Posts by mrchuffster

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FOR THOSE WHO GO TO THE KINGDOM HALL............I HAVE A QUESTION.

by juni in

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specifically for those of you who have been in the jw religion many years and still attend -.

do you see a difference in the brothers' and sisters' demeanor (facial and otherwise) and attitude from years ago?

thank you for your input.. juni .

mrchuffster

LOL .... "Vibrancy" is not a word I would use to describe the current situation.

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FOR THOSE WHO GO TO THE KINGDOM HALL............I HAVE A QUESTION.

by juni in

jw
friends

specifically for those of you who have been in the jw religion many years and still attend -.

do you see a difference in the brothers' and sisters' demeanor (facial and otherwise) and attitude from years ago?

thank you for your input.. juni .

Yes, i still go. Definitely seen a lot of change. There is no sense of community anymore, our congregation hasn’t done ANYTHING together for at leased 10 years. A lot of people are miserable but don’t want to admit it. Its all about the preaching work, that’s it nothing else. Its not a social club were told but people need some sort of social interaction. There is absolutely zero love, especially for anyone who is weak. I don’t think this is just in my hall, we have friends elsewhere in different congregations, some are better than others but the trend is the same. Yes the wheels are certainly coming off the chariot. At the book study group the other night (Revelation book) the silences were almost embarrassing during the study, three of us don’t answer anyway (because were secret apostates ) or give double meaning answers during the group and the rest of the rank and file were just looking perplexed. Sorry to be so negative but that’s just the way I see it, I’m not alone either.

Mr C

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Maybe it will upset them, maybe they will just discard...

by Crumpet in

it is my parents wedding anniversary saturday and every year since i left i have always sent them a card.

i wondered whether i should or not this year.

on balance i wasn't sure what would upset them more - waiting for a card that never came, or receiving a card at all, especially since i said in december that i wouldn't "bother" them anymore.. anyway it felt right to send a card so i did and i decided to put a little note inside, folded and bearing the message: "my news, but don't read it if you aren't interested".

mrchuffster

Hi Crumpet,

So sorry this is happening to you. You're doing the right thing though. I still go to meetings and the lack of love is palpable these days.

Here is hoping your parents see the light of day and you get them back!

Lots Of Love

Mr C

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Disfellowshipped? does your family still speak to you?

by DamienL in

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i have been disfellowshipped for 7 years and my grandfather refuses to eat with me.

there teachings are to love one another but this is not the case.

does anyone else have this problem.

mrchuffster

I made a decision some time ago that I would no longer participate in my own abuse.

Give it a try.

Mr C

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Question for JWS and EXJWS

by Fisherman in

1 do you now reject all of the wts teachings and doctrines?

2 what doctrines do you still believe in?

3 what doctrines have you stopped believing in?

mrchuffster

Religion Is A Snare and A Racket

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Should I partake this time around?

by Sacchiel in

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john 6:48i am the bread of life.

49your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they died.

50but here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which a man may eat and not die.

mrchuffster

Think of your family, why would you want to put them through that?

You know how cruel witnesses can be, the gossip, public comments at the watchtower and shunning.

Kindest Regards to You.

Mr C

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I'm new Kinda

by DoubleVision in

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well not new to the site, but never made a formal introduction.

first like to thank those who put this site together and make it possible for us who.

need a place to go and work things out.

mrchuffster

Hey DoubleVision,

Welcome, although I'm new here too! . I'm still a witness in "good standing" also.

Fortunately my wife also see's right through the hypocrsy and lies, she says I don't

have to come anymore but I like to support her (I know its not nice going to meetings on

your own). She still goes because she has extensive family members in the organisation.

Sadly your story is oh so familiar, I never thought brain washing was possible but there

it is I see it every sunday right in front of my eyes. Like you said it's not until you

step back that you can see it. I've been hurt many times by witnesses who say

they are christlike and show love. Try going through a divorce, trust me you'll

get to see "true christians" in action.

Warmest Love to You and Yours.

Mr C

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To all JW lurkers

by Junction-Guy in

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perhaps you have been reading this board for awhile, and you may believe some of the things we have been saying, however you are still gripped in fear of armageddon.. .

the wt society has been predicting armageddon for well over 100 years, and when the prophecies fail, they blame you and say "we never said that".

if i can impart any words of wisdom to you, it's just this:.