I was at my wife's uncle's home in Philly when 2 approached me. I told them I had studied many religions & found the JW's interesting but having a few flaws in their beliefs. I had a great time debating birthdays, 1914, meaning of a generation & other topics. The older of the 2 just never left the corporate mentality, but the 20 yr. old was a different story. He never said a word, but I could see him leaving with a whole new perspective. If you ever get the chance, try reverse witnessing especially with young adults. Who knows, you may even save a life.
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Do You Try To Avoid The Witnesses When You See Them?
by minimus ini think i typically don't want to be either love bombed or questioned.
i happen to see jws a lot while visiting my mom.
they don't go there with me, which works well for all concerned..
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I'm Really Disappointed
by mrquik inhaving been out 5 yrs.
& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.
i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.
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mrquik
I hope all have a wonderful holiday. (I'm pacing myself to one drink....at a time.)
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10 Years out of the JW Organization- What I've Learned ( For what it's Worth)
by flipper in10 years ago i stopped attending jehovah's witness meetings for good.
walked out of the kingdom hall cold turkey never to return based on injustices i observed among others and myself at the hands of elders giving out not god's counsel but personal opinions as counsel .
some of them weren't even giving out wt society counsel- just personal opinions.
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mrquik
Keep on living well & enjoying life. Always good to hear from you.
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I'm Really Disappointed
by mrquik inhaving been out 5 yrs.
& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.
i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.
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mrquik
Was wild sex involved? How about drug usage? Did you sacrifice a goat? I know you did not. See? This has got to be ramped up a bit.
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I'm Really Disappointed
by mrquik inhaving been out 5 yrs.
& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.
i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.
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mrquik
Having been out 5 yrs. & attending numerous Christmas parties & family get togethers, I can't tell you how disappointed I am. I was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm. Come on people! How is the WBTS going to scare off more people with slackers like you. I don't want to hear stories of get togethers with happy children & loving families. Never mind, I'll do it myself. I'm gonna start drinking today. Hope you're all satisfied.
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The BEST way to "wake up" a JW
by Phizzy inwe have debated this over many years and in many threads, as all of us have family and/or former friends still in.
it seems that there is no "best" way to wake up a jw, it is as elusive as the "true" religion it seems.. but a comment made by poster "emery" on another thread stood out to me, he/she said :.
"what i have gathered is that most witnesses seem to be in it for emotional reasons.
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Phizzy; You make a good point. I was born in. Stayed in for 50 yrs. Was disfellowshipped for divorce. Remarried a "worldly" girl & was intending on getting reinstated. As I was well known, the JC was looking to make an example of me & dragged their feet. After 2 yrs., I got fed up & started doing my own research. After C o C there was no turning back. Just dumb luck. I shudder to think of what my life would have been like & what I would have dragged my new wife through. I would like to use this opportunity to personally thank Frank M. of the Palmyra, NY Congregation for "punishing" me. You'll never realize what a wonderful gift you gave to me. You set me free Frank. I wish I could do the same for you.
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If You Were Still "In The Truth" What Type of Life Would You Have?
by minimus indo you think you would be just going thru the motions?
would you be an elder, ms, or pioneer?.
i think there are many that stay in the religion simply because of family/friends considerations.
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mrquik
Pretty much the same. I already had serious doubts. Was taking the Harley across the US without the ex. as often as possible. Probably would not have the tattoos.
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mrquik
We were the best they had. Intelligent, truly caring with a burning desire for the truth. Having to make that decision to side with the truth knowing full well the cost. Or having to supress the truth while a stranger in a strange land. My hat's off to each & every one of you. Live Well.....Enjoy Life.
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Merry Christmas
by jhine inhi, i have not been on much lately due to family circumstances , but i would like to wish everyone on jwn .
a very merry christmas .
please use this thread everyone to add your own christmas greetings .
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mrquik
Merry Christmas. (After a few more, I may get this present wrapping thing.)
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