Posts by yrkdnme

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I can not beleive it came out of my mouth, it shock the JW.

by jam in

this morning the wife and i out for our morning walk.

little quiet city (monrovia ca) the residents will often walk.

down town(just a few blocks).

They Stole another piece of my childhood... now im SURE i'm not getting a panda ;-(

by elderelite in

well, stole retroactively.

a friend pointed out a glaring omission in the book of bible stories.. well frankly a bold faced lie of omission!.

its a tragedy but fact that most of us raised as dubbie kids learn the bible from the "my book of bible story's"... story 15 is about lot and his family leaving sodom.

Well, just to defend the Bible and not JWs I will say this: It was not the physical looking back that caused her punishment, it was the fact that she most likely looked back longingly. JUST SAYIN! And the panda part is pretty funny. I for one hope you get your panda.

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Apostates Shut the door of everlasting life in Men's Faces

by mankkeli in

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i was discussing with an elder today, and as usual the conversation drifted towards apostates and their line of reasoning, he angrily looked into my eyes with the scriptures in his hand and told me:.

(1) that apostates are destructive peddlers who shut the door of everlasting life on people as they are very sure they have no portion in there.

he quoted matt 23:13- 13 woe to you, scribes and pharisees, hypocrites!

yrkdnme

@Outlaw Well, when you think about it the WTBS are like weather men actually. LOL

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Where could i find information?

by The JHWH in

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i would like to ask does anybody know where i could get an official statement regarding what jw's are allowed/not allowed to do?.

this matter isn't something there has been a specifically written article on, and i would consider it as being in the 'grey zone'.. from where could i get an the watchtower's official opinion on matters like this?.

yrkdnme

You will never make someone neck deep in 'the truth' see the real truth about it all. Leaving the WTBS behind is like recovering from addiction, you can only do it for YOU. Sorry. They will just ignore you and cease all association with you.

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Positives of Growing Up JW

by Pig in

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i dont think any of us are glad we grew up in the org.

but i was thinking about people who get cancer, and if they are lucky enough to beat it often they will say that they were better for the experience.

before they got cancer they were stressed because they had to work extra hours in a shitty job to make ends meet, the kids were nothing but trouble and they spent their lives wishing that time would go faster, that week would be over, that the year would be over.

yrkdnme

@I drank the wine: Amen. I have immense guilt over EVERYTHING I DO! From being a good parent to being a good employee. Just ridiculous.

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Prayer

by yrkdnme in

i am interested to know from other long time wittnesses if they had a hard time with prayer after leaving the organization?

when i left i found it so difficult to pray to "jehovah" and still do to this day.

i am always more comfortable with just "god".

yrkdnme

Thanks everyone for your input.

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In Lima, Peru 15 year old JW child commits suicide

by discreetslave in

i'll translate the artcle since online translators did a terrible job.

the link to the original article is below.

lima 8/3/2011.

yrkdnme

This disgusts me to the point of tears. I suffered so much emotional turmoil at the hands of my parents, other witnesses, and the rules and regulations of the WTBS. I suffered with major depression as a child and teenager due to this. I also developed Borderline Personality Disorder due to these conditions growing up. I remember wanting to die as a teenager and young adult, several hospitalizations, years of therapy and medication. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Everytime I have any dealings with these people I go right back into depression mode. So glad I am fianally free from the clutches of ignorance and abuse! If only I could have helped this young girl. Oh, how sad this makes me. I can only hope her parents wake up and realize what has happened here. I lost my uncle and two cousins (by marriage) to suicide. I put full blame on the WTBS for all three. Angry and saddened by this. Kelly N.

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Prayer

by yrkdnme in

i am interested to know from other long time wittnesses if they had a hard time with prayer after leaving the organization?

when i left i found it so difficult to pray to "jehovah" and still do to this day.

i am always more comfortable with just "god".

yrkdnme

Hi. I am interested to know from other long time wittnesses if they had a hard time with prayer after leaving the organization? When I left I found it so difficult to pray to "Jehovah" and still do to this day. I am always more comfortable with just "God". Since leaving the witnesses behind I have developed a close and personal relationship with Jesus. I never had that growing up. I can say God and be ok with it but when I say Jehovah, it still conjures up such fear in my heart. Fear of displeasing him, of failing and dying. When I talk with "God" or Jesus, I feel very free and lighthearted. Can anyone else identify with this?

My mother, both grandmothers and aunt were reg pios. I was immersed in JW culture from birth. I attended all meetings, had no worldly friends, was baptized at 14 (and df'd by 20), pioneered myself every summer and on secular holidays. At my judicial meeting I went into the waiting area and prayed for Jehovah to make them disfellowship me, that if he really was God and he knew how unhappy I had been all my life that he would do that for me. I WANTED to get away from all of them and knew that being df'd was really the only way to make them all leave me alone. I left and never looked back. It was so hard for me but I knew this was my baptism into the "real world". It was something I had to do, I didn't want any of them in my life anymore! So, having said that, why do some find this so hard to do? It's all lies, get out, move on, you'll be much happier after you do!! Help me understand why some people can't let go and continue to hang on for years and years. I was more miserable in than I ever have been once I got out and overcame the depression of losing everyone. Yes, there is a despondent period you will go through and alot of guilt, but it is sooooooo worth it on the other side!

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Songs I wanted in the new songbook

by discreetslave in

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdb-8elew8g&feature=related.

yrkdnme

How about "Down at the Kingdom Hall" by Van Morrison? That's pretty funny.

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Car Full of JW's while I'm at the Car Wash............

by Terry in

i'm sort of angry right now.. no, not angry..... i'm shaky.

at least, when i lift my cup of coffee to my lips, sitting here at starbucks, my hand is trembly.. i hate that!.

the power they have to still reach me on some hidden point that hides in the corners of my very being.... .

yrkdnme

I think you did great. I agree with Violia, they're drones. Everything they say is by wrote, and they are programmed with the appropriate responses just about anything remember. It's much harder to be a "free thinker." Anyone can just dole out practiced responses, but it takes freedom of mind to make true and honest responses which is what you did! I'm sorry you had to mess up your day this way!! I bet that Starbuck's made you feel much better tho! Have a wonderful day!