if witnesses knew how many faded walked amongst them they would plotz. It could unravel the whole thing.
The orgs stance on apostasy is both a problem and a solution, a frustrating symbiosis. Like the Matrix.
freemindfade
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How big of a problem is apostasy.
by joe134cd ini often wonder if apostasy could be defined as the "silent problem", as the majority who leave for this reason choose to fade saying nothing.
in all the decades i was a witness i could probably count on 2 hands those who were disfellowshipped for apostasy.i must admit it wasn't until i came on the internet that i fully realise the depth and extent of the problem.
i think of that young girl high school speech that went viral, and you can't tell me all those 300000+ views were all none jws.
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Parody of Brother Lett Asking for Your Money
by OnTheWayOut ineven if someone may have posted this, it's worth another post.. hilarious parody.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-kvrqwwgnq&feature=youtu.be.
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The "Final Push" before the GT!!! I think they REALLY believe it!
by DATA-DOG ini don't know if i have shared this with everyone, but there seems to be a new theocratic term, at least in my circuit.. the term is "final push.
" wtf does it mean?
well, an eldub said that the gb are "all in" with warwick and they might spend all their money on the project.
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JW's are Egomaniacs and the Org is an Ego machine
by freemindfade ini've been thinking a lot lately about ego vs self.
i have also been trying to differentiate freudian model of ego, super & id, but more of a ego=false self vs soul=true self.
while there are many ego institutions out there, the witness reality buries its victims in a avalanche of ego.
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I've been thinking a lot lately about Ego vs Self. I have also been trying to differentiate Freudian model of ego, super & id, but more of a Ego=False Self vs Soul=true self. While there are many ego institutions out there, the Witness reality buries its victims in a avalanche of ego. So much so that it insulates them from waking up. I almost feel unless you are predisposed to be searching and wanting to be your true self, you'll never break away.
Everyone deals with trying to balance ego and self, but in JW land this ego imbalance is reinforced constantly. If you understand some of the ideas of Ego vs Self, you know people closer to their ego, are miserable, and when you have experienced genuine happiness you have been honest with who you really are. This idea makes me constantly need to DA to cut any ego strings still attached to me, because I have see happiness without that shit. The witnesses are such masters at this that they blatantly admit to the need for you to deny who you really are constantly. Think about the individuals created by such a system. Why would anyone want any part of it. I say this as not some mystical/spiritual dogmatic thing about getting in touch with yourself, but a fundamental truth is that when ego is shed, you become naturally happy. Thats is honesty, that is truth. Not 7 old fellows in suits telling you what you should be doing because of their ego. Think about it.
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WHY DO ONLY A FEW START TO QUESTION DOCTRINE CHANGES AND NOT EVERYONE?
by disillusioned 2 inthere are many on here who state specific changes in wt publications have caused them to start questioning (understandably you would think), and yet the majority don't.
why is it only a few individuals that do this?
curious as to what others think about this.
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The majority of people cannot deal with losing faith in the status quo... its too uncomfortable to even consider questioning. This is true in the JW's and most the population, people want to be told what to do and what to think. Only a small percentage never trust the status quo. -
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Where we file all the previous new light that is now considered old light, and where current new light will surely show up shortly
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Another heart breaking recording of how witnesses are really treated on JWstruggle
by Crazyguy inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=46ctpddnaom
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Just show hows empty the organization is, don't think, don't feel, just show us you are reprogrammed into cult thinking, turn in your time, be visible, make a show of your cult loyalty. -
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Are You "Technically" Still A Jehovah's Witness?
by minimus ineven if you don't regard yourself as a practicing jw, some may view you simply as inactive, a lost sheep, etc.. if you were baptized but not disfellowshipped or disassociated, you may still be a jw---right?
your thoughts please..
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Are Elders experts on the Bible? Are they spirtually qualified men?
by John Aquila inhow many times have elders read their bible in its entirety?
these are the leaders that give counsel to married couples, to teenagers, to single girls and single boys on everything from marriage, education, sex, association, dress, and recreation..
how well do they know their bible?
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The only thing they are expert in is
- kissing ass, but they graduated from ultimate kiss ass work horse MS
- Getting off on having a big title in a small fish bowl
They suck at "field service" and even if they are out are not doing shit! I promise. They know JW policy and typically have limited bible knowledge over the RF. just like any sucky MANAGER who is not a real LEADER, they just excel at policy.
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Ideas how to answer a jw friend
by Daniel1555 ini faded completely (no kh visits or field service).. just recently a close friend from the kh wrote:.
"dear daniel.
it's a pity that we don't see you anymore at the kingdom hall.
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talk about how awesome your life is, say nothing about any JW stuff, just talk about your happiness, and positive stuff. Ignore the pity bullshit fest like it was never said
