Some of you might remember that I fell in love with a JW. That was two years ago and now I've decided to let her go. I've done everything I know to do including trying to apply most every good thing I learned since meeting her. I tell you friends I gave it my best. I read as many of their books and mags as I could, I studied with a bunch of witnesses...mostly elders, and I attended the meetings.
At the same time I was researching the WT history, the bare-bones WT doctrine (in present form), a zillion hours pouring through their "proof texts", and a zillion more just trying to figure out where in hell they got some of their foolish ideas.
Then I looked at the full on anti and ex witness environment. And finally the whole cult/mind control thing. I don't regret taking on the job of learning, but I do wish I could've condensed it into a few months instead of two years. I feel like so much of my time has been wasted, but I guess I should look forward to the next witness at my door...maybe I can make some use of the truth I have.
I wish there was a point to make, but since I don't have one I had to start this thread. Even if you don't post I appreciate you reading and caring. I figure now is a good time to let it go, give it to God, and start fresh with a new year. I could use a boost if you have one to offer.
I'm one of those guys that really tries NOT to use anger to get over a bad situation so my recovery will take longer than it might should. Although some of the crap the WT forces the JW's to so carelessly spew really plucks my butt hairs. The irresponsibility, the unaccountability, the unfounded authority, and of all things the deceit that hurts and even kills too many people.
It's gotten unhealthy for me to continue studying them, it's taking away too much of my life. I care about them but I'm no match for the WTS, one of Satan's better works. They really do have an answer for everything, however untrue, and they are simply good at doing bad. I wish it stopped there but JW's RELY on their identities as JW's.
I know the Bible speaks about hate but I've always felt that my little pea-brain shouldn't ever think I had the ability or understanding enough to hate. At this point I think I graduated. I hate what the WT does to what would otherwise be really good people. It makes them distrustful, it makes them elevate themselves above others, it makes them try to shoe-box God's love into what only they are worthy of having, it makes them deny their own God given talents and abilities, it keeps them from doing what the Bible says to do: love. I hate that they aren't taught Christian love. That hurts more than anything. The "one true religion" is the ONE that believes, has faith and trust in God, obeys Him, and understands and submits to the perfect system of grace and eternal life through Jesus. He is God in the flesh and our example to follow. And that the Holy Spirit is our comforter and counselor. That's IT! There's nothing to add. I understand people worship and praise differently but who am I, any man for that matter, to judge what is acceptable and pleasing to God? I can't even judge JW's...but I do judge the WTS to be the leaders of a false religion...no, not completely, I agree with most of their teachings...but what they are wrong about is monstrous, dangerous, and evil...mainly because they knowingly do wrong. Repentance not required of the GB? How about an apology...just one? I've never seen a truly compassionate WT article, they're always about fear. Joy my ass, they make 'em say it enough times and they believe it, just like so many other misrepresentations.
Well, you can see by now why I have to let her go, you can see why I have to let it all go. I don't remember a single day in the past two years that I didn't pull up some sort of WT/JW site or read some related book. I've gotta be done, please give me a push or a prayer.
I want you all to know that I feel you. I've read so many posts from people with bigger losses than mine and I really do identify with you in my own small way. You don't have to have been a witness to feel it, that unbearable ache on the subject of God. I've been a fool to try and do so much all on my own, I gotta get humble and start anew.
I hate the message not the messenger...I hate the WTS................you know, that wasn't so bad, maybe I will try a little anger, I might even deserve to be mad. Even Jesus got mad........hmmmm.