were beneath my moral standards.

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Azazel

Yes!

Whats compounded into you as a child can be pretty hard to overcome. Im a good person now because thats who i want to be not because it was expected of me to be that way. I play alot of board gaming and i cannot stand cheaters so i dont cheat. Im happy to swear as and if the occasion calls for it. Its not really swearing when you say it in german right? I enjoy the occasional cigar and drink as much as i see fit to.

I totally enjoy sexual intimacy with my girlfriend and have not experienced an ounce of guilt. Why should i? Love is a caring sharing act that should be free of religious shit ideas. I am accepting of others choices and would never judge another again in my life if i can help it. Ex mrs Azazel thrived on being judgemental so im way over that.

I feel more a humanist than anything these days and i consider my morals ( how i interact with others) to be better than when i was in the cult.

Happy Az

Are Your Morals The Same As When You Were A Witness?

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