Posts by Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-17T16:30:00Z

You could....post them on other exJW sites such as JWR or JWS.

http://www.jehovahswitnessrecovery.com/phpBB3/index.php

http://www.jwsupportforum.com/index.php

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35675 · 2010-02-17T02:38:00Z

Ex-Jehovah’s Witness Survey

General

A.) Name: Jezebel (sorry, cannot send PM's yet, you can pretend thats my real name)

B.) Gender

Female

C.) Age:

35-40

Questions:

1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:

Parents converted when you were young and taught you (I was 3)

2.) How did you leave the religion:

Stopped attending all at once

3.) What Age did you leave?

19

4.) Were you Baptized

Yes

5.) What General reason did you leave the religion:

Other: My elder step-father gave the elders the impression I had done wrong when I had not. He kicked me out of the home. By the time the truth came out and they treid to get me back, it was too late. I knew they had to be wrong....started to see the holes. Never went back. I was never DA or DF.

6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:

Believed there were more things right than wrong but wanted to explore more

7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?

No

8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?

N/A

9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:

I did not think they were a cult at all

10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?

Yes

11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving?

They are totally wrong

12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:

They are evil

13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:

They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them

14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:

Yes they are definitely a cult

15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :

They're not very intelligent as a group

16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?

I think every day about how happy I am to have left

17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?

I do quite a few things they would not agree with

18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:

Give them a simple Not Interested

19.) Would you consider returning?

When hell freezes over

20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:

I’ll only talk about it with certain people who understand the circumstances

35675 · 2010-02-17T01:50:00Z

Wow...thanks cyberjesus. I was feeling a bit out of sorts without my pic of Jez. I have never used this tool before...nice and easy...again thank you!

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-17T01:22:00Z

Yes, you need to create a new set of standards and redefine what is right for YOU. It takes some time but we ALL had to do it.

What did I do to get over it?...I realized I didn't want to be a helpless sister, enrolled at a university and started getting to know people. I learned that these "worldly" people were not so bad after all. I stopped judging and started deciding for myself what I thought, what my morals were and my opinions were without JW influence. I also learned that I was not going to be putting up with a man expecting me to keep my "place" or treating me like a second class citizen.

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-16T21:21:00Z

Remember cyberjesus..all of us were programmed like you were. We all had to get over that stuff to make it in the real world. Please try not to get defensive and listen to people who have been there and managed to get over it.

I have been out since 1991....married a guy who was never a JW and the marriage lasted for 15 years.

It sounds as if your looking for a "sister" on the outside. Listen to us....you need to let go of everything WT told you about modesty, headship, morality and the opposite sex. If you do not, you will find it very dificult if not impossible to find a healthy relationship on the outside.

Decide for yourself. Why not try bieng alone with a girl before you knock it. Also, something to be said for fornication...might want to try that also.

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-16T16:05:00Z

Endofmysteries said "I agree with all of you lol. I was mainly curious since mostly ex jws here what most would say. If would get a lot of , "go for its" etc, but I can't either. Between messing up a marriage, a childs life, etc. "

YOU would not be messing up her marriage...SHE would be and will if she continues down that path. I would still not do it, I agree with others posts but it's not up to you to make a moral jugdement for her. Thats dub thinking. Her child's life is not your responsibility, it's hers and maybe ending her mariage might be whats best for her and her child. You do not know the situation. It is still best to not get involved but respect her as a person....to know whats best for her.

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-16T15:51:00Z

I have to say I agree, I am getting controlling vibes rom your post cyberjesus. The best way to ward off nonJW women is to try to control them or to try to impose your beliefs on them. I am also concerned with your "moral vlaues" comment. That is JW resudulals. People in the real world certainly have moral values, but they are not judgmental or imposing regarding them like JW's. Moral values are a personal thing. I would not even expect my partner to have the same moral values as mine...why, who cares. As long as respect fror others is there, what difference does it make?

You should continue to weed out the JW beliefs because women on the outside have a lot of choices and will not tolerate the JW programming especially as it pertains to how brothers treat sisters. Here is reality that will repell.

Have an open mind. Forget the moral value crap. Decide for yourself and forget what you were taught as a JW. Be honest with women and respect them enough to allow them to be themselves without judgement. Stop judging yourself while your at it too. You are free now. It's ok.

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-16T15:36:00Z

I would say that her making eye contact and a smile was mild flirting. When your married or taken, as a woman, I would never do any of that unless the relationship was nearly over.

If you are really into her, I might have your number or email handy...try to catch her in an isle away from him and just give it to her, smile and walk away. Your cocky confidence will probably not get your ass beat but thats always a possiblilty when a guy is there. It would get my attention and I would be more likely to send an email than a phone call.

Jezebel2

35675 · 2010-02-16T04:10:00Z

INFJ

Introverted

Intuitive

Feeling

Judging

35675 · 2010-02-15T00:44:00Z

Think abou it asked "Jez......did the elders contacting you at work cause you any problems with your employer?"

Yes, both employers thrreatened to fire me even though they both knew it was unwanted on my part but the elders were interfearing with my job and would not listen to my requests to leave me alone. Eventually they stopped before I lost either job.

Thank you again eveyone for the warm welcome.

Jezebel2

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