My answer has always been, "That's the fun part! Figuring out where else we are going. It's our divine right, to find our own way, not follow the crowd mentality."
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when they ask Where will you go...........the answer
by purplesofa inyep, everyone i have talked to -----first question they ask----but where will you go?
i tell them anywhere as long as it is away from the clutches of the wt.
the house is on fire!
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Guilt over how I acted when I was disfellowshipped-moment of weakness
by Shawn10538 ini am hoping someone here can offer some wisdom on how i can deal with my guilt.
when i was disfellowshipped a few years ago i acted like a maniac afterwards.
i did and said things to my then girlfriend and other witnesses that i truly regret.
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Update on Shawn...
I just couldn't take sitting in those meetings anymore. It is so sickening to listen to their lies. I tried for a few weeks, but now I'm just like, no way in hell can I ever get back into that org. even as a fake witness. The bible says somewhere that when you have dealings with stupid ones you will fair badly. Well, being with JWs is being with stupid people, and it is dangerous to be in their company. Bad things tend to happen and you are putting yourself in a very vulnerable position in relation to them, one of subm,ission and manipulation, and they will absolutely work evil on you in one form or another. I can't believe I ever considered going back to it. Man, was I depressed! But now, I spent the summer smoking a lot of pot and I feel a ton better thanks to Santa Maria! Saint of Healing. Thank you Confession for your calls and encouragement!
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I know it used to be 60, but what about now?
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WTS Idea of "Prophecy" Do You Find This Ridiculous???
by Seeker4 inoops, it posted too soon!
the wts view is that we don't understand bible prophecy until after it is fulfilled.
thus their excuse for mis-understanding what was going to happen in 1876, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1975, etc.
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Deut. 18:20-22, the scripture that gave me the final push out of the scam, couldn't be more clear as to what a prophecy is.
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They lied-BIG TIME, do they have a conscious?
by Junction-Guy infolks i know what it was like to be raised in this religion, but i never knew what it was like to be a convert.
lately i have come in contact with some jw's, they know nothing about my background.
i have asked them so very tricky questions, and they have flat out bare faced lied.
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So, lets hear the lies. Don't leave us hanging for christs sake!!!
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Anger over paedophile's sentence
by Keyboard22 injudge is lenient on jehovah witness paedophile from somerset uk.
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anger over paedophile's sentence - aol news.
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Horrible! JWs get the light sentences, they get to enjoy gag orders on pedophiles, court victory after court victory. Just who is running this organoization??????
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Name your Top Ten or However Many you can Favorite Comedy Movies
by flipper instarted one thread serious, so thought i'd go light and easy on this one.
so what say yee to this?
here are mr. flippers, about in this order, but not necessarily.
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11. Mouse Trap
12. Dr. Strangelove
13. Blazing Saddles
14. Spoof on Psycho by Mel Brooks, someone help me with the title
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Name your Top Ten or However Many you can Favorite Comedy Movies
by flipper instarted one thread serious, so thought i'd go light and easy on this one.
so what say yee to this?
here are mr. flippers, about in this order, but not necessarily.
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1. Airplane
2. Young Frankenstein
3. Something about mary
4. Borat
5. Austin Powers
6. Life of Bryan
7. Holy Grail
8. top secret
9. funny thing happened on the way to the colloseum
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How ethical is it to sow DOUBT in the minds of sincere Jehovah's Witnesses?
by nicolaou inwe know that we can't always take the direct approach and we know that even a short, reasonable discussion is often out of the question with jw's we may love dearly so we often try to place a little doubt in their minds.
we want them to start questioning cherished beliefs.. is this fair of us?
are we placing our our own agendas ahead of their needs?
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Doubt is always a good thing. It's what starts a human on the road to self realization.
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What Positive Things Have You Achieved Since Leaving?
by sweet pea inpurps' wonderful thread about love made me wonder about something else.
what have you achieved/become since leaving the organisation that proves there is a happy, successful life outside being a jehovah's witness?
for me, although it's only been a very short time, too short to achieve much, i count becoming: non-judgemental of my fellow man; a mum that can give her kids all the room to grow and blossom without fear of 'sinning' or being kicked out for bad behaviour; a person that can feel comfortable worshipping in a church or not, depending on whatever i feel like doing; someone who can love and give freely and celebrate life in all it's glory (i just love birthdays!
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graduated from college!