i just wanted those kind-hearted, those gentle, those friendly ones of you to know that i wrote my letter of resignation as an elder yesterday, after having served in that capasity for 24 years.. those wishing to call me or any society "bastard", "sucker", "braindead" or anything, as they have before, i would ask please to refrain from that.
other comments would be welcome.. somehow, it is the armstrong quote about "one small step for man, one giant leap for humankind" (approximately) the other way around, "one giant leap for (a) man, one hardly noticeable step for humankind".. ok, that was that.
Whatever, YoYoMama:
Typical JW thinking....A person, whom you no NOTHING about decides to resign as an elder and automatically, it's because there is something wrong with HIM. Instead of showing concern, and supporting him & encouraging him as your brother, you make a smart ass comment like that.
Once again, YYMM, you make me grateful that I am no longer like you.
AMarie
my path needs to be revamped.. i do plan to have a serious discussion with elders and attend the kingdom hall.
where that will lead, time will tell.. i am not leaving mitch.
even if i did become a jehovah's witness and celibate again he would love me just the same and i him.. you cannot become ungay.
Joel:
I must admit, when I heard that you were returning to the JWs, I was completely shocked. However, please know that whatever path you take, I wish you total peace and happiness. You are one of the sincerest people I have ever met, and I have always enjoyed reading your post. You will be missed.
AMarie
i just wanted those kind-hearted, those gentle, those friendly ones of you to know that i wrote my letter of resignation as an elder yesterday, after having served in that capasity for 24 years.. those wishing to call me or any society "bastard", "sucker", "braindead" or anything, as they have before, i would ask please to refrain from that.
other comments would be welcome.. somehow, it is the armstrong quote about "one small step for man, one giant leap for humankind" (approximately) the other way around, "one giant leap for (a) man, one hardly noticeable step for humankind".. ok, that was that.
Old Hippie:
No matter what path you decide to take from here on out, whether it be to stay with the JWs of fade away, I wish you the best. If you do indeed decided to distance yourself from the JWs, please keep your head up and keep pushing forward. No matter how difficult it becomes, we will always be here to support you through the tough times.
May peace be with you.
Amanda
i am interested in people's opinions on this.... is or is not cybersex cheating?
Sky:
I guess you have to ask yourself how you would feel if your boyfriend was having cybersex with another woman? Would it bother you? And as mentioned above, it all depends if both of your significant others are OK with it.
AMarie
if it is possible can you post why you were disfellowshipped?
Ooops:
Disregard my last comment, my little pooky wooky. I thought you were refering to me when you said I gave apostates a bad name.
if it is possible can you post why you were disfellowshipped?
Ahhhh....
YoYo, telling me how much you love me makes me feel all warm and mushy inside. By the way, thank you for the honesty. It gives me a better idea of what your motives are.
AMarie
Maybe me giving apostates a bad name counteracts the bad name that you give the JWs. Don't ya think?
Kiss kiss
if it is possible can you post why you were disfellowshipped?
YYMM said:
"AMarie:
I'm here because I'm in love with you."
Ha Ha, very cute YoYo.
I asked the question out of all sincerity, not to be a bitch. My thoughts are that you would be here for one of three reasons:
1. You are a JW who sincerely believes what they are taught and want "Apostates" to turn back from their evil ways before it's too late.
2. You are a hateful, nasty person who can't tolerate people with beliefs different than your own (which if that's the case, good luck in life buddy).
3. Or, as most people have said, you have serious doubts about your faith and hearing the truth about the JWs and their teachings hits a nerve.
I was just curious as to where you are coming from, that is all.
I think your smart ass response instead of an honest answer tells me all I need to know. And by the way, go ahead and put me on your list of people to avoid. Having a piece of shit like you ignore me would make my day. But don't worry, once you finally ackowledge that you belong to a crappy-ass religion and find the courage to join the "apostates", maybe then we can date...kiss, kiss, YYMM.
AMarie
if it is possible can you post why you were disfellowshipped?
YYMM said:
"Lets see, do I trust disfellowshipped people that attack and insult just because I don't give into their way of thinking
or...
do I trust my loving brothers and sisters that I have grown up around and have tought me Bible truths and have helped me have a relationship with my creater?"
If that is so, then why are you here?
if it is possible can you post why you were disfellowshipped?
YYMM said:
"shecky2: YOu got that right. This way I know who to avoid."
You can't possibly mean that. I'm sure you've figured out by now that the majority here are against what the JWs teach, if not disfellowshipped. The bible tells you not to "eat with, or even greet a brother who has walked away", doesn't it? It seems to me you are just putting yourself in "harms way", so to speak. I have a hard time believing anybody is that ignorant.
Or else you were just saying that to be hateful.
i frequently read on this board that somebody has 'been a jw for over 25 years' and then learn that they are in fact 25 years and three days old.. i am very easily confused, in fact i actually got inside a car of similar color to my own recently and spent at least five minutes with a furrowed brow trying to force my car key into its ignition, fortunately, i realised my error before i was arrested.
so, just to humor me, can you all post how long you were/are baptised jw's?.
thank you -- hs.
My Mother was baptized when I was three and thus began raising us JW's. I was baptized 10/2/92 at the age of thirteen and was DF'd on 12/29/99 after being inactive for two years.
