Hi DK; I too, was an elder. I've been out long enough to look back at what I was taught with a critical eye. Still, I believe some things taught made sense then & make sense now. I still believe that indeed there would be a period of time before God would intervene & correct mankinds' attempt at ruling himself. Until that time, it would be unjust for him extend loving kindness to some & not to others. I've seen my fair share of personal suffering, but I believe everyone comes back. (Other than those that have pissed off God directly.) I still pray. I thank God for life itself but I have quit asking for anything else. It's not time. We will all grow old & die. I'm confident many generations after us will do the same. In time, yes, I expect to be back. I expect to see all who have gone before me. I know it's not much to hang on to; but it has helped me immensely to carry on with life. I hope it helps you as well.
mrquik
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Status update and hello.
by Darkknight757 ini haven't posted here in a few months and to be honest i haven't been lurking either.
i hope everyone is doing well.😊 i wanted to take a minute to let you know how things have been the last few months.. recently the brothers decided to finally consider my letter of resignation.
they met with me alone and i let them know why i have become inactive as a publisher and why i no longer wish to serve as an elder in the congregation.
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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...
by Stumpy ini've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.
you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!
what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.
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lf the paradise earth is real would you want to live there?
by atomant inl know l would.anyone that says no is kidding themselves.just imagine going up to the hole of a cobra and patting it on the head like a pet.or running like a deer through the woods.who knows we might grows wings and be able to fly as well.food for thought.
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Even as a Witness, I believed they were short sighted to assume we wouldn't populate the galaxy. Even today, we have that desire to explore. I'll be on that planet covered in warm ocean water with tropical islands. I'll have a bar there; "MRQUIKS". You're all welcome..... -
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Would you have married your spouse if you weren't both JWs?
by 3rdgen inok, i've had some wine, but i'm curious.
objectively speaking, but for the religion, did you have enough in common with your spouse to have met and married as non believers?
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I had quit going to meetings from age of 18 to 22. Was 22 in 1974. My mother instilled the 1975 scare in me. Figured I needed to straighten my life up & my mother mentioned Deb had just broken off her engagement with another brother. I saw my chance, courted her & married her in 1975. Love didn't even come into the equation. I was more concerned with not dying. I figured I learn to love her in "Paradise" just a few short months away. We fought constantly. I stayed in the relationship for 34 years. Finally found the love of my life & filed for divorce. Of course got DF'd which was the best thing to ever happen to me. Read C of C & I was out. Would I have married her if I wasn't a witness? I never would have met her. Then again, I never would have met my current wife. Was it worth 34 years of my life? I don't think so..... -
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What song explains what you have gone through in life?
by brandnew inthis is mine....watch "coolio ft. l.v - gangsta's paradise (official music video)" on youtubehttps://youtu.be/cpgbzylnz7c
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World Wide Construction comes to a Shuddering Halt - Jehovah's Blessing has Evidently been Suspended!
by Slidin Fast inthe chelmsford project in the uk has already come to a halt and every one has been sent home.
the bethel family in london is to be cut by several hundred.
my impression is that most ambitious youngster in the org dream of being involved with the building program.
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They closed 2 more halls here in upstate NY that I know of. Still haven't figured out why the hoarding of all this cash. Can they be that afraid of pending & future lawsuits? Oh, and by the way, the R&F I talk to are clueless. So much for the work SPEEDING UP as end draws near. -
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Long time lurker, first time poster ...
by LettMorrisSplaneit ini finally had the guts to create a profile to be able to post.
i've been lurking for a few months and have read all your experiences and comments dutifully.
you have been a great help in my process of waking up from this cult posing as the one true religion.
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Welcome. Glad to see another one out. Wish you the best in leaving. Feel free to ask what worked & what didn't work. They kicked me out after my divorce. Had 50 yrs. in. Now 64. Married the love of my life. Got tattoos. I travel all over the Caribbean. Took up snow skiing. Bought a new Harley Davidson. Have traveled across the US & Mexico on a bike. Bought a sailboat. (Don't know how to sail.) Got my pilot's license. (I do know how to fly.) Went sky diving. I go wreck diving. Already planning time at Ocean City on the boardwalk this August & Cancun this winter. Bottom line: Live Well.....Enjoy Life !!! -
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Any weapons enthusiasts here?
by Wonderment ini knew i had a couple of firearms around the house, and one in the car.
however, i didn't realize i had seven, yes, seven of them, when i proceeded to count them.
the reason for that is that i haven't gone to the shooting range in years.
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Just bought a Smith & Wesson 380 Body Guard semi. It comes with the built in laser scope. It will replace my Beretta Tomcat. I carry for self defense & had a situation where I could have used deadly force to protect myself. I elected not to fire the weapon & instead was assaulted on my own property by a deranged man 20 yrs. younger & 50 lbs. heavier. I got my ass kicked & needed surgery to close the wound to my mouth. Had he came at me with anything in his hand, I would have used deadly force to protect myself. Come to find out, he has a history of violent behavior & was already charged with 2 other assault cases. I live in a small country village. I was attacked on my own property. If it can happen here, it can happen anywhere. -
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Your favorite "bumper stickers"
by new boy ini have two.
"please god protect me from your people".
"if you love something let go.......if it doesn't come back, hunt in down and kill it" .
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CAUTION: I speed up to run down little animals.
Horn Broken; Watch for finger.
I love animals; they're delicious!
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The Watchtower Org will die.
by Freeandclear ini was just reading through some posts and had a startling realization.. the comment that sparked this went something like this: why oh why when i started into this in 1989 did i not research the history of the wtbts?
etc....... i too was studying and moving towards baptism around that same time.
i got dunked in dec of 1990.. my thought.
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It is money & not the hand of God Almighty that keeps this cult running. The decline of members in developed countries means less money from those who can afford to donate. The increase of members in third world countries is just as damaging as they can't afford to donate while raising expenses. Born in children now will see the damage & financial strain their parents are facing. They may stay in but will make damn sure of taking care of themselves first. Toward the end of my JW life, I donated nothing. I'm sure many are doing the same today. Once they burn through existing assets, (and this is accelerating) this cult will only exist as an oddity with just a small core of diehard members. I hope to live long enough to see their demise.