Posts by Introvert 2

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Wifely Subjection: Mental Health Issues in Jehovah’s Witness Women

by defender of truth in

what do you think of this article?.

is there anything that relates to your own experience?.

i just came across it while searching for references on the consequences of sexism in the jw organization.. www.icsahome.com/articles/wifely-subjection--mental-health-issues-in-jw-women-csj-14-1.

Introvert 2

I once read on the machinist's forum about a low key timid draftsman being berated constantly my some bullying manager. One day after YEARS of this treatment the draftsman got up right after the last abuse session and hit the bully over the head with a heavy gear fracturing his skull. The injured bully was taken away by ambulance, no one questioned anything and charges were not pressed. The bully came back to work and was never the same after.

Mind you this happened in the seventies, might not fly in this day and age.

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NOW it's Important

by TheLiberator in

i have spent 45 years of my life sacrificing my soul to the watchtower.

twenty-five of those years as a ms/elder.

i gave every moment to them.

Introvert 2

BEST POST EVER Liberator, sincere thanks for sharing. Please take care and make the rest of you life the best of your life. I'm trying to and have found my stress level and blood pressure to have improved immensely since DA'ing. I was in on and off a little under 10 years converted on my own and thought I was privy to true 'Bible Study' There were many red flags that came up along the way but the 7 trumpets blasts ( hot air ) of revelation pointing to seven assemblies over a 7 year period in the WT history was too much. I realized that I had been duped then and there. Tried to salvage what I could a little longer but gradually became disillusioned and faded, then DA'ed after years of floundering. thanks to the ARC and the BlueDot.org I'm a second generation owner of a small machine and tooling works, came close to loosing all due to the brainwashing. Good luck mate and take care love you buddy we're here for you.

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not all JW's are asleep

by Damascus in

jw
friends

i am an 'active' jw but i do not agree with most of the doctrines inc blood, baptism, the memorial etc etc.i took the emblems at the memorial because i think we all should recognise and accept jesus' command to remember him.

not for one minute do i think this is only for the so called anointed.

i know it is full of man made error and that my fellow brothers and sisters are in a state of mindless, spiritual unawareness.

Introvert 2

D, I left for the very same reasons you stated above. The March 15 2015 WT was pivotal for me, as the GB was pointed to ad nauseam in that issue right at the very moment I though I could go back and sift through things like you are trying to do. I can't handle it and at the last assembly promptly had a panic attack during the WT review. DONE and GONE

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not all JW's are asleep

by Damascus in

jw
friends

i am an 'active' jw but i do not agree with most of the doctrines inc blood, baptism, the memorial etc etc.i took the emblems at the memorial because i think we all should recognise and accept jesus' command to remember him.

not for one minute do i think this is only for the so called anointed.

i know it is full of man made error and that my fellow brothers and sisters are in a state of mindless, spiritual unawareness.

Introvert 2

Greetings D, check out these links you may find something you like. I DA'ed a couple months ago and consider my self as simply a Biblical Christian. Easy and straightforward like Jesus said it should be. Enjoy and let me know :

http://wernerbiblecommentary.org/

http://meletivivlon.com/

http://www.churchofgodandchrist.com/the_first_pact.php

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Feeling Betrayed?

by stuckinarut2 in

this is the way many of us feel no doubt: feeling like we have been betrayed by a faith that has hidden so much from its believers, and covered up some serious past and present teachings and practices.. and yet, we are the ones treated with disdain, contempt or suspicion due to fading from activity!.

simply amazing that we have had to make a conscious decision to stand up for what is right and not be a part of the organisation for genuine and sincere reasons.

and yet they slander us, malign us and make us look like the ones with the problem!.

Introvert 2

You gotta fight for your right to party ! Good post OP thanks,

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I can't take it anymore!

by BlackWolf in

jw
friends

my dad was recently made an elder about maybe 6 months ago, and now he is never around he's always at work or doing some kind of jw crap.

now he conducts the watchtower study and is even doing the special talk tommorow.

he's become an even more strict controlling jerk than he was before, and i'm never allowed to go out and do anything non jw related because he doesn't have the time.

Introvert 2

Cool Rebel 8 I like that, finger in pocket ! I do that when I'm driving or alone at the shop. The Mr. Bean movie when he goes to the US as an art gallery custodian has a good skit on him flipping off people when in a convertible, here it is !

Wolfie I was an orphan and my uncle blew most of our inheritance through mismanagement. Made my brothers Tourette's way worst and lost over a 100 acres of paid for land my Dad left us with. I counted the days from 15 yo to 18, finally taking back control of my life. Hope this helps. Good suggestions above.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfhpFUgKD0E

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Calling on all EX Bethelites From The 1960s, 1970s and 1980s

by new boy in

jw
friends

many have commented here about my bethel experiences.

even though it's been over 40 years since i was there, many have found the stories to be interesting and amusing.

some have even mentioned writing a book about them.

Introvert 2

Do it Keith, you singlehandedly opened my eyes that faithful sunny Saturday morning of April last year. I printed up your New Boy stories from Randall Watter's site and read them non stop outside my shop against the brick wall whilst sitting on a 5 gal pail with my sun glasses on and tanning. I knew then and there I had been taken for a ride and manipulated. Was a wonderful day to take back control of my life ! I was in the cult for a couple years and burnt out, waay too many demands and useless busywork. You helped me figure it out. Thank-you Mr. Keith Casarona.

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Chapter One of my New Novel "New Boy"

by new boy in

jw
friends

the pledge is over and all the children sit back down at their desks.

many kids look at keith as he walks back into the classroom.

then your religion is weird.” .

Introvert 2

Right on Keith I logged in just to say YEAH go for it ! It's going to make for fine reading and you may very well help some people see the religious business cult inc. for what it really is ! The New Boy stories were great, I'm sure you have lots of untapped material on hand as well. Looking forward to it. Rocket Man / Mad Man Across The Water

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Proof of false prophecies...in pictures

by rebel8 in

jw
friends

post photographic evidence of dubs' false prophecies.

i'll start:.

the preaching work will conclude in the 20th century.

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Yes the cost of bread a JW at my work over 30 years ago freaked me out with that line. I took it hook line and sinker.. Good graph ttdtt !

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So Proud of Pops

by brandnew in

jw
friends

ok so a car pulls up to the house and 3 eldurrs from my dads congo come up.

they come in and have thee nerve to ask me to step out so they can speak to pops!!!!

this is the good part.....pops says...and i quote " whatever needs to be said..can be said in front of my son".

Introvert 2

BN I've been out of the loop did he get his unused donated land back ? If I understood correctly there was a hand shake agreement that the title would revert back to him in the event of non building on it.