it's hard to know where to begin, so i'll just... begin.. i had my first encounter with jw in high school when my now ex-husband moved into our small town.
(you're doing the math already, aren't ya?
:) ) after finding out he was a jw, i did a little bit of reading into it, which he discouraged... told me that that stuff is "apostate" (i had no idea what that meant) and that he'd give me stuff to read.
I think there is more love and support outside the org than in.
You certainly will find that to be true. One of the most disgusting things about JC's are the way some elders relish kicking you out rather than feel the loss. They sure are not about to 'look for the lost sheep'.
Remember the scripture 'by this you will know my disciples, if they have love amongst themselves'? It is one of many proof scriptures that the ORG really is false!
why are baptized and unbaptized refered to as being publishers?
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since they neither publish,print or edit the magazines.
coz it sounded more modern than Colporters (from the French word "colporteurs," meaning those who carry from the neck). They are 'publishers of the Good News' though publishers is quite apt since 95% just give away magazines anyway.
Pioneers is another strange word coz most of them work in towns that are weary from continuous visits.
got a story for yall.
new circuit overseer came to my familys cong.
hard ass about working at night or basicly any time a meeting is being or could be held.
These guys get off on the power trip.
I remember one who got so upset whenever he saw some poor Witness not using the latest version of the New World Translation but their in perfectly good condition favourite.
It's all about POWER - and nothing about LOVE!
I always hated the pretend friendly smile that so many have too, whilst their eyes betrayed their real feelings.
i went to collect my two daughters last night and my eldest (8) wanted to have a private word with me.
she took me upstairs to her room and said she didnt want me to get her birthday presents as she would be pleasing satan!
although a little taken aback about the fear and attitude her mother and the wts are instilling in her, i simply asked her if it was her fault that i choose to celebrate the day of my daughters birth, like she has some control over people's gift giving?
A sad quote from http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/110139/1.ashx :
My wife's submitted parenting plan marginaIizes my son from me with no overnight visits and 18 hours a month visitation until the age of 6. She has states that this is so that, "He will know what he believes in before when he comes to stay with you." This breaks my family's heart to be facing no contact with their first grandchild and nephew.
Who wants to go down that route??
Mary, you are right to be angry.
All I am saying is that is not the way to go, not unless you want a scenario like the one above. Being right is one thing, but confrontation is not the answer. It would not be fair to the child and there are plenty of sad custody stories to confirm this.
my husband and i have not been to meetings for several years now.
we have finally had our first child after 13 years of marriage.
he is now 5 months old.
How about a card of your own........
That was funny. LOL
You don't need a restraining order (What's with the rush to lawyers advice I see so often?) just tell her to butt out or ignore her.
i went to collect my two daughters last night and my eldest (8) wanted to have a private word with me.
she took me upstairs to her room and said she didnt want me to get her birthday presents as she would be pleasing satan!
although a little taken aback about the fear and attitude her mother and the wts are instilling in her, i simply asked her if it was her fault that i choose to celebrate the day of my daughters birth, like she has some control over people's gift giving?
I'd be having a word with your ex-wife and tell her not to tell your daughter that celebrating a birthday is "pleasing Satan" or you'll take this matter to court
This has to be the worst possible advice anyone can give you. Open confrontation with the mother will be disastrous for everyone involved!!
the speaker told us that the end is almost here and the storm in australia is the proof that we are in the last days.
Don't they screen nuts before letting them on the platform.
If they did that half the speakers would be gone!
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please, if someone has the connection address, please email me a pm.
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i went to collect my two daughters last night and my eldest (8) wanted to have a private word with me.
she took me upstairs to her room and said she didnt want me to get her birthday presents as she would be pleasing satan!
although a little taken aback about the fear and attitude her mother and the wts are instilling in her, i simply asked her if it was her fault that i choose to celebrate the day of my daughters birth, like she has some control over people's gift giving?
I dont like the fact that her mother and me have different views and it must be difficult for her to know which way to turn
It's going to be a difficult few years for all three of you. The mother is bringing up her daughter in the way she believes pleases God the most, however wrong it is. You want what's best for your daughter too. As for your daughter, the situation is confusing and potentially distressing.
At such an early age, she is not ready for the complexities of doctrine. Even though you are right that Rutherford's ban on birthdays cannot really be supported by scripture it is better to compromise for the sake of your daughter.
Explain that you love her and will still be giving her presents at that time of year, but not necessarily on the exact day. Tell her they are not birthday presents so that she can accept them without feeling torn between both parents. Explain to the mother in advance of your desire to find a mutually acceptable solution.
When the child is older you will find she is much better able to see through the Org. and its false teachings. She will also see that you always loved her and provided gifts despite the religious obstacles.
It's not an easy thing to do, since you are actually in the right, but the child should come first and, at that age, they are just looking for the love and approval of both parents.
the speaker told us that the end is almost here and the storm in australia is the proof that we are in the last days.
If something bad happens in one location some idiot will say it is the END.
It was the same for 9/11. What happened was shocking, but Americans only got a taste of the atrocities that happen every day all over the world. It was not the start of Armageddon, and a cyclone in Australia is not too.
The problem is that the JW's always see each incident as a sign of the end because everything 'is getting worse'. Actually, war, tsunami's and so on have been around since the beginning. When Pompei was destroyed in one night by a volcanic eruption, was it the end? No, but if there had been JW's in the next own I bet they would have suggested it!
