it's bitter sweet to find a site like this..i was born in the truth.
when i was 16 i given the option to stop going.
father and mothers family are both witnesses.
Welcome Jayk!
Most on this forum are where you are now. Like Flipper said, the shunning is NOT easy. This is NOT the way our family or loved ones should treat us. It is disturbing. Keep reading, learning and thinking.
We are all here for you! Keep posting, it helps. It has been a form of therapy for me. Like you said..."no one else understands."
https://www.revealnews.org/blog/jehovahs-witnesses-double-down-on-scripture-used-to-ignore-abuse/.
jehovah’s witnesses double down on scripture used to ignore abuse.
by trey bundy / november 9, 2017. gary breaux, a senior jehovah's witness official, speaks on the religion’s official internet video channel.
Not changing the 2 witness rule just shows what you are dealing with. A true 100% narcissist is a sight to see. These guys are true 100% narcissists. They won’t budge or apologize for anything because they truly believe they are right. Karma is coming for them! Hopefully sooner rather than later and in my lifetime, so I can watch it happen. Oh please....let me be alive to see it happen!!!🥂
so here is a tidbit you will all just love!.
we all are hearing of the trend right now to ¨downsize¨ the congregations...ie... eliminate by combining, in order to blah blah blah... .
here is what you didnt know: every time a congregation is dissolved, for whatever reason, including merging or dispersing, wt makes money!
with so many negative things occupying our minds as ones who have escaped the society, we need to focus on positive and upbuilding things.. this clip is wonderful.
find their other stuff at www.theliberators.org .
contrary to all we were told as witnesses, most people in this world are truly lovely, sincere people.
Sorry...I’m a sap. I cried through the whole thing. The reactions of some were incredible. Looking into eyes is like looking into the soul. Thank you for sharing.
let's play devils advocate here.. put yourself in the governing body's shoes.
they are well aware of all the issues they are facing.
they know their numbers (they 'do the math' as they say in the us).
Narcissists don’t need to turn things around. If you ever deal with a true Narcissist you will find that it is everyone else that is at fault. Watchtower is selfish cult that does not care about the welfare of its members.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzlcngtf-8.
"This is the future of WT - video production.
RIP WT. Long live JWdotborg."
Exactly! Out with the WT and in with Jay dub ya! They are phasing out the name Watchtower! So many are rolling over in their graves. Including our parents!
sad situation for the parents.child death blamed on religious beliefs.
zimbabwe, the sunday mail, sunday, october 29, 2017. a jehovah’s witness lost her baby during childbirth because she and her husband followed church teachings and turned down blood transfusions that could have averted the tragedy.. getrude seneri (28) said she experienced labour complications on september 20, 2017 and doctors said blood transfusions were necessary to save both her and her child.. the couple stuck with their religious beliefs resulting in the child dying and her husband, misheck bande, stepped in to authorise transfusions for her when he was told that his wife’s life was also on the brink.. now, the couple have denounced the church for its teachings on blood transfusions.. opening up to the sunday mail society last week, seneri and bande spoke of how they were initially willing to risk their lives for their religious beliefs – but had changed their minds after the loss of their child.. jehovah’s witnesses are not alone when it comes to rejecting blood transfusions.. prince marezva, an elder of the johane masowe apostolic sect said they were totally against blood transfusions and organ transplants.. zimbabwe national traditional healers association president george kandiero said transfusions were shunned because people feared taking in bad spirits from the donor’s lineage.. another religious group that does not condone blood transfusions is the church of christ, scientist (aka christian science).. read full article: http://www.sundaymail.co.zw/child-death-blamed-on-religious-beliefs/.
related discussion: https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5981654168371200/wonder-if-their-any-parents-theses-children-on-here-now-may-22-1994.
It is easy to stand by the no blood when you are a JW, UNTIL it happens to YOU. It's not as easy as you think. Can't share my story, but it is NOT easy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzlcngtf-8.
Since they purchased this facility away from Patterson and Watchtower Farms. I believe their goal one day is to sell off Patterson and the farm. They will have their elite Management team and helpers at Warwick running their TV empire from their shiny new broadcast building. Mean time the rank and file will use the online donation program to funnel in the money. Kingdom Halls will be drastically reduced. The Elder arrangement will be drastically changed or eliminated.
Just my two cents.
Mr. Toesup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnzlcngtf-8.
The new 700 club!! Watch J dub ya broadcasting from you recliner. And look....Watchtower has lovingly provided us with a tutorial on how to set up donations automatically! What a loving provision from Jah. Just set it and forget it!!!
What a disgusting cult!!!
lawyer from canada watchtower branch reveals how the watchtower protects pedophiles.
he had the courage to speak up against the evil policies that protect pedophiles.
this video needs to go viral.
Time will tell. This is not over, just the beginning for Watchtower!
We know of two Elders who have been convicted over the last 6 months. How many more will come to light? A ticking time bomb for Watchtower.
