Since I'm still relatively young i don't have as many years in it as some, but nonetheless I'm angry. What angers me the most is that im only 25 and i didn't get to do the things that a normal 20-25 year old does because i was trying to live a good "Christian" life. Date lots of girls, go to college, travel, etc.I started working full time right out of high school. The only girl I've ever dated is the girl that i married. Not that its a bad thing, and i love my wife every much, but i still would have liked to have been with different girls that way i could see who was really right for me. (We really have nothing in common except being witnesses and now that doesn't even apply anymore.)I got so depressed at one point that i didnt care if i dropped dead that day. The elders came over to talk to me about it at one time and pretty much they said that i just need to study more, pray, go in service, and i would feel better. Nope. Fortunately I'm in college now, and in June im going to Japan for a month to stay with some "Worldly" friends. My friends from work have been so helpful as far as making me feel loved. I knew i was going to lose everyone when i decided to fade and it was a terrible feeling, but knowing that there were people who care about you regardless of what god you worship makes all the difference. Finally, the thing im most angry about is the fact that ive been so indoctrinated that even though i see so much wrong and so many things that i disagree with, (Even more so now that im on the outside looking in) i still always have a nagging feeling in the back of my head that im gonna die because im being petty and leaving gods organization. The hold that they have over you is tremendous, especially when the first words you ever spoke as a baby were "Paradise coming".
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Newbies Exiting the Witnesses - How Do You Feel ? Steve Hassan Explains
by flipper inhello folks, how are you ?
i am just about done reading the steve hassan book, " combatting cult mind control".
thought i would share some of the points here for newbies and all others to see just what a person exiting a cult, or jehovah's witnesses might go through psychologically so they can better know how to deal with the various emotions of anger, guilt , and sadness that can accompany leaving the witnesses.
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what is this about ??
by memphisbelle ini have been a jw for thirty years, attending meetings at the same kh all this time.
about seven years ago, i began to wonder to myself if the jws were the only religion that god approves of.
six years ago, a very good childhood friend of mine died from a long illness, ( he was not a jw) and i was quite bothered by his death.
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TheDoctor
I was recently told i need a bible study as well...
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Wow! How many of these apply to the JW?
by journey-on inmargaret singer's conditions for mind controlpsychologist margaret singer describes in her book cults in our midst six conditions which she says would create an atmosphere in which thought reform is possible.
singer states that these conditions involve no need for physical coercion or violence.[2].
keep the person unaware of what is going on and how he is being changed a step at a time.
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TheDoctor
Yikes....thats so accurate its scary.
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You have got to be kidding me...
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Confirmed! Watchtower Feb 15 08 brings the "generation" change
by observador infriends,.
i just confirmed the "generation" change from another forum in portuguese.
the following is the text in portuguese:.
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TheDoctor
"Here is what it means. There will still be some of the anointed on the earth when "it" hits. However, since they reopened the door back last May, new anointed ones are going to continue showing up. Which means this can bumble on forever, as new anointed appear to replace those dying out." I think ur exactly right D
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The origin of angels and demons
by jacethespace ingenesis 6:1-2- and it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born unto them.2 that the sons of god saw the daughters of men that they were fair and they took them wives of all which they chose.. 4 there were giants in the earth in those days and also after that when the sons of god came in unto the daughters of men and they bare children to them the same became mighty men which were of old men of renown.. some intresting questions to ask jws who come to see you:.
1 has god given angels the power and capability to reproduce?.
2 how did the sons of god come to the earth and take women for themselves and there women produce children if they could not reproduce?.
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TheDoctor
They always depict them as men in artwork, but from what ive always understood they are neither male nor female. Its funny that all decided to be men, and impregnate women though...Guess id prefer not to give birth as well though. D
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Smell 'em a Mile Away!!!
by prophecor inyou get to talking to folks, for the first time.
you here thier speech, watch how they carry themselves and before you know it, you think you've got an idea of the type person you're engaging with.........then bam!!!!
it hits you.
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TheDoctor
Yeah, you can def recognize them. Some would say thats a sign that they are gods chosen....
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Do You Remember The Last Time
by journey-on inlong time faders and those who have been out for a while....do you remember your last day in field service or your last meeting?.
my last day in field service was a "million" years ago.
but, i remember it vividly.
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TheDoctor
I was in service one day and was attacked by a dog. He latched onto my leg and started my suit pants off. I shook him loose, and ran up the drive way. I remember yelling "Oh Sh*T!", because i was counseled afterwards for it. That was actually the last time i was in service as well.
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TheDoctor
"It has always been the prerogative of children and half wits to point out that the emperor has no clothes. But the emperor remains an emperor and the half wit remains a half wit." -Neil Gaiman
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Please Welcome TheDoctor
by leftbelow inthis is my first time getting to do this.
so i would like to introduce my friend he is new to the board and is reading c of c right now and so welcome please thedoctor
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TheDoctor
Agreed....there is no replacing Rose.