shouldn't this site really be called "ex jw" instead or something like that??
(in my country the eqivalent site is called "the support source").. isn't the name a bit misleading since most of us aren't jws anymore and doesn't want anything to do with them?.
just my thought.
I generally find it amusing. The irony of a JW coming on to a site and trying to defend their beliefs. They are already weak or they wouldn't be here. I always wonder if I was so arrogant in my 'pioneer' days. Insert a sarcastic tone to most of my posts and you get a better idea of who I am.
Angie
shouldn't this site really be called "ex jw" instead or something like that??
(in my country the eqivalent site is called "the support source").. isn't the name a bit misleading since most of us aren't jws anymore and doesn't want anything to do with them?.
just my thought.
Arrogance! Yes!
The nerve it takes to log in to someone'schat room and demand that they leave. Unbelievable, yet we see it discussed over and over in shunning topics. Humility my @$$.
shouldn't this site really be called "ex jw" instead or something like that??
(in my country the eqivalent site is called "the support source").. isn't the name a bit misleading since most of us aren't jws anymore and doesn't want anything to do with them?.
just my thought.
It really does stink, doesn't it? I hate being lumped into a nice little label, too. You know, like 'apostate' or 'bitter ex-jw.' It would be nice to discuss things that relate us to the JWs, past, present, and future, without someone hijacking the thread and slinging insults and questioning motives.
Angie
recently, there have been many elderly drivers in this area getting into serious accidents and causing fatalities and pressure is mounting for drivers to be scrutinized more.
some think drivers in their 80s should not be allowed to drive.
others say that elderly drivers should have to submit to yearly exams to insure that they are still qualified to drive.. what do you say?.
I might, haha. But it may improve my driving, I catch myself sometimes being too complacent about the seriousness of operating a 2 ton vehicle at 30-60 mph.
Angie
BTW I am 29, so it's been 14 years since driver's ed.
jehovah`s witness kids don`t miss celebrating birthdays,christmas..ect..ect..!
!......................thats what jehovah`s witness parents,tell the outside world..my parents did.......the fact is..i did want to have a birthday party..i did want to get toys at christmas..i did want a tree with all the lights..i did want to go to the school christmas party..i did want to hunt for chocolate eggs at easter................tell that to your jw parents and you`ll get an ass-whopp`n..........i told my aunt i loved christmas,she always got me something...my aunt told my mom.....mom was not happy.......i did`nt support the jehovah`s witness lie....i paid the price..............when you were a jehovah`s witness kid,did you want to participate in celebrations?
...outlaw.
I really enjoyed sitting in the hallway all through elementary school. It was fun to hear my classmates singing songs and eating holiday/birthday treats without me. My favorite part was giving all the valentines back to my schoolmates so they would know what a good witness I was to Jehovah. I really didn't feel left out at all!
WHATEVER! Is there anyone who can't read the sarcasm between the lines?
I didn't miss Christmas per se, I missed joining the other children my age in the normal, fun traditions of my country.
Angie
oh yeah! the camping trips we took over the 4th of July so we wouldn't be tempted to look out the window at the fireworks.
recently, there have been many elderly drivers in this area getting into serious accidents and causing fatalities and pressure is mounting for drivers to be scrutinized more.
some think drivers in their 80s should not be allowed to drive.
others say that elderly drivers should have to submit to yearly exams to insure that they are still qualified to drive.. what do you say?.
I believe that everyone should have to retake the driving part of the exam every time they renew the license. It won't hurt anyone to take a 10 minute driving test every 8 years. Though it should be more often for drivers under 25 and over 65. This would help the DMV know whether the license should be renewed. Sounds harsh but there are a lot of bad drivers out there that may be completely unaware of their mistakes. Who really remembers drivers training 25 years later?
i've had an account on facebook for about a year now but have never really done anything with it.
i've just started posting and adding friends.
if you would like to be on my friends list just pm me.
I'm on FB and I would love to have you as a friend. I am a mom of two fantastic little boys 6 & 3. I'm involved in college and the opera so my wall can be quite funny at times. See you on FB. I sent you my email in a pm so you can find me.
Angie
do you all realize how tough it is for a second-generation witness?
what about a third-generation witness?
fourth?.
I am a 4th generation. It was hard to leave, but I did it. I think it would beharder for my parents, though. I believe that the number of generations is not as important as the age of the person. Younger people (18-25) have an easier time letting go because they have their whole life ahead of them and feel that they can rebuild. People in the family life cycle (35+) have already traveled down their chosen path for a while and so have a harder time imagining anything different. It can be done at any age, but I think the younger you are, the easier it is.
I have a lot of compassion toward anyone who is thinking of leaving, because it IS a big step and it has lots of unforseeable consequences. I applaud all who made the move and left. And, I pray for those who are considering it. It is hard! For me it is worth it. Only you can know if it is worth it to you.
Angie
doesn't it just make you sick to your stomach?.
dozens of doctrine changes that effect the lives of the rank and file: the fds are only imperfect men and didn't understand the bible truths at the time.. pedophiles that are protected or not reported and allowed to stay in the congregation: these men are imperfect and this sin isn't unique to jws.
the organisation has it's problems just like any other...they are not perfect after all.. all their prophesies - failed: the fds are only imperfect men and have never claimed to be a prophet.. i am truly sick of this overused excuse.
I hear ya, LouBelle. My mom uses this all the time. "Angie, don't let the actions of imperfect men turn you away from Jehovah God!" Said with tear placed in eye. The thing is, I probably would have stayed 'in' had there been even the hint of humility in ANY of those imperfect men.
I do not forgive those who do not ask for forgiveness. I let it go in my heart and leave it, but I do not allow the same people to lie and hurt over and over without restraint. I will not allow these imperfect men with god complexes to treat my children the way they treated me, my friends, my parents, and my family.
Yes, they are imperfect. So am I! But I'm humble enough to admit that I have made mistakes and I will hear out anyone who wishes to enlighten me when I am wrong.
Angie
always wanted to use the "mind chokehold" on some elders....."okay brothers to conclude our meeting we will sing........aaaah....uhhhh.....can't breath....jehoo......arrr.
" or reach out towards the microphone and have it "levitate" into my hand, jedi style, and then say; {vader deep voice}"do not underestimate the power of the darkside...{deep breathing} or the "jedi mind trick"..."you don't need to see my service report...i'm not the brother your looking for....".
if satan gave me these powers i would hand over my pissy little soul for sure...i welcome the dark lord!
ROFLMAO!
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