Posts by Dark Side

I can only speak about my own situation. The first time I was very anxious to get back in. I had a wife and two small children. It didn't take long. I did was I was told to do

The second time I was living away from my wife and kids. I had moved to find a job and a place to live for my family. The elders in my home congregation disfellowshipped me while I was away, for past transgressions. I had to deal with them over the phone and through the congregation I was attending in California. That took a long time. Eventually, I trimmed my sideburns and was reinstated

The third time, I said fuck it and never looked back. It was one of the best decisions of my life

Since then, some old "friends" have asked me to "repent" and "come back". I get the impression from them that it wouldn't be that difficult or take very long. I'd just have to play the game

Keep in mind, that last time was in 1991. I've been told by these "friends" that things have changed and reinstatement isn't as hard as it used to be

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The funniest/weirdest/dumbest Disfellowshipping offences.....Share!

by oldlightnewshite in

everybody must know of a funny/weird/dumb disfellowshipping offence.

here's mine:.

i moved to a new congregation and was related this story by a sister with the most deadly serious face.

Dark Side

I was DFed 3 times. All were for legitimate reasons, as far as Borg rules were concerned. Their rules, my transgressions, no complaint

The second time I was attempting reinstatement, the elders told me I had to trim my sideburns before they'd let me back in. Attend every meeting. Study. Underline the answers in your Watchtower. Show humility. Jump through all the hoops.

But before we'll allow you back in, you have to trim your sideburns. They can't grow below the middle of your ear. I thought that was chickenshit

I trimmed them. That was chickenshit too

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Quillsky, what's your story?

by VampireDCLXV in

jw
friends

for the longest time, quillsky was an impenetrable mystery.

no-one even knew what it's gender was.

it's time quillsky told us it's gender and more.

Dark Side

I want an answer from Quillsky. Hahahahahahaha!

V665

Hold your breath. Please

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Quillsky, what's your story?

by VampireDCLXV in

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friends

for the longest time, quillsky was an impenetrable mystery.

no-one even knew what it's gender was.

it's time quillsky told us it's gender and more.

Dark Side

V665,

You are a punk. If I remember correctly

And I do

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This site has made me more compassionate

by Red Piller in

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friends

i used to wonder, how people in "the truth" could do and say hurtful things.

how could certain people be appointed elders?

they were just kiss-asses or yes men.

Dark Side

I used to wonder, how people in "the truth" could do and say hurtful things. How could certain people be appointed elders? They were just kiss-asses or yes men. How could so many be judgemental and self-righteous. Why would friends dump me if it meant they would make elder faster? Is position that important?

Now knowing this is all a crazy cult has given me perspective. There isn't any kind of special calling or organization. It is made up of people, most of whom have serious personal or psychological issues. This Org has found the right formula to lure them in. From reading here, I've been able to see how cults use specialness in the form of labels and hierarchy to manipulate and control.

Now, while I am stuck going to meetings, I have a new way of seeing my brothers and sisters. They don't know what's being done to them and they let it drive them to worry about who is a servant and who isn't and who went out in service last Saturday and whose Watchtower is underlined. Nonsense that even a little light from the outside world could dispell and reveal for all its craziness and pettiness.

I agree with everything but your last paragraph. You aren't stuck unless you chose to be. Jehovah's Witnesses are not your brothers and sisters

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Why do some men hate women?

by asilentone in

Dark Side

I hate that the US Government forces me to buy CFLs and toilets that only use 1.6 gallons of water per flush

I hate women who support a government that forces me to buy CFLs and toilets that only use 1.6 gallons of water per flush

I hate the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Lakers

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SMOKING

by Quentin in

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friends

due to health reasons (cost of a pack as well) i've gotta stop smoking....terry suggested smokless cigeretts.

what's a good way to stop?

i have managed to cut down to less than 10 a day, but have got to stop period.

Dark Side

Cigarettes

You are addicted to them, but you can't spell the word

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What music did you have to throw out when you was still in your teens?

by BlackTwisted in

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friends

i was always curious lol.. .

well, i remeber i had to, wel lhonestly, i didn't listen to music too much when i was younger, just on the radio, and i had no choice ( i didn't have a computer then and i was about 11 at that time) so we got a computwer when i was about 13 (i am currently 15..wow..i make myself sound old lol.

) and i remeber i was listemning to 3 6 mafia (a huge mistake) and my mom liked the instrumental.beat of the song, but i was playing it soo loud, she even heard the lyrics, and she told me to switch it to another song..so i did..i switched to cascada's everytime we touch..o_o.. .

Dark Side

I'm old enough to remember Kris Kristofferson's song "Help Me Make It Through The Night", sung by Sammi Smith. I was maybe 16 or 17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HObcwSwoR-I

Oh my fucking god. The most provocative words on the radio at the time. LOL