Posts by HappyDad

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Do most ex JW's go politically left?

by Lightgrowsbrighter in

i've found it interesting that- imho- most of the politically vocal ex-jw's at this website seem to lean left.

i'm personally pretty centered- right on some issues, left on others, but overall have a pretty cynical view of all political/religious leaders.

i find it somewhat ironic that people who leave such a dogmatic group like the witnesses become so politically dogmatic.

HappyDad

I've found it interesting that- IMHO- most of the politically vocal ex-JW's at this website seem to lean left.

I totally agree with you. In the past I have been way to vocal and trashed these ones. My strong opinions have been because of my JW past where I and most JW's I knew were so confident that we had the answer to everything. We had the "truth"!

I have learned a lot over the years and try not to get involved in left or right topics. My emotions about certain issues can have me say things that I will regret soon after opening my mouth. So it's best for me to stay quiet. Friendship is not worth losing because of political leanings and beliefs. My leanings are middle of the road right and sometimes far right when it comes to protecting the 2nd amendment and closing borders. At least I now can choose what I want to support.

HappyDad

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converting to catholic

by SloppyMcFloppy in

hello i was wondering if any ex jw have converted to catholic?

i have been tossing the idea around a bit and wondering if it was woth it from personal experience?

thoughts?

HappyDad

An ex JW poster here returned to the Catholic church. Jeff Schwehm is his name and you can Google and find out about him. He was also a guest on EWTN (the Catholic cable TV show) to talk about it. You also can check out his posts here. Another person who became Catholic is Tom Cabeen. Tom was one of the top group of people who were purged from Brooklyn bethel in the early 1980's with Ray Franz and Randy Waters. Tom was an overseer in the printing department. Both Tom and Jeff are fine examples of ex JW's living their lives in peace and happiness since they escaped the cult.

HappyDad

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The money question...

by Tornintwo in

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i am intrigued to know if there is truly any evidence of financial irregularities in the jehovah's witness organisation or if any one or group are raking off funds or benefitting financially...?.

whilst i disagree wholeheartedly with most of their teachings and practices, dogmatism, legalism and superiority complex, i don't honestly think there's anyone making millions at the top.

yes you could say that the gb are comfortably off, don't have to pay bills etc but they do actually get up in the morning and 'work', they aren't going off in private jets to tropical islands or driving bentleys.

HappyDad

WireRider,

You need to get the facts before you post something as preposterous as $19.5 million for constructing Beth Sarim and having 5 automobiles there.

Beth Sarim cost $25,000 to build in 1929 and there were not 5 autos.

HappyDad

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"Attn Lurkers- Terror, fear and your future- How terror groups and JW.org use similar tactics

by stuckinamovement in

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we have nothing to fear but fear itself is a famous line uttered by franklin delano roosevelt during one of the usas most uncertain and scary time periods during the height of ww2..

fear can immobilize a person, make them afraid to help others in times of critical need.

fearfulness can change a persons personality forcing them to act in ways that they wouldnt otherwise.

HappyDad

Your post is good but evidently you know nothing about history or you didn't do your research before venting your ideas. JFK is not the one who said “We have nothing to fear but fear itself”

It was Franklin Delano Roosevelt during WWII who said this. 20 plus years before JFK was president.

HappyDad

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Is this a BEAUTIFUL STORY--or what?

by Terry in

is this a beautiful story, or what?.

act one________.

now in an ordinary romance of the golden hollywood era, the boy goes off to war while the young lady waits nervously for his safe return.in a cary grant, debra kerr movie, the two vow to meet after a certain period of time and tragic circumstances intervene.. in my story, the young man is a conscientious objector who goes to prison instead of off to the vietnam war.

HappyDad

Terry,

I read your book just about a month age and now, reading this brought a tear to my eye. You have a gift of writing and making the reader feel.

Best wishes and good luck.

HappyDad

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Gone 3 years from here

by kozmo in

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wow!

i haven't been on in three years now, i pretty much got myself caught up to date and times change as always.

we moved down to florida last year and i ran into some jw's at a booth they have in a flea market here, kissimmee, 10 minutes from everything disney.

HappyDad

Kozmo,

I moved from Pittsburgh to Bonita Springs 20 months ago.

HappyDad

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Where are you from?

by BeautifulMind in

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i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.

but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.

i currently live in georgia, usa.

HappyDad

Wow.......we have and international brother/sisterhood here. I'm so happy to see that so many all over the world have awakened!

Be nice if some enterprising exJW would start a travel business for all of us exes. I still get brochures from Illinois Travel for all the JW tours, cruises, and trips. I'd rather be on a trip or whatever with REAL people. lol

HappyDad

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Where are you from?

by BeautifulMind in

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i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.

but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.

i currently live in georgia, usa.

HappyDad

Bonita Springs, Florida since February of 2014. Before that I lived in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area all my life.

HappyDad

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My mom passed away yesterday....

by minimus in

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thank you all for your sincere encouragement during these last few weeks.

finally, she is at peace.

i was with her , holding her hand when she died.

HappyDad

So sorry for your loss Minimus. Lost my Mom 17 years ago. I don't believe the JW stuff anymore but one thing I still feel......death is truly an enemy as they always say.

HappyDad

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I feel great today!

by Dubby in

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for years i denied myself the thing i loved to do the most to be a good jw.

i love to ride off-road motorcycles.

so, i am going to indulge myself and get a new dirt bike.. i love to see god's creation from the vantage point of a motorcycle on a mountain top.

HappyDad

All my life I wanted a Harley Davidson but being a dub stopped anything joyful. After I started my fade in the very early 2000's a full dress Harley FLTC (biggest you can get with bags, tour pack, radio, fairing, etc.) came into my life in 2002. At the time I was 54 years old. I joined the local HOG club and had many enjoyable rides on the highway. On October 4th 2003 I went for a local ride by myself and gassed up on my way home so I could be ready for a long ride to Columbus, Ohio from the Pittsburgh area where I lived. We were going to the American Motorcycle Museum the next day, Sunday.

Three blocks from my home, an 86 year old man ran a stop sign and T-boned (broadsided) me. Totaled the bike and I wound up in the trauma unit. Unbelievable...but nothing was broken. His car missed touching my body. The only hurt I had was landing after flying some feet. I was released the next day but limped and ached for a few weeks after.

I haven't been on two wheels since. lol

Dubby, enjoy yourself. Do everything you always wanted to do but couldn't while being a dub.

HappyDad