i am on a pension, so i could not afford to pay for a psychologist, but my good doctor referred me to a free clinic for people on a low income, for my anxiety and depression, so i have finally got my first appointment with a psychologist since i started my fade, so where do i start trying to explain the mental trauma i feel as a fading jw?
i would appreciate your advice.
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Not sure if you have the ability to do it but perhaps along with your meets with a psychologist, maybe do a search for group support were you can meet with people who have been in similar situations. It's a nice forum to just let it all out and get advise from others.
The wife and I do this and it's been helpful.😀
i posted this on another thread, and decided it deserves its own...thoughts?.
an unfortunate artifact of evolution is that belief can, and often does trump fact.
survival is at the core of what belief is about.
"That's the story with the talking snake, right?"
Well except for that part. And the part where humans have only been on earth for 6000 years. 😉
The story sounds nice is what I meant to say. Looking at it using just a tad of critical thinking exposes it as fraudulent.
i posted this on another thread, and decided it deserves its own...thoughts?.
an unfortunate artifact of evolution is that belief can, and often does trump fact.
survival is at the core of what belief is about.
An unfortunate artifact of evolution is that belief can, and often does trump fact. Survival is at the core of what belief is about.
Agreed!! People need to know there is a purpose in life no matter how ridiculous it may seem. To believe that Gods original purpose will be fulfilled seems reasonable if we put our trust in the story of Adam and Eve.
I think that is why you hear so many say "What better hope could we have?"
Its a sad, diluted way to live. Thinking that your life is more important than billions.
recently, i was speaking with an older brother who is well into his 80's and is a widower.
he explained to me that it is tough getting old and that "nothing works right anymore".
he told me that he was able to get through his 70's with few problems.
The hall I attend (few and far between) has many older ones. They almost all sound like the gentleman your describing. I really feel sorry for these people and there isn't much you can do for them except help them out when you can.
They cling to a hope that will never be realized and only in their old age are they starting to see this. Many haven't even prepared themselves financially for retirement so they are double screwed.
Shame on the watchtower for misleading so many. It's a shame too that these people never took the time to research their beliefs. For them to wake up now would be truly devastating.
Those who have woken up are fortunate.
february 8-14 asstower is titled " a living translation of god's word.
note paragraph 4:.
“4 despite the clear evidence that the personal name of god belongs in the bible, many translations completely omit the sacred name of god.
As noted by dontcallmeshirley, I think it's really sad that whenever you come across a quote in wts literature, you almost always have to double check the source.
I'm just surprised that more people don't do this. Honestly it took less than a minute to fact check the quote to see it was written out of context.
by the way thanks for the help on this subject. I've read through page two of that older thread. Read the rest later.
february 8-14 asstower is titled " a living translation of god's word.
note paragraph 4:.
“4 despite the clear evidence that the personal name of god belongs in the bible, many translations completely omit the sacred name of god.
february 8-14 asstower is titled " a living translation of god's word.
note paragraph 4:.
“4 despite the clear evidence that the personal name of god belongs in the bible, many translations completely omit the sacred name of god.
Ok I was under the impression that the divine name was not in use shortly after captivity in Babylon because of superstition surrounding the name.
I have not done a thorough study of this subject as of yet. Just what I studied out of the Imperial Bible dictionary under the subject Jehovah.
To be honest I've only been at this study thing for a few months. I would like to know more about this subject of the personal name being used in the first century because that's a new thought.
I still hold however that the name Jehovah is grammatically inncorrect. Just because some guy a few hundred years ago made it up and it became accepted doesn't make it right. Further to address the supreme one of the universe by His first name takes some real balls. Father or Lord is more appropriate for us little specs here on earth.
(of course this is coming from someone who doesn't pray to God because I'm kinda pissed at him.😗)
the brief outline for this item makes reference to the most recent wt on the subject of "reaching out" (sept 15 2014 - pages 3-6) if you are a jehovah's witness and thinking about becoming a ministerial servant or elder, then please consider the following information prior to attending the kh for this weeks clam.
first - if you hope to become an elder, in the uk you will also become a charitable trustee.
you will not be given any training for this part of your role.
Your thoughts are appreciated. There are many brothers who desire to become an Elder in the congregation but don't realise what is truly involved. Many regret it only after they see how it truly is.
The Elder meetings are a complete joke. Start with a vague theme scripture then you might as well throw your bible out the window for the rest of the meeting. After hours of arguing a subject using the handbook, you come to a halfhearted decision. Afterward you tell newer Elders how incredible the Holy Spirit was during the meeting.
february 8-14 asstower is titled " a living translation of god's word.
note paragraph 4:.
“4 despite the clear evidence that the personal name of god belongs in the bible, many translations completely omit the sacred name of god.
“The use of any proper name for the one and only God . . . is entirely inappropriate for the universal faith of the Christian Church.” That set a pattern for many subsequent translations, English and non-English.”
They make it appear as if they do not respect the personal name of God imo. The truth is they do respect it so they omit it from their bible. At least that's the impression I'm getting here.
So now at the Watchtower study millions more will be mislead into believing that "the world" doesn't have respect for the creators name.
february 8-14 asstower is titled " a living translation of god's word.
note paragraph 4:.
“4 despite the clear evidence that the personal name of god belongs in the bible, many translations completely omit the sacred name of god.
He had plenty of opportunity during the Lords Prayer to use the divine name but to be honest, would we address our blood father by his first name? It would be disrespectful. Likewise Jesus wouldn't have used The Fathers personal name in prayer.
I think that more than anything bugs me about hearing J-dumbs pray. It's not appropriate to use Gods personal name. (Add the fact is wrong in the first place)
