Posts by joao

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What are the benefits of doubts?

by psyco in

what are the benefits of having created the human mind being able to have doubts inside (or regarding) the true religion (jude 22)?.

because if you have doubts, you are not sure, so it is difficult to believe and trust.

and if it is difficult to believe and trust, it is even more difficult to have faith since it is the "assured" expectation of what is hoped for (hebrews 11:1).

Mind control

by joao in

wt has really been doing a great job at mind-controlling their members.

how can people who say they are your friends not even want to know why you're leaving when you want them to know?!

eh!

WT has really been doing a great job at mind-controlling their members. How can people who say they are your friends not even want to know why you're leaving when you want them to know?! Eh! Eh! Great friendships! That's not the type of friendship I want for me. That's not the kind of friendship I have for my friends! I'd never give my opinion on something or someone without knowing what I'm talking about! Kudos to WT! They have built an army of blind followers!

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Directions that don't make sense to us

by Longlivetherenegades in

at times those appointed to take the lead may give direction that does not make sense to us.

however, jehovah blesses obedience.

.......watchtower november 2021 study article 47 paragraph 11. for example:for example: so the king(david) said to joab go take a census of israel (2 samuel 24: 1.....) .

joao

That's right! And they hate anyone who can think and disagrees with them. That's one of the reasons why they are a cult.

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

Wife is starting to feel calm about all the new situation and is also starting to reason about the issue. She as even pointed out Habakkuk 1:1-4 to me, which a friend had referred to her, to oppose the idea that we mustn't question and must obey the WT blindly!

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

But I'm in for any outcome! I'm free and there's nothing stronger than a free person!

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

Well, she is an intelligent person. I'm really hoping that, as time passes, she'll see all the mess WT has done with her own life.

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What is the harm or downside of being PIMO?

by PimoElder in

what is the harm or downside of being pimo?.

i get all the good things about being in the cong, good social life lots of invites to bbqs and meals out.

lots of interesting gossip 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

joao

Being a PIMO may cause loads of mental and physical problems to us due to the excess of anxiety and stress. Depression comes from that type of stuff! And I know what I'm talking about! 30 years of being under the Society rule led to my depression a year ago, and I only started to really feel great after I took my decision to leave!

I can only see a good side for keeping being a PIMO (because I think that lying from the platform and when going door to door is also corrosive): it's when elders can handle it and leak secret info that people wouldn't have access to otherwise. But they really have to be careful with their health because depression settles in really slowly and quietly!

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

Yes, that's right. It is really a must see! And, please, have in mind that I'm Portuguese and very fresh here... I'm not aware of many things regarding the American reality... Thanks. :)

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

@WingCommander

The documentary is not made by him as is really a must see! I couldn't find any other way to watch it here in Portugal. But it's on Amazon and on Oxygen. But I can't watch them here...

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Disassociation letter

by joao in

i sent my disassociation letter two days ago!

i couldn't stand it anymore!

so many lies, the exploitation of sincere people, the ridiculous amount of rules and all this protection of pedophiles, plus the life of gb as if they were wealthy dictators!

joao

My wife was (and still is) quite moved by my decision because she has been a JW for her entire life. It's hard. It messed up with all she has been taught even though she has also started to see some light. Our daughter is still young and is not in the mood to investigate for herself yet...