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  Introducing myself

  by crazy2try in

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  2. friends

  hi all, i am new to the forum and recently left the witnesses.

  i was excited to see this site and enjoyed reading a lot of the posts.

  it is nice to read so many of the same thoughts and feelings that i have had over the years.

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  Welcome aboard Crazy2try!

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  Spain: The Ajalvir Bethel News / Infringement claim

  by torre in

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  2. beliefs

  subject: infringement claim.

  to sergi and octavi centelles.

  dear sirs,.

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  those lazy kids in the graphics department are at it again!

  I think that is all this one is....it's not an ethical practice to be sure, but graphics people take these kind of short-cuts all the time. Of course the bethel graphics people should have been told not to do this, but since God's spirit isn't really guiding them or anyone this kind of thing is bound to happen.

  peace

  The Oracle
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  Newspaper article collection, 1950's onward

  by TJ - iAmCleared2Land in

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  interesting collection of old newspaper articles about witness conventions and such in the 1950's onward:.

  http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/watchtowernewsscrapbook/watchtower_news_scrap_book.pdf.

  the articles and pictures are revealing..

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  The Oracle will now make a bold prediction that the number of hits on that link will now sky-rocket thanks to Heaven's insightful observation.

  Is that a sad commentary on the male species in general, on JWN, or is it just using logic to come to a non-eemotinal and likely conclusion?

  The Oracle
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  Newspaper article collection, 1950's onward

  by TJ - iAmCleared2Land in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  interesting collection of old newspaper articles about witness conventions and such in the 1950's onward:.

  http://ia331426.us.archive.org/3/items/watchtowernewsscrapbook/watchtower_news_scrap_book.pdf.

  the articles and pictures are revealing..

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  Wow. Thanks for putting this together.

  That is one big boat-load of crazy.

  The Oracle
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  What was your initial reaction to finding out the religion is a cult?

  by make yourself in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  mine was filled with shock and anger but mostly anger.

  it made me feel that way because i have never been lied to like that growing up in the religion with it being all you know.

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  It's been an interesting ride.

  First there was Shock and Disbelief.

  Then some major Dissapointment (realizing I wasn't going to be immortal - everlasting life, whatever - that was a real bummer).

  Then some Anger - mainly at myself for being fooled, but also at the whole WT leadership for stealing away some of my life.

  The a little bit of panic. What to do?

  Then some relief. I don't have to have this wild schedule and do these demeaning things, and be part of this unnatural hierarchy.

  Then lots of Wow. Lots and lots of wows. The further I digged the more I was amazed at how crazy the religion I once thought was the only thing that made sense in this world actually was. All those little glitches that just didn't seem right...now it was all starting to make sense.

  Then I appreciated how lucky I was to have had an awakening.

  After the roller coaster of emotion settled down, Then I felt a sense of duty. To help others, especially my family to understand and to awake, and to break free from the tryranny of mind control.

  Now I'm in the thoroughly happy and satisfied stage. Life is good. Very good. The panic, the anger, the dissapointment have all faded. It's now time to move on to other things. However, I don't pretend that this whole JW thing wasn't a part of my life. It was. That's why I am still interested in what the movement is up to, and how others are doing who have recently had their awakening. I suspect I will always have some interest in the whole JW/EX-Jw sub cultures. I will always try to help others who are in trouble...even if they dont know it, but it won't be my crusade. I'll be defined by other things when I die.... I hope!

  Peace out

  The Oracle
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  Robert King

  by PublishingCult in

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  greetings, this is my first post here on jwn .

  i came across mr. king's youtube channel, ewatchamacallitman.com, and i was speechless and ill at the same time.. .

  i went to his website and tried to do some reading, but my head started hurting and my vision blurred.

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  The Oracle's verdict is in...

  completely nuts.

  leaving WT put it nicely.... the horror!

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  The Story of God Vol I: Genesis

  by sabastious in

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  angel: wow!

  angel: yes?.

  god: well, if you don't do what i say you will be executed.. .

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  well done.

  You captured nicely the absurdity of some of the silly Genesis stories.

  It shocks me to this day that at one point in my life, I actually thought these tales to be quite plausible and a part of our real history.

  SHEESH!

  The Oracle
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  Free signs for Memorial night protesters!

  by koolaid-man in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  isn't it time to speak up?

  take the giant step!

  on tuesday, march 30,2010, after sundown, is the biggest event in the jehovah's witness world.

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  I applaud the efforts of anyone willing to stand up to the WT Scociety.

  This particular technique may not be for everyone, but anyone willing to do it has my respect.

  On the other hand I have no respect for anyone who goes door to door selling WT and Awakes.

  Peace to all,

  The Oracle
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  Here's my story! (Long one!)

  by its_me! in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here is a quick version of my life in the org.

  i was born and raised in it.

  my father was physically and mentally abusive to my siblings and i. he was inactive from the meetings and service for much of my life.

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  Hi its me,

  I read you whole post carefully too.

  My advice - keep running and don't look back. The JW cult is not for you - for your own mental and physical well being PLEASE stay away!

  I left mentally about five years ago, and have been totally gone for a couple years. I can honestly say I have never been happier my entire life.

  In fact I thought I was a happy person when I was in the religion and was widely known as such, but now I realize that I was not really experiencing true happiness.

  After achieving real freedom I have experienced the deepest and most satisfying happiness imaginable.

  I sincerely hope you will find this deep and satisfying happiness as well. You have a wonderful chance of doing so if you stay away from the JW religion/cult.

  Best wishes to you!

  The Oracle
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  Our Daughter is 10 Tomorrow

  by nugget in

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  here's her cake and presents - she couldn't wait so opened one, hence the books.

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  Awesome!!

  Congratulations!

  It's one of the most special and joyful occassions we have experienced since our awakening and exit from crazy-town!

  I am so glad you and your child are enjoying the experience as well.

  Peace to you!

  The Oracle