i usually dismiss the "drinking the kool aid" scenarios that are posted from time to time, but the latest wt has another bit of fearmongering.
the quote from page 20, para 17. elders who are reading this article can draw some useful conclusions from the account we have just considered: (1) the most practical step that we can take to prepare for the coming attack of the assyrian is that of strengthening our faith in god and helping our brothers to do the same.
(2) when the assyrian attacks, the elders must be absolutely convinced that jehovah will deliver us.
Very creepy.
It's the ultimate in mind control tactics. Get the zombies ready to obey orders that make no sense. It's the ultimate con game and it keeps getting better.
The stakes are too high though. People's lives continue to be ruined, stifled, and retarded. It's a shame that it is still happening....but one has to ask:
How much longer can such an insane group continue to exist and have serious followers?
this weeks watchtower study, paragraph 11: "even young children can learn to be generous toward jehovah.
'when our family makes a donation at the kingdom hall, we let our children put the money in the contribution box,' says their father, jason.
'they enjoy it because, as they put it, they're giving something to jehovah'.
Wow... this is so strange...
I have been unplugged from the JW world for only a few years, yet it seems like decades.
I wanted to come to the site to check out the latest goings on in the crazy witness world and everything I read brings back the memories.
It certainly is a strange cult... can't believe I stayed in as an elder as long as I did... BUT VERY GLAD I AM OUT and living a normal wonderful life.
If anyone is on here reading, and is still actively or semi-actively attending meetings and wondering what they should do in order to get out of the mess they find themselves in ... please consider this simple advice:
Never set foot in a kingdom hall again. Make this important decision and stick to it and you will never regret it!
Peace
The Oracle
has there been a thread on this yet.. i may have missed this..
haha... very true Outlaw
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Very cool!
when you left the wts, how long did it take you to realize that most of the people around you are decent folks, not "worldlies" or "bad association"?.
how hard was it for you to accept this reality?.
it seems to me that even after realizing ttatt, it often takes a long time to realize the extent to which the organization's indoctrination still governs attitudes and thoughts....
Great question.
I thought I already knew that "worldy" people were really ok well before I left, however I didn't realize just how ok, and in fact superior, they were to JWs until about a year after I left.
I have been amazed to discover so many wonderful people who have offered unconditional friendship since I left. The void has been filled tenfold and I could not possibly be happier. Worldlies are AWESOME!
The Oracle
these moments are something that not eveyone has experianced, but if you have they are with you every day.
a true moment of clarity is not something you live once.
you live it every time you think of it.
Interesting.
Great thread. Thanks for the bump.
this is a must see for all ex-jws and those thinking of leaving.
watch for the subtle clues in the video.
lets get this get this out there.. .
Good for them!
Great song. Hopefully a bunch of JWs will listen to it. Could be a good eye opener after they learn the inspiration for the song.
The Oracle
i have to laugh at this email exchange had with an ms i used to know.
a little background first so you will understand why i was amd at him.
about 25 years or so ago we dated fro about 2 weeks.
What an a-hole.
Typical.
I suggest you move on, which I am sure you will be doing anyway. Sounds like this guy is a real nut job.
It never ceases to amaze me how high the percentage of jackasses is within the JW membership. I think the doctrine attracts some real winners.
Good luck to you! Glad you are enjoying your freedom in the real world.
Cheers,
The Oracle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69-u0of6xs.
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cedars.
Yeah, cults suck.
But, there is no need for anyone to stay in if they don't want to.... Break free people (if you are a JW).... Your new life awaits.
The Oracle
in october of 2000, i faded away from the watchtower.
like most people, i have family and friends who are jw's (including my wife and parents).
fading is generally the best method for people in that situation.
Good advice. This will work for many.
The Oracle
