Beating the Watchtower (page 3)

EvilForce

Joel...my experience was similar to yours. I left 15 years ago because I didn't care if it was "da troof" or not. I knew it wasn't for me. Only 3 months ago did I stumble on this site and learn more about the falsehoods of the WTBS. I needed this info for my debate with my parents that they started a few months ago. It has been shocking in certain ways yet completely typical of many religions in others.

It has not shaken my belief system for myself I created after I left Dubdom.

frankiespeakin

I understand more what you mean now. You are not talking about beating the WT as in causing it to loose member but merely in your own personal life by undoing its effects, I guess I misunderstood you. BTW I'm a militant type of XJW, and so that may help you to understand the tone of my post. I don't mean to be offensive. Cheers.

xjwms

I agree Joel

and EvilForce, I have done the same. More info, and Saturday, I let my mother have it again. Cult, Cult.

ezekiel3

Oh Joel and Frankie, the love!

IMO the XJW must first find peace within before going on any awareness campaign.

But sitting idly by while thousands of brainwashed children get baptized into a cult is inexcusable.

For that matter, I consider everyone who posts here to be an activist. All comments are needed, even the one that started this thread. Otherwise someone would think that we are all just religio-terrorists.

So while some of us are venting through our emotions, others move on to argue newly discovered ideals, some organize the information war, still others provide a shoulder and support -- an entire body of shared experience.

And while we debate the methods of healing on this discussion board, think of the brave souls who escaped the cult and survived an emotional wilderness before this internet brought us together. It's much easier to heal now.

jaffacake

But we are all different, as are JWs or potential JWs we encounter. Joel may influence some JWs that frankie could not reach, and vice versa. We're all on the same side here. If we were all the same we would influence fewer people IMO. As for me I keep changing tactics - I havent found one that works yet

crazyblondeb

It's already been said. Not just living well is enough, is my personal opinion. They made our lives hell for too long. Leaving quietly is what they want. I am not about to do anything that is remotely close to what they want. I say, go kicking and screaming all the way. Do as much damage as you can. Show them what an apostate attitude really is. If somehow, I can put the flicker of doubt in someone's mind-it's worth it. Maybe, when someone hears your story, you've touched a life somehow. Maybe even helped someone find a way out and know they aren't alone.

The stories that are online, especially the ones at silentlambs have been my lifeline. Stories by stories, a glimer of hope shins thru. Each voice standing up to the Borg, chisels more away from their false teachings, and exposes them for what they really are. I could go on and on about this. It is time they were exposed for what they really are--a cult!

shelley

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