Posts by HappyOutsideTheBox

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Freaking out a Jehovah's Witness

by jgnat in

as you know, my husband has physically left the witnesses.

he nevertheless clings to many of the beliefs like a protective cloak, and every once in a while i trigger a dissonant episode where my reality clashes with his.

recently he listened in on my work research, a video of a futurist describing the a potential "disruptive change" event in the next fifteen years, as our culture shifts to autonomic (driverless) vehicles.

HappyOutsideTheBox

Here's an overview of Stephen Pinker's book - very interesting and totally different from what we were taught by the WT:

http://youtu.be/o5X2-i_poNU

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Goodbye JW net

by snare&racket in

jw
friends

forgive me for indulging in a goodbye but it would feel wrong not to,.

i hope the discussions and atmosphere here do not change for it is a bubbling brew of doubt, bravery and sincere hunger for answers.

these are healthy ingrediants for humans and especially for a jehovah's witness.. this forum offers not just the ability to ask without consequence, but it also offers the means to be real.

HappyOutsideTheBox

Many Congratulations and Good Luck with the new chaper in your life Doc

You are a great example of 'Life after Watchtower'

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Awake!

by HappyOutsideTheBox in

bbc article :http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28166192.

no mention of the watchtower.. when did awake become the flagship magazine?.

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HappyOutsideTheBox

Echoes of the Titanic!

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Awake!

by HappyOutsideTheBox in

bbc article :http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28166192.

no mention of the watchtower.. when did awake become the flagship magazine?.

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HappyOutsideTheBox

BBC article :http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28166192

No mention of The Watchtower.

When did Awake become the flagship magazine?

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Why Jehovah's Witnesses Think They're Better Than Us

by God_Delusion in

hello guys and gals!.

have you ever wondered why jehovah's witnesses think they're better than everyone else?.

well, here's pov (point of view) of a jehovah's witness.

HappyOutsideTheBox

Yep, that just about sums it up!

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Please...I need your help

by Strawberryfieldsforever in

jw
friends

my heart is heavy as i write this letter.

i have been trying to live my life as best that i can since leaving jehovah's witnesses.

my dad was not a witness and was my rock when i left the religion.

HappyOutsideTheBox

That was a well written letter.

I hope she responds accordingly and agrees that researching the WT using their own literature does not ammount to apostacy per se.

I hope she responds with love and acceptance. The love of a parent child is unique and special.

If she doesn't, hold the love you have for her in your heart and keep the memories of past times alive.

Don't become bitter. Live your life as you have chosen and be happy with the peace that you have without the JW rules and regs to curtail your right to be you!

I wish you all the very best

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I did it !!!!

by snare&racket in

jw
friends

7 years ago i started on a path i had long ago given up on as impossible.

i met with my elders and told them i could not justify carrying on as a jw.

i went and got my high school qualifications and my higher education diploma (a levels with distinction) in just 12 months.

HappyOutsideTheBox

Many Congratulations!

I'm so glad you folllowed your dream :)

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This made my day...

by LivingTheDream in

i have been collecting and reading ex-jw books these last few years.

i love 'em all, just out of pure solidarity.. i went to order the fourth edition updated version of crisis of consciense for my collection (best book ever!

) and when amazon.com listed the best sellers of jehovah's witness books, this is what came up (see below).. needless to say, it tickled me pink.... brock talon .