Posts by LunaFing

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What will you do when the Great Tribulation Begins?

by Malkiel in

i've always wanted to ask this question to those that have decided to leave the organization.. what will you do when the great tribulation begins?.

right now folks, a lot is happening in the political world.. gordon brown (prime miniter of england) last week gave a speech to the un stating that it is time for the un to step in and solve the world's problems, (specifically mentioning the economy and hunger crisis worldwide.).

barrack obama is shaping up to be the next president, a fellow who sure knows how to persuade and lead great crowds.

LunaFing

I don't believe that "the end" is coming, so I have nothing to worry about. My mother has been trying to drag me back to "the Truth" for 10 years now and she has asked me the same question. She has even tried to use my love for my kids as emotional blackmail to come back. She tells me I should be a JW for the sake of my children. What kind of God would destroy children just because their parents aren't JW? That doesn't seem right to me. When I'm dead I won't feel or think anymore. What is so wrong with that? Stop trying to force your beliefs on people. Why get on this discussion forum and challenge our opinions? Shouldn't you be out in service instead of being online? The internet is evil remember?

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JW's and antidepressants

by karter in

my jw wife was telling me how much better a sister was now shes on prozac it turns out half the congo is on it .

it appears jehovah's happy people are not so happy after all.

LunaFing

I never knew of any people on meds in my congo, but that was 10 years ago. I take antidepressants, and my JW mom just about had a fit over that. She says that pills are bad for you and that if I came back to the "truth" I wouldn't need antidepressants. "All you need is Jehovah" is her motto.

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Family shunning

by LunaFing in

this is my first time in a discussion forum.

i'm an ex-jw who hasn't "officialy" left the religion because i'm afraid my family will shun me.

i've been "inactive" for 10 years.

LunaFing

Thank you all for being so understanding! I'm so glad I found this site. I carry a lot of emotional baggage because of this religion. Thanks again to all of you!

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Wife caught me on this site - have to remember to Logoff Witness 007!

by Witness 007 in

my wife burst into the computer room and found me {gasp} talking with apostates on this site!

now she doesn't go witnessing anymore and only very rarely goes to a meeting...but talking to apostates is not on!

i quickly closed down but had to log-off later so she doesn't find out that iam "witness 007.

LunaFing

Isn't it funny that most of us on this site have to hide it from someone? I'm so scared that my family will find out about it. They would disown me in a second!

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Did you ever lose patience with unreasonable witnesses?

by Hiddenwindow in

did you ever get frustrated due to the inability of a witness friend to reason or be honest about the deficiency of certain wt doctrine?

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LunaFing

Yes I do. My mother doesn't get that I don't want to go back to "the truth". I've been out of it for 10 years and I'm happier now that I'm out. JW's are all the same. They have zero tolerance for anybody who doesn't have the same beliefs. It's amazing how smart people become narrow minded and stupid when it comes to their religion.

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how is it that my mother can still.......

by memario in

........make me feel guilty.

i recieved a phone call from her yesterday inviting us for diner at a restaurant.

the first thing she said to me was "you didn't go to the meeting today didn't you?

LunaFing

I know exactly what you are going through. My mother ALWAYS makes me feel guilty about not being "in the truth". She just called me yesterday and said that if I didn't go back soon I'll have little to no contact with my family. I've been inactive for 10 years, but she can still make me feel bad about my beliefs. Just ignore it. It'll never stop so try not to let it get to you. Good luck!

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Recurring nightmares of getting busted by elders, anyone???

by Hermano in

the last week or so, i've had recurring dreams of elders coming after either me or my wife (who is still a believer).

for example, i dreamt elders were accusing us of being apostates and were demanding a meeting with us.

they were citing lack of regular meeting attendance as the reason for their suspicions.

LunaFing

I've been out for 10 years, and I still feel guilty sometimes. JW's are so good at making you feel like you're evil scum. They judge you on every single little thing! This religion has zero tolerance for anyone who is not one of them. My family always tries to make me feel bad about not being "in the truth".

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Damage Control

by sandy in

i'm going to the assembly tomorrow to see my 13 yr old niece take the big plunge.

the most important day of her life.

how could i miss that?

LunaFing

I was baptized at age 12. I didn't really want to get baptized, but I felt like that it was expected of me. It was a big mistake! I was way too young to make that kind of decision. I agree with everyone who's said that they shouldn't let minors get baptized.

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Do you ever miss it? Ever?

by AK - Jeff in

for me - rarely would be the correct word.

i don't miss the indoctrination.

i don't miss the wasted time in service.

LunaFing

No, I can't say I do. I was miserable when I was a JW. Sure I had a few friends, but I only hung out with them with other JW's. I never felt like any of them where my real friends. I'm much happier now that I've been out. I don't have to let religion rule my life.

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Family shunning

by LunaFing in

this is my first time in a discussion forum.

i'm an ex-jw who hasn't "officialy" left the religion because i'm afraid my family will shun me.

i've been "inactive" for 10 years.

LunaFing

Hi. This is my first time in a discussion forum. I'm an ex-JW who hasn't "officialy" left the religion because I'm afraid my family will shun me. I've been "inactive" for 10 years. My Mom has started threating me with shunning. She wants me to go back even though I have told her numerous times that I just don't believe in that religion. She has made it clear that if I don't go back soon I will have very little if any contact with my family. I'm angry. I think this practice of zero tolerance for anyone who isn't a witness is mean and hurtful. I'm a good person. I don't do things that any normal person would consider bad. I'm not a threat to my family's religious beliefs. I'm not trying to get my sisters to do anything bad. It's not fair!