Posts by whathappened

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Our family's crucifixion Part: 2

by Newly Enlightened in

oh man what a week!

where to begin?.

so, on mon the 13 th we had our video released by jj/ray of jwstruggle, which is going great and we've had some great supportive comments, but we sent the link to a friend of ours who is a current jw but knows ttatt, and he replies, "why would you do something like that?

whathappened

I think it is best not to share or distribute Watchtower publications anymore since they will all be "apostate" literature one day. Almost every book they have published is now full "old" teachings.

A similar thing happened to me. I compiled a binder full of Watchtower quotes of things we have changed our views on and that contained statements regarding our false Armageddon predictions, our doctrinal flip flops and the like.

My daughter and my nephew refused to discuss any of it and actually threw the binder full of Watchtower quotes out in the trash.

That is why it is best to avoid the Watchtower publications at all cost. What is truth today is tomorrows "apostacy."

I know you must be upset and feel like the fecal matter has hit the fan and it probably has. The next couple of months will be tough but things will settle down one way or another. I am sorry you have to suffer this, but like me, you were in a cult and have to suffer the consequences of wanting to leave now. There is no honorable way out of this religion.

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Hi! Never-been Jehovah's Witness here

by truthlover1991 in

jw
friends

hi, my name is emmanuel (manny) tovar.

i'm 21 years old, and i've never been a jehovah's witness.

you're probably wondering, then, why am i here?

whathappened

Welcome truthlover. Use the search feature on this site and search away. There are tons of threads about this subject.

You will be told to read Steve Hassons books. Also look at www.jwfacts.com. What an eye opener that web site is.

There are many other wonderful sites also to look at.

Best of luck to you in your noble endeavor. Let us know how you make out. We are very, very insterested.

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I don't get it ... 80% of people in Oklahoma DON'T have a Tornado Shelter. Are they nuts ????

by RubaDub in

jw
friends

i really don't understand.

how can any homeowner in his right mind, not have a tornado shelter ???

i understand that some people live in apartments and condos, but someone with any size yard (even a driveway) could have a shelter.. to me it's a no-brainer.

whathappened

I am 59 years old and have lived in the midwest all my life and never have experienced a tornado touch down near me. Of course, that could all change at almost anytime.

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OKC TORNADO - GLAD god IS WORKING OUT UNIVERSAL SOVEREIGNTY

by Comatose in

jw
friends

for fu@$ sake.

6000 years of it and still figuring out this universal sovereignty.

gimme a break.

whathappened

Jesus supposedly died for us, the ransom sacrifice was almost 2000 yrs ago. The ransom was paid, why have the hostages not been released?

Good questions William H. Today is a sad day. I know the Witnesses will say they will/may be resurrected, but that doesn't make it all ok does it?

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Off to the Doctor.

by LouBelle in

jw
friends

in a couple of hours i'm going to the doctor - an intervention.

i don't want to be a burdon to my mother, she has her own life to lead with her own responsibilities.

i've always been able to take care of everything for myself.

whathappened

LouBelle,

Glad to hear you went for professional help. Please get out and make friends and watch all the crazy comedy shows you can...standup comiedy, movies, YouTube videos, etc. Make your self laugh. I know it is hard, but you must make yourself do what is good for you, like eating your fruits & veggies.

Let us know how you are doing.

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How Does An EX-JW Go To Church For The Fun of The Experience?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

if you are on vacation and see a cute, pictureques, church and your fun and artistic side says, hey...let's go in...what's to be expected?

i would think that it would be ok to just slip in for a few minutes and slip out again.

geez...i don't want to listen.

whathappened

Too bad we are so far apart, you would be fun to hang out with, Lois.

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Watchtower observer still online!

by yalbmert99 in

the defunct site watchtower observer is still online!

!....via internet archive wayback machine!!.

http://web.archive.org/web/20050109014350/http://watchtower.observer.org/.

whathappened

I have been on your web site before and ejoyed reading it. Easily navigated. Good job.

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The story of Punkofnice. It was the 'Overlapping' that finally got me out!

by punkofnice in

why i am now a faded apostate after the ridiculous overlapping teaching!.

i was raised in the trooooooooooth and both my parents were pioneers.

over the years i pioneered, was an ms and finally an elder.

whathappened

Yes, it is strange how a woman was told back in the past that she could not leave her husband if he was gay, was beating her, or was a criminal. But if the man drops out of the "truth" that is called "spriitual endangerment" and she can leave, but she can not remarry. That shows that they are all screwed up about everything.

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How Does An EX-JW Go To Church For The Fun of The Experience?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

if you are on vacation and see a cute, pictureques, church and your fun and artistic side says, hey...let's go in...what's to be expected?

i would think that it would be ok to just slip in for a few minutes and slip out again.

geez...i don't want to listen.

whathappened

Hey my girl, Lois,

I joined a skeptics group here in town and we have a blast. I don't miss the Kingdom Hall at all. Surprise, surprise!!! They are a lot more fun and much smarter than the dubs.

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New Song - "Blinded By New Light"

by RayPublisher in

the generation wasnt right (repeat).

whathappened

Really enjoyed this, missed it the first time around.