Posts by NoMoreMeetings

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Do you feel reading through the bible in the past has benefited you at all?

by Hope4Others in

putting the doctrine aside do you feel it has given you any advantages?

case in point my son posts on university sites and often the topic about the bible.

and god come up.

NoMoreMeetings

It is truly unfortunate that the bad experiences that many have had while being a JW has also turned them away from the Bible. It is definitely throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

The Bible is a collection of writings which prove that man is incapable of governing himself. It is a book which shows the benefits of following the simple rules from the One who created us, and what happens when we don't. It is the book which lays out our eternal hope after we leave this body. Its advice sustains me each day.

What man has done with the Bible for millenia to justify criminal behavior reinforces our need to follow Jesus each day, and not our own selfish pride.

There are so many bitter comments on this site from people burned by the WTS. I used to be a presiding overseer, and now am just a simple Christian without any church affiliation. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is the basis by which I live. I enjoy studying the Bible with others who feel as I do.

I hope that many here will be able to grow out of the pain that WTS legalism has caused them, and realize that God unconditionally loves each one of us.

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Chicago testimony

by NoMoreMeetings in

jw
friends

just got back from speaking in the chicago area sunday night about my personal road out of jw's and into the full-time ministry of pastoring a church.

it was very well attended, and many were helped with how to reason with jw's when the come to the door.

several who attended are now happily established in local churches, after leaving the wt.

NoMoreMeetings

Just got back from speaking in the Chicago area Sunday night about my personal road out of JW's and into the full-time ministry of pastoring a church. It was very well attended, and many were helped with how to reason with JW's when the come to the door. Several who attended are now happily established in local churches, after leaving the WT.

Some of the advice given was to educate JW's about 1) the joy that a Christian can experience without the need of an earthly organization and 2) the missionary outreaches that Churches are doing all over the world, which most JW's have never heard of.

Knowledge is power. Knowledge is freedom.

The event was professionally videotaped, and will be broadcast on Comcast.

I'll keep you all posted on when.

NMM

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Parallels between Jonestown and WT org?

by skeptic1914 in

how many saw the recent "jonestown-paradise lost" on the history channel?

i realize the suicide/murder of over 900 in jonestown, guyana on novemebr 18, 1978 may be old news but i've always been interested in how cult leaders hold power over their believers.

i've been reluctant to classify jw as a cult but some obvious parallels struck me:.

NoMoreMeetings

There is an excellent listing of the common characteristics of cults in Releasing the Bonds by Steven Hassan.

The JW's qualify.

NMM

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Speaking in the Chicago area

by NoMoreMeetings in

jw
friends

i will be sharing my story of leaving jw's 5 years ago and becoming a pastor this sunday night, at the immanuel presbyterian church, 29w260 batavia rd, warrenville, il.

(30 miles west of chicago).

it starts at 6:00 pm, followed by q & a.. the road that i have been on has been truly amazing and a true answer to prayer.. pastor ron nollet.

NoMoreMeetings

I will be sharing my story of leaving JW's 5 years ago and becoming a pastor this Sunday night, at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 29W260 Batavia Rd, Warrenville, IL. (30 miles west of Chicago)

It starts at 6:00 PM, followed by Q & A.

The road that I have been on has been truly amazing and a true answer to prayer.

Pastor Ron Nollet

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How Have You Changed Since Leaving The Witnesses?

by minimus in

jw
friends

are you very different now??

?

NoMoreMeetings

I'm a pastor, and very happy.

40

One True Religion?

by blondie in

interesting topic from beliefnet.

12/14/2006 11:54 pm .

taking the position that jesus christ is, in fact, the son of god who paid the price for our sins, i dont believe our affiliation with any christian religion "gives a person an 'an edge'" in their approval by god and christ.

NoMoreMeetings

Hi Blondie,

One true Church. Anyone who believes in Jesus as Lord and that His Father raised Him from the dead will be saved.

That's why I'm no longer and elder and I pastor a non-denominatinal church.

Blessings,

Pastor Ron

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What are you now ?

by moomanchu in

jw
friends

curious as to what exwitnesses have become or believe.

i haven't joined any religous group and do not attend any services.

(have visited a church's service)

NoMoreMeetings

I'm the pastor of the East Marion Community Church on Long Island, NY

When I was the presiding overseer, I had no idea I could be this happy.

NMM

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A little help please:

by 2112 in

jw
friends

i put this in another thread but i would like to start a new one.. i was a jw when i got married but i left about15 years ago, my wife is still in.

before we met she had a relationship (while she was a witness) with a guy and even had a child with him.

(she did not get dfed for this.

NoMoreMeetings

2112

I believe that the current policy tells elders to not pry into the conduct between
husband and wife.

Wouldn't it be nice if you and your wife could apply the principle of "mutual respect"
to your private lives, and not have a part of your lives which is nobody's business
controlled by a "faithful slave"?

Pray for her deliverance from this cult, and for a relationship with God through Jesus Christ,
and not the "governing body".

NMM

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Has being a Jehova's witness totally shattered your faith?

by Silvia Plath in

just because the watchtower society is wrong doesn't mean that there is no god, nor does it mean there is a god.

it would interesting to now how former members have adjusted thier cosmology, or whether they are now atheists and why.

i personally see religion as a more personal matter, rather than belonging to an organization.

NoMoreMeetings

I never lost my faith in God.

I'm now pastor of a New York church.

NMM

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Hello to all ... I've finally decided to sign up

by In Between in

jw
friends

after alot of time, lurking, fighting this damn inward battle i am dealing with, i've decided to join in the mix.

a little about me (i'll try not to bore you to much) ... i am a fader.

was raised jw, was even a m.s.

NoMoreMeetings

Welcome In Between!

I was where you are 4 years ago.

The best thing that you have right now is your faith in God. He is REAL. and He loves you.

Get another translation of the Bible (not the NWT) and prayerfully start reading it. Ask to be taught by the Holy Spirit.

True Christianity will begin to reveal itself. It very simple. It is not judgmental. It will set you freel

Others have recommended Crisis of Conscience, which is excellent. In Search of Christian Freedom goes beyond Watchtower error and examines each person's freedom as a Christian.

God bless your journey.

NMM