my situation right now is trying that how my friend and parents that the jw's are not the true religion.
i've shown numerous examples of flip flopped doctrine, false predicions, the validity of the jesus choosing the bible students in 1919 and more.
but it seems that although the recognize these mistakes they ask me, "aren't you happy the organization is making progress?
Don't....before you do anything. read Steve Hassan, contact him. the cult mode will come out, things will be worse.
listen to this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTtMg0I9-jQ&list=PL1C92492B60E711FC
it's 16 parts....from 9 to 16 is an interview with steve hassan. great info....your family is brainwashed.
don't jump....this will take time.
shalom.
remember: it's a freaking cult.
GTTM
i went to the mall recently .....omg!
glad i don't have to go through all the craziness over christmas shopping..
I miss it....i hate this fucking cult of a religion. the biggest mistake of my life.
let's review....it's a cult.
GTTM
current update- the wife and i are separated.
i dont go to the meetings or in service but im not df, or da.
she is not budging.. problem- my wife has made it clear that she doesnt want me back unless i do all the witness stuff, i have even offered to attend meetings but not participate in commenting or go in service and this is not good enough.
i am in the same situation. she is ok when not in cult mode. but, when she is in cult mode...it sucks. and these people call themselves christians.
i could only hope she wakes up before we get divorced.
getting involved with this cult is the biggest mistake of my life.
GTTM
well i'll be darned.
serves 'em right.
man does that put a smile on my face.'.
the witnesses that are still asleep and have not woken up have an i.q. of 80. this includes my wife, who at things other than the witchcraft borg is pretty smart.
she suffers from congnitive dissonance, but doesn't realize it.
AGHHHHHHHHHHHH I hate this freaking cult of a religion. the worst mistake i have ever made in my life was getting involved.
GTTM
while there are not too many currently defending the watchtower in this discussion forum, it happens from time to time.
and quite often, there may be new people and lurkers reading these discussions.
i just wanted you to ponder these questions.
committeechairman, why are you here? this "religion" is a cult!!!! you can't deny this fact. are you like me? going thru the motions.....stuck in a place where you can't get out of or here to taunt the people who are out or want out.
I just want to live my life, free to believe what i want. celebrate what i want....and i guarantee. if an elder approaches me and questions me. I have no problem telling to go fuck themselves.
you see, you are here for a reason....i suggest you don't sit on the fence and play both sides. Man up and choose which side your on. if your up there preaching, you are lying to yourself and blood guilty for lying to the people.
Grow a pair and quit being a pharisee.
GTTM
mom: yes?.
you dont want to make jehovah sad, do you mom?.
mom: okay.. .
OMG....what a sick and demented cult. i really wish my wife would open her eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GTTM
please share your experiences..
Mana11 call steve hassan and make an appt with him. he will help you! you are not alone...we are all at various stages in this stupid game the witness cult gives.
it sucks a great deal...
GTTM
so, i was reading combating cult mind control....and i was just thinking: since i've been doing research and learning about the false doctrines of the wtbs and others who are still asleep.
the more i accept that all is not right, the more i see the depression that many in the org.
are going through, the more i see the "human" side of things, the more i compare the average uber dub to the average mainstream christian.....the more i recognize how this cannot be jah's organazation.
congrats on learning TTATT.....you did not mention if you are married or have children. if so, you will have rough waters ahead. before trying to teach the zombies. i recommend listening to this segment on youtube. it is cultfreeradio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBkS1qCeXIo&list=PL1C92492B60E711FC&index=13
listen to all sixteen. it is valuable information and it will set your journey in the right direction. i too still believe in Jehovah and Jesus...but detest the BORG!!!!.
Take it slow, listen to the link.
You could PM anytime you want.
Shalom.
GTTM
this was inspired by terry's thread.... it is something that raises many questions about the jw belief system.. .
for one thing - the bible certainly explains all the details of the christ birth.
it certainly does not tell people to avoid celebrating it with feasts, customs, etc.
It's not a sin nor is it wrong. look up the meaning behind pinatas and then read the article below:
Piñatas I read with interest the article “The Piñata—An Ancient Tradition.” (September 22, 2003) It left me with some questions. The ties to false religion are well-documented. But the article seemed to take the position that as long as it doesn’t bother someone’s conscience, it is OK. What about birthdays and holidays such as Christmas?
JW's are two-faced bastards.
I wish I had never gotten involved in this cult/religion.
GTTM
it is killing me now that i am awake, having kids in school and having to be jws.
birthdays, christmas, thanksgiving, having to go home or be left out because their teachers know they are witnesses and/or have kids from the school in their class or grade.
it's a small town so the other jws in the hall know what's going on since their kids are in the same school.
WOW, i wish my wife was like your husband. You are in a good situation. If possible...........move to another location and start your lives over again.
GTTTM
