reason number 3 should this happen in gods chosen organisation?.
my previous 3 posts dealing with this subject have discussed some incidents that played an important part in my waking up to the fact that i was part of a high control cult ,called by its members the truth.
these events were not entirely responsible for my exit, but they added to a portfolio of doubts that i had subconsciously filed away in the wait on jehovah drawer.
Hi Cantleave
Slimeball sounds like he wouldnt know justice if it was spelt out to him.
To do what he did was just devious. So much for speaking to your brother first regarding an accusation (in accordance with scripture).
There was absolutlety no need for what he did in embarrasing you like that. To storm out the way you did was justified.
Slimeball might fool some, but he doesnt fool God.
TE
ps, up untill now I thought you were american he he. You are more closer to home than I thought!
mike and i decided that we would find out where he lived and visit him.
he had moved to completely different area but we were new elders and determined to get our man.
we confronted bro smith on his doorstep after establishing where his house was and waiting outside long enough to ensure that he was in.
Thanks for your candid experience Cantleave.
I personally am at the point where I can no longer tell people outright that I am one of Jehovahs Witness because I am deeply ashAmed of this Organisation for the very reasons that you have outlined. I am however not ashamed to tell people that I am a Christian. If anybody asks me which denomination. I tell them that I prefer not to say as I disagree with so much of their doctrine. I am a christian through and through and will only go by that name from now on as I feel totally comfortable with that, I will encourage them to read their bibles and let the holy spirit direct them in the way they should go.
I will never be ashamed of my lord Jesus Christ and will tell others about the good news of the Kingdom. Your experinece is an example of how mens interpretations and rules have made a mockery of what Jesus taught his followers.
Thank you once agin for your experience
TE
at the moment for me it's the fear.
i think she's right about the real or the unreal or the hyperreal or whatever it is.. .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn7zis43yhs.
'its not fair'
love the video
just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.
the letter will be very sincere and honest.
it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.
Thanks everyone for replies
Ok, now I am starting to get scared.
I am glad you are giving me plenty of advice here.
Will take this on board and think carefully before sending.
TE
ps RR - Hopefully I will avoid all hell breaking loose
You are certainly braver than most in what you did. Fair play to you.
just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.
the letter will be very sincere and honest.
it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.
Good point Aude Speare,
I had thought of that. I am trying to find out the best and most effective way of going about this. I had also thougt about sending it via email using an anonymous email address, but again need to be wary about my email details/signature code etc.
Thanks for pointing it out though
Mike,.... er I mean TE
(lol - just kidding )
just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.
the letter will be very sincere and honest.
it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.
Hi all,
Just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.
I am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away. The letter will be very sincere and honest. It will be about 10 pages long and I will be sending copies to the Governing body and to the writing department at Brooklyn.
I am not expecting anyone to read it at Bethel, but feel that it will be worth a try. The letter will be a mixture of negative and positive feedback for them to reflect on.
If you have sent one, have you a copy of it you feel comfortable enough to share with us on this thread or simply share some of the things you had written in the letter you sent.
TE
i know a lot of people were upset when mash ended.
i never was a big fan of the show, probably because it was on a meeting night, but it was a very popular show.. i loved hill street blues, taxi, all in the family, the rifleman, even superman!
i wished those shows never stopped!.
also - star trek (original series)
I am currently watching repeats on CBS action
i know a lot of people were upset when mash ended.
i never was a big fan of the show, probably because it was on a meeting night, but it was a very popular show.. i loved hill street blues, taxi, all in the family, the rifleman, even superman!
i wished those shows never stopped!.
'Father Ted'
I have the whole series on dvd
It was the shot of humour I needed to get me through the drudgery of being a jehovahs witness.
Shame that Dermot Morgan died, as would have loved to see more episodes made.
TE
i have been looking around here for a while but this is my first post.
my wife and i have been fading not so smoothly.
i pretty much know this is not the truth but am still undecided how i feel on various issues and i am still sorting them out.
Hi Hoggieman
Good advice from the ex elders on this thread.
Whats more you are best to fade away gradually. Saves a lot of hassle all round.
TE
the title of this series of threads is rhetorical.
i am going to answer it with my own experience.
before i do that, i want to discuss what we are told through the literature and the instruction that is given during meetings, assemblies and conventions, for the reasons why people leave the truth.. the watchtower of 15 november 2008, in the article help them return without delay indicates people leave because of the following:.
Hi Cantleave,
I juSt diScovered I am the same age as you.
Am looking forward to part 2.
TE
