does anybody know what the procedure is if you want to nullify your baptism?.
has anybody successfully nullified their baptism?.
i'd love to hear from you how you did it.. thanks,.
We have someone here who (so far) successfully circumvented the system.
Here is the set-up to his 'annullment:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/104246/1.ashx
Here is the result (last I've seen of it):
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/105230/1.ashx
Hope this helps. (If nothing else, it's a fun read.)
-Aude.
some here may recall my relating of loosing my cousin due to shunning.
he and i were 'best friends' for 35 years or so, and in the past year he has not spoken or contacted me, though i have made several attempts at this.
this week, a common friend of ours, a witness brother in my former hall died.
I hope it's going really well.
Looking forward to an update later on.
-Aude.
i'm anticipating a series of visitis from the witnesses to invite me to memorial.
every year i get a few with the preprinted invitation, a couple slightly old magazines, and big smiles.
these are people who i grew up with, who were kind to me, who honestly think my fade out will cost my eternal soul at the big a. these are the same people who pick up my elderly parents for meetings, bring them food when they are sick, and change their rusted out water heater for them in the dead of winter.
I have NEVER even been solicited... they f*cken hate me!
Ummm u/d ... are you bragging or complaining???
-Aude.
ive never been punished like that i my home.
my family always talked to me and we would decide a non-physical punishment.
i was wandering, is still common for jw family to spank their children and if so, does the spanking continue into their late teens, even adults.
Hi Good Soul -
Welcome to JWD. Nice to have you with us. And thanks for digging up some pretty old threads. It was interesting to see some of those again.
I grew up in a household where my father was Presiding Overseer. Belts, wooden spoons, and 1x2's 1"x2"x18" pieces of wood) were used on us. When none of these implements were nearby, we were also whacked with an open hand (hard enough that he broke his thumb when he missed my butt one time).
What brought you to our site today?
-Aude.
has anyone heard about the documentary on pbs?
its called "knocking".
its about the wts.
this is my first time ever participating in any discussion with ex -witnesses ever, and it's long overdue.
i discovered the real truth about 6 years ago with the aid of websites like this (cannot contain my gratefulness), now i am stepping into your world and it feels right.
my family runs four generations deep in witness muck,my great-grandmother was the oldest living pioneer in our region for what seemed like forever, three of my great-grandparents were "anointed",my grandfather hobnobbed with the governing body, etc.,etc.
Hi Jason -
I would have posted sooner but both me and my computer are dragging...
I was trying to find a good link to put in there but you will find your way around, I just know you will!!
There is so much amazing info on this board. I stayed up 3 nights in a row just reading and reading and reading. (I was a walk-away believer at the time.)
Look in the 'Beliefs' section and 'Best of', too.
Good luck with the letter to your dad. (Maybe you will share it with us??) I hope he responds to your logical presentation.
Good Night.....
-Denise.
this is my first time ever participating in any discussion with ex -witnesses ever, and it's long overdue.
i discovered the real truth about 6 years ago with the aid of websites like this (cannot contain my gratefulness), now i am stepping into your world and it feels right.
my family runs four generations deep in witness muck,my great-grandmother was the oldest living pioneer in our region for what seemed like forever, three of my great-grandparents were "anointed",my grandfather hobnobbed with the governing body, etc.,etc.
Hi Apostlestate-
First off, Welcome to JWD. It's great to see 'lurkers' speak up.
I don't have much research guidance myself but there is so much info here. While waiting for others to post here, you might look back on some threads that 'Ithinkisee' started. He did quite a bit of research to help his believing wife see the truth about the 'truth'.
FYI - you posted at a time of day when many people are sleeping and your thread may get pushed back from the top of 'Active Topics'. If that happens, you can add a post to this thread to Bump it to the top (bttt).
Another tip may be to start another thread asking for assistance with the specific doctrinal aspect you cited. Many will jump on that especially if you get right to the point. Many here like to read the stories, others get distracted or are too busy but are more inclined to respond with quick reference notes.
Sorry I'm not more helpful but hopefully keeps your topic active enough to get more responses.
Take care and again: Welcome!
-Denise.
(Edited to correct name of poster - I must be very, very tired.....)
hi guys, haven't been around here much lately.
just been really busy trying to start a new life in a new area.
if any of you have been keeping up with our life and journey out of the org, thought you'd like an update.
Wonderful update to a great progression.
Thanks for catching us up!
-Denise.
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we're about to dig into new york strip steak, a'la matt..... and fried potatoes country style, a'la jojo..... aaaaaaand we're halfway through a bottle of yellowtail chiraz...viva la australia!!!!!!
luv, jojo
Funny that you ask...
I stopped at a market on the way home from work. Picked up some ice cream and came home.
I'm thinking about cooking up something but the Cherry Garcia ice cream is just sooo goood!!
I've never had this before and may just finish it off. It's just a little carton, you know...
-Denise. (But a steak sure does sound good, too)
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if there is, can you e-mail me?
i won't reveal who you are, i promise.
I think Evil Force is in one of the Carolina's. I forget which one.
He doesn't post here anymore, but someone could probably put you in touch if need be.
-Denise.
