yesterday i watched a thread grow so fast it was insane.
that thread wasn?t about how bad the society was, it wasn?t about sex or drugs, it was what we thought could have been someone committing suicide, saying they had enough?life sucks and then....
then today i read a second posting of someone who has done an exhaustive study on the postings found within jwd (actually only the tame ones that are from people leaning more pro org than against) and determined what a hate filled sack of pus this place is.
Excellent points.
?you should go to your elders?
I hate this reply. I've been told this same thing..go to the elders. As if they're God or a therapist. It's like therapy is discouraged until you end up being hospitalized for mental illness. I'm speaking from experience with my stepbro who's schizophrenic and me being depressed.
They refuse to admit how backwards the thinking is.
i've taken a leaf from holly's book to thank your for having me on the forum - thirteen interesting days but came to realise one cannot achieve much speaking from behind a screen.
people do not know who you really are, nor do you they.
i read many of holly's posts but few others.
YES!!!!! Get your pathetic azz outta here!!
and that you would not advise anybody, witness or not to do it.
Oh, I'd advise everyone to come here.
But if you make a spiritual recovery it will turn out to be a blessing.Yes, it has turned out to be a blessing by not obeying the WTS anymore.
i have long thought that a billboard campaign might be effective in reaching many jw's, especially those without a computer.
imagine a large donation to jwd with the stipulation that it support a message billboard near every assembly hall and summer convention center.
what would you write?
LOL Perry!
a friend of mine told me that an elder said to him, "i've noticed that all the elders in the congregation are doing well financially, because they put jehovah first.
they have nice cars and big homes.if you put jehovah first, he will take care of you financially.".
i don't believe god does this kind of thing - otherwise, why are there so many poor elders in developing countries who can't even afford a bicycle to get around?
I guess if you consider taken care of to mean not living in a homeless shelter and being able to borrow money for food...then yeah, Jah rocks!
i know someone who is getting married and i am amazed how much money she spent.
she is a student and works part-time and if she's lucky makes $650 a month.
her fiance has a full time job but it goes for bills.
It's not worth it. I wanted to take out a loan just so I could have this great reception , but hubby said no. I'm glad he did. We spent all of about $1000...got married in an historic mansion, had a cake/champagne afterwards, danced and had a great time. I had friends help me make some of the favors and the centerpieces. My husband and I made our cd, then had a record shop make the copies. In my opinion, it can be very easy to have a nice wedding on a budget. Even at a reception hall...where I worked before.
i know i come on here a lot and laugh at the crazy stuff i used to believe.. it's a terrific place to vent my frustration at the org.
and share experiences with people who understand.
but i find that when some people trash talk witnesses who were never part of it i end up sort of defending them usually.
I've stopped, but have had to catch myself a few times. Defending them is like an instinct that's being broken. I was always prepared to be on the defense from anyone speaking against them. Now I know better.
I like the idea of one-upping them!
this should be fun .
name your best quality, and your worst fault.. quality: i'm very fast at everything.
fault: i'm easy to influence.
I don't take $hit from people...both a good and bad quality.
typically, what life does a jw lead?
witnesses relish the thought that they are "different" from the rest of the "world"......how so???
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Fearful
Constantly needing to get 'work' done yet not making diddly.
Feelings of guilt for wanting to take care of your needs/wants on your schedule instead of basing it off meeting times.
i've wasted most of a day putting this quiz together.
it's only 10 questions, please give it a go and see what you get!.
if you think it could make a decent anti-witnessing tool, i might dress it up with links to the quotes site and the watchtower site to prove the accuracy of the points made.. if you see any inaccuracies or misleading comments, please let me know.. url = http://www.thebentinel.com/jw-quiz.php (embedded below).
23% witness
i hate them.
and i find them boring......what's your take?
Cathy, I'm there with you!
I don't know why I'm hooked. When mtv's the Real World season one came on (like '92 I think), I started watching and haven't stopped. Just about every night of the week, I'm watching some (so-called) reality show.
