Just curious to hear others thoughts on this matter. First of all, until a few years ago, no one knew what we now know about the organization. We couldn't talk to anyone about doubts, or anything that would go against the organization, even to someone close, "in the know". Now, we have the internet. Not only is the internet changing the way we live our lives, and will continue to do so, but more and more access to knowledge is coming available. We know that there must be many active witnesses reading these posts, whether for entertainment or thirst for knowledge. Plus all of those already communicating on here. Since even active witnesses can read, post, communicate on this and other sites, WITHOUT ever getting caught, what is to keep this information board from even getting larger, and helping others? So I guess what I am asking, is there anyone out there that thinks that the internet, or anything else for that matter, will ever bring down the Watchtower? Will it ever end? If it were not to end completely, does anyone see a HUGE downsizing in the numbers and power? As we know, they are talking in the magazines, from stage, etc about not reading this information on the net. Then again, would that not encourage some to actually go look? I would love input on this subject. Could it all actually just end? If so, how long? Could the internet start the end of the religion? Of course there will be those with blinders on, ........ but what about all the rest? There is no way that we could all know and have access to the information that we have here. What a blessing to be able to communicate with others, and know that nothing is going to happen to us. For me personally, I have faded away. Did not get df'd, and I do not feel like I need to go to them and disassociate myself. For me personally, I feel like that is going by their rules. Why should I have to tell everyone officially that I think it is a crock? So I can have othes shun me? Nah. As it is, I have very few people that are friends that are still involved. They know that I don't go to the meetings, and have not for quite some time. But of course, it just is not talked about. Rarely do I see them, but I cling on to hope that they will see the light soon. Two in my thoughts in paricular, are quite avid computer and internet users..... they just need a wondering mouse....... Any thoughts?
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Will the Watchtower ever cease to exist?
by hadenough injust curious to hear others thoughts on this matter.
first of all, until a few years ago, no one knew what we now know about the organization.
we couldn't talk to anyone about doubts, or anything that would go against the organization, even to someone close, "in the know".
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"Awakening of a JW"
by LovesDubs ini just read diane wilson's book "awakening of a jehovahs witness" and it was a wonderful account of her experiences as a jw.
there are great references in here for their flip flops, their blood issue, the cult mentality (hassan) and how vulnerable certain "types" of people are to the mind manipulating ways of the witchtrowel!
does anybody have an email addy for diane by any chance?
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I personally enjoyed the book. I felt many of the same things that she talks about. Nice to read a book that flows easily. I too read it in a couple of days. It still amazes me to think that so many people allow themselves to follow an organization such as this, and not question it. If people would allow themselves to reason, they would find many of the answers. Problem is though, so many are afraid of what is out there. I left and found many wonderful sincere people, many who were much more Godly in their everyday actions than most witnesses. Accepting people. I adapted quite well, especially since I realized what truly was going on in the organization and realized that this is no way God's only true religion. Funny, now I look back with my busy life, both work and family, and I wonder........ how on earth does anyone (especially with kids) make time for all the meetings, field service, etc????? It was bad enough single, then married, and young, with little responsibilities. How about with kids, jobs, bills, etc? This book just was helpful in that it reminded me of many of the things that perhaps we forgot about. The little stuff. When all added up, I said "Oh yeah!" A nice conformation.