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  Do You Ever Wonder Where Certain Posters Are?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  do people simply leave because the site has given them what they wanted?

  are they now infrequent lurkers?.

  did they go back to the watchtower?.

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  stuckinarut2

  I agree that it can be a little unsettling when those whom we viewed as integral or "founding" regular members seem to disappear.

  I suppose too that it all depends on when we joined, and who was active during the time period that we relied so much on this community.

  Most move on and adjust to life on the outside - free of being all consumed by JW stuff. That can be very healthy.

  But its also important to be available to help those who are newly awakening. After all, people were here for us - so we should be here for new ones too.

  As others have mentioned too though, there is an ever expanding EXJW activist community online and in the world in general. Many are pursuing their own youtube channels or websites. That is great! It means the wave of momentum is increasing!

  Much love to ALL who work hard to expose the toxic nature of the WT / JW.ORG
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  "Do not make any graven image" (oh except the one on the Ark of the covenant of course!) Huh??

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  so we all know that the first few commandments state that "there should be no graven images made" etc.... but, the very "ark of the covenant" had two angelic figures on the lid!

  so the very box used to carry the 10 commandment tablets, broke those same laws!!!.

  this observation, plus many other hilarious ones is highlighted in the latest episode of the how-to heretic podcast (episode 063).

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  stuckinarut2

  So we all know that the first few commandments state that "there should be NO graven images made" etc...

  BUT, the very "Ark of the Covenant" had two angelic figures on the lid! So the VERY box used to carry the 10 commandment tablets, broke those same laws!!!

  This observation, plus many other hilarious ones is highlighted in the latest episode of The How-To Heretic podcast (episode 063)

  It is a great listen! Well worth spending the time listening to.

  https://howtoheretic.com/podcast/
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  Hello Everyone, Another JW Has Left!

  by SuperGirl in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just want to introduce myself and let you know that this site is working and is a big help to lots of jws with doubts.

  i've been lurking for about a year, the first couple of times i was frightened and literally shaking visiting an apostate site but it's the only place i can come to for sanity.

  the religion has become a nut house.

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  stuckinarut2

  Welcome!!

  This is a great community - you will find fantastic support here.
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  The latest prophetic prediction! You heard it here first

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. social
  2. current

  ok, so it’s not a jw prophetic prediction, but one from our “cousins” the mormons (or as the latest president of their church russel m nelson prefers ‘the church of jesus christ of latter day saints’).

  i reckon they will drop their ban on caffeine soon.

  they will change their long held beliefs about tea and coffee being wrong.. watch this space!

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  stuckinarut2

  Ok, so it’s not a JW prophetic prediction, but one from our “cousins” the Mormons (or as the latest president of their church Russel M Nelson prefers ‘the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints’)

  I reckon they will drop their ban on caffeine soon. They will change their long held beliefs about tea and coffee being wrong.

  watch this space! 😜
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  My Story

  by Kathy1978 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was a 3rd generation jw on my mom’s side and both of my parents were jws when i was born.

  me and my 3 siblings were raised a bit on the strict side.

  no sports, outside association, college, mandatory meeting attendance & service routine, etc.

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  stuckinarut2

  Sorry I am late to this thread Kathy!

  Thank you for sharing your story

  Welcome to this great community!
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  "Put on the JW uniform - and take off Humanity"

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we all know about the variation in the "cult persona vs the "real persona" of those in high control groups such as jws.. it struck me this becomes even more pronounced and apparent when jws actually put on their physical meeting or service attire, or are engaged in jw activities.

  they become more robotic as their responses and actions - yes their opinions and discussions- are stripped of humanity and thought, and they become turned into some sort of regurgitating jw orator.. when they literally put on a suit or tie, the level of judgement, arrogance and black and white thinking takes on a whole new level.

  take that clothing off, and put them in casual attire to attend some sort of enjoyable activity (eg sports watching or the like) and they become far more relaxed, and "normal".. i have noticed this particularly with my father.

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  stuckinarut2

  We all know about the variation in the "Cult persona vs the "Real persona" of those in high control groups such as JWs.

  It struck me this becomes even more pronounced and apparent when JWs actually put on their physical meeting or service attire, or are engaged in JW activities. They become more robotic as their responses and actions - yes their opinions and discussions- are stripped of humanity and thought, and they become turned into some sort of regurgitating JW orator.

  When they literally put on a suit or tie, the level of judgement, arrogance and black and white thinking takes on a whole new level. Take that clothing off, and put them in casual attire to attend some sort of enjoyable activity (eg sports watching or the like) and they become far more relaxed, and "normal".

  I have noticed this particularly with my father. On the day of the meeting (for the entire day before the night meeting), he is engrossed in JW preparation. This turns him into a totally different person. uptight, focussed, stressed etc...

  But, the man who enjoys watching football is a relaxed ,happy person.

  If there is a change in the mid week meeting schedule because of a weekend assembly, he is far more relaxed! Almost doesnt see that he is happy that he "gets a night off" from the meeting!

  Any thoughts?
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  What would we think about a person who lived alone in the dark for years and years on purpose?

  by TerryWalstrom in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the spookiest questions about god are profound when we take one step back and examine who/what such a god would be... j-u-s-t before creating the universe.... .

  before anything was created: god wouldn't have been "the creator".

  with nobody around wouldn't be supreme being (superior to who/ what?

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  stuckinarut2

  Interesting thread Terry!

  You asked what we would think of someone who chose to live on their own and isolate themselves?

  You also asked what sort of results this may cause in their thinking or personality?

  Lets let "God's own word the bible" answer it:

  Proverbs 18:1 "one who isolates himself will seek his own selfish longing"

  https://biblehub.com/esv/proverbs/18-1.htm

  Yup, this pretty much sums up "God" well. A selfish, narcisistic bully.....with serious control and power issues....
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  Netherlands branch raided by police for pedophile records

  by krismalone in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2018/12/police-raid-jehovahs-witness-buildings-in-sexual-abuse-inquiries/

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  Wow!!

  Just watch the JWs cry out "Persecution from Satan!"

  If you hear someone say that, just repeat this expression: "Prosecution IS NOT Persecution"
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  Do you know which Watchtower publication this picture came from?

  by McLovin in

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  stuckinarut2

  Well done @wakeme! Great find
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  A Great Podcast - Check it out!

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://jwforwardcast.podbean.com/e/8-the-blueprint-for-happiness-with-covert-fade-and-alice-cheshire/.

  this is a great episode of the jwforwardcast podcast that can be of help to all of us!.

  it is an interesting episode that deals with regaining and maintaining a positive outlook as we awaken, and adjust to life outside of the jw clutches!.

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  stuckinarut2

  https://jwforwardcast.podbean.com/e/8-the-blueprint-for-happiness-with-covert-fade-and-alice-cheshire/

  This is a great episode of the jwforwardcast podcast that can be of help to all of us!

  It is an interesting episode that deals with regaining and maintaining a positive outlook as we awaken, and adjust to life outside of the JW clutches!

  I recommend a listen