Posts by Mum

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YOU'VE GOT TO LAUGH!!

by The Searcher in

"all of our teachings are based on the bible, not on the writings of some religious leader in the united states.

"1 thessalonians 2:13. http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/not-a-sect/.

all of the teachings (i counted 8) which have been reversed in the july 15th watchtower were based on the bible???????????.

Mum

And the "mighty" army of zombie patsies keeps marching.

HA HA HA HA

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No Natural Affection...

by lostinnj83 in

my latest encounter with my mom has me furious and i needed a place to vent:.

i don't post alot but for anyone who has read any of my posts knows that while i have been struggling for some time, i am still an active jw working towards leaving.. anyway, i got into a car accident yesterday.

fortunately i am well enough to type this up so for that i am greatful.

Mum

I'm sorry about the physical and emotional pain you are suffering.

I used to work for a personal injury attorney, so I want to advise you that if the accident was not your fault, you probably need to get an attorney to ensure that your medical bills will be paid and you will come out with some cash to help you get back on your feet financially.

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More fear and paranoia WT-style! (11/15/13 WT)

by LostGeneration in

i usually dismiss the "drinking the kool aid" scenarios that are posted from time to time, but the latest wt has another bit of fearmongering.

the quote from page 20, para 17. elders who are reading this article can draw some useful conclusions from the account we have just considered: (1) the most practical step that we can take to prepare for the coming attack of the assyrian is that of strengthening our faith in god and helping our brothers to do the same.

(2) when the assyrian attacks, the elders must be absolutely convinced that jehovah will deliver us.

Mum

A few years ago, I was acquainted with a lady who grew up in Germany during World War II. She's not Jewish. Some children, including herself, were staying at a convent for protection from whatever might happen at their homes. Once when bombs were dropping all around, the children in her convent were herded to the basement and told not to go outside under any circumstances.

My friend, about 8 years old at the time, of course, could think of nothing but going outside, so she did, contrary to orders. While she was outside, a bomb hit the convent, killing all of the children and nuns inside.

Disobedience is not always the wrong course.

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Armageddon Is Right Around the Corner!

by Cold Steel in

if one were to poll present day jehovah's witnesses, what kind of a timeframe do you think they have for armageddon?.

do they still discourage higher education despite the fact they've been wrong so many times?.

one more thing about armageddon...how do they think it's going to start?

Mum

Mark Twain said that ignorance with confidence was the key to success. Nailed it!

So, they make a false prophecy confidently, then, instead of apologizing, criticize those who believed them for "impatience."

37

Great News!

by haboob48 in

well i do not post here very much and usually what i have to say........well...isn't that important!

but......i am the proud grandmother of twin girls as of august 10!

i am so proud of my daughter, who is 25, just gave birth to twin girls.........no painkillers........nothing!

Mum

Congratulations? What are their names? How much did they weigh? Can you post some pictures? I love babies!

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I was a slave to a cult

by Django_Unchained in

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friends

the cuffs are still on,.

but the chains have been broken.. i can move independently, though the going is tough.. finally on my way to freedom.. -django.

ps...kinda want revenge....

Mum

Welcome, Django. It feels good to be free, eh?

Living well is the best revenge. Figure out what you want to do, do it, and don't look back.

Forget, to the extent possible, the JW experience, but don't forget what you learned from it.

Best wishes for a fulfilling and happy future!

21

Christmas

by Mahtaw in

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friends

was raised a jw, started fading out about 3 and a half years ago.

i recently had a child, and my in laws are baptist.

they love christmas.

Mum

Christmas is a time for families to be together and show the spirit of love and caring. I was not a JW child, and I loved Christmas! I still do.

I understand your frustration with it because of all the work and preparation a lot of people get into. All of that is not necessary. If you don't want a tree and don't want to decorate it, there's nothing wrong with that. Just tell the family you are inexperienced and don't know how.

Gifts do not have to be extravagant either. I usually give homemade gifts. People always will need food, so food is a great gift. I read an article about a woman who cooked dinner for the entire family as her gift. I do not spend a lot of money on gifts if I buy them. I find things on sale all year round and put them in a box, and start wrapping in November.

Relax and enjoy the holiday. If you don't want to attach religious significance to it, that is certainly acceptable as well. Make it fun and not stressful.

I hope you enjoy the upcoming holidays, whether or not you do anything special to celebrate.

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Lecithin

by Iamallcool in

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friends

i have been taking lecithin 1200 mg daily but i am wondering if i should take blood test to find out how much i can take lecithin safely daily?

i am not sure where to go for blood test.

any suggestions?.

Mum

I used to take 1200 mg of lecithin daily. There were no ill effects. When I was taking the lecithin, my body was better proportioned. It emulsifies fat.

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Fading hurts so much!!

by ILoveTTATT in

yet another update on my story:.

for various reasons, i still have to go to all meetings.

(i am looking to change my personal circumstances to allow me to live somewhere else so i can fade easier)... i actually don't mind going to the mid-week meeting since i can comment on the bible reading, and slowly but surely i can introduce little seeds of cognitive dissonance... making it seem like i am super interested in what the interlinear says or that people can actually go and check out the manuscripts for themselves online!

Mum

I like your idea of moving. It worked well for me. No one was knocking at my door or bothering me in any way. Life was paradise!

Hang in there. It gets easier as time goes on.

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Active Witness Reading Combatting Cult Mind Control

by BU2B in

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i have gotten a thought about how to wake active witnesses up.

since the book does not mention jws specifically, if you could get a active jw to read ccmc, what do you think their reaction would be?

could they clearly see how jws fit in as a cult?, or would the average jw be blinded to the obvious and just see how other groups like mormons, moonies, scientology, etc fit the mold?

Mum

I agree that it's worth a try. When I was a dub, I remember a discussion with a Bible student about patriotism. Pretending to agree with me, he said something like, "Yes, the U.S. is only 200 years old, but they're the best!" I immediately felt a twinge because I knew he was really talking about the religion and hoped I'd make the connection.

Lots of people said things to me that made me uncomfortable. That's how we learn.

Best wishes with your dad.