"closest to the truth"? They don't even qualify because they cover up the severe pedophile problem within the WTBS and they committed "spiritual adultery" for 10 years with the Wild Beast. Based on both actions, Jehovah has already left the WTBS. I believe Jehovah is VERY upset with the WTBS for representing him as a "pedophile" and "adulterer".
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WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL ANY WAY
by PMJ inthe general feeling on this website is that all religions have gods people in them.so why does it matter to you all.that you believe you were lied too?you show me a religion that is with out fault?show me a religion that has the total truth from the bible?
with out doubt despite what people say the jehovahs wittnesses.have the closest to the truth
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Do You Think Witnesses Deal With Death Properly?
by minimus injws aren't supposed to breakdown in their emotions for it could be a sign that you put too much emphasis on the temporary.
just focus on the ressurection, for heaven' sake!
don't mourn like the world that does not have hope!
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codeblue
NO!!!
Grieving the proper way is not ackowledged by JW's because the dead person is considered sleeping and guess what? You will see them again, so don't cry, stay busy in serving God so you will see them in the new system. I was a very young teen when my JW mom died and I still cry today, 30 years later when I see movies with Mom's and daughters.
The pain of losing someone is never really recognized.
In fact, when my Dad died, an elder's wife asked if he was a JW, when I said no, SHE WALKED AWAY FROM ME!!! I had NO support when my dad died because he wasn't a JW.
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Hey I just realised! It's my 5th JWD Birthday!
by nicolaou in.
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me and my brother - "when we were two little boys"
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Happy Birthday
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Disposable People
by MerryMagdalene insince my mom decided she needed to put full shunning back into effect again (an unconscious new year's resolution to be a better jw?
), i've been ransacked by a whole bunch of emotions which have been gradually resolving into thoughts.
the sense of being completely disposable, expendable, replaceable.
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(((Merry)))
Your post sure made me think. You have exposed a lot of my emotions as well.
Being raised as a JW certainly for as a woman, didn't do much to build my self esteem. I was never good enough!
I thought I was doing a HUGE life saving work, and I guess that made me feel a sense of "self worth". All my real talents had to be banished to be a "spiritual person". So after fading, and still NOW trying to piece my life together and make some sense of it, I am still floundering like a fish out of water.
... Now what?
I have come to the conclusion that life doesn't have to be that "big". That being a good person and helping your neighbors or a complete stranger, making a difference in their life is JUST AS IMPORTANT...maybe more so.
I have an neighbor that calls me her "angel". She is going thru a divorce and has no family here. WE have become like sisters and are great friends. I have went thru a divorce and wonderd WHY me....now I know, WHY me? I have the experience and know coping strategies that many people don't have and the compassion and empathy for others that go thru this experience.
The people on this board have been HIGHLY supportive to me and I REALLY appreciate it!....I use to LIVE on this board the first 2 years I started posting!!!
Merry, you aren't alone and never will be, despite the fact your family are shunning you. Keep posting and sharing your thoughts.
Remember: Your posts make a difference in someone's life........ and to me, that is what makes living worthwhile!
Smile...and have a great day!
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My 70th Birthday Tomorrow
by Undecided ini just discovered that my daughter is having a birthday party for me at her new house tomorrow at 7:00 pm.
it is supposed to be a secret but i found out from an e-mail.
it should be fun.
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Happy Birthday!!!Everybody needs a day to feel "special" and appreciated!!!
Have a good one!!!
Codeblue (I had my b-day last week!!!)
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Cathartic Finish to Painful Memories of Mark
by jst2laws incontinued from http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/107302/1.ashx .
after 10 years in the "fultime work" my wife and i left bethel and moved back to missouri to serve where the "need was great".
mark had was about 17 and had put his foot down about going to the kh but his dad still pushed.
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(((Steve)))I 2nd what Brigid said:
Sending you many hugs today and as many as you need until you have some "peace".
This religion takes away our right to "grieve" and we find ourselves floundering with emotions that should have been resolved sooner. (I have my own story about that one as well)
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YOU EVER FEEL SCARED IT IS THE TRUTH?
by Cordelia injust wondered as im prob about to give up so much, coz i dont think it is the truth but its come as such a shock!.
my family believe it so much, my dad feels he can answer any question i have, and being brought up in it sometimes it scares me.
coz my family believe it so much, .
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codeblue
I felt that way till May 2002, when I saw the last 10 minutes of the Dateline Special about the pedophile problem in the WTBS.
How can they charge the Catholics as being evil with their pedophile problem and IGNORE their own pedophile problem? Hypocrisy! How could I in good faith go door to door knowing that they have scandalous coverups that bring severe emotional scars to people for the rest of their life? Does Jehovah support an organization that blatantly chooses to not keep his divine name in high honor? I don't think he does. IF it is a brotherhood of love, why do they only want my publisher card and NOT get to know me? Where is the love?
The only thing I can say is this: do your research!!!
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Painful Memories of Mark
by jst2laws inthe recent suicide of ary (puternut) has me going through some emotions that i should have finished decades ago but now they have come back with intensity.
if you are interested, i want to share with you the story of my brother, mark.
i was a teenager when my mother learned she was again pregnant.
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codeblue
Steve, this is very interesting about your brother. Please tell us the rest of the story.
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Are you "star-struck" by famous people?
by free2beme ini have had several encounters in my life with "famous" people.
one time, when i managed a movie theatre, ron howard came into the theatre with his family and sister's family.
it was a little time before the show and people in the lobby were bothering him, so we took him to the projection booth to wait and he was actually a nice guy.
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codeblue
no....met Willy Nelson where I worked, he wasn't very nice. People are people, that's it. Some are just nicer then others.
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I surprised my dad with a birthday gift this morning
by JH intoday, my dad is 76, and today i surprised him by giving him a gift and saying happy birthday.. he was happy.
since the last 18 years, i avoided saying happy birthday to him, since i was a dub.
i guess that jah is very mad now....
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codeblue
I don't think Jah would be unhappy.........just the WTBS............it's "their policy to not celebrate b-days".