Posts by stuckinarut2

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Catholic church and ARC

by zeb in

the catholic church has begun its formal reply to the arc.. how long before the wt makes a reply...in english without obfuscation...

this 'mormon' is apparently still mentally in, but faces being charged with apostasy.. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900030038/heres-why-a-former-mormon-bishop-faces-discipline-from-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints.html.

stuckinarut2

Yes, I have heard so many of the podcasts talking about this:

Friendly Atheist

How to Heretic

Thank God Im atheist

etc

It is simply inappropriate! Im so happy that reputable news outlets have highlighted this practice

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The "abused" becomes the "abuser"

by stuckinarut2 in

a thought occurred to me about the perpetuation of jw abusive culture.. (i do not mean sexual abuse - i am referring to emotional, or behavioural abuses).

most jws are raised in the oppressive and abusive culture of jw life.

they have been raised with low self esteem.

stuckinarut2

Wow!

Brilliant comments! Thanks to everyone for sharing.

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New Episode Of The Shunned Podcast If You're So Inclined

by dubstepped in

i know i have a few people here that enjoy the stories on the podcast, so i announce when a new one comes out.

also sometimes this is a way for new people to find it and get help if they want, so here it is.

between this jw life (my first podcast) and shunned we just went over the 40,000 individual download mark, which is pretty cool.. i just released episode sixteen about sydney, and it's a great look into the narcissism and authoritarian nature of the cult.

stuckinarut2

Thanks Mike and Jenny!

We appreciate the hard work that goes into all your productions.

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The "abused" becomes the "abuser"

by stuckinarut2 in

a thought occurred to me about the perpetuation of jw abusive culture.. (i do not mean sexual abuse - i am referring to emotional, or behavioural abuses).

most jws are raised in the oppressive and abusive culture of jw life.

they have been raised with low self esteem.

stuckinarut2

A thought occurred to me about the perpetuation of JW abusive culture.

(I do not mean sexual abuse - I am referring to Emotional, or Behavioural abuses)

Most JWs are raised in the oppressive and abusive culture of JW life. They have been raised with low self esteem. Raised to believe they are sinful, never good enough, and in need of the direction by the Governing Body. They are in fear of Armageddon - and surviving through the Great Tribulation - with all its persecution narratives.

They grow up believing the warped doctrines and are subjected to the distorted behaviours.

They grow up being denied the right of higher education, normal dating and relationship experiences, and childhood social interactions with school friends etc...

But somewhere along the line, these ones becomes adults - strictly adhering to the doctrines. They raise their own children in the same culture. Many even rise through the ranks and become appointed leaders (Pioneers, MS, Elders etc)

SO, they become the very abusers themselves! The very enforcers of the same warped abuses that they were subjected to as children...

And so the cycle is perpetuated!

More victims result.....more lives are ruined!

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I love this Quote

by stuckinarut2 in

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stuckinarut2

Thanks Desirous of Change!

Thats the one I meant.

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Points From the December Study Watchtower

by The Fall Guy in

page 3, par.

2 - "...a 19th century visitor cried out, “oh, what a paradise!”.

(companion & useful guide to the beauties of scotland, by the hon.

stuckinarut2

Denying, or condemning higher education is a crime against the youth!

How dare a group of 8 old men cause the desire to be educated to be a guilt inducing sin!

Where would the world be without well educated professionals!?

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Bumped Into One Of My Best Friends On The Carts This Morning

by pale.emperor in

so this morning i'm walking to my office and there's the jws on their carts outside as usual.

and old sister, a brother in his 20s and an elder i instantly recognized from my jw days.

one of my best friends of about 20 years.. i genuinely just wanted to say hi as i havent seen him in 3 years.

stuckinarut2

Great points Xanthippe!

They are too invested to even allow themselves to think outside of the Jw bubble mindset.

They need us to be the "baddies". Or it makes their whole life a waste!

PE showed us all how to handle it. Be kind, polite and normal. Show by our niceness, that we are happy and enjoying our life. Rouse their curiousity about how good life can be on the outside.

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Jehovah’s Witness dating rules

by Addison0998 in

i’m sorry that i talk about dating a lot, i know it is probably very annoying, but you don’t have to read it.

but did anyone else have the most difficult time dating as a young jw?

me and my boyfriend have been dating for a year in half, we are in our early 20’s, and we are still not allowed to hold hands, cuddle or kiss.

stuckinarut2

Would you buy a car before test driving it?

Would you buy a house sight unseen?

No

But JW culture demands that the biggest commitment of one's life is made with very little REAL background knowledge. Marriage is about how you work WHEN NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND. Yet JW culture never allows the two people to ever really be alone to discuss things properly!

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Strange first names among jw's

by fulano in

do you remember those families where all the sons and daughters had weird biblical names?.

i recall a " machlon" , "eunice" , even a "jehosafath".

can you believe it..

stuckinarut2

I knew of a JW child named Cain!

I could never understand that.....