Non-JW and newbie to board w/ ?'s...

BlazingButterfly3

Where do I begin...well first let me say that I have similar situations with others on this board because I am involved with someone who is a Witness. As I stated in my title, I am not. I am also a newbie to this board, and I am curious as to know if there is anyone out there who was a non-JW who converted and is glad that they did so? I will be posting more later, I have plenty of more questions but I am withholding those for now. I appreciate your responses and thank you.

ITguy

I don't think you're going to find anyone on this particular board who will say that they are glad they converted. This is an anti-witness and ex-witness board...

concerned mama

I can be of no help to you, whatsoever. I'm guessing that most people that were glad that they converted, if they post here, discovered their mistake later. I don't recall too many happy, contented JWs posting here.

Read and learn, and ask lots of questions, as there are lots of other people here that can explain the convolutions and difficulties of the JW religion.

Kaethra

Hi Blazing,

I doubt that you will find many happy jw converts here. The "faithful" ones are not supposed to be on discussion groups like this and most would avoid this place like the proverbial plague.

I'm sure that there are "happy" jw converts among the 6 million or so active members. It's just too bad that they do not allow free discussion from "worldly" persons among their online groups. You need to have high-level security access to any of their boards. They're always wary of bad association, don't ya know?

So, you're in love with a jw, huh? Hoo boy! Good luck and bonne chance to you. You're gonna need it....not that I'm trying to discourage you, but, if you really want to be with this person, be prepared for a long and painful ordeal. Have strength and courage. And be prepared for the fact that no matter how wonderful you are, the pull of the jw cult is almost inevitably stronger. If you are willing to convert, make sure you know all sides thoroughly first. If you are not willing to convert and your partner is not willing to leave, you have an impossible situation. Even if your partner does leave the jws, you are still in for a world of hurt. Be sure it's worth it.

TTBoy

Would you be happy if you converted? You may, but after hanging out here for awile, you'll see any desire to convert to a JW gone. Just start reading some of the threads and do some "surfing" on your own to prove that most of what is posted here is true. Unfortunately being here may end your relationship with your JW friend or vise-versa. That is a possibility, as crappy as it sounds. Knowledge is a powerfull thing so be carefull

BlazingButterfly3

I continue to see responses from people on this board, stating how terrible these people are. Again I am new to this board and new to hearing about this religion. I guess one of my first questions is what is so terrible about these people? What is it that they teach that is so wrong? I am not looking to start an argument, simply a discussion. I am willing to hear your opinions, but out of respect, please keep it clean, no bashing is needed (not that it has happened to me on here yet, but I have noticed it on other posts). Again thank you for your opinions.

waiting

Welcome to our forum, Blazing,

I guess one of my first questions is what is so terrible about these people? What is it that they teach that is so wrong?

1. They teach lies as doctrines.

2. When a JW follower discovers these lies & wants to leave, perhaps to follow another religious path, or vote in any government, or a host of other things - say, give an Easter Basket to their child, ....that follower will be completely shunned by all Jehovah's Witnesses, including his family - no matter how close they are to him previously. This shunning last the entire life of the person who no longer wishes to be a JW.

3. JW's demand that their followers refuse life-giving treatment of blood - even if it means certain death for them or their young children.

The list goes on......do some checking yourself on the many xjw sites. All this and much more is validated - usually from the WTBTS's own quotes.

waiting

What is it that they teach that is so wrong?

Edited by - waiting on 20 September 2002 15:36:53

joannadandy

I am glad my non-jw boyfriend converted me--out of the borg! (sorry that was no help)

JG

Hi,

I'm not a JW, but my wife is. It's not the people, Well for some it is but mainly it's the way the religion is run and their theology. Some of their theology is weak some is stronger some is right alot is wrong but the real reason people have a problem with them is.... The lack of LOVE in the congregations, due to all of the man made rules and regulations how the congs. ar run and the fear of outsiders there is a lack of love int the congs. The people are people some are great some really suck but that's people. I love my wife and her family, But I don't know if I would do it again. It's sad I've been with my wife 12 years and it was awesome until she started studying again. The last 8 mos have been continuous heartache and pain, I'm getting better about hiding it but my whole life has been changed. Make sure in what you do and be carefull. Love is strong but so is hate and you'll see alot of that too.

Love and Peace,

Sean

LB

BlazingButterfly3 did you know that once you join you can never leave? EVER? They keep hold of you by emotional blackmail. They will encourage you to drop all non witness friends. Then all your friends will only be witnesses. Then should you desire to leave they will all shun you. Never even speak to you. This happens daily to many of the people here.

You can never quit, ever. Not without losing everyone you care about.

Edited by - LB on 20 September 2002 16:16:32

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