Jw04; I've been bothered by the mixed signals on internet use myself. My last assembly was over five years ago, and there was a strict part about social networking. It was even said that no true Christian should have a social networking page. I noticed how that there is a "like" page for the theocratic ministry school on Facebook. Wouldn't that suggest that JWs have a Facebook account? Regardless, I've seen hundreds of dubs that have accounts.I think the problem has become too big for them to handle. If you can't beat em,join em...
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Jehovah's Witnesses actions and behaviours
by jw04 ini was reading one of the magazines about 2 years ago, about what to know about social networking sites, the warnings and cautiousness.
i am not so sure if they don't like the internet, these days almost everyone uses internet.
i know many have accounts online.
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How can I stop hating the JW religion?
by marriedtoajw inhaving this spiritual division between my wife and i over the years has been very draining in many ways.
so much so that i find myself more and more hating everything having to do with the wtbts especially when i just see watchtower literature.
i've kind of always felt that way but it's getting worst.
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vikesgirl101
I really hate the religion too, but for entirely different reasons than yours. I'm angry over lost time, lost relatives, and sheer disillusionment. I put all my trust in them, and they're misleading so very many.
The literature is their tool. It represents what they use to disillusion people. It is no wonder that it fuels your irritation.
I struggle as to whether positing on here hinders my mental health or whether it helps me. I saw a therapist during my divorce and exit from the religion. She suggested that I visit these sites to build a camaraderie with others. Really this is the only place I can ramble (unless among ny few ex HE friends. They understand every view someone has from the active, the fading and the disgruntled ex JW status.
I guess what I'm saying is that I think this is a good place for you to open up your heart. Your situation is not easy. No doubt it is hard to see an outcome from where you sit. Hopefully your wife will eventually see the religion for what it really is.
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Article: It's Time to Outlaw Extreme Shunning in Modern Society
by AndersonsInfo inhttp://gilmermirror.com/bookmark/23272594/article-extreme%20shunning#.ufwjurllscm.facebook.
extreme shunningthe gilmer mirror.
its time to outlaw extreme shunning in modern society by: richard e. kelly .
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vikesgirl101
My concern is for families that raise their children in this cult. Oftentimes they bully their children into an early baptism,so that they have bragging rights. When this child comes of age,there is no way to walk away gracefully and say "This isn't for me.". It needs to be treated like an arranged marriage of a minor in order for it to be legally dealt with. They even condone shunning a sinful baptized youth. That's abuse in my book. This will be the story that I tell when I share it with anyone that asks.
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Less than one third (1/3) of Jehovah's Witnesses will survive Armageddon
by Calebs Airplane inin the early 80's when i was just a teen, i was out in field circus one day when i overheard our cobe (called president at the time?
) telling another elder that, if armageddon were to come tomorrow, less than 1/3 of the congregation would survive.
this was actually in a bakery as we were just finishing up and they didn't even notice me standing in line as they were too busy drooling over the pastries and talking trash about a ministerial servant who decided not to go to field circus that day for whatever reason.
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I've heard of Elders referring to certain individuals as "bench warmers". It seems like a power trip to me,so they can inflate their importance. They truly do not have a Christlike attitude!
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Are you thankful to know TTAT or not?
by laverite ini am so thankful that i was able to learn the truth about the truthtm (ttatt).
i owe everything in my life to having left watchtower corp: my education, my position as a college professor, being able to write and publish, travel, family life, my beautiful children, being able to be openly gay -- and happy.
unlike those closeted homosexuals in the truthtm, i do not have to be afraid to be who i am.
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I think knowledge is a powerful tool. If I hadn't been bound to the religion heart and soul, how could I possibly appreciate the happiness and freedom that I feel now? Occasionally I wish I would've given the opportunity to experience the camaraderie that my classmates felt,to enjoy sports or birthdays. But I'm thankful that I've given all of that to my children. They also have the opportunity to really make something of themselves. That is priceless. Bringing they were raised in it up until a few years ago, we often reminisce of the "old days". They are so thankful that the three of us have been as to grow together.
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Being pressured and getting increasingly stressed.
by NBird inhello, i'm a 17 year old born in and i'm done with this religion.
one hundred percent.
i came to the conclusion a year ago that i wanted to leave.
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Welcome! I like the thought of filling your mind with things that help YOU grow. If you're 17, you'll be on your own soon. Having a job will boost tour confidence. Make sure you visualize your goal. It'll keep you focused. College is a fantastic asset at your age. Do you have a school counselor that you can talk to? They'll help keep you on track, so that you can accomplish whatever your little heart desires. DREAM BIG! You're an independent thinker, and that is a GOOD thing. It means that you'll go far in life.
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A day in the life of a fading JW
by dissonance_resolved ini'm five months into my slow fade and it's going so-so.
my saturday morning was spent on a 3-mile jog and taking the kids to the park, which was great, but i'm still shuddering from the potential alternative.
at the last meeting, an elderette literally blocked the exit to prevent my escape and said she just "noticed" that we were in the same field service group and would i like to work with her in service on saturday?
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vikesgirl101
I feel for you. My daughter's were six and twelve when I abruptly left the religion and their Dad. It was a long haul, especially fir the 12 year old. I also had sisters sending cards and gifts to my home, enticing me to come back. Cute! They weren't there for me when I was emotionally dying at the K-hall. It took about a year for the kids to get over it. I never pressured them. I even offered to drop them off at meetings and pick them up after. Meanwhile I made sure their lives were full.We invited worldly kids over for sleepovers, and best yet, we became involved in our community. On their own the kids could see we were even better people than we had been. They love their lives now,and their Dad is still in the Borg. You've got this! It's totally worth it!
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Former Unbaptized Publisher, New Here
by GloomySunday informer unbaptized publisher, here.. i'm new to the forums and have hesitated for months to join this forum.
i was raised in a jw family, and was never baptized, because one of my parents didn't think i should be baptized early.. my mother became inactive, but i eventually went back for social contact, eventually starting a study.
i raised a few questions, only to find that the conductor would get irritated and defensive when my questions would get deeper into the topic.
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Welcome Gloomy Sunday! I was born and raised a JW by a very unwavering family. I left five years ago when I was 32. I had two kids and a minimal support system, at best. The odds were against me, but it's been the best decision ever! Best of luck!!
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GUESS What I Can Enjoy Now, That Being In WT Kept Me From?
by Iown Mylife inbarbershop harmony singing groups!
i've enjoyed that type of music since i first heard it as a kid.
just today ran onto a local group that welcomes visitors.
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Iownmylife: I think you hit the nail on the head about being mentally free. I remember a former JW tell me when I left that they were such a mind melds. I lime that I can enjoy common mundane events like a birthday party, without this king about the disgrace I am bringing upon God's name. It is progressing. Even the air is sweeter once you finally leave!
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Losing my religion
by vikesgirl101 inhowdy!
i have been out of the jw's for about five years now.
it has been about four years since i've posted.
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Thanks for all of your insight. I am glad to know that I'm not alone. When I started to leave the Borg, I had started attending college. One of my Ethics and Philosophy classes said that religion was created to "control the masses". It's power over people has led me to believe that this logic might be true. It stuns me what people will do in the name of their Gods.