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EvilForce

Anm....well you should follow your heart and do what you think is right. But make sure it's what you want not what you feel others want you to do. I got baptised young. I did it because I thought that's what was expected. So if it's what you want do it...if not...hold off.

But one thing you should always take with you regardless of what you do in life is to "Examine all things" as the bible says.

Good luck, hope you stick around here for a bit.

katiekitten

Welcome to the board sweetie. Im not a JW - I was born one, got baptised at 16 and left 7 years ago when I was 29.

You are more than welcome to this board. You are a bright articulate young lady, and we love to chat here about all sorts of things. If you are looking for encouragement in life and in your decisions you will meet some really supportive people here. Ifyou are looking for intelliegent discussion about spirituality and the bible you will find it here.

But if you are looking for godly discussion that will specifically strengthen your faith in the Jehovahs Witnesses faith, I doubt you would find that here. I think you need to read some of the things that we have talked about here, and decide whether you specific requirements will be met.

My personal recommedation is for you to stick around and learn. But be aware that you may learn things that will make you think in a way you might feel uncomfortable with, because it is a way of thinking discouraged by the society.

greendawn

Welcome to the forum Amionne your decision to get baptised at such a young age is courageous but I also think there is nothing wrong with postponing it for a couple of years because once baptised you undertake commitments that you may not really or fully understand at your age. Unless you are mature way beyond your age.

Purza

Oh, no. I don't think I'm rushing. I entered the theocratic school of ministry when I was 8 and became a preacher when I was 10. I studied and gained knowledge during those three years. I enjoy being 'in the truth' and doing what Jehovah asks. I know it's a decision that will affect my life. Trust me. I've seen a Bible student who has been studying the Bible for about two years enter the theocratic school, became a preacher, and was baptized. ^^

I believe you.

I guess I just wanted you to be aware that people change as they grow up. I am in my 30s and have changed so much -- even in the past 5 years. It is amazing.

In any event, I wish you much happiness.

Purza

Diddi Di

Hey Amionne, i'm diane :o) i also experienced similar problems making friends in the congregation...and at school too! I never seemed to fit in anywhere, but i kept trying and finally got to know a few people, after that i was invited out to the cinema quite often and teens from other congregations were there, so i was able to expand my friendships to different areas. If your parents would allow it, you could try having a movie night...something the teens in our congregation used to do alot...it gave us a chance to sit and talk properly, as its often hard to do that inside the KH.

As for your upcoming baptism, at 13 i was also very eager to get baptised, however i realised what a big step i'd be taking and it wasn't something i should rush into.....It's not just a case of thinking about how it'll affect you now, but in the future also....i was brought up in the truth from birth and up until i was 17 i'd always thought i'd be a Jehovahs witness through out my life, i was making choices as to where my life was going and i started having doubts as to my faith in Jehovah, rather than just throwing in the towel, i studied harder and started doing the ministry full time, looking to regain the faith i'd lost, i didn't find it. My need's and want's in life had changed, and i knew to follow my dreams meant i could no longer be a Jehovah's witness, my friends and family were upset, but they respected the fact that i'd held out on baptism, and they knew i'd tried hard to make it work.

What i'm saying is, in life you never stop learning, in the next 10 years you will go through alot of changes and learn more about who you are as a person. If it's what you want then get baptised, but you wont lose respect for saying you want to continue to study a while longer before you make such a big commitment.

Takecare Hunny

Best wishes

Diane xxx

stopthepain

If jesus was 30 when he was babtized,and jw's follow jesus example,then why would anyone encourage someone of your age to make a life long desicion like that.I can say this becuase I was babtized at 12,and have regretted it for manyu years now.Remember,you are a good person,and you don't need to be babtized to prove you love god or are a good person.I hope you reconsider,enjoy your youth,and don't squander it on that religion. STP

delilah

Hello, and welcome....a lot of good advice has been given...my wish for you is that you think long and hard before taking the "plunge"...you are young, and have a lot of living to do...i was baptized at 16 and was still too young....I lived to regret it. My own daughter was caught up in the "fever" of getting baptized, when all her friends were getting baptized at 13...thank goodness she changed her mind. Of the friends who did get baptized then, 3 are disfellowshipped and 2 simply "left" the "truth" and there are only 2 who are still going strong. You have a lot to live for, and even if you decide you still want to be baptized, at least give yourself the time to search it out, and make your own decisions,,don't be frightened into it, or coerced. This will be one of the most important, life altering decisions you will ever make...good luck, and all the best to you. Hope you stick around, and keep us posted....but I wouldn't be too quick to tell your friends or family that you are chatting here....

Delilah

acadian

Hi Amionne,

why are there so many ex-JWs here?

and this forum provides a place to discuss issues that aren't allow to be discussed at the K.H.

So if you have questions, you should have no problem getting them answered.

But use caution, and don't believe everything you read, do the research and make sure of all things.

And welcome to the board

Amionne.

Kind Regards
Acadian

freedom96

First of all, welcome to the site.

I want to encourage you to read many of the postings here, and think about them.

You mentioned that from age 10 to 13 you gained much knowledge. I think that is great. However, what you also want is wisdom, and that is taking the knowledge and experiences from others, and applying to your life.

There is a lot to be learned here. If you feel that this is the truth, then fine, however I encourage you to wait. The possible ramifications of getting baptized too early are too many to list.

You have nothing but time on your hands.

Read, learn, educate yourself even more. You'll be glad you did.

One last thing. If the WTS is the truth, then it will stand up to anything.

sf

In my opinion, you are too young to be on the internet, registering what I'm assuming, is the household computer on a site that, while upon further reading, is truly a place no a jw should or would tread.

Here you say:

I knew in reality it was Satan tugging at my mind.

That statement is disturbing and frustrating to see you write. It's very telling on your young mentality. It is such a programmed thought. I once thought this way too. Every action that went against the org was taught as being of Satan. You seemed to have learned your lesson well. I hope I'm not offending you or being harsh. My daughter is 13 so I'm very familiar too that your brain has not fully deveolped. Please don't fill it with more of this Satan nonsense.

Take care, sKally

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