Because I refuse to live my life being brainwashed
schne_belly
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Is there one thing that keeps you from going back?
by nsrn ini had email contact this week for the first time with an old boyfriend--haven't seen him in 28 years!
i'm trying to compose an answer...there are a hundred reasons why i will never go back, but how to sum it up?
i'm thinking along the lines of "i just don't believe that the society/gb is god's representative on earth" and see if he presses further.. suggestions, anyone?.
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I just love this board because ....
by eyeslice infill in the blank.
eyeslice .
in my case because it gives me a sense of community and a source of news that i must admit i miss since leaving the 'truth'.
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schne_belly
I feel it's a therapy of sorts to help me travel down the road of leaving a cult and all that, that entails
Ohhh yea, and It gives me something to do when I'm bored at work
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Im in a good mood today!!!!
by ButtLight in.
cause my hypnotism was bogus, and i'm smoking right now!!!!!!!!
yeah i know i should quit, but this aint doing it for me.. .
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schne_belly
Awwww Butt!!! What a bummer....
My family and I were excited to hear you were trying to give smoking the boot... keep trying, you CAN do it!!!! You obviously KNOW it's not good for you... I don't know how hard it is to stop, so I can't say much more!.... don't give up!
Plus the extra money you'd have from not having to buy cigs' can go towards more BUD LIGHT!!!
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When reading aloud to cong, did you ever think...........
by jambon1 in..............what a load of crap!
or perhaps what you read angered you as you were sitting there!
yes, as you were sitting right in front of the congregation!
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schne_belly
Oh ya - I was the Botchtower reader one Sunday.
The paragraph talked about a scripture that shows "Jehovah would rock the nations and all the desirable things of all the nations would come in and fill gods house with glory" and how that was happening in our day.
As I was reading that - I thought, man if these people are the "desirable things" - I can't even imagine what the un-desirable things are.
Give me a break.... I was barely able to finish the paragraph.
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Strange paradox - the ' weakest' J Dubs were in a way the most hardcore.
by Gregor ini knew many of them.
some in my own family.
they were the ones considered spiritually weak because they:
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schne_belly
So true Gregor -
it seems there are JW 'socializers' - those who know nothing about doctrine, and could care less when you show them inconsistencies in WT belief. These individuals are very difficult to get out of the cult.
Those that study, believe and live what they are taught, seem more affected by contradictions in WT thought.
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what i hate the most
by aoxo inwhat i hate the most about being a witness is having to wear suits all the time.
especialy out in service in hot weather.
but i miss seeing all those sisters in those tight controversial dresses.
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schne_belly
I HATE panty hose..... Since leaving I don't think I've put a pair on!
I HATE "field service"
I HATED having to miss CSI on Thursday nights....
I HATED having every part of my life ( clothes, friends, goals, hobbies etc) scrutinized by the elders and thier wives.
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I have a drug problem
by beautifulisfree in.
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i have a drug problem........my parents drug me to every single meeting.
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schne_belly
Too funny Beautiful....
I think I've heard that somewhere before!! How long have you been sober???
Schne_
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Witnessing at the WalMart in Evansville, Indiana(pics)
by Jourles in.
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for your viewing, uh, pleasure?
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schne_belly
My response to WalMart
Sirs,
It has come to my attention that Jehovah's Witnesses were permitted to peddle their cult message in front of a WalMart in Evansville, Indiana. This is rather disturbing to me, a WalMart customer. This cult hides known pedophiles, even allowing them to knock on doors where children may be present. This cult also practices extreme shunning of former members, whereby no contact is to be made with individuals who leave – including close family members.
I am confident that you were not aware of this practice or would not have permitted this to take place in front of one of your stores.
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Just a quick jw question
by nevaagain inokay, i got this thing going on.
i already posted something about it a few weeks ago.
i know i am on a thin line and i know i could probably get df'ed if i continue my path, but i dont think i want to leave this org yet.
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schne_belly
well maybe i am too naive but i still believe that we havent done anything wrong yet
Dude, you just answered your own question! This is between you,the girl and God. It's no one else business.... ..and as of now, it sounds to me like your conscience isn't bothering you. Don't let someone tell you it does! Don't beat yourself up for being human!
Just be smart about your actions if you choose to take the relationship further.... You don't want someone getting hurt.
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Are you at peace with God?
by JH in.
by telling us that we shall be destroyed at armageddon, and that we live a life that god doesn't approve of, the jw's are trying to make us believe that we are at odds with god.. were they successful?
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schne_belly
Yes, I feel I am at peace with God.
Surprisingly, It didn't take long after leaving the religion to loose the feeling of "guilt". I think I am closer to him now that I ever was, I think it's because I am worshiping him on my own terms now....