i remember being indoctrinated how "bad" the catholics were and in particular the confession practise was always ridiculed.. i was thinking about it today, if i felt guilty about something how wonderful it would be to open a confessional booth, talk to a priest, confess, he would say some words to me, tell me what to do as penace and on my way i would go.
i think their thought is that the judging is really left up to god (i hope i have that right) and then i thought about the jc committee.
you walk in, they grill you, you confess, they judge you (not god) and then df you if they think it's warranted.. starting to think that the catholics had it right after all.
I remember when I was enduring two different JC meetings (different meetings, years apart) how I wished I had it as easy as the Catholics -- all they had to do was confess in a dark little box, say some hail marys and that would be it -- no one would know. Much better than a JC meeting.
Purza
hey guys this is my first post just wanted to say i get df`d today .. its a bummer ......the 16 th i had my judicial commite.
if anyone can give me some good vibe il apreciate it.... i been shunned my all my fam.... thank god i have my wife to support me (df`d also ) .
hope to hear from you
I am sorry. It is a very painful experience, but I believe you will find many people who have survived and are better off now.
I wish you the best.
Purza
as a kid i remember hearing about other parts of the world where the preaching work is banned and it had to be done "underground".
i always pictured people in suits and dresses going through tunnels in peoples basements and knocking on doors.
i wished we could preach underground.. kwin
We used to know JWs that lived in Saudi -- where the work was banned. They met as a group, but secretly. They preached, but secretly. I always wondered how they could auxiliary pioneer. I guess if there is a will. . . there is a way.
Purza
i was just remembering back to when i was around 13 years old or so.
my friend, who was 15, and i were both pretty sick and tired of field service.
we tried to work together as much as possible and one summer we worked almost exclusively alone as door-to-door partners.
Yep we did this too. Me and my best friend (at the time, and she still is now) would work together all the time. Sometimes we would be laughing so hard when the householder actually opened the door we couldn't talk!!!! We even had the householder laughing with us (or slam the door in disgust).
I don't think they allow kids or teens to work together anymore like that.
Those were the days. . . .
Purza
for years i have felt i was the only one on earth that was reeling from my involvement with jw.
i stumbled upon this website and feel an overwhelming desire to dance.
here is my story:.
Isn't it wonderful to find a place like this and realize that you are not alone? It is like a breath of fresh air. Last year I was afraid to seek any type of help in "getting over" the JW lifestyle. Finding this site has been so helpful and my self confidence level has increased knowing that I am not alone. . .
Welcome D.
Purza
a couple years ago, i bumped into a chronically ill brother in a store.
he was friendly initially but backed away from me quickly.
when he heard i barely attend any meetings.. i ran into him again last week.
Let them see how happy and healthy you are ( since you left the 'truth').
I totally agree with this. About a month ago I ran into an elder that really held me up in the years before I faded. I even followed him to another KH. I saw him at a restaurant and he shunned me (I am not DF'd). When we were leaving and he was driving past, I put my arm around my teenage daughter and smiled at her -- I would have done it anyway, but I wanted him to see me and know (deep down inside) that I was truly happy. Cause I really am!
Purza
i am not posting this to justify my actions, i am doing so for the benifit of any witnesses who are unsure about there feelings toward the "truth".
i was a reguler pioneer for about 8 yrs, back when it was 100 hours a month, befor thet i did a couple of yrs as a vacation pioneer, they later changed the name to auxilery pioneer, and during the following 20 yrs i had a few intermitant spells as an auxilery when i had time to.
during my pioneer years i have given talks at circuit assemblies and had assignments at district assemblies .
Welcome Londoner!
It is always encouraging (and refreshing) to me when I see long time JWs (like yourself) make the decision to leave based on learning that the "truth" is really not the truth.
Purza
as mentioned in my other thread, my daughter lena is having brainsurgery on monday, jan 24. the surgery will last 6-7 hours, so i'm hoping the board members will be willing to make a special effort tomorrow to send positive thoughts, healing energy, good wishes and prayers her way.
we are asking that the surgeon's hands be delicate and skillful and that lena does not bleed overmuch and that brain damage be minimal (if not non-existant).
surgery begins at 8 am eastern standard time (us), but we have to have her to the hospital by 6 am, so this is "good night!
(((((((Brenda)))))))
Sending good vibes and positive thoughts your way!!
Purza
hey guys,.
ff had her jc today.
i was all ready with quotes from the "pay attention" book and reasoning to show they should let me sit in on it, but they didn't even object.
Sometimes the anticipation of having to go to a JC is worse than the actual JC. (only sometimes)
I am glad you got a positive result out of it!
Purza
msnbc just reported that former tonight show host johnny carson died of emphysema this morning.
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rip johnny 1925-2005
My dad used to work the swing shift and get home about 11 at night. I can still hear him laughing in the living room watching Johnny Carson. Sad.
Purza
