Posts by cyber-sista

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I MADE A SCENE AT THE KINGDOM HALL REMODEL TODAY

by Corvin in

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friends

the set up

it was getting close to noon and elese decided to give her mother a call to let her know she was ready to be picked up.

sara said she had to stop by the kingdom hall to drop off some ice for the brothers doing the remodeling.

cyber-sista

I have never once experienced the kind of predjudice and persecution the Society describes in their publications and at the meetings from worldly people, governments or churches as a result of being a JW. The only predjudice, attacks or persecution I have ever suffered has come from the JW's for once believing and now disagreeing with them. They are vindictive and more satan-like than any worldly folks I have ever dealt with.

Me neither, and if I did receive any persecution, it was because I made people feel uncomfortable because of my religion, because I was preaching it to them or judging them with it. Even then most "worldly "people tried to be respectful of me when I was a wacko JW. As far as the JWs go they have all stabbed me and my family in the back and continue to do so. They, in their twisted thinking, think that this is what will save me because "Jehovah disciplines those he loves." So they assume they are being holy in their hatred. Thanks for this Corvin. I could see this as the final scene from some inspirational movie where the good guy stands up in the end and puts everyone in their place. It brings up a lot of issues that I am faced with as far as my association with those still in the Org, which I am realizing more and more that in order for me to be healthy I need to stay away from people who think like this--these are toxic relationships. The closer I am with them the more abuse I receive. As far as my non-JW friends and family--thank God for their love and support. Thank you all for being there too.

Love, cybs

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I MADE A SCENE AT THE KINGDOM HALL REMODEL TODAY

by Corvin in

jw
friends

the set up

it was getting close to noon and elese decided to give her mother a call to let her know she was ready to be picked up.

sara said she had to stop by the kingdom hall to drop off some ice for the brothers doing the remodeling.

cyber-sista

I applaud you Corvin. Wish more of the Jws would stand up and express their natural instinct of protecting their children and standing up for them. I never knew I had it in me until they went after my daughter. I may be meek and I may be mild, but don't mess with my kid! I was surprised at how that one came out when those buttons were pushed on that one. I was taught for so long to ignore my gut reactions that I thought their was something wrong with me when I turned into a Mama bear, but I think it totally normal and natural parent instinct to something that the JWs are not.

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Home Remedies

by Frannie Banannie in

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how many of yall were taught or learned home remedies while growing up or as a result of your own or others' experiences?

got any good ones yall'd like to share here?.

frannie b

cyber-sista

Ok here's a new one I haven't tried (don't have the problem ) but my Dad and others have sworn that athletes foot and toenail fungus is cured by using vick's vapo rub on it. thought I'd pass it along as it sounds like something that could work.

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 8-22-04 WT Study (Abbreviated) Apostates

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 8-22-04 wt study (july 15, 2004 issue) abbreviated

review comments

will be in black and parentheses ().

cyber-sista

Surely, though, we are happy that such evildoers will SOON be gone forever.

Blondie, thanks for keeping us up to date. I have relatives (and friends of 20 years) who are still seemingly happy JWs. Whenever I think about trying to reason with them about my reasons for leaving the WT and I read stuff like this I can see what I am up against. If this is the garbage they are chosing to believe and following along with I hang my head in shame for ever being a part of this Org. I was always deeply disturbed by statements such as the above because what it meant for me (with unbelieving hubby and daughter and many others who I dearly loved in life) is that all these people that I care about the most would soon be gone forever and I would be stuck on earth with a bunch of people who are happy over the death of all these I have known and loved. Of course it wouldn't matter then because my old emotional sentimental self would be replaced with my new robotic feelingless self--100% Borgified and feeling no pain. Scarey...

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Why Preaching From House to House Is a WASTE and a SCAM!

by minimus in

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logic tells us that the "preaching work" is alot to do about nothing.

knocking on doors when no one is home is a stupid waste of time!

the odds of finding a bible study that gets baptized after leaving a person a tract or magazine has got to be ridiculously low.

cyber-sista

Think about it...If JWs spent their preaching time actually doing something constructive for someone in the community what a better witness that would be to everyone. All those volunteer hours spent walking around talking to dogs and neigborhood cats and disturbing people is such a waste of time that could be better spent truly caring for people and their needs. At least other churches in my community have food banks and occasional church dinners to feed the poor.

