Posts by whathappened

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When some of the old time JW's time is up i wonder what they think in their private moments.

by karter in

we had an old time jw pass away recently he lived his entire life lie the new system was going to be here tomorrow.. he was a gillard grad and went on to be missionry in west africa.. came back home when wife got pregent(they eventuly had 3 children) ,sold everything pre 75 to see the system out and pioneer then had to work his butt off to rebuild his finances and put a roof over his familys head.. he retired and became a co till his wifes health could no longer alow it.. he got a treminal illness and i wonder in his quiter moments did he think ....".ive lived my entire life for a dream that never came true".

he's only one of many i see,their lives comming to an end and the new system is no closer than it was when they started.. .

karter..

whathappened

My elderly mother died last summer. She never mentioned the resurrection hope and her jw faith gave her no comfort.

86

My wife just told me to move out...

by nolongerconfused in

because of "religious" differences, she now wants me to move out and "separate"...i said what biblical grounds does she have for her request?.

she couldnt respond...she said she'd rather be beaten up by me than have an "apostate" in the house.... this org definitely encourages conditional love.... i don't know what to do...by the way, we dont have children.

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whathappened

I hope you two can work this out. There is much good advice here. Follow your heart, do the loving thing.

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My visit yesterday to the congregation

by Gorbatchov in

because my brother-in-law did the sunday talk in the congregation, we were invited to come to the congregation.. it was 3 months ago we showed our faces there.. when we entered the hall some witnesses said hello.

most of them did a far away look away.. i walked to the counter for taking the 2013 calender, the daily text book and much magazines the local clown elder (he was dressed in purple), talked to me with a loud voice "welcome!

nice to see you again.

whathappened

You were sweet to go just to hear your brother in law's talk. At least you got to visit with your family afterwards.

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Trailer for 2013 Candace Conti / Rick Simons interview, now on YouTube

by cedars in

hi guys.

i have uploaded the following trailer for a forthcoming series of interview videos.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8ebwpjm6wa.

the interview, which was filmed on 10th february 2013, was based on questions provided by posters from this forum, specifically from this thread.... .

whathappened

Whatever will help educate the public about this sick organization and it's unchristian practices, I am cheering it on.

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my worst fears were realized

by magotan in

im on my phone, so im really limited.

i came out to my family about my doubts and my sexuality.

shit hit the fan.

whathappened

I hope everything works out for you. Try to stay on your own. You are out know and the path to a better life is right in front of you. We are here for you.

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What are the things you dislike most about JW's?

by Chariklo in

jw
friends

top of my list has to be hypocrisy.

it runs right through, from elders downwards.

the literature and the gb are bad enough, but the bit that touches ordinary people, householders, students and ordinary rank and file is the false goodness that they put on like a raincoat.

whathappened

It was always the self righteous attitude that repulsed me when I was in and now also, that I am out.

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I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE

by iclone in

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whathappened

I havent been in over 2 years, sounds like nothing has changed, perhaps it has gotten worse.

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Distrust and paranoia among faders

by cedars in

jw
friends

hi guys.

i'm interested in knowing whether any other faders out there ever find themselves feeling a little paranoid about establishing contact with other faders or former jws, just in case the unthinkable happens and things turn sour.. personally, i'm now fairly comfortable with the idea that i will be disfellowshipped or disassociated within the next year or so.

i see it as inevitable, and an essential transition in order to do what i want to do with my life.

whathappened

They say you can't dance with the devil and just walk away. We danced with the devil. We must now takes steps to walk away and remain intact. I don't discuss with anyone who is not a known apostate. I don't talk to any active dubs or anyone I don't know i anti Watchtower. Keep this all on your own terms, like you planned, Cedars.

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Complaints About My False Eyelashes at the Hall. WEARING THEM EVEN BIGGER TONIGHT.

by OneStepOut93 in

okay so i like dramatic lashes.

and my grandma told me all the women are complaining about them being a distraction.

well all i have to say to them is "kiss my ass".

whathappened

Oh I remember the days of my frumpy long and loose flowered dresses. I dress like a real woman now.

94

Unbelievable Assertion!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

we had our special assembly day this weekend.. what the district overseer stated in his talk totally stunned me, and made me feel sick to my stomach.

he said, "christ is directing us through the governing body, and we cannot get holy spirit except through them!".

i do not wish to reveal all my thoughts on his statement, but i pray to god that it acts as a wake-up call to at least some of the audience.. suffice to say that the gb is now the mediator to our mediator, and from now on, i will have to pray for holy spirit through the name of the gb!!.

whathappened

Save a barf bag for me, I am gonna throw up.