so i've been thinking a lot about why i stayed a jw for so long even though i had always had doubts about the doctrines.
i was born into the religion, left and came back as an adult for another decade.
some of the things that come to mind (besides the threat of shunning-and this isn't to minimize that very real threat) was:.
Family, friends, being used to the JW lifestyle. Also, accentuating the 'good' which far outweighs the 'conflictive'.
At this rather late stage in life, it's of most benefit for me to just ride it out than if I just jump ship.
It's quite complicated.
DY
just curious how we all think.. what prompted or influenced your choice of username for this forum?.
there are some really amazing names, and it would be great to hear the stories behind them.... mine was nothing fancy.
i just felt "stuck in a rut too" along with so many others.
I'm a doubtful JW, still a JW nonetheless.
Also, in coming to this forum, I'm quite doubtful of many here, but still continue to come and post often.
Either way, I'm... Doubtfully Yours.
DY
tragic occurrence:.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/steve-scalise-shot-in-virginia-aide-also-hit/ar-bbcfakv?li=bbnb7kz.
i saw another report indicating that the gunman may have targetting gop members.
A group of haters, war mongers and violence instigators are now in charge of this nation. Why is anyone surprised by this?
I just exhaled with relief when found out it was a white old dude.
DY
i was standing at a red light and i noticed the little cart standing there.
they're barely noticeable and when i continued there was apparently someone on the other side of the street too.
the only problem, the location is a very busy intersection which has virtually no foot traffic and they're hard to see to begin with, as you can see from my vantage point i couldn't even read the cart and three people next to them on this side and two of them on the other side.. .
I despise that form of preaching!
Have never done it, will NEVER do it!
Ridiculous!
DY
on the alex jones radio program (yes we get it here via emails) just recently he highlighted that president trump has cleared the way fro action against paedophiles.
i was unable to cut and past the item.. two things here.
cut and paste please.
The fact that anyone gives even a mere second to that royal nut Alex Jones speaks volumes on how mentally and emotionally unwell a person is. 🤔
DY
superior court of california,.
minute order.
time: 10:00:00 am.
I so wish for a trial against the WTBTS such as the one against the Catholic Church, or at least a very public inquiry such as in Australia.
I can only imagine how many occult predators/molesters/pedofiles are hidden in plain sight among us. Even higher ups in the chain of command it's rumored.
It would be devastating!!!
DY
hello people,.
i was born in but long time faded.
i think i hold current jws to a higher standard than they now maintain.. here's the thing; my father is very old, in his nineties and been a jdub for over 60 years and even made it to elder till he got too old.on a recent visit my siblings and dad were saying how wonderful that veterans affairs were.
Fool is the one who served, JW or otherwise, and does not claim the benefits.
I served and was discharged honorably; so, I plan to retire early and claim medical benefits until such time that Medicare kicks in, then I shall continue to claim any services not covered by Medicare.
DY
i voted this morning for the first time.
at 32yo i wondered in a church of england parish hall with no idea what i was doing.
everyone else knew how to do it.
Big time!
I will never be able to shake that. This is one of the many reasons I really cannot fully leave this religious Org. My indoctrination runs so deep that even if I disagree with a few things, there are soooo many more things that I do agree with until my dying day.
Hotel California all the way.
DY
there were many addressed to me.
for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.
i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.
Here is what I was recently told by a few "hardcore/heavy" JWs: "Do not express those comments any longer. Leave it in Jehovah's hands. There are many things and situations we do not understand. This is why the Bible says that his ways are not our ways".
DY
https://ny.curbed.com/2017/5/31/15717670/jehovahs-witnesses-watchtower-buildings-renderings-panorama.
the development team that purchased jehovah’s witnesses watchtower building complex in brooklyn heights last year has now unveiled plans for its transformation into a swanky office and retail destination.. .
panaroma, as this new space will be known, will be spread out over the five buildings here that were previously occupied by the jehovah’s witnesses.
That whole area that used to be occupied by JWs is now awful looking, run down, dirty streets/sidewalks, trashy, and lots of shady looking characters lurking about. We were visiting that entire area recently.
The group which kept it all clean, beautiful and peaceful are gone baby!
The WTBTS teaches us to care for our places of worship and our property; results show it. Surely a nice feather in their cap.
DY
