Wannabe: those responses are programmed in...they are said automatically without a second thought.
I had a conversation with my friend and her mom about the $13 Million law suit.
I got the same programmed responses.
i have been following the comments to the $13.5 million judgement story.
this post is gripping.
i hope she finds support for the story being told by so many, over and over.... i am not even close to being qualified to understand fully.. http://www.upi.com/top_news/us/2014/11/01/jehovahs-witnesses-must-pay-135m-to-teachers-sex-victim/2761414865636/#comment-1673431193.
Wannabe: those responses are programmed in...they are said automatically without a second thought.
I had a conversation with my friend and her mom about the $13 Million law suit.
I got the same programmed responses.
we talk here about the importance of being mentally and physically out to be really free.. what about being emotionally free?.
i realized for me, i had to be emotionally awake first.
i had been yo-young back and forth for years.
So humbled: what was the question that bothered you?
Humbled it sounds like it started mentally with your questions and triggered you emotionally when you saw the effect of thinking for yourself then completed the journey by physically leaving.
I know from reading your posts that your journey is still on going. It will be interesting to see where you will end up.
Miss Fit
yesterday, my wife was getting ready for the kh and told the kids that they had to get ready too.
i figured, oh well, they're heading to the hall at least i can get the time i need to catch up on some house work and what not.
before i know it, the wife gave up and allowed the kids to stay.
Hey guys, the point is Gary was respectful about all religions when he discussed it with his daughter. His point was that people do things that may not make sense to others because they think it will please their god.
We may not understand it or approve of it, or even believe there is a God.
i have been following the comments to the $13.5 million judgement story.
this post is gripping.
i hope she finds support for the story being told by so many, over and over.... i am not even close to being qualified to understand fully.. http://www.upi.com/top_news/us/2014/11/01/jehovahs-witnesses-must-pay-135m-to-teachers-sex-victim/2761414865636/#comment-1673431193.
I can't read too many of those types of experiences. It triggers too many of my own.
it does help to know I wasn't the only one and to realize that even after 40 years the policies of protecting the ORG. Over protecting children is still in place.
It takes a lot of courage to speak out. As this problem gets more exposure, more people will be empowered to speak out.
These comments being made in public "nonapostate" sites will reach more people.
we talk here about the importance of being mentally and physically out to be really free.. what about being emotionally free?.
i realized for me, i had to be emotionally awake first.
i had been yo-young back and forth for years.
Welcome New Demo &Nao,
Give it time. Everyone processes things at a different rate.
if you haven't yet, start your own intro thread& tell us about your journey.
Everyone on board loves to pop in and say welcome.
Feel free to vent if you need to.
You will meet many who you will identify with, you will read stories that will break your heart.
Take your time and enjoy the freedom here to question, to debate and to disagree.
Miss. Fit
i'm pissed that i got scared the other day and didn't just tell my mom i was celebrating halloween.
i was caught off-guard when she asked what i was doing and felt that fear they instill in you.
hate that i still feel that way when i shouldn't.
Kate: I have always admired that about you. You do not hesitate to speak out. I enjoy your posts because they are balanced and thoughtful.
i have been following the comments to the $13.5 million judgement story.
this post is gripping.
i hope she finds support for the story being told by so many, over and over.... i am not even close to being qualified to understand fully.. http://www.upi.com/top_news/us/2014/11/01/jehovahs-witnesses-must-pay-135m-to-teachers-sex-victim/2761414865636/#comment-1673431193.
Maybe comments like those will wake someone up or encourage others to speak out.
Did you find any more interesting comments you would like to share?
i've noticed a lot of topics being bumped recently with "bttt" (back to the top) comments or "marked" as the reply.. i'd appreciate if people think twice before doing this.
simply forcing topics back to the top even though there is nothing to say on them is not helpful and negates the usefulness of having an active topics view.
if everyone did this with every topic they want to push then things would quickly deteriorate so i don't believe some should be allowed to do it for whatever reason.. by all means post new and relevent comments to a topic but short esp single-word non-comments that are simply used to push certain topics back to the top are likely to be interpreted as spam and removed or blocked if necessary.. .
Simon: I love the idea of a watch option.Londo is right- this site is fast moving and it is easy to miss something. Especially if you have a job.
Sometimes I dont have time to actually post but would like to revisit that thread.
Also tutorial for newbies would be nice. I didnt know I could click my avatar and go to my previous posts until someone mentioned it on a thread. Now I use it alot to keep up with the treads I posted on.
we talk here about the importance of being mentally and physically out to be really free.. what about being emotionally free?.
i realized for me, i had to be emotionally awake first.
i had been yo-young back and forth for years.
Hi all. I was just reading some threads that made me realize how easy it is to underestimate the emotional pull the organization has on us and our loved ones.
The threat of being destroyed or losing loved ones at Armageddon can really mess with a parent's mind. I remember getting more "active" after my kids were born.
I also remember the guilt I felt for not doing enough. My husband and children were going to DIE and it would be my fault.
I am free from that now, and the relief I feel is so staggering.
I think you have to be born in to really appreciate the weight that was holding me down.
order of operations is important, so, i'll ask a question before i make assumptions and start "fixing things.".
obviously, the site heavily encourages the viewpoint of former j-dubs and others who have disagreements with the political posturing of the wbts.
i get that, and see your points.
Welcome Mohrb!
Would you be comfortable telling us a little more about you?
I can guess you are probably a male because a Sister could never get away with questioning a CO? Are you an Elder? A born in? Do you have a big family in the "Truth "?
I ask because there are a lot of factors that determine how you are treated when you ask questions or make objections.
I admire the fact that you can speak your mind so boldly.
Maybe you are right, maybe more people need to step up. But before you prejudge or dismiss out of hand these members or this site, look around some.
You might find out there are things you didnt know you didnt know.
I was surprised. Dont take their word. Research, explore.
Hang on tight, if you dare, you will be in for a heck of a ride.