it is strange chatting on the net, not knowing what everyone is really like.
do you pretend to be someone you are not?
i find it hard to know how to take people here sometimes, as words do not convey as much without seeing the facial expressions and hearing the tonal inflections.
Jwfacts: To answer your question,No. I have not acted in revenge on anyone in the "Lie" AKA the "truth". I feel sorry for the ones who are doing it for the wrong reasons.It won't be a pretty sight, when it comes time to answer to the man,AKA, GOD.
I will tell you this if anyone touches my children in any other manner than a handshake or a pat on the back, I will unleash WHOLLY HELL on there ass!!!!!!!!!
My answer to your question may give you a hint as to why I practice Martial arts.
it is strange chatting on the net, not knowing what everyone is really like.
do you pretend to be someone you are not?
i find it hard to know how to take people here sometimes, as words do not convey as much without seeing the facial expressions and hearing the tonal inflections.
Ive been free from the JW chains for about 15 years now. I have the obvious problems that most ex dubs have.
I'm 6'2" 290lbs.I have a 12" tall Dragon tattoo on my leg. I practice Muay Thai Kickboxing and Jui Jitsu.I can knock a person out without even breaking a sweat! If the fight goes to the ground I could easily dislocate any of your joints.When I step into the ring I thing of everyone who has wronged me in the past.Ive been know to growl at my apponants.When I have spare time which is rare, I build and fly remote control planes from kits and blueprints.
I'm also the most loving, caring Husband and Father you'll probably ever meet.I spend most of my energy making sure my kids have everything I did not.ie, a LIFE!! I Love my wife more than life its self!! She was and still is my guiding light!
John 12:36 "While you have the light,believe in the light so that you will become people whose lives show the light". I love this scripture and I believe in the light!! I try and help people in everyday life, I use my mental and physical strength to do what I can in Gods glory!
Agape Love
i"ve always wondered why jw's use god's first name, "jehovah" if that's what his first name really is, and is spelled correctly?
people usually don't call their father's by their first name.isn't that disrespectful?
shouldn't we call him "heavenly father?that way it applies to whatever higher power you believe in?.
I think you will find this article very compelling:http://www.bible.ca/jw-YHWH.htm
son was recently door-knocked by a pair of sombre j.ws.
who began by emphasising what a bad state the world is in and asked him to agree.
his response was "bull #hit".
I always thought they were very morbid. I mean all they celabrate is Jesus's death and reserection. I remember during my last days of KH activity thinking there has got to be more out there than this sick ritual.ie the Memorial!!
i"ve always wondered why jw's use god's first name, "jehovah" if that's what his first name really is, and is spelled correctly?
people usually don't call their father's by their first name.isn't that disrespectful?
shouldn't we call him "heavenly father?that way it applies to whatever higher power you believe in?.
I remember as a kid in the "Lie" I mean "truth" Parts of the Dead sea scrolls were found and Jehovah's name was in them. I have a copy of the inglish translated version of the Dead sea scrolls and I can't find that name anywere? It's not even in the famous Psalm 83:18;. How do we know thats his name in english for sure?
i"ve always wondered why jw's use god's first name, "jehovah" if that's what his first name really is, and is spelled correctly?
people usually don't call their father's by their first name.isn't that disrespectful?
shouldn't we call him "heavenly father?that way it applies to whatever higher power you believe in?.
I"ve always wondered why JW's use God's first name, "Jehovah" if that's what his first name really is, and is spelled correctly? People usually don't call their father's by their first name.Isn't that disrespectful? Shouldn't we call him "Heavenly Father?That way it applies to whatever higher power you believe in?
Matthew 15:9. Jesus States:"It is in Vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach commands of men as doctrines'."
Webster's Dictionary:"Vain" Pretentious display".
I'm curious how the JW's can use the Lord's name in vain to spread their Religious agenda?
I have many problems with the JW's Religion, but this one has been bothering me for a long time!!
One more question, if I may? A Mormon friend of mine wants to know why there are no windows in the Kindom Hall's? Does anyone have an answer?
i'm a young man raised in the jws, been meaning to get the hell out of dodge for a few years now (basically ever since starting a history degree and learning why the jw conception of history, science, and indeed of reality is so utterly nonsensical, in addition to having discovered girls and fun).
i have no qualms about leaving the organization, i don't care what the elders or anyone else think about my decision - with the exception of my family.
i love my family deeply and i know that my decision will really hurt them, especially my mother (a full-time pioneer), and this is making me hesitate to do what i know needs to be done in addition to causing me a lot of worry and stress.
Hi MaudDib,
You could do what I did. Wake up on a rock on a California beach, with half your face sunburned.The night before you could ingest about 5 different drugs and maybe have sex with a girl who meditates with a crystal? You could then go to the mall and buy some acid, then get cought speeding down highway 17.Then you could go home to your two faced parents, a mother who herself is a drug addict and a father who though you looked like you had the name "EVERLAST" on your forhead. You could then be forced to go to a drug rehab, and that is were you find your answeres.Your whole world is opened up there and you find a Revalation of your own.
OR
You could live your own life and make your own descisions.You could look to God for answeres directly, and not look to humans for the so called truth!!
I think Jesus said it best when he exclaimed"do not put your faith in man"!!! Notice he said faith? I personally put my faith im my Heavenly Father!
Agape Love
Good Luck
i just wanted to introduce myself.
i have read many threads here for several years, but never made a commitment to stick around.
tonight i understand why.
Hi Apostate Kate, I'm Apostate Chris.
I'm glad you are here.I'm a newbie as well and sometimes I can't sleep at night because I can't wait to read the morning "post" excuse the pun.We both have alot in commin and I hope we can share some stories, talk about repressed memories and even get pissed off together. I felt the same way you did when i first started just the other day, but if we take it slow I'm sure this forum will help us both!
Agape
ok, how is everyone handling the upcoming holidays?
i was raised a jw so never celebrated at all.
over the years as a married but no kids couple, i have just done whatever my hubby wanted which usually consists of just having dinner at his parents' house.
The first time I put decorations on a christmas I tree I ran to the bathroom and barffed!! That is how screwed up the ORG left me.My girlfriend who is my Wife now had to show me how to properly apply Christmas tree decorations while I loudly sobed like a 4 year old!!
This is officialy my 5th Christmas and I still get very emotional, but the emotion I feel is Joy. When I see the smiles on my kids faces when the first see the tree and the presents under it, I savor every second of it.Can I relive the past? You bet your ass I can, My family makes a point to make it extra special for me, when I come down the stairs on Christmas morning they all say"merry Christmas Daddy.Damn I'm sobing now!! Sorry. Anyway my point is this, its not about the money or getting the perfect gift, its all about family and how you make each other feel!! I don't think God has any objections to that?
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!!!
there is really nowhere else for me to post about what goes on inside me.
i know that my problems aren't all because i was a witness.
the agony in my mind has led me to a psychiatrist.. he has diagnosed me with cyclothymic mood disorder, a milder form.
Hi Joelbear,
I hate to get personal in this forum, but everything you have dicribed in your post sounds very familiar? I have a brother named Joel that I have not seen or heard from in over 25 years. The last thing I heard was he had alot in common with what you listed in your origional post. He also was a JW for 20 years or so. Once again I am sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable! Your bio doesn't say much about you.Could you please at least tell me if you have a brother that you have not spoken to in 25 years, just yes or no please?
I'm sorry for your pain Joel, if you are or are not the person I'm inquiring about!! I'm praying for you as I type this post!!
Agape
