tepidpoultry
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What made you stay "in" even when you knew it wasn't the "truth"?
by mentalclarity inso i've been thinking a lot about why i stayed a jw for so long even though i had always had doubts about the doctrines.
i was born into the religion, left and came back as an adult for another decade.
some of the things that come to mind (besides the threat of shunning-and this isn't to minimize that very real threat) was:.
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What made you stay "in" even when you knew it wasn't the "truth"?
by mentalclarity inso i've been thinking a lot about why i stayed a jw for so long even though i had always had doubts about the doctrines.
i was born into the religion, left and came back as an adult for another decade.
some of the things that come to mind (besides the threat of shunning-and this isn't to minimize that very real threat) was:.
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tepidpoultry
In addition to Ding's comment:
Half believed the idea that my lack of faith was my own fault, needed to do more, to get more of J's Spirit, Also on another front, didn't want to show my hand, see the end of my marriage, all family relations, (which all did end) I just figured I'd carry on in the ridiculous until I died, and then I just couldn't do it any longer, the amount of nonsense kept piling up until I couldn't take it anymore,
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The old "Book Study Group"
by The Fall Guy inin the june 2004 kingdom ministry, the self-appointed "faithful slave" published this spiritual exhortation as a q&a item - "the congregation book study—why we need it.
three years later, in 2007 - in the august kingdom ministry - the same "slave" issued this reminder - "how the congregation book study arrangement helps us.
but surprise, surprise - within a few short months the "slave" decided that jehovah had had a change of heart, and now decided that the book study in homes - with all of its alleged benefits - was superfluous: .
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tepidpoultry
The faithful were clearly not informed, even in something as life changing to jws such as this, I would've expected maybe a Sevice Meeting put aside to outline and explain the rationale, What am I saying, Watch Tower has never been forthcoming (especially in writing) concerning their reasons about doing anything, so we just relied as always on the word of visiting Bethel reps and rogue COs
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"the easiest thing in the world" Charles Manson quote
by oppostate inhow very like the jw.0rg!
my jaw dropped reading this on facebook, a quote by charles manson, about getting people to do what you want.. .
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tepidpoultry
Does anyone have the source for this? Thanks,
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Jws banned from further suing doctors
by tepidpoultry inhttps://articles.pennlive.com/news/2017/07/court_nixes_lawsuit_by_family.amp.
if a jw gets drunk on an occasion, he could get a pass if it was in private, if however in public there's a much greater chance of disfellowshipping as the sin has now "maligned the reputation of the congregation".
i got this through michael sherlock's fb page, he likes to expose religious nuts,.
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tepidpoultry
https://articles.pennlive.com/news/2017/07/court_nixes_lawsuit_by_family.amp
If a jw gets drunk on an occasion, he could get a pass if it was in private, if however in public there's a much greater chance of disfellowshipping as the sin has now "maligned the reputation of the congregation"
I got this through Michael Sherlock's FB Page, he likes to expose religious nuts,
I wonder how the above situation is being handled vis a vis the reputation of the worldwide jw community?
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Do I have to believe in Jesus to be saved?
by unsure indo i have to believe in jesus to be saved?.
i was raised as a jehovah's witness.
i was born in.
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tepidpoultry
I see there being "evidence based reasoning" and "faith based reasoning"
Examining evidence and it's various interpretations requires work,
Then there's Jesus saying "happy you are believing when you did NOT see"
Welcome to Faith Based Reasoning,
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Jehovah's people are not happy people
by Phoebe ini finally stopped attending the meetings about 4 months go.
i won't be going back - ever.. but i've decided the best reply to the watchtower is to be happy and i do try to be happy every day even thought i wasted my entire life on this religion.
i cherish every day, practice mindfulness and do my best to be content with the life i have.. it is only now that i see that most jws i know are deeply unhappy people.
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tepidpoultry
For the first time in many years you're enjoying a measure of peace, good for you, you've earned it!
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When do you think the 7 clowns will add more members to the exclusive GB club ?
by Chook inwill they draw a new name out of a hat or do a kiss test i don't know..
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When do you think the 7 clowns will add more members to the exclusive GB club ?
by Chook inwill they draw a new name out of a hat or do a kiss test i don't know..
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tepidpoultry
I'll bet you didn't know that they were brothers...
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What would happen when... in Warwick
by Gorbatchov inwhat would happen when the man on the picture below, would ring the bell at 1. kings drive in texudo.
" the guard asked with a routine smile on his face.
"maybe i can help you, i presume?
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tepidpoultry
May we see a sign?