i have been lurking on this site and others for a couple of years now, and i feel it is time to step out and say "hello!
" when i first began investigating my beliefs, it was innocent enough.
i had been reading an article on scientology, thinking; "wow, these people are just plain nuts!!!
Welcome to the forum, Almighty Dog!
I liked Terry's post.
When Faith is more of a Loyalty issue than a Reality-match you have entered the valley of the shadow of cults.
Good point, Terry! Unfortunately, many people never make it out of the Valley of the Shadow of Cults
The reason is the FEAR that the JW religion instills in its members. Fear is a paralyzer. It keeps people immobilized.
satinka
was watching abc world news and they showed the religions/denominations with most increase and those that are experiencing decreases.. the j.w.
's was number 1 on increase while most of the larger main stream churches where losing members.. they have already posted a link on the news website...will post it in just a few..
I just posted a comment on the news article...
You know, I say never waste a public opportunity to say something about the JWs
satinka
well this was no surprise to me that my dad was doing this.
m df brother went round last night to borrow some tools and my dad just had to mention that he was dissapointed with the family and how we don't go to the meetings anymore.
he told my brother that he could not have a proper farther son relationship as he does not share the same faith and hope for the future as him, and if an emergencey situation was to present it'self then he would be their for him.
HHG,
I understand what shunning feels like. My two grown kids shun me because I'm df'd. They can't wrap their head around it that I don't want to be a JW anymore.
It still hurts, though. The JW religion tears families apart.
Can you feel the love?
satinka
i've been called a "fundi" many times in my discussions with people on the board, and i'd like to know what your definition is of a "fundi".
don't google it.
i just want to hear your personal definition.. i find it interesting because i don't go to any church.
Christians believe in some extreme stuff, like the murder of Jesus Christ. Sounds like God by whatever name is a horrible father. Christians might be said to have a punishing belief system. And each time the bread and wine are passed, it could be likened to re-killing Jesus.
Gnostic Christians, on the other hand, believe that Jesus survived the crucifixion and raised a family with Mary Magdeline --- far away from the would-be murderers.
satinka
this guy must be mad.
please read and take his comments apart.!.
how jehovah's witnesses differ from cultsby john w. scottjohn w. scott.
Guess its why I believe JWs are brainwashed... if he believes what he writes. satinka
many of you have already seen this, but there are also many new ones posting and lurking.
this is a little handy reference to help you understand dub-speak.
i've updated it an added a number of new terms and expressions.. ----------------------.
I laughed out loud.
Thanks for sharing.
"Reasoning": making things up. Might add: "in circular fashion."
satinka
i am new to this but, for years, i was already out.
don't know where to start.
as i have read the many posting, i'm not alone in my feelings.
Hi there and welcome to the forum!
I love your name, "itscrap&theyknowit!"
I hear the rage as I read your rant. I say keep writing and venting, as writing is oh so healthy!
It will help you to heal!
satinka
i've been called a "fundi" many times in my discussions with people on the board, and i'd like to know what your definition is of a "fundi".
don't google it.
i just want to hear your personal definition.. i find it interesting because i don't go to any church.
Fundamentalists are fanatics.
There are many of them around and they all think they have the Truth TM and the only Truth TM .
Fanatics do crazy things because of their wonky belief system; that is, the closed mind.
I believe that JWs fall into the Fundamentalist category. Even upon leaving, often they will slip into another funadmentalist belief system.
For some, Religion is like an addiction---"the opium of the people."
"By their fruits you will know them."
satinka
dc wrote:
I've just spent two and a half minutes reading about "NOTHING." It was everything I hoped it would be!!!
And more!
satinka
so i ran across this statement today in doing some research:.
take, for instance, the stories and legends regarding the origin of man.
although details vary, the belief that man was made from the dust of the earth is widespread.
Let me see... which came first...1901 or 1984...? *scratches head*
satinka
