i'm still trying 2 figure out if this is a pro or anti jw forum but here goes..
i started studying jw 6 months ago & i do feel i'm growing.
i think at the rate things are going i'll b babtised in another 6 months.
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All I can say is RUN! Run and never look back. You have no idea what you're getting yourself into. Read the comments on the thread entitlted "What's the worst thing the JW religion has done to you?"
Very enlightening. Oh Geez....I'm officially and apostate now!
Fern
once having been a member of the jw religion and now that you have left, what is the worst thing that you realise it has done to you?
i.e has it left you mentally scarred?
has it left you with serious family trouble?
Reading peoples responses to this question makes me so sad I want to cry. I guess I'd have to say the JW religion has left me with an overall bitterness over so many things. I don't like feeling bitter but I can't help it. From not being able to eat the cupcakes brought in for your classmates birthday and then having them be mad at you because you don't eat one, to being a teenager and not be able to play sports, go to dances, date, etc. All the normal things the other kids did, I didn't get to do. It does alienate you and you never quite fit in. Even after I left at the ripe old age of 18, I still felt years behind in many ways but especially socially and its something I still struggle with. Here's to hoping we can overcome these feelings eventually.
Fern
many of you know that i had bilateral vocal cord paralysis.
the cords were in the closed position and required tracheostomy.
i had the trach for about 5 months.
I agree, if they help you they are worth the side affects. Hope you feel better soon.
Fern
during the pasr 5 months i have been attending seminars for work, and going to different churches to see .
and there is one thing that stands out.
the microphones used at the kingdom halls.
I attended my sons baccalaureate (sp?) that was held at a local church and the pastor wore a clip-on mic. He was very animated in his speach and walked all over that stage talking to the kids. I couldn't help but think how much more interesting he was to listen to than the JW's glued to their mics.
Fern
many of you know that i had bilateral vocal cord paralysis.
the cords were in the closed position and required tracheostomy.
i had the trach for about 5 months.
I get steroid injections for a pinched nerve. I hate that they make me gain weight and make me hot. I have a red face for days after getting one.
Fern
tlc had a program on called "my shocking story".
it was about this man who had elephant man disease and his face was horribly disfigured.
he wanted and needed to have surgery but the docs said it couldn't be done without a blood transfusion.
TLC had a program on called "My shocking story". It was about this man who had elephant man disease and his face was horribly disfigured. He wanted and needed to have surgery but the Docs said it couldn't be done without a blood transfusion. Guess what? He was a Jehovah's Witness and refused to have the surgery. His non JW sister was with him and very upset and disgusted with him over it. She said something about all his life his mother has told him no no no. Sound familiar? She finally told him she was all done helping him and taking him to the Docs since he won't help himself. I didn't get to see the end so I don't know what happened. Hopefully he changed his mind.
Fern
does anyone ever wonder how their seemingly intelligent family members can be so totally taken in by this religion?
i look at my parents and just wonder how in the world do you fall for this jw crap?
neither of my parents are college educated but by no means are they stupid and have good judgement and sense when it comes to a lot of things, but not this religion.
ID Crisis,
I was a born in JW and never really ever remember believing. I wouldn't try and stop my parents...they've been in too long and they genuinely like it.
does anyone ever wonder how their seemingly intelligent family members can be so totally taken in by this religion?
i look at my parents and just wonder how in the world do you fall for this jw crap?
neither of my parents are college educated but by no means are they stupid and have good judgement and sense when it comes to a lot of things, but not this religion.
I'm not saying they are stupid, in fact I specifically said they were NOT stupid. If you have critical thinking skills (which I presume my parents to have) I just don't understand being taken in by this religion. I do feel they prey upon people going through bad patches in their lives. People who want to belong and believe in something. I know a lot of very smart witnesses which makes it all the more baffling to me. Maybe I just answered my own question. This is just like therapy!!
Fern
i joined a few days ago thinking "hey, maybe i will find people that i have something in common with!
" i did not come here expecting what has happened to me.
i am reading experiences and doctrine and suddenly getting very angry and confused.
Yes it's normal. I've been out for almost 22 years and the same thing happened to me when I joined here. Sounds like we went through many of the same things as children and I feel I will always be at least a little bitter about all of it. I have fantasies about the next time the J dubs knock on my door.....they will wish they hadn't because I will invite them in and turn the tables on them and ask them some HARD questions.
Fern
does anyone ever wonder how their seemingly intelligent family members can be so totally taken in by this religion?
i look at my parents and just wonder how in the world do you fall for this jw crap?
neither of my parents are college educated but by no means are they stupid and have good judgement and sense when it comes to a lot of things, but not this religion.
Does anyone ever wonder how their seemingly intelligent family members can be so totally taken in by this religion? I look at my parents and just wonder how in the world do you fall for this JW crap? Neither of my parents are college educated but by no means are they stupid and have good judgement and sense when it comes to a lot of things, but not this religion. I can't help but feel a little ashamed of them.
