Posts by Doubtfully Yours

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JWs aren't stupid
by cognisonance in
1. jw
2. experiences
the title is a bit of click bait.

but here's the alternative title: what stupid beliefs/ideas did you have while an active jw.. i think the majority of jws that don't have obvious mental health issues are not stupid, just un/under-educated.

for example, i now accept evolution as a thing, not a controversy or conjecture.
Doubtfully Yours

JWs, as any other group conglomerate, contain all types. They simply have beliefs we do not agree with, or refuse to follow.
Dumb/stupid? It's open to interpretation. They sure can rationalize their beliefs in very crafty ways.
DY
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Did anyone see news story on clickondetroit
by poopie in
1. jw
2. friends
it's about disfellowshipping clickondetroit.
Doubtfully Yours

Yes to all you said BSoM, yes, but disfellowshipping is the JW way and it's horrible; it is not changing anytime soon.
Reason why is very important to create a reliable 'other' network prior to walking away from the JW network.
DY
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JWs exist because...
by oldskool in
1. jw
2. friends
one sentence answers only.. here's mine:.

jws exist because people want an escape from the modern world and are willing to give up intellectual freedom to get it..
Doubtfully Yours

Because....
One can find a nice wholesome social mix among them.
DY
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what sort of reactions have you gotten when talking to other jw when telling them the "truth about the truth"?
by AmIright in
1. jw
2. experiences
its funny ive read some stories on here about how they have become so infuriated by what logic dictates as being true and their own denying of it because it completely screws up their belief and shows how hypocritical it is xd some look like a nuclear reactor about to blow xd.

share you experiences here :) .
Doubtfully Yours

I've made small comments here and there in social settings, about the correlation between infant baptism and our young kids being baptized; the protection of abusers physical/sexual by not turning them to authorities or notifying the congregation of these undesirables moving among us, the 'always a deficit' at the assemblies, etc.
All I get is crickets and then a change of subject. I sense looks and comments of disapproval about the subjects and an insinuation not to talk about this anymore.
Because of the love and respect I feel for my wonderful husband, I decided as of yesterday not to bring up any contradictory subject up again. He is quite prominent/popular/loved among Spanish JWs here and very happy in his life, so I do not want to cause him any further grief.
DY
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Is it Time to Declare that The Great Tribulation Has Started ?
by OnTheWayOut in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i don't really engage in doctrinal discussions about jw's anymore.

they seem to say some pretty crazy stuff.

but i have read some threads discussing doctrinal changes and how watchtower is really out of ideas and money at the same time.
Doubtfully Yours

To answer the subject question....,
Are you kidding? What great tribulation? We're living large here in the States!
The past RC is nothing more than fear tactics to stop/slowdown the profuse bleed the WTBTS is experiencing due to people waking up to their bull shit.
DY
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Did anyone see news story on clickondetroit
by poopie in
1. jw
2. friends
it's about disfellowshipping clickondetroit.
Doubtfully Yours

After watching this, led me to believe that this young man just did not want to lead a modest JW life, so he's let go by the religion.
Could not wear the earrings, the saggy pants, the trendy haircut, so go where does things are cool and alright; perhaps some unchristian behavior also accompanied the 'worldly' look.
Sorry. This is nothing new; usually, when a 'worker' cannot conform to the objective of any org/company, he/she is usually let go. JWs as an Org do the same thing.
Sad.
DY
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After 15-17 years JW daughter coming by for a visit today.
by James Mixon in
1. watchtower
2. bible
is something going on in jw land i don't know about.

she and her new husband and my two.

grand daughters, one i have never seen.
Doubtfully Yours
This could be 2-fold purposed:
1. Try to lead you back into the JW fold. The Org is bleeding profusely and trying all stops to increase their ranks.
2. Show kids/hubby (?) how miserable ex-JWs live, consequences of leaving Jokehova.
Be lovingly cautious.
DY
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Reaction of the JW believers to the 2016 RC
by EyesOpenHeartBroken in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
there are threads on the content of the rc and reaction of awake jws here, but how are indoctrinated jws reacting to the convention.

my family and i have not attended yet, but i am bracing myself for it.

anybody talking in jw circles?
Doubtfully Yours

Oh, yes, and pointing out/bringing out any old literature that contradicts what's being taught will certainly get one accused of apostasy.
"Move with Jehovah's chariot", a step behind or ahead is wrong. This and the Proverb text that talks about the path becoming clearer are golden commentary for JWs and what keeps so many in the fold.
DY
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Scary Dream
by freemamaof3 in
1. jw
2. experiences
a little background- i faded in august 2015. ive got to small kids and one on the way.

i dont believe the jw cult nonsense anymore.. .

ok so last night i had the scariest dream.
Doubtfully Yours

Indoctrination plays a big role in the subconscious mind. Our deepest fears come out in our dreams.
This is one of the ways that ex-jws may have left the Org, but the indoctrination received will never leave.
Hotel California!
DY
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Muhammad Ali has died few minutes ago.
by Iamallcool in
1. social
2. current
http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/us/muhammad-ali/index.html?adkey=bn .
Doubtfully Yours

May this man finally rest in peace.
One of the best examples that building fame and fortune by getting beat up creates a horrible existence eventually.
Boxing, MMA, and any other violent contact sport is not good for our physical well being.
As I continue to emphasize, the WTBTS does have a few well-meaning policies, based on biblical directives, that help in living a good life.
DY