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  DA'd myself today

  by Pierced Angel in

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  well, i did it.. it's official and i'm relieved.. the elders wanted to try talking to me once again, but after awhile it was obvious that they were only interested in changing my thoughts not answering any questions.

  so, i just calmly asked if i could disassociate myself.

  they acted stunned and they got tears in their eyes, but i told them that i had already grieved and was ready to move on with life.

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  muslima

  You'll be fine -- actually much better. Just be patient with yourself.

  Our thoughts are with you ...

  {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{pierced angel}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
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  Help me... please...

  by mindfield in

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  it's funny how 2 hours can make you question the doubts you've had for months.

  just got home from the hall after speaking with an elder... had a friendly chat about my doubts... finally culminating in my admitting that i didn't believe the discreet slave really existed, and that all my jw beliefs were non-existent.

  2 hours.

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  muslima

  Dear Fedup,

  You might also enjoy reading Carl Sagen's "Demon Haunted World" -- no you won't get demonized -- nor is it about witches and stuff -- just thought provoking reading -- especially the chapter on -- There is a Dragon in my Garage...

  Reading the Bible without additional "explaining" literature is also a good idea. Read other Holy Books as well. See how they relate to what you read in the Bible.

  Because of our background -- we will always know the Bible best -- so if it works to leave it as the stick by which to measure..so be it.

  My husband will quote verses from Quran often -- usually I give him the Biblical equivalant -- it's rather interesting at times.

  I discuss and enjoy religious theology discussions very much -- not because I have to -- or because I am trying to convert anyone....just for having thought provoking intellectual discussions! This is something I never thought possible. I was a pioneer -- but I always HATED field service. and the thought of needing to preach to every non-witness I ever had an encounter with -- so I wouldn't be bloodguilty...as if I am responsible for other people's relationships with God...imagine I could be so important...ROFLMAO

  Any enough from me...Best of luck -- always apply logic to whatever you read and hear.
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  I AM NO LONGER A JW STATISTIC

  by Cassiline in

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  this has taken a lot of courage to post.

  my life with the jws has been one hardship after another.

  i am sharing this to help others see that jws claim to be loving and forgiving people while they are not.

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  muslima

  Cass,

  I hope that the rest of your life will be peaceful and harmonious.

  {{{{{{{{{{cass}}}}}}}}}}}}}

  The best of life to you...
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  What other religions etc. do you have?

  by abcde in

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  if jehovahs witnesses have problems,then is there anything better you have too offer?.

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  i would be happy too know of a religion,website or something else that helps you in your life.

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  muslima

  for a different perspective you can check out: www.submission.org

  although for the record I do not advocate "organized religion" --

  it seems as though as soon as a "name" is slapped on a group -- there are problems!

  just my 2 cents worth
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  Testimony of a JW becoming a Muslim

  by sf in

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  < http://www.sharif.org.uk/priests.htm.

  raphael - former jehovah's witness minister .

  a forty-two-year-old latino, raphael, is a los angeles-based comic and lecturer.

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  muslima

  Dearest SF,

  Having the same JW background - 36 years worth - then converting to Islam -- I loved your experience. Salt and bacon...rofl - I am still laughing on that one.

  Salamtuk,

  Denise
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  I'm a useless Apostate :(

  by NewbieGirl in

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  i've been lurking here for a while now, posted a handful of times, but this board has had a profound effect on me.. i have just finished reading coc which i would never have even heard of if it wasn't for this board.. anyway, in light of everything i have learned here, i have been waiting expectantly for the next unsuspecting jw's to knock on my door, just so i can er, 'enlighten' them.. about 15 minutes ago, just that happened.

  i answered a knock on my door to be confronted by two jw's.

  one of them i remembered vaguely from a neighboring cong, and the other was someone i knew pretty well from my old cong.. so what did i do?

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  muslima

  Hi NewbieGirl,

  Never use the word "useless" about yourself --

  We pick and choose which battles we choose to fight...that makes us intellegent - not useless.

  IMHO
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  Judicial Committee "assists" another ...

  by Billygoat in

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  mom: the elders are led by god's holy spirit.

  mom: don't go there andi.. andi: what?

  mom: andi, i'm going to hang up the phone if you go there.. andi: mom!

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  muslima

  I know I don't say much but...

  {{{{{{{{{{{{andi}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

  hang in there...
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  Letting go of JW relatives (Long)

  by MegaDude in

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  i've been out of the jws for some time now, seven years.

  like many of you, i left a lot of acquaintances, friends, and family behind.. the acquaintances were fairly easy to let go, the friends very hard, and the family, well, near impossible, at least up until now.

  that she should listen to both sides of the story without fear and make her own decision.

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  muslima

  Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I hope that your mom and brother will see what a jewel you are and realize what they are throwing away for no reason except that they are told to do so. Words cannot express for me the feelings that welled up into my heart and eyes after reading your post...although 6 years removed from JW -- I still carry alot of scars and baggage. Although I relate to alot of the feelings I read here -- even here and in my real life -- I am like an outsider looking in. I am always so happy for those of you who find what it takes to get past the barriers. Best of luck!!
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  Hi! Anyone posting from the South FL area?

  by Cotton Tail in

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  i am a disassociated jw living in south florida looking for support in my area.

  does anyone have any information?

  the recent events have brought back many of the nightmarish doctrines drilled into my head as a young child and i am having difficulty working through them on my own.

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  muslima

  Hi Karma and welcome! I don't know anyone here except people that I work with - have only been in S. Florida for 3 years - DA 6 years ago - but that was in Michigan. I understand and agree with your stance of being "spiritual" - not associated with any organized religion. I am a Muslim convert - obviously - but I converted based strictly on the 2 shahadahs (truths) -- There is no God but God - and that Mohammed is a prophet - equal footing with Jesus and all the other prophets. After that I argue about most everything -- but my spirituality always remains the same. Welcome to the board. I don't post much -- but read every work day. There are many alternative ideas here - things to ponder over - and many things that one can relate to -- having "been there" before that others may not. :o)
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  Hi! Anyone posting from the South FL area?

  by Cotton Tail in

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  i am a disassociated jw living in south florida looking for support in my area.

  does anyone have any information?

  the recent events have brought back many of the nightmarish doctrines drilled into my head as a young child and i am having difficulty working through them on my own.

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  muslima

  I live in Anthrax City/mouth of rat - FLA too!
  Welcome!