Nope, absolutly not I left of my own free will. As far as they kow I am just inactive. I am willing to give up my parents and sister when they find out. I got tired of being controlled.
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Would you still be a JW
by purplebunnyfoofoo in.
would you still be a jw if you had not been disfellowshipped?
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Skull and bones
by witnessscorn inhas anyone herd of skull and bones?
it is a a part of freemsons.the founders were named russell.
anybody know if ct was part of that family.
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witnessscorn
Has anyone herd of Skull and bones? It is a a part of Freemsons.The founders were named Russell. Anybody know if CT was part of that family. If so what proof? Is there a book about it?
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Skull and bones
by witnessscorn inhas anyone herd of skull and bones?
it is a a part of freemsons.the founders were named russell.
anybody know if ct was part of that family.
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witnessscorn
Has anyone herd of Skull and bones? It is a a part of Freemsons.The founders were named Russell. Anybody know if CT was part of that family. If so what proof? Is there a book about it?
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Looking for old aquintances
by witnessscorn ini am from dallas texas.
was raised as a jw.
some of the congs that i went to was elmwood and bevelry hills.
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witnessscorn
I am from Dallas Texas. Was raised as a JW. Some of the congs that I went to was Elmwood and Bevelry Hills. And I knew several from Ceder Hill. My name is Charlie. Anybody out there that thinks that we may have met?
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witnessscorn
I like fukumal, It's just a differnt brand butI think it works better sometimes.
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A part of me
by *Heather* inmy mother married a man that was a complete and utterly a-hole.
he made life miserable, and i would say he made my life like living in hell (for 9 1/2 years).
i don't know what his problem was, but i guess it was this darn religion and more.
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witnessscorn
Hi Heather,
I'm a friend of your mom, we talk all the time. Welcome!
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If you were newly inactive, did you feel pressure to attend the Memorial?
by truthseeker in.
i'd be interested in hearing your experiences, if you were newly inactive and felt pressured to go to the memorial.
did the jw's pressure you to go or did you feel guilty for missing the lord's evening meal (well, we all miss it anyway when we pass it round)
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witnessscorn
I wouldn't feel guilty, unless your "anointed" you not really a part of it anyone. I have missed severl when I was active and nobody missed me. I was s ervent at the time.
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Has anyone done this before??? READ THIS!
by schne_belly inso last night, my lovely wife and i were about to sit down to dinner, and the doorbell rings.
guess who?.
two elders to inform me that i am disfellowshipped!!.
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witnessscorn
I want to see it.That will probably be happening to me soon.
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Disappointment
by cyberdyne systems 101 ini guess i know it was to be expected, but i thought i was making headway with my ex.
it seemed we were at the begining of being able to talk about things, especially the witnesses and bible.
i had offered to show her from the bible some points and even her own literature (wts) so we could discuss it further.
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witnessscorn
she was probably talked to by an elder and that's why the sudden change.
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Valentine's Day!!!
by kristyann inanyone want to tell me the exact reason for jws not doing valentine's day?
is it the usual "pagan roots" thing?
where do they get that from with regards to this specific holiday?
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witnessscorn
Here is the answer from the Feb 8th 95 Awake.
In Rome many worshiped a similar god named Faunus. He too was depicted as half man and half goat. Worship of Faunus was prominent at Lupercalia, an orgiastic festival that was observed each year on February 15. During this festival scantily clad men raced around a hill, brandishing goatskin whips. Women who wanted to bear children stood near the path of these runners. Striking a woman with a whip, the Romans believed, would ensure her fertility.
According to The Catholic Encyclopedia, Lupercalia was abolished by Pope Gelasius I in the late fifth century C.E. Yet, today we find a modern-day counterpart prospering under the title: "Saint Valentine’s Day." There are various theories regarding the origin of this "Christianized" name. According to one story, the third-century Roman emperor Claudius II forbade young men to marry. Valentine, a priest, married young couples secretly. Some say that he was executed on February 14, about 269 C.E. In any case, a "saintly" title cannot conceal the unsavory origin of this celebration. Valentine Day is rooted in pagan rituals and is therefore not celebrated by true Christians. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) Year-round expressions of genuine love are much more rewarding than the passing fancies of a sentimental
I was raised as a JW and yes when I was in school I had to just sit away from everyone else if they tried to give me heart I refused it. And I grew up hating it I was always in a bad mood during all holiday seasons. Since their's always a holiday season I pretty much stayed in a bad mood and didn't like anyone that celebrated. This year I'm celebrateing it with a vengance. I have bought my wife a valentine everyday since the 1st and will continue until the 15th. Our daughter was born on the 15th so I will give them both a valentine on her birthday. We were both raised as JWs and are only considered in active right now.
The way I see it is that JWs religion originaly was started by CT Russell who was a Second Advent and used some of their teachings to establish the JW doctrines like 1914. You can find that info in Studies of the Scriptures by CT Russel and Crisis of Sonscience by Ray Franz. So why is is ok for them to base their docrines on "pagan" beliefs but not to celebrate holidays?
I know "the light gets brighter" or they have new light" Well those holidays are not celebrated for what they used to be either. They are occasions for families to get together and refocus on what life is about, rather then working.