Being a witness simply fills the void in the lives of many. It gives them a sense of purpose and community belonging.
Im sure there are many that harbour doubts secretly about the actual doctrines....
stuckinarut2
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The fate of all of Jehovah's Witnesses
by Half banana ini have just posted elsewhere that there is no destiny for a jw other than to be deluded or disappointed, perhaps deluded or disillusioned would be a better expression.
there is no such thing as armageddon, no such thing as everlasting life, paradise is a mirage of wish fulfillment.. a friend of mine who is nominally a jw but who does not believe a word of it, told me about the dying words of another friend's father.
this man had been a lifelong stalwart jw and reared an exemplary jw dynasty but as he died he told his super zealous son that it (the jw religion) has got it all wrong.. ok, it's a social club for the majority of witnesses and an identity for those without self worth or clear goals in life, they will swallow the inconsistencies and biblical absurdities because it is in their community interests to conform.
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why does no one ask questions ?
by midnight ini always felt bad for asking questions , did anyone else ?
what question did you ask or want to ask but feel it was wrong ?
mine was regarding the circuit assembly and the amount defecit anounced .. also 1975 i got a stern reply too when i was studying in the 90,s.
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stuckinarut2
Witnesses have been indoctrinated to believe that if they have questions, the fault lays with them....NEVER with the society....
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why does no one ask questions ?
by midnight ini always felt bad for asking questions , did anyone else ?
what question did you ask or want to ask but feel it was wrong ?
mine was regarding the circuit assembly and the amount defecit anounced .. also 1975 i got a stern reply too when i was studying in the 90,s.
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stuckinarut2
According to witness culture, Asking questions about doctrine implies a lack of faith, or a lack of spirituality.
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How do you talk to a child that believes Jehovah/Armageddon is real
by Anony Mous ini'm having some serious issues with my child, she is now 5 and her mother is teaching her all sorts of things regards god, jehovah is real, in heaven, pray if you're scared, etc.
the problem is the kid is scared of demons at night and also conflicted that i don't believe, she also figured out jehovah doesn't actually help her not to be scared.. i've tried explaining that i'm there for her, watching over at night.
i've tried introducing her to various churches and beliefs so she understands there is a difference in believes and she likes those churches better than kingdom hall.
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stuckinarut2
Don't try and use too much logic.
5 year olds only need to be reassured of your love for them, and the rest will be taken care of as they grow.
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Convention Horror Video for J.W.'s Young Children
by The Searcher inin part 3 of remember the wife of lot, prepubescent j.w.
kids are going to be shown something which demonstrates that the org condones watching disturbing horror content.
the "direction" the wtbts is taking is breathtaking.
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stuckinarut2
Good points Stephane. I take your point.
True, many people DO work too much, and they end up missing out on LIFE itself.
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Simple question for everyone
by kairos inq. how do you explain the millions that have left or were dfd/dad from jws?.
a. no evidence exists that it is the truth.. case closed....
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stuckinarut2
When we think about it, there are MORE Ex-Witnesses worldwide that current witnesses!
The society used to tell us 45,000 a year get DF. Then there are the thousands per year that fade, or stop attending.
So adding that up, it would seem there are more ex-witnesses.
Correct me if I am wrong.
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There's JW Date site, JW TV channel App?! What Else is New?!
by QUEENIE2_RIPQUEENIE1 inwell, it has been a long time, i realise...since my mom, linda, aka, " the queen apostate herself... 'queenie' 👑 the orig.
was last logging and posting here and several other jw and exjw related sites... a lot has happened and changed for/with me since mom suddenly passed, summer of 2008. .
still... when i came across (by accident) during a google search for ex jw ministries and healing ministries, a link to a jehovah's witnesses' dating website, no, not ex jw datesite nor on the verge of leaving, but active jws dating site!
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stuckinarut2
The org of today is VASTLY different to the one of pre-2010.....
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When Your Adolescent Questions Your Faith
by Funchback inhttps://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20120201/adolescent-questions-faith/.
this article doesn't touch on the topic of what a parent shoud do if their teenager has made an educated decision to stop attending meetings.
but, hey...what else do you expect from the watchtower coporation?.
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stuckinarut2
Oh wow!
Amazing.
Yet another example of a Bait and Switch method of answering the "topic".
As you rightly pointed out, the society fails to address the REAL issue why most leave : That IT IS simply NOT the Truth!
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Can we talk confidentially?
by wheelwithinwheel inthe lot video shows what most elder’s offices are like.
actually it a pretty well-equipped one and with the video context is, without a doubt, org-approved.
but let’s face it.
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stuckinarut2
Confidentiality amongst Elders? Hahahahahaha........
Elders and their families are often the biggest cause of unbridled gossip.
Sister elder finds out something, and says to her friend while out in service "shh... I shouldn't say anything, BUT because you're a good friend, I can share this...."
yep...that's how it goes....
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Convention Horror Video for J.W.'s Young Children
by The Searcher inin part 3 of remember the wife of lot, prepubescent j.w.
kids are going to be shown something which demonstrates that the org condones watching disturbing horror content.
the "direction" the wtbts is taking is breathtaking.
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stuckinarut2
Once again, this society video showed it was the WOMAN caused the distresses to the family.
How come the video doesn't show how weak and insipid the husband was? His failure to provide enough income made the wife feel the need to work.
So really It is HIS fault....