Posts by exwitless

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Jw gatherings

by Blindbutnowisee in

do anybody miss going to any jw gatherings?

they pride themselves with staying away from worldly people, but they love to dance to music composed by worldly people.

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Our former congregation was the most uptight, stick-up-the-butt kind of people you'd want to meet. So no, there's absolutely NOTHING to miss about the "get togethers". In fact, I despise the term "get together". They are so anal they can't even call it a party. (Because the word party is obviously synonymous with drugs, sex, and alcohol.) There was NEVER live music at any "get together" we ever went to. OK, once at a couple's going away "get together", we all had to sing 2 of their favorite Kingdom Melodies acapella. God, it was pathetic enough to have made the cover of a WT magazine! But in general, to learn a musical instrument would mean one would have to take a little time away from his bible reading and personal study, and you know what happens next! Apostacy for sure.

The "get togethers" we went to were indescribably lame. It was nothing different than the meaningless and transparent chit-chat we'd have to endure after every meeting. It was kinda funny to see the clothing people would choose to attend outdoor "get togethers". One incredibly anal elder would always wear a suit and tie. Although he might have taken off his jacket to play softball once. One elder probably didn't own tennis shoes or tshirts, because he came to an outdoor picnic with a long sleeve dress shirt, shorts, and black knee high socks and black dress shoes (and yes, his socks were pulled all the way up.)

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Returning to "the truth" after DAing

by exwitless in

no, i'm not returning to da troof, in case i scared anyone.

but a recent thread got me thinking about this: i wonder how many people who da actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were df'd get reinstated.

you'd think if you da'd, there's no way you'd go back.

exwitless

AK Jeff - Thank you for your prompt assistance. Now we'll just have to wait and see if it worked.

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Returning to "the truth" after DAing

by exwitless in

no, i'm not returning to da troof, in case i scared anyone.

but a recent thread got me thinking about this: i wonder how many people who da actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were df'd get reinstated.

you'd think if you da'd, there's no way you'd go back.

exwitless

Ozziepost: thanks for your intriguing reply. It's food for thought.

I really don't care what the "unforgivable sin" is; I don't believe there really is one. From the JW perspective however, you'd think DAing would be about as "turning your back on Jehovah" as you can get. Oh well. Who ever said JW rules made sense?

No, no, really. I have a hole in my heart because I can no longer give praise to my Grand Creator alongside my Brothers and Sisters in the Truth. My life is so vacant and empty since I left. I have no purpose anymore. Without the privilege of praising our Great God Jehovah, what use am I?
How can I have fallen so low as to turn my back on Jehovah? How did I come to the point where I count his blessings as nothing?
If only he would forgive me and take me back.

OK. Really. Will someone please bitch slap him? He's under the influence of poisonous mushrooms.

17

Help needed.

by KW13 in

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friends

i always try and put a happy face on things, i am a happy person in many ways - i have a wife i love and a son on the way who i cant wait to meet but all the time something is wrong.. i suffer from depression and from time to time it gets me down and when i say down i mean down, maybe it was because i was at a really impressionable age but i became a jehovahs witness i found so much comfort in being in a giant bubble - i only appreciated some of the positive aspects of being a witness after leaving.

i was told i'd not see the end of high school cos i'd be in a paradise, that i'd be a young boy leading animals etc and the simple fact is, the thought of death itself frightens me.. i find it hard to fit in the world properly, like a square where a circle should go.

i stick out really badly in most situations, people detect always there is something 'different about me' despite my best efforts to hide it.. my coping mechanisms make me angry, frustrated and tired at the best of times and i just want to complete stage 2 of escape this cult.

exwitless

If I understand right, you're 18, married, and have a new baby. That's a lot to deal with at your age, on top of dealing with the major letdown from the borg. Yes, absolutely you need counseling and probably medication to help you through this. Keep an eye on your wife, too, however. It can be difficult to be the spouse of a depressed soul. She needs your emotional support too. Please take the appropriate steps you need to in order to get through this in one piece. You have a tough road ahead, but you can get through this.

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Returning to "the truth" after DAing

by exwitless in

no, i'm not returning to da troof, in case i scared anyone.

but a recent thread got me thinking about this: i wonder how many people who da actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were df'd get reinstated.

you'd think if you da'd, there's no way you'd go back.

exwitless

I've been thinking about going back. Maybe Jehovah will forgive me?

Someone please slap some sense into Little Drummer Boy. He's gone off the deep end.

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wish me luck!!!

by IP_SEC in

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on winning the power ball tonight .

i'll share with everyone who wishes me luck .

when i win .

exwitless

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Since I typed it in red and added some decorations, do I get a little more money than the others?

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Returning to "the truth" after DAing

by exwitless in

no, i'm not returning to da troof, in case i scared anyone.

but a recent thread got me thinking about this: i wonder how many people who da actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were df'd get reinstated.

you'd think if you da'd, there's no way you'd go back.

exwitless

Just a side thought-is DAing considered the all-mysterious "Unforgivable Sin"? And if so, that should mean one's DA status is permanent and unforgivable, therefore they shouldn't be accepted back in.

I don't know though; I'm sure the "Unforgivable Sin" is just another vague scare tactic among the dubs to keep everyone silent and cooperative. I never understood the "Unforgivable Sin" concept. I was always told "If you're worried about committing it, then you probably won't", implying that it's a willful sin. Any thoughts?

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Returning to "the truth" after DAing

by exwitless in

no, i'm not returning to da troof, in case i scared anyone.

but a recent thread got me thinking about this: i wonder how many people who da actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were df'd get reinstated.

you'd think if you da'd, there's no way you'd go back.

exwitless

No, I'm not returning to da troof, in case I scared anyone.

But a recent thread got me thinking about this: I wonder how many people who DA actually return and get reinstated, versus how many who were DF'd get reinstated. You'd think if you DA'd, there's no way you'd go back. They would have already calculated the consequences (i.e. losing contact with family, etc.) before DA'ing.

It would make more sense if you were DF'd because heaven forbid you weren't perfect, and wanted to submit yourself for more torture. Does anyone know of others who DA'd and returned to the dubs? I wonder what it would take for someone to get talked back into returning from their DA-ness.

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Closing prayers at JW conventions

by TD in

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i've often thought that the closing prayer at jw conventions is a study in psychology in and of itself.. consider the typical scenario.

it's 4:30pm on a sunday afternoon.

people are tired and hungry.

exwitless

That's called the "Thank god it's over and we can finally go home" clap.

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When I got to bed

by GODLOVESME in

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