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  What's it like these days for teenagers?

  by JeffT in

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  i converted at age 22, and left 15 years later (1988) so i don't really know what its like to be in high school as a jw.

  for those of you who do know: do teenage jw's hang out with each other?

  worldly kids?

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  Boredposter

  OkI don't know about these days but in the eighties it sucked big time. Pressure, pressure, pressure. Pressure to be perfect and live up to all the JW rules all while your body goes through crazy hormonal changes.

  Right away from a youngster you are different. You can't eat the birthday treats or color the Santa Claus. You can't play sports or date. You can't keep your friends because they are "worldly". You're not even sure about some JW friends. Pressure to Pioneer but don't go to college. Pressure to go to Bethel but don't work full time and improve your job skills. God forbid you work second shift. I could go on and on.
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  Can You Make Sense Of Jehovah’s Witnesses?

  by minimus in

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  as a child growing up, i would see different arguments to defend a certain belief.

  it may have required mental gymnastics in order to make a point but there was an actual attempt to explain, teach, and educate....even if the belief or teaching was bogus.. nowadays, it appears that jws couldn’t explain any belief.

  they are drones and do as “mother “ has directed..

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  Boredposter

  I can't help but wonder about a certain elder who pioneered for a very long time where I grew up. He genuinely loved field service, loved getting into big discussions with people. He knew the Bible very well and was college educated. His fondest memories seemed to be knockdown Bible brawls with 'born againners' in the late seventies and early eighties. What must this guy be thinking now? If only I could ask him...
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  Can a DF person testify at a judicial committee?

  by JeffT in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this may be a plot point in a novel i'm working on.

  will a judicial committee take testimony from a df'd or da person?

  i could see them wanting to get dirt from any possible source, on the other hand i can picture somebody saying "he's df'd everything he says will be a lie.

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  Boredposter

  It seems to me not all Df'd people are created equal. Many still "believe" and are making steps to "go back". In practice, these types are treated differently than someone who is blantantly disagreeing with the society in any way. By actions or worse....they say out loud they don't believe the teachings....gasp.
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  British Psychological Society Research Digest Article: What are the psychological effects of losing your religion

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/04/06/what-are-the-psychological-effects-of-losing-your-religion/amp/.

  what are the psychological effects of losing your religion?.

  bps research digest.

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  Boredposter

  This reminds me of the Bill Moyer's/Joseph Campbell "Power of Myth" interviews from yesteryear. In it Campbell speaks of religion as "software" that we use to run our "hardware". We can run along just fine until we try and mix up our software by dabbling in different myths. At that point we can "mix up our wiring".

  For this reason, Campbell didn't really recommend trying out different religions once we're use to "one set of softwares".

  From my own experience after leaving the JW's I think it is better to stay within the framework of Christianity if possible. Other religions can help inform but it is better to filter through the "software of Christianity". A person can find Liberal Christianity that isn't that far a stretch from agnostic/atheism even.

  My opinion anyway.
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  Retirement Planning

  by Whynot in

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  since waking up i can't help but look at the future in a different way.

  while i was working i felt it was ridiculous for me to start a 401k because i thought for sure the end would come before i retired.

  but now, i'm a stay at home mom with very small children and it bothers me that i have done nothing to prepare for the future.

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  Boredposter

  Putting aside whatever you can in a 401k is always a great thing especially if your (or your husband)'s company does a match. Buying a house is an investment that can pay in the future and now (via taxes). Make sure to pay off any other debts. These are just the basics which you can read up about online or find books about.
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  Two witness rule: Stop using it, its not working on JWs!

  by StephaneLaliberte in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  most jws don't see this as a problem.

  they reason that.

  just like the jws, the police will not convict a pedophile over the story of one victim alone, there must be collaborative evidence.

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  Boredposter

  Not only should elders be encouraging going to police but they should also be encouraging going to counseling. They should be supporters of the victims helping them go to police and counseling.

  However, the Watchtower organization still does not come close to understanding how sexual abuse effects the victim. They do not get the far reaching, life long lasting damage. The crushing soul destruction. They don't seem to even be able to display basic compassion in listening sessions when complaints are brought to them.

  Basically, the Watchtower is useless. Sorry, just my rant.😡
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  W5 Investigation

  by Christian Gutierrez in

  1. jw
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  hey guys!

  i just want you guys to know that today is a really great day.

  there are so many jehovah's witnesses that saw this documentary and were disgusted by watchtowers policy.

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  Boredposter

  I just finished watching this. Awesome job by all involved. The infamous 60 minutes special from the 90's in the United States was good but this was way better. I love how there does seem to now be a dialogue between the governing body and activists (albeit not face to face but they are watching and responding). I wonder who it was that posted on Facebook a video of the protesters? Was this just some young bethelite or what?
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  Ex JW Discussion Boards

  by Boredposter in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  are there any left besides this one?

  or is facebook the only other gathering place?

  there use to be many other entertaining boards out there with x jw's..

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  Boredposter

  Your alright, I just want more.🏜🎠
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  Ex JW Discussion Boards

  by Boredposter in

  1. jw
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  are there any left besides this one?

  or is facebook the only other gathering place?

  there use to be many other entertaining boards out there with x jw's..

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  Boredposter

  Are there any left besides this one? Or is Facebook the only other gathering place? There use to be many other entertaining boards out there with x JW's.
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  Why are there more sisters than brothers at the Kingdom Hauls?

  by Sour Grapes in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have always wondered why there are more females than males in all of the congregations that i have visited?

  some of these females are in their 70's so maybe their husbands have died and women just live longer.

  or could the reason be that years ago men were the breadwinners and women stayed home to raise the children thus they were home during the week when the jdubs came a knocking?

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  Boredposter

  They are an army of large women.