Posts by disposable hero of hypocrisy

i want to say a big thank you to all of you for everything i've learned here, as well as jwfacts, jwsurvey, coc, isocf etc.. i'm a born in and i spent more than two decades of my adult life in full time 'service' for the (b)org.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

I'm extremely happy to be the first to congratulate and welcome you brother!

Nicely put.

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Waking up - introduction

by Dreamerdude in

i am a male, born into the jw cult(ure), baptized as a teen, now mid fifties.

most of my life i dreamed of hugging pandas and lions, punctuated at times by nightmares of armageddon or jw drama and politics.

still going through the motions for still-in wife.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

Welcome dreamer dude dude!

I wish you every success. Some great advice on here. I'm still trying to listen more than talk, but it's difficult when there's simply no talk about anything spiritual unless I start it.

You sound like you've got your head screwed on tight though, best of luck mate..

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One less JW in Scandinavia

by Powermetal4ever in

jw
friends

yes that's me, i am victorious!

i had enough after about 4 years knowing ttatt.

sent my da letter and it has been anounced at the meeting.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

Good for you buddy, rock on!

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To the lurkers: This cult of a religion keeps killing my marriage over and over

by goingthruthemotions in

first let me say, if i could turn back time and never get involved with this cult.

i would.. to the lurkers: .

if you on the fence and could leave.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

Commiserations man. It definitely stifles free conversation. I'm in a similar situation, but it's not too bad for me. I just wish a normal conversation could be had about the big issue of the "truth". Very frustrating..

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The real reason so many witnesses end up here....

by stuckinarut2 in

why do so many witnesses end up coming to forums like this?.

no doubt it is because of the fact that the society disallows any form of sincere questioning of teachings or doctrines or history etc.... if there was open discussion allowed - free of repercussions and punishment, then no one would feel stifled.

if genuine concerns could be raised, then no one would feel smothered or unable to share thoughts... then in turn many would not leave.... but due to the high control, authoritarian culture the society has created, many feel trapped, and end up searching outside of official channels...and leaving the society.....

disposable hero of hypocrisy

@konceptual, it got me here!

And stuckinarut, you're dead right..

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Cognitive Dissonance is the feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.

by Sledracer in

cognitive dissonance is the feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.

this is what is wrong with me, i have a love hate relationship with the jw's.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

Cognitive dissonance is also a VERY funny podcast, coincidentally one that helps you get over that same cog diss. (Nsfw)

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Excellent Conversation At Literature Trolley

by cofty in

yesterday my wife and i enjoyed one of our regular days out at edinburgh - movie, lunch, walk, meal etc.. in the late afternoon while mrs cofty went shopping i had an hour at the excellent museum of scotland and arranged to meet up outside the national gallery on princes street.

on my way back i saw the jw trolley was at the usual spot on the royal mile.

there was an older man and a young woman standing well back trying hard to look inconspicuous.

disposable hero of hypocrisy

That was a right riveting read, thanks for sharing cofty, and good work! Don't forget to count your time.