behind closed doors my dad, an elder, was so emotionally abusive that as a child i once got out of bed to get a knife from the kitchen so i could stop the abuse once and for all.
i cried, and didn't go through with it.. behind closed doors, my next door neighbors, the family that "brought us into the truth" was yelling and screaming constantly.
he hit her once while we kids played out back.
Yes...the perfect little JW family does not exist. It is a facade. I have to say I was one of fortunate ones. I had a great Elder Dad (I think one of the last). Best Dad ever!
We know of family members who have been physically and emotionally abused. We know of several families that are abusing prescription drugs (yes...Elders and pioneers). As long as you keep up appearances and tow the line, you should be ok. Wow...what a way to live eh?
this is a great video!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcdnnnhy7aq.
Great post Stuck!
I was told by a friend (who is studying with a JW) that the shunning policy is different now. They don't shun people like they used to. I told him that is not true. These videos prove it.
I believe this cult is an al a carte organization. You pick and choose what you want to do. As long as everything looks clean and shiny to everyone looking on. If you do the JW tasks (aka you are spiritual) all is well.
We watched several Elders sending their kids off to college. A direct no no from WT. This shunning policy is no different. Some families have no problem with associating with DF'ed ones and those who have faded. This is why WT is coming down hard on these topics. The problem is, WT speaks out both sides of it's mouth. They print comments like the one he showed in the video...“No one should be forced to worship in a way that he finds unacceptable or be made to choose between his beliefs and his family”, then they make videos like these. The hypocrisy is just staggering!
i just recently stopped attending.
i keep getting messages, emails, texts and voice mails asking if i'm ok. they all say the exact same thing.
it's creepy and a bit scary.
Just ignore. JW's are the nosiest people on the planet. They can't wait to get the scoop on what's going on. Once they find the dirt, they run with it. Play cat and dead mouse with them. The cat won't stay around if the mouse is unresponsive.
(this is an attempt to translate something i wrote on my swedish website: sanningen om sanningen.
i do not hope it is all too bad translation, based on google translate)___________________.
the governing body has put out a video on jw broadcasting regarding there view on the events in russia.
Great post. WT can try and sweep the ARC and child abuse under the rug but people are searching the internet when considering anything. If you want to buy a product, you Google it. This is what will have a major impact on WT (it already is). Little or no baptismal candidates, young ones leaving in droves, old ones dying off and not being replaced & people not being converted. WT may not go away completely but they are diminishing. It's a good thing. Sit back, watch and enjoy! Karma is a b*tch.
That is great Stuck! Love it. So true.
watchtower ever “simplifies” its “arrangements”.
no more food.
one-day circuit assemblies…no more “special assembly day”--it was a sad occasion anyways.
They won't have to simplify it, no one is getting baptized. lol Can't get any simpler than that.
pimo (physically in, mentally out)?
no.. pomi (physically out, mentally in)?
no.. pamo (physically & mentally out)?
My favorite status:
POMOFO - physically OUT, mentally OUT, Financially OUT
No more ice cream money donated.
i'm going through an extremely hard and dark time right now and really yearned for the support of people i know in the flesh, and i really thought revealing my serious doubts and frustrations to a few close friends who became inactive several years ago would help.
they attend the memorial and no more than 2 sunday meetings each year, and haven't preached for several years, so are still technically baptised-but-inactive.. it broke my heart or at least left me feeling very alone when they all (they don't know each other and live in separate areas) told me that they can sympathise but reckon i should stay with "the truth" (their words, still) as it's the best thing there is.
it's like i'd discovered a new group of people, not pimo (physically in, mentally out, like me) but pomi (physically out, mentally in).
Sorry, to hear about your disappointment with these friends.
Hopefully they are not contributing financially to the org! POFO - physically out financially OUT. The GB's worst type of fader!
we are so overjoyed with what is happening in the exjw community!
it is places like this forum where many can have a place to interact anonymously and be felt like they are understood.
you guys are awesome!
So glad you all shared this with us. We appreciate all you do! Love your videos!
We hope the little girl you mentioned will be ok. She is definitely in our thoughts!
http://www.worldreligionnews.com/religion-news/new-jehovahs-witness-headquarters-hosts-first-open-houses.
new jehovah’s witness headquarters hosts first open houses.
28 apr 2017 posted by nathan glover .
Does the public tour include the Governing Bodies apartments? You know, so the public can compare it to other bethel rooms reserved for the rest of staff? .
All rooms and apartments are the same size...right?
That's right! JW's DO NOT have a hierarchy. ALL bethelites are equal!
They follow Jesus example to the letter: Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. - Matt 8:20.
Welcome to Warwick!
