and, if so, why?.
"there is nothing that makes us feel so good as the idea that someone else is an evildoer.
" robert lynd (1879-1949).
Ummm....I wonder if there was a context...but based on the one sentence, no. I did not feel good when the guy from Virgina Tech killed all those people...I did not think to myself, "I feel so good because I did not do that".
You know? Is it that simple? (by the way Confession, your revived post from yesterday, your story, I enjoyed immensely).
Nikki
sorry if i that is the wrong spelling.
i just want to say that i used to be judgemental of athiests, but as a jw backer everyone on here finds nothing but wrong doing with the orginizations.
well i am sure i can find wrong doing with other churches and their teachings as well.
I am an agnostic, I like the post about this being the most balanced...I agree. Religion can make a person .
Nikki
i know alot of topics on here are focused on how boring the jw faith is and all the stuff about what you can and can not do.
i thought i would ask the reverse questions about church.
i know some of you might go to smaller churches so this may not apply to you, but talking to some of my buddies and from people at work sometimes i think they just go to church fo the girls and for all the recreation.
I think that what you experienced is typical, I think that alot of people go to "church" for the social aspect only, this may be where they were able to find people to click with...or they go because their spouse goes, but socially they feel its great regardless of what they believe spiritually.
Nikki
I apprecaite the earth and its beauty but I am still agnostic.
Nikki
there are a lot of fans of american idol on the board.
does anyone follow dancing with the stars?.
ian was sent home tonight.
I love American Idol and Dancing with the Stars (liking the latter better this year), I think Apolo and Julianne are going to win.
Nikki
children in the jehovah's witness religion really have it hard.
to compare, look at other churches.
most of them have sunday school, and this is geared to children that are not able to really comprehend the deeper things.
Unique 1,
Hmmm...I just realized I am a people pleaser too, it makes me feel good inside...Hmmm....
Nikki
we recently attended our first "apostafest" and as others were doing, took lots of pictures, both at the wedding and on sunday.
checking the board after we got back, several were begging to see photos.
someone else posted some, and so i picked out some of ours and posted them as well.
Hello infamousone...
Just wanted to mention to you that the reason people hide their "secret" from their current JW relatives or JW friends is because he/she believes that they are truly brainwashed and they value their relationships with these people. So, in regards to your comment about those people being "fake" (and some are), its not always true. If these people here do not want the JW world to know, then so be it, theres more to the story then you and I know.
Nikki
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No, its not necessary to get even with the W.T., but it is necessary to expose (as someone else stated) them. Along the lines of another post I made today, its been 15 years since I have been out, I had myself this morning, am I still not over it? I keep coming to JWD Mon-Fri searching, posting, reading, etc...I can't seem to get enough information regarding this thing that used to be a HUGE part of my life, why can't I just forget?
We never will, thats why. To expose them would give me some vindication, it makes what I went through somewhat worth it. I am not into revenge, but I am into getting the word out about the W.T.S.
Nikki
we recently attended our first "apostafest" and as others were doing, took lots of pictures, both at the wedding and on sunday.
checking the board after we got back, several were begging to see photos.
someone else posted some, and so i picked out some of ours and posted them as well.
Lenny,
I understand your point of view, I could careless now or 15 years ago when I left about my standing within the org, but for others that still have family in, its very difficult to "come clean". As you know, the shunning thing is a terrible thing, some deal with it better than others, but to each his/her own.
I would take the photo thing (and others too) as something to think about...I love seeing the pcitures posted but if I were a person trying to keep "my secret", I can understand others concerns by pming you....
I know, I know, very diplomatic answer, well I am "Demeter, Goddess of the earth and produce, very down to earth" (current active topic...lol).
Its because I am free spirited, I really understand this situation from many aspects.
My humble opinion only...
Nikki
one year ago, on this date, may 16, 2006, i finally got up the courage to post on jwd.
it was not easy, by any means.
i felt a tremendous amount of guilt.
Hello Warlock,
I am glad you decided to stay and others too. I was thinking about JWD at 2:30am this morning (up with newborn, Delanie, don't mind) because I all of sudden I had rush of thoughts regarding various topics that have taken place, ones I have responded to, and ones I have read. I came to the realization that maybe after 15 years, I am still effected by the org? I am not really sure, I am digging deep into myself, to get my answer, as of right now, I have not completely answered myself. Yet, I keep coming back here to share my comments or just for pure curiousity. Maybe I still need that constant confirmation (by coming to JWD) that I made the right decision, am I still insecure about it?
Do you find this true of you too? Its OK if you don't...sometimes I feel overwelmed by JWD and I can't visit as often, need a little break, then somedays I am posting freak. I know, I know, I am not the only one, just had to express it out loud.
My year was 2/6 or 2/16/07, can't belive how "time funs when your having flies".
Nikki