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Preaching Doom and Gloom in October?

by Sassy in

my ex husband (who is dfd but not a professsed apostate) told me yesterday that in october there is going to be a big push for preaching doom in service.. like the last chance to get people in before the end.. .

has anyone else heard this?.

i assume either his brother who is a dub or his mother have passed this on to him, in order to scare him to come back quick before everyone dies.. .

cyber-sista

I wonder if their choice of October for major campaigns has anything to do with that, or if it's just a good way to get the rank and file to "jump start" their new service year creating a sense of urgency

Yes, it may spur some on to make that commitment to pioneer for the year. I sure there will be some very strong "suggestions" to do so. Wanna bet there will be more articles on pioneering at around that time with leadings from the platform. "Brothers and sisters what better time is there than the present to be participating full time in this lifesaving campaign? Jehovah will speed this work up in its due season and the season for this harvest is close at hand! Any who can make room for this work and unselfishly adjust their schedules to do so will be greatly blessed by Jehovah. So let us throw off every and all the anxieties that entangle us and have the fulless share that we can in the only career that brings glory to our God and life to any others out there who take hold of it." blah blah blah....(I scare myself sometimes knowing I have all that witness speak still floating around in my head)

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So What Is The Watchtower NOT All About?

by Englishman in

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"ready for every good work," 12/1.

"god is love," 7/1.

"remain in my word," 2/1.

cyber-sista

Articles that you would NOT see in the WT...

Love your neighbor as yourself--unconditionally (as Jesus did)

Love your family and friends--unconditionally

Practice giving to all and any of those in need in your community and beyond

Helping out at food banks and other much needed community services

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Please help! ( I have a question?)

by bsylva in

my question is this,.

and she loves me as well.

however i was baptised as a catholic as a child.

cyber-sista

aloha bsylva,

I am so sorry that you are going through this. You sound like a nice guy. I hope things will become clearer as time goes on for both you and the JW woman you are interested in. Like it was brought out earlier it is not you that has to make the choice but her. She cannot be with you if she wants to truly continue on in her religion. Even if you do marry she will never be fully accepted by other JWs because of her disobiedience for marrying a non-JW. Being involved with this Organization is one big heartache all around. Gather as much info as you can about the JWs, so you are clear about what you are getting in to. If they won't answer your questions directly it is because they have something to hide. Unfortunately you girlfriend has been hiding the truth about her religion from you. She may subconsciously want out, but this would mean the loss of all her JW friends and family. Many in the organization live double lives because of the confused mental state the religion creates. Wishing you well, stick around if you need to talk more. All the best to you,

cybs

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Tragedy averted

by SheilaM in

this is about my older sister and i .

tragedy averted.

i spoke to my sister today.

cyber-sista

Sheila, I will comment....Is your sister still a JW? I contemplated your poem in this light because mine is and I have barely spoke with her since I left the Org about a year ago. We used to be close but now she is on guard with me and we never talk anymore. She doesn't want to know what I am about and I don't want to hurt her so we just don't talk. It feels horrible. Sometimes I want to blurt it out, but I don't know what to say to her. The ice is very thin...Your poem was similiar to my feelings right now.

Love, cybs

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Please help! ( I have a question?)

by bsylva in

my question is this,.

and she loves me as well.

however i was baptised as a catholic as a child.

cyber-sista

When I became a JW my husband did not. We had a good marriage, but....I was always a second rate citizen in the congo and there was always a lot of pressure on me to pressure my husband and he was not always treated with respect. Our social life was minimal because a lot of witnesses didn't want to associate with my hubby. We had a daughter who I took to the meetings who never became a JW and in the end they tried to tear our family apart. I am so sorry for your situation. this is not an easy one. The religion will truly stand in the way of your marriage. There are many real life stories here on this site about what happens to families who are involved with this religion. I finally woke up one day and left the religion because of what I saw it doing to people's lives. Please study up before you get involved with these people. Find out how they truly view those who are not of their faith. The woman you are involved with probably has hopes of converting you and will be very disappointed if this is not the case.