Posts by Je.suis.oisif

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What's the point?

by punkofnice in

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i mean, i don't want to be miserable or anything, but what's the bloody point of it all?.

since i left the watchtower cult, i have come to realise that god cannot possibly exist...and if a god exists...god is indifferent to humankind as the least.. in 100 years time i'll be gone.

kaput.

Je.suis.oisif

Hi there fella.

I'm with you 100% in your observations. But you've just got to keep on keeping on. It's gut-wrenchingly horrible and empty when you come up against this reality. But it is what it is.

I'm 59 now, and have pretty much believed in God all my conscious life. After 32yrs involved with this cult I'm not sure anymore. These b******'s have got a hell of a lot of explaining to do to the "big man upstairs" if he does exist, because they've destroyed this for me.

Please just breath and plan some small treats for yourself. Do something kind for a stranger if you are able to. I don't know what else to say.

Koko

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Spotlight won Best Film

by Sugar Shane in

during the post-awards interview, the director said that the story is not over.

it's still ongoing.

could this have been a vieled jab at jws, and/or a hint at a spotlight part 2?

Je.suis.oisif

I know a regular pioneer. Really lovely person, but since I faded the words bat s*** crazy comes to mind. She grew up in Ireland and witnessed multiple incidences of priest abuse. Also members of her own family have suffered. Yet, when the subject of how the WTBT$ deal with this she mutters "Jehovah's org is run by imperfect men ". This attitude infuriates me.

Oh they may watch this, but say to each other "this doesn't happen in our religion". Even when presented with evidence this pioneer didn't make the connection. I have never in my 59yrs witnessed such ignorant stupidity.Meh!

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Jehovah's Witnesses the richest religion in the world..

by wwjdnwt in

i don't post here too much..i am more of a lurker.

but, wanted to share recent conversation with jw family member.. one of my jw relatives recently went to visit another jw relative that is "serving where the need is great",.

when my jw relative returned home and i was talking with him, who is an older jw who has been in for over 50 years, was so excited to tell me about the special talk.

Je.suis.oisif

I was told by an elder that Jehovah's organisation was the most organised organisation in the world.

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Intro

by hillfy333 in

hi, although i signed up two years ago, and filled out the "interview with an apostate" as hillfy54321, i have since only read various posts.

then purchased a new computer and lost my password, thus no new posts.

i have since reapplied, and now go under the handle of hillfy 333.. a little about myself.

Je.suis.oisif

Hi hillfy333,

Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and chill. Lovely to hear from you. Your amongst friends.

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Trying To Leave - Im Going Crazy

by pale.emperor in

this is my first post.

i really feel i need to leave the jw's rather than go along pretending everything is perfect etc.

no friends, me at work.

Je.suis.oisif

Tell your father-in-law to f***off to the far side of f***, and when he gets there, f*** off some more. <<there, I feel better after that >>. I'm so angry on your behalf.

On a more sober note. Tell him he's usurping your family headship. You and your wife need to agree some acceptable boundaries. Or you might just as well shut the door behind you on the way out sooner rather than later.

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Trying To Leave - Im Going Crazy

by pale.emperor in

this is my first post.

i really feel i need to leave the jw's rather than go along pretending everything is perfect etc.

no friends, me at work.

Je.suis.oisif

DOC said it better than I ever could. Welcome pale.emperor. Phew, what a journey. You seem a kind man. I had a lump in my throat when you told us about the night it was anounced your father was stepping down as a min. servant. Awful awful stupid ass judgemental erroneous attitude from vile congn members. Shame on them.

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There is No Reason to be Afraid!! ( of Freedom )

by kairos in

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friends

thinking of leaving the jws for good is frightening.engaging a quality fade is nerve racking!there can be horrible consequences that can leave one shunned.even the most careful fade can be undone by many means and loved ones.. one must weigh the consequences of leaving with true freedom.yes, that kind.

where you always make the decisions in your own life.. no need to be reckless and wild to destruction.

be like almost everyone else in society that enjoys life to the full and looks out for their fellow.look around you at happy, friendly people in your community.

Je.suis.oisif

kairos, thanks for bumping this thread. I'm in the 10th month of my fade. I'm growing as a person in my freedom. I no longer go out in fear of meeting up with those in my congn. I have a more enlightened, less judgemental relationship with my family. I don't live in fear of Armageddon, or going to prison/being tortured for the "sake of the good news". Last week I proved to myself I can converse well with strangers without having to discuss "the good news of the kingdom".

LisaRose, I agree that it's good to be in a healthier marraige/relationship without the bad advice from the org. In fact, after 32yrs of being a JW, my brother on hearing I'd walked said to me " I hope XXX doesn't put up with the emotional crap now that you've left, to the same extent he endured when you were in".

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Your feelings for the former travelling overseers

by Hecce in

during our wt life we met a good number of friends involved in the circuit and district work.

i am sure that we share the same experience and that we remember fondly some that we caring, loving and generally interested in the brothers.

at the same time we might remember others that were arrogant, selfish, abusive and oppressive.

Je.suis.oisif

* tried to edit - duh! Wanted to say, felt comfortable with.

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Your feelings for the former travelling overseers

by Hecce in

during our wt life we met a good number of friends involved in the circuit and district work.

i am sure that we share the same experience and that we remember fondly some that we caring, loving and generally interested in the brothers.

at the same time we might remember others that were arrogant, selfish, abusive and oppressive.

Je.suis.oisif

In the entire 32yrs - Jim & Jan Tate. Pfft to the rest.

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Jehovah's Witnesses the richest religion in the world..

by wwjdnwt in

i don't post here too much..i am more of a lurker.

but, wanted to share recent conversation with jw family member.. one of my jw relatives recently went to visit another jw relative that is "serving where the need is great",.

when my jw relative returned home and i was talking with him, who is an older jw who has been in for over 50 years, was so excited to tell me about the special talk.

Je.suis.oisif

Yeah I agree adjusted knowledge. Good point.