so recently there have been several posts with references to talks and articles that imply the following:.
most of those who learn ttatt or fade from the "truth", are actually practicers of bad things, eg immorality, hence that is why 'we' now find fault with the org?.
i find this so offensive that they imply such.
I have not left "the faith" but found it.
I have not left "the truth" but found it.
I have left the apostate and idolatrous religious Watchtower organisation with their GB (Sanhedrin) and their "ruling religious clergy class" (Pharisees).
My experience has been like Paul describes: the power of sin is amplified by law, and weakened by grace.
i am so happy to be out of the cult.
i would never go back!
i don't know some still could accept this religion, be here, regularly and not just get out..
Delighted, especially with the freedom to think, question, research, grow and develop.
Although a big part of my past they no longer have any hold on me or my thinking.
hello, you read it here first!.
governing body of jehovah's witnesses.
to all congregations.
"It sounds like the GB is throwing the C.O. under the bus for lawsuits." - OTWO
Sounds like that to me too...
been lurking for years, but couldn't log on.
for some reason, my email spam filter is inaccessable, and ended up having to open another account, simply to become a member... wonder how many others have had a similar problem.. its been an eye opener reading everyones life experiences, often so similar.. i was almost a born in, with a hardcore family.
abusive stepfather who was one of the original jws in the area, so much so, that it was called the xxxxx family religion.... been out for 25 years, am glad every day for that!!.
Welcome Mikado!
we couldn't celebrate birthdays because that was self-idolatry.
young boys couldn't have posters of sports stars because that was idolatry.
young girls couldn't have posters of their favorite rock band, same reason.. however, as "pioneers" we were told to memorize the names of the governing body members and the names of the wts presidents.
True, and an important lesson is (initially) not to touch their idols (directly).
Instead focus on the solution that will cure them of their addiction to their idols:
"the truth of the Good News" according to Paul, as found throughout their own Bible and publications.
(ISoCF vs CoC)
first post here: longtime lurker but hesitant to take the leap.
my story is pretty much like everyone elses with little variance, but i thought id add a few details that especially tormented me when i was in.
im sure these are familiar, im afraid this is a bit of a rant.. --paradise: the constant chatter about a perfect world when most in the hall were not even slightly interested in taking care of the earth now.
Welcome BarHarborBarbara!
Yup, looking back one sometimes wonders what on earth made us put up with or excuse all the Watchtower's insanity...
Thank you for taking the time to post and share.
I'm sure you'll enjoy JWN and the colourful characters that inhabit this part of exJW land.
Greetings and blessings
Fernando
(A born-in who left for good mid-2009 after 3 generations and more than 4 decades).
saw a movie - 'gospel of john', recently.
had some questions:-.
1) when jesus said come follow me and you will get eternal life, what did that mean?
"Eternal life" or "everlasting life" is mentioned nearly 40 times in the Bible.
It is a "free gift" that cannot be earned, deserved or paid for.
It can however be rejected by following religion and religious leaders instead of Jesus.
hi, i'm new here and this is my first post.
i've commented on several posts before and enjoy the feedback on this site above them all.
i was researching some things and this question came to mind.
It seems to me that the image is a fitting symbol for all human efforts at ruling over and controlling other humans: religious, political, secular, financial, economic, medical and social.
God made us all equal with no intent that one human should rise above another for the purposes of controlling them.
hi, i'm new here and this is my first post.
i've commented on several posts before and enjoy the feedback on this site above them all.
i was researching some things and this question came to mind.
Welcome twice shy!
BTG = Babylon The Great
Very interesting question.
According to this site, religion gets a lot of coverage in Revelation:
if you had 5 minutes to give the world your personal message and everyone listened, what would you say?.
There is much more to the liberating, healing and empowering gospel message which has been carefully hidden from us by religion.
