Posts by jemba

if the tribulations started tomorrow, and all you knew of the bible was what the jws had told you, would you suddenly think, "they said this would happen, and it is, therefore they must be right", and go running back?.

or would you think, "just because eventually biblical prophiesies came to pass that "they" had read you from the bible, doesnt mean they are the chosen religion, because they get all these other doctrines wrong", and know these doctrines well enough to be able to convince yourselves.. .

replies such as "it wont happen cause its a fairy story" wont really help..

jemba

If it were all true it would be too late to go running back at the last minute wouldnt it? You havent shown any faith in the 'true God/religion'.

But we know without doubt that even if there were a God up there that gave a toss, this would NEVER be his true religion.

So NO nothing could frighten me into going back to that cult.

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Latest "Questions From Readers" - who wrote in with this question?!

by cedars in

i kid you not.

the latest watchtower study edition has the following question under consideration in the "questions from readers" article on page 20:.

do jesus words found at matthew 19:10-12 suggest that those who choose to remain single have received the gift of singleness in a mysterious way?.

jemba

Single JWs are so often desperate and lonely and putting on a brave face. So sad.

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My first convention in 20+ years - observations

by jws in

well, got this brochure inviting me to a district convention to the public talk.

oddly, the time for the public talk was nowhere on the invite, instead they had a location and the start/end times for all 3 days.

unusual.

jemba

Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your JWland adventure JWS. Personally I couldnt stomach going back to another gathering of the brainwashed, I would end up yelling something out.

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"In other news, Brother _______________ is no longer a...

by OneDayillBeFree in

regular pioneer!.

officially announced!

i'm very happy!

jemba

Good for you and yes 'one day you will be free'!!

I cannot even contemplate being in the KH knowing TTATT, my frustration would lead me to do something I regret.(or not regret)

I know how hard it is to have family 'in'.

Keep us updated, loving your progress.

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Worst Day of my life

by BU2B in

jw
friends

well this afternoon as i sit here i am calm but my heart is literally aching.

i am sitting here with my young daughter on my shoulder.

i guess you could say i spilled the beans to my wife this afternoon.

jemba

Wow this is so hard for you BU2B.

I am so sick of the hold the JWs have over us even when we are through.

Even though faded I am going through shunning by my parents and siblings at the moment. I cant imagine how I would be if I didnt have my Husband and kids out with me.

Sending lots of hugs and positive energy your way.

Keep talking to us and dont give up.

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New girl in town here for support

by joyfulfader in

hi everyone here on jwn.

i admit to being a lurker for quite some time before joining and now i am ready to post and i want to introduce myself.

i am/was 3rd generation and daughter of the po (as it was termed at the time) for most of my life.

jemba

After reading the rest of your posts I see you also had depression cured by leaving the cult and panic attacks that only occured at meetings, me too. Hard to believe the damage they have done but welcome to the rest of your free thinkiing life.

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New girl in town here for support

by joyfulfader in

hi everyone here on jwn.

i admit to being a lurker for quite some time before joining and now i am ready to post and i want to introduce myself.

i am/was 3rd generation and daughter of the po (as it was termed at the time) for most of my life.

jemba

Hi and welcome Joyfulfader.

I recently got out 'mentally' at the age of 37. It is so liberating isnt it!! Im glad youve joined us.

I love how we all have one thing in common.

Keep chatting to us as it is great to be relieved of the burden and someone has always been through the same thing.