Posts by Brain Dead

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Give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the JWS.

by Brain Dead in

thats right give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the jws.

and what is your opinion of it today ?.

for myself i was born into it so there wasn't really any choice for myself, but now that i've been out of it for some 30 yrs.

Brain Dead

Hi Greendawn nice to read your comment

It's me Handsome Dan, you know the good looking guy with a button on his chest, hows it going ? good I hope, by the way your one of my favorite posters you know

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Give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the JWS.

by Brain Dead in

thats right give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the jws.

and what is your opinion of it today ?.

for myself i was born into it so there wasn't really any choice for myself, but now that i've been out of it for some 30 yrs.

Brain Dead

Yes Juni I think allot of people were brought in by good intentions, you certainly sound like one of them, it's true that allot of Christan religions don't

study the bible with their followers, I guess the secrets of power are within the pages so best not to have all eyes on them I suppose

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What are some of the things that you miss about not being a JW

by Brain Dead in

what are some of the things that you miss about not being a jw any more ?

for myself i'd have to say it was the close relationships with the people there, some i don't miss at all, but some i really do miss, like the kids that i grew up with .

during my childhood.

Brain Dead

What are some of the things that you miss about not being a JW any more ?

For myself I'd have to say it was the close relationships with the people there, some I don't miss at all, but some I really do miss, like the kids that I grew up with

during my childhood. The only jws.kids I was to only associate with for example and oh yes the girls, the oh so many girls especially at the assemblies, dam those were fun times

And important too of course would be my family breaking up most of us are now non-jws. this of course disabled having a close relationship with a few of my personal family members

my father, a brother and a sister. But to be truthful there are more things I don't miss, the list is to long to mention so I'll close and end it there.

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What injustice and abuse of power did you suffer at hand of elders?

by flipper in

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how many of us suffered in the jws from a lack of justice, love, or abuse of power by elders?

how did it make you question what you believed or had been duped into believing?

would be good to hear experiences so we can bounce ideas off each other on how it freed you from fear of authority or otherwise.

Brain Dead

Yes there was one elder lets call him Homer that I recall. He had two hairs on his head and he of course was the guy that watched all the men in the congregation to make

sure they had no hair covering their ears, I got called to the back of the hall by him once for having a whole half inch covering my ears, he said it was

conducting unbecoming of a Christian and I was not allowed to give talks anymore or go out in service....my father was so ashamed of this he wouldn't speak to me for a week or more.

Funny thinking about it now I remember a picture in a WT that had Jesus sitting on a rock talking to people and he had a full beard and long hair past his shoulders and wondered this

is very strange. Yes there were allot of Homer Simpsons in my hall come to think of it, dumb, hypocritical, alcoholic and allot with no brains

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Give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the JWS.

by Brain Dead in

thats right give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the jws.

and what is your opinion of it today ?.

for myself i was born into it so there wasn't really any choice for myself, but now that i've been out of it for some 30 yrs.

Brain Dead

Ya, I'd have to go with what Ninja said, I too once had a strong belief in god, but some how lost it due to the JWS.

Strange isn't it that religion can have that kind of effect on people

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i went out to see my sister and my mom... when i got back she said she was leaving... when i asked why, she said she was weirded out by my lack of trust.... i couldnt trust her,, so i hid things... its not her fault, its not like i was lying or anything, but i mean some shit, i just didnt tell her... i am so used to being called names, lectured and torn apart for being 100% honest, that now, i still am scared to let anyone completely in... now the best thing that ever happened to me is gone... she left and im not sure shes ever coming back... and iom not sure who to blame.. i mean its obviously my fault, but did the borg put a fear of trusting into my heart and soul?

i guess i cant blame anyone but myself... but at this point, im so torn and hurt that im not sure what to do... all i know is that what was finally having the semblance of family to me is now gone... the first time i was able to live with someone and love someone, albeiut with an ingrained sense of distrust, has disappeared, probably never to return..... .

this has broken me, i don't know what i will be doing with myself for the next couple of days... i feel almost dead inside... the infamous one.

Brain Dead

Very sorry to hear of your situation. If I can make a suggestion it might be good to part for a few days and let the emotional turmoil cool down as it were.

Spend this time aliasing for yourself why your relationship became so distrustful and weak. After a few days she will start missing you and she'll be in a better state to talk.

Have compassion and listen carefully, you may be capable of saving this relationship if you really want to......good luck and all the best

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Give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the JWS.

by Brain Dead in

thats right give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the jws.

and what is your opinion of it today ?.

for myself i was born into it so there wasn't really any choice for myself, but now that i've been out of it for some 30 yrs.

Brain Dead

Excellent post,....... good reading material gang, must read it through

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The Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses- Inspired by Cannabis?

by nvrgnbk in

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Brain Dead

Funny stuff guys , but I really think these guys were just getting high on power being a controlling master of all those slaves, it's almost biblical when you think about it

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Give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the JWS.

by Brain Dead in

thats right give us your explanation of what personally drew you to the jws.

and what is your opinion of it today ?.

for myself i was born into it so there wasn't really any choice for myself, but now that i've been out of it for some 30 yrs.

Brain Dead

Thanks Nark. look forward to it

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inactive a year

by changeling in

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this month marks a year since i reported fs.

i can't remember the last time i felt this proud of an accomplishment.

i have come a long way in my de-programing.

Brain Dead

Yes Madame there was one Homer that I recall. He had two hairs on his head and he of course was the guy that watched all the men in the congregation to make

sure they had no hair covering their ears, I got called to the back of the hall by him once for having a whole half inch covering my ears, he said it was

conducting unbecoming of a Christian and I was not allowed to give talks anymore or go out in service....my father was so ashamed of this he wouldn't speak to me for a week or more.

Funny thinking about it now I remember a picture in a WT that had Jesus sitting on a rock talking to people and he had a full beard and long hair past his shoulders and wondered this

is very strange. Yes there were allot of Homer Simpsons in my hall come to think of it, dumb, hypocritical, alcoholics and allot with no brains