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  JW's Should Be Banned!

  by mr_doubtful in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm all for religious freedoms.

  i am not for a religious organization demanding freedoms from the government that they in turn take away from their own members.

  why should the organization get religious freedom when they take that very thing away from it's members?.

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  Confusedandangry

  Do you want to stop Religious Repression?
  Contact
  U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
  [email protected]
  Write a good email to them, defining how the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is a repressive organization that crushes free speech.
  How they brainwash people to kill themselves.
  How they vilify members who speak the truth.
  http://www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf/contact-us

  I think this should have its own thread? I had no idea this Dept existed.
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  Your Most Embarrassing Door Knocking Experiences

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  if there's one thing we can look back on and laugh and tell our kids it's the fact that knocking on strangers doors at inopportune times results in some funny or embarrassing experiences.

  i'd be interested in hearing some of yours.

  here's some of mine to get the ball rolling:.

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  Confusedandangry

  As Lando said-Every darn time was embarrassing. Even as a pioneer I was never 100% confident or fully wanting anyone to answer.
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  How many years did you waste away in the Org?

  by Tallon in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  in my case; 27 years.

  7 of which were as a ministerial serpent ... sorry, i mean 'servant' ;).

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  Born in, pioneered a few yrs. Out from 25 through 35. But just 'woke up' now at 37. Still going through the initial motions one feels when you first learn TTATT.
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  My older brother has stopped his bible study

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  good news people.

  my older brother has abruptly stopped his bible study with the witnesses.

  he was part-time shunning me during his study and his behavior was beginning to change into cult mode but he was thankfully woken up.

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  Confusedandangry

  That's wonderful news! I hope they don't try & win him back with more of their lies. Very good job with planting the seed 👍🏼 That's what I'm doing with my own spouse & brother. Sure takes a lot of patience...
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  Book That Helped Me - My Recommended Reading List

  by doubtfull1799 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  these are the books that led to my awakening:.

  the art of thinking clearly - rolf dobelli.

  how to defend the christian faith: advice from an evolutionist - john w.loftus.

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  Confusedandangry

  Thank you for sharing. I hope my husband will read at least one of these some day. He still thinks they are 'apostate material'.
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  Observations from an Ex-Elder Part 3 - Why not create multiple Adam & Eve's?

  by doubtfull1799 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i saw a post the other day on another forum (think it was reddit) that put forward the idea that god should have created multiple couples, not just adam and ever.

  this idea was so simple and brilliantly logical, that i wish i'd thought of it, but i cannot claim credit!

  but it really got me thinking of the practical implications and benefits.... if god had simply created multiple couples instead of one, he would in one foul swoop have solved the problem of incest, as well as have prevented 6 thousand years of human tragedy and a ransom sacrifice being needed etc.

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  Confusedandangry

  How about this one: why didn't Adam & Eve have any children before they sinned? They would've been perfect, Jesus might not have been needed. Too many whys or what if's once critical thinking is 'allowed'.
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  My Introduction - An ex-elder's story of waking up later in life.

  by doubtfull1799 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  background:.

  my parents got the “truth” while i was in primary school.

  i was baptised at 14. i loved school and was extremely studious.

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  Confusedandangry

  Thank you for sharing your story. I also just recently had my 'awakening'. Our stories are very similar. From beginning to end. Except for the fact that I'm a female and obviously could never be an elder or public speaker. My husband is semi active but still believes its 'the truth.' I'd love to read your thesis if you ever wish to share it. This is a very welcoming and supportive site that's helped me get through tough times. Welcome 🌷
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  The fact that different states have different laws about child sexual abuse is ludicrous it should be looked at pronto.

  by smiddy in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  it would go a long way in having a law that prosecutes anybody sexually abusing a child or even an adult that encompasses all states with the same laws the same consequences and the same penalties in the country.. this system that has different laws ,different penaltys , different outcomes depending in what state you live in is ludicrous.. one country should have the same judicial system no matter how many states their are in that country.. this state has mandatory laws this state doesnt and the outcome can be so demoralising for those involved ..

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  Smiddy I agree 100%. Sadly I think the government has many of their own secrets involving their own pedophiles (politicians, presidents, judges, CIA) dating back from the 40's possibly earlier. And many of them were/are protected by the National Security Act. But hopefully after the ARC finishes their investigation, the almighty GB will change their child abuse policy and put the victim FIRST instead of the degenerate. Zero tolerance, let the cops/professionals decide if it was abuse or not. Not some middle age men who have no professional training for those delicate situations.
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  Happy Birthday to Me!

  by Iown Mylife in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  there's a beautiful sky this morning.

  it's my birthday, today i'm 64 and look every inch of it, but i appreciate my life and feel fortunate to be cult-free.

  also very fortunate to have a purposeful and entertaining existence here in gorgeous north georgia (in the usa).

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  Confusedandangry

  Happy Birthday! 🎉💝🎂 I like your username. I can't wait to own my life as well. Have a wonderful day!
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  Just sharing-Ex JW's in Media

  by Confusedandangry in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  https://youtu.be/qvm1prhnoci.

  i'm not sure if anyone has already posted this link or info on deborah frances white.

  i just wanted to share for anyone interested in hearing her experience.

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  Confusedandangry

  https://youtu.be/qVM1prHnocI
  

  I'm not sure if anyone has already posted this link or info on Deborah Frances White. I just wanted to share for anyone interested in hearing her experience. She also has some funny podcasts. Now that I'm 'awake' I can see how ridiculous the Jw teachings/doctrines must sound to others. On a side note-I'm hoping someday soon an ex JW who is popular in the media will make a documentary like Leah Reminis on Scientology. They can interview ex-bethelites, pioneers, elders etc. They can't all be lying right? (That's what my husband said about the Scientology series) Even though I doubt many Jdubs will watch as it would be considered apostate material. One can only hope.