when i was studying in the truth book i laid aside quite a few questions, feeling that i was learning something important, and that those "nagging questions" would be answered in due course.
most of those questions have gone unanswered because i was led along, like a stupid pig with a ring in his nose, by other pseudo-questions of, really, non-importance.
i've had problems with conforming, if that is the word, with "correct speak" in the organization, and it has been apparant to most of the people i've known over the years.
I never understood why birthdays were evil and anniversaries were good...why it was such a big deal that Jesus died on a stake versus a cross...just exactly how the WTS could be so sure they were the chosen ones after 1900 years had passed.
I guess I had alot of back burner issues!!
TY
it's one of those battles that can be very difficult to beat.
i do not blame my jw past for my weight gain, i just didn't do anything about it because one day i was going to be perfect and it didn't matter.. in past years i've lost weight, picked up again and usually more, and then lost again.
in those times that i applied myself i genuinely was sincere and thought my mind was made up.
Hi LouBelle,
The battle of the bulge is actually a war! I have fought the various skirmishes for years, and I think you are on the right track in going with the basics of healthy eating, portion control and exercise. One program that I have found very useful is Weight Watchers Online. It is not magical, but it definitely helps you organize and track the right kinds of foods and exercise. I found it to be very helpful in keeping me on track. I finally got to my goal weight and have found that maintaining it is much easier with the continued tracking of what and how much I am eating. I wish you the best...don't get discouraged...remember it is a lifestyle, not a diet!
TYA
remaining steadfast when grandparents shun.. http://jehovahswitnessrevealed.com/2007/jehovahs-witness-shunning.
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Any time an article exposing something negative about JW's is published, any value or truth in it will be negated by incorrect statements like the "selling books" comment. It will immediately close a JW's mind as that untruth is all they will see...I agree with the earlier posters that this article will have no value in opening a JW's eyes.
for the first time in 7 years--i had a call last tuesday morning--hooray!!.
i was about to leave the house with my wife--when i saw the blurred outline of someone approaching my front porch.. i opened the inner obscure door--to see a young woman with a pram stood there--&--a young man with her was talking to my neighbour over the fence,---showing him a magazine.. i closed the inner door to--& told my wife we had visitors---when i reopened the door--the couple were walking away down the path!.
so i still havent had the chance to do any anti-witnessing---dohhhh.. .
I don't think the length of time that has passed since a visit is unusual...I have been out now for 15 years, and I have never once had someone call at my door. I don't think that I was be marked as a DF'ed one, especially since I moved to a new location 100 miles away from my previous congregation right after I was DF'ed. I don't know if that is typical or I am just in an area with poor JW activity, but if people's lives in my area depend on hearing the message, they are toast!
there are many new posters here, and i'm very interested to learn why you chose your screen names.. .
one book i read, the mists of avalon, was very important to me.
among the main characters was merlin, who in the book, was called "taliesen".
Mine was dual purpose...when I picked it I was 10 years out of the Borg, and I also happen to love the music of Ten Years After...their Woodstock performance of I'm Going Home was incredible!
i watch it at least once a week- and others like it, too.
laughing is good for you.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngeksicqkpw.
Moshe, I agree 100%...I absolutely love this video...whenever I need a little pick me up chuckle, I watch it and laugh!
10. if i said you had a nice governing body would you hold it against me?.
9. let's overlap our generations if you know what i mean.. 8. what do you say we lose this great crowd?.
7. i want to be your faithful slave.. 6. tonight we're gonna party like it's 1974.. 7. your breasts are like towers.. 6. would you welcome a shepherding call?.
"there is a new understanding of sexual relationships...may I share some new light with you?"
well, i moved out of home to study more and live a "evil" life as my parents call it of going to church to light a candle!
i did this twice in the last month and i'm supporting a whore!
and by whore i mean you know babalyon the great!and all apostates are hitchhikers!
Sandro,
It is very difficult trying to reason with JW parents. My mother is a strong JW and if I try to be too direct with her regarding the WTS beliefs, she shuts down and has a reaction similar to your mother's. The best way to deal with them is to be patient and make your points on a subtle basis...don't be confrontational and be aware that when you try and openly share "apostate" information such as books or websites, you will get a negative response. Remember, they are taught over and over again that anything that is not from the WTS is evil, diseased and from the Devil. If they really do believe in truth, planting small seeds with them can be successful...just don't expect over night results. Good luck!
TYA
i'm new here and i wanted to introduce myself.
i am attending jw meetings for reasons that i will not, at this time, elaborate on, but i want to leave.
i have wanted to for awhile, for many reasons.
If you haven't read Ray Franz's Crisis of Conscience, I would strongly recommend you do so. It is wonderfully well balanced and gives an insight to the workings of the WTS that only a former member of the Governing Body could provide. It is a true eye opener, and often makes the process of leaving an easier decision to follow through on.
Being baptized (with family still in and active I assume) makes leaving a bit more complicated, but many on this board have successfully "faded" without losing everything...I am sure they will be a valuable resource for you. Best of luck to you as you begin the journey to freedom! I look forward to hearing your "story".
i'm new here and i wanted to introduce myself.
i am attending jw meetings for reasons that i will not, at this time, elaborate on, but i want to leave.
i have wanted to for awhile, for many reasons.
Welcome CE!
I am assuming that you are not a JW but rather an "interested one" or unbaptized born in...either status will make leaving a much easier proposition than if you are a baptized member. I look forward to hearing more about your situation...you will find this a very helpful place to discuss ideas and hear a wide variety of viewpoints.
