i happened upon an article in the most recent km that.
saddened me because its silence speaks volumes about.
the spiritual and emotional emptiness manifest in the.
Excellent points meta,
When you are on the organizational treadmill, there is little thought given to the *real world* including many times our own well being, which kind of falls by the wayside, and the well being of our family and others around us (family and friends) and ESPECIALLY our "worldly" family. Very sad.
I'll say it again...I'M SO STINKIN' HAPPY TO BE OUT!!! woohoo!
{{{Doing happy dance of freedom)))
BW
matthew 18: 6,7 "if anyone should cause one of these little ones to turn away from his faith in me, it would be better for that man to have a large millstone tied around his neck and be drowned in the deep sea.. how terrible for the world that there are things that make people turn away!
such things will alway happen--but how terrible for the one who causes them.".
has the governing body really been responcible for causing real genuine belevers in jesus christ to stumble the way jesus says at mathew 18?.
If the governing body would ADMIT that they had faults, would perhaps apologize once and a while, instead of blaming their followers for things that they themselves (the GB) have said and done, I think a lot of us might not be here! It's not the fact that they are imperfect. It's the fact that they won't admit it!!!
BW
go to the hall and face the music or stay home and watch t.v this thought went through my head when an elder asked a sister if her husband was to embarrased to sit in the hall when they made the announcement what do you think?
I most decidely would not go! However the thought of going to the stage and giving a speech is VERY funny :) Would you dare? lolol.
I personally will refuse to jump through any of their procedural hoops, including any more shepherding calls, judical commitees, etc. I told my husband last night that i have officially washed my hands of the whole lot. I admire the courage of those that do go however. I would have liked to hear that singing contest d_w
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
The bit about God being progressive really got to me too. My huband and I both looked at each other and said "What the hell is that supposed to mean????" Totally programmed responses if I ever saw any. Scary!!
It's amazing to find out how many real "friends" you actually have among the "friends" once you decide the org. isn't the truth. Talk about conditional love!
BW
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
Thanks Jurs!
I just got another letter this evening, and it is completely totally maddening. She read my letter, but she didn't READ my letter. Everything is seen through organizational colored lenses. All she can see is that I apparently am in dire need of help and prayer, must contact the magic elders to solve this dire situation immediately if not sooner! She completely glossed over any parts where I said I'm at peace, happier than I have ever been, etc. Grrrr. Here is the letter:
You are right I don't understand you in this regard. I know Jehovah does
not change but he has always done things in a progressive manner even
revealing truth. So did Jesus as he told the disciples I am not able to
tell you all the things you are to know. that is not directly quoting it
but there is not crime in thinking but I do fear that you have been in
contact with apostate thinking.As for your friend next door she seemed nothing but nice to me so I have
never thought she would think badly of Jehovah's witnesses. And as far
as being dedicated to an organization. I am not. I am dedicated to
Jehovah and I serve him in unity with the organization that I am
convinced he is using today to accomplish his most urgent work and the
ones that are making every effort to do his will worldwide. I have not
questions or doubts about that.I would recommend that you express your doubts to The elders in our
congregation. I am sure they can help you if you want help.As for my appalled tone, admittingly so. Not because you have doubts
but because you seem to renounce your faith and your religion that you
voluntarily became a part of. If now you do not any longer want to be
one of Jehovah's witnesses in association with his visible organization
you need to talk to the brothers. That is something that you will have
to reconcile on your ownNo one made me become one of Jehovah's witnesses. This is my decided
choice. I was not told or coaxed blindly in to this organization. I did
examine all the facets and I questioned things and I had and have no
doubts that I am in the truth. I am very glad to be as I had the choice
not to be. I will pray for you and pray about what can be done to get
you some helpful encouragement.
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
Thanks for the encouragement Everyone, it really means a lot and is helping me to not second guess my choice as much as I might have. Your words are also helping to keep my courage up. I haven't gotten anymore emails today. I'm supposing I probably won't get anymore either, being an evil apostate and all [8>]
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
gsark,
Hey yeah! I guess I can LOL. Change it to something like offthefence. hehehe. Or should it be offmyrocker? hmmm. Both are apropos lol. And thanks for the kind words
Games, huh hippi...sounds like fuuuuun :)
bw
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
rem
Thanks for the compliment. Reading Rays books really, really helped me tremendously to get my thoughts in order. I owe him a huge debt of gratitude.
Congrats on your having the courage to write that letter! I'm glad things have gone well for you so far. Hope things run as smoothly in my direction as well.
RHW,
I wonder if there has been any centralized advice given to the elders concerning ferreting out those from among the inactive who are truly discontent? Would be interesting to find out. People MUST be leaving in droves of they wouldn't be so antsy, it doesn't seem like.
Kent and bb,
Thanks! I need all the encouragement I can get. Looking forward to living a real life finally.
BW
i just had my navel pierced yesterday.
can i just say ow?!!
the place i chose to have it done was a little on the scary side, clean but weird!
You go girl!!!
I LOVE belly button piercings. If I had the belly for it you better believe mine would be done. My sister has hers done and it's the cutest thing ever.
BW
here i was in happy-no one is really bothering me too much-lala land, until yesterday when i had to go and open my mouth.
a pioneer sister from our hall emailed me to inquire what was preventing me from attending the meetings, and asked what was holding me back from going.
(this is about the 5th or 6th email asking this question) welllllll, i guess i just reached a point where i couldn't pretend anymore.
Hey Anne,
It did feel very good to get it off my chest. It has been about 2 years now that I have just been pretending and giving fake answers just to appease the them. I couldn't pretend anymore. I'm glad I have encouraged you. I know that this move isn't for everyone And many here suggest just sailing (drifting) quietly along. I just personally couldn't do it anymore. Thanks for your kind words, and i wish you well in your situation. Let us know how you make out! {{hugs}}
Hey Mad,
I know they already kind of knew something was up and I bet anything they asked this sister to try to get something out of me. Boy did they get a scoop! hehehe. Washington Post eat your heart out :)
Hip,
Thanks for the encouragement.
