@scratchme1010 I have given up on my dad ever waking up, I think he is too far gone, I have tried everything on him and nothing seems to work.
On the bright side, I can be happy that my JW family keep in touch with my and are part of my life.
Freesoul
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Brainwashing Runs Deep in my Family
by Freesoul ini have successfully faded but my dad can't help but witness to me, so i have decided to do my research and answer him from the bible when he tries to get his point across.. so on my last visit to my parents house, he was trying to tell me that the jw's have the right religion because they go house to house, and got me to read luke chapter 10, so as he is reading it i said, isn't this interesting because in verse 7 says says don't from from house to house.. he couldn't cope with it and started saying i am taking it out of context, i replied this is what the scripture says.
even when it is written in black and white and they are the ones quoting the scriptures they still can see it.. he then said that i am unwilling to see the truth and could not talk any longer, go figure..
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Brainwashing Runs Deep in my Family
by Freesoul ini have successfully faded but my dad can't help but witness to me, so i have decided to do my research and answer him from the bible when he tries to get his point across.. so on my last visit to my parents house, he was trying to tell me that the jw's have the right religion because they go house to house, and got me to read luke chapter 10, so as he is reading it i said, isn't this interesting because in verse 7 says says don't from from house to house.. he couldn't cope with it and started saying i am taking it out of context, i replied this is what the scripture says.
even when it is written in black and white and they are the ones quoting the scriptures they still can see it.. he then said that i am unwilling to see the truth and could not talk any longer, go figure..
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Freesoul
I have successfully faded but my dad can't help but witness to me, so I have decided to do my research and answer him from the bible when he tries to get his point across.
So on my last visit to my parents house, he was trying to tell me that the JW's have the right religion because they go house to house, and got me to read Luke chapter 10, so as he is reading it I said, isn't this interesting because in verse 7 says says don't from from house to house.
He couldn't cope with it and started saying I am taking it out of context, I replied this is what the scripture says. even when it is written in black and white and they are the ones quoting the scriptures they still can see it.
He then said that I am unwilling to see the truth and could not talk any longer, go figure.
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Freesoul
Christ sent out his followers to preach but not to go "door to door"
Luke 10:5-7
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. [6] And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. [7] And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
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Numbers don't lie... and these numbers are beautiful!!
by ILoveTTATT2 inthe numbers don't lie... definitely slowing down!!.
in the 40´s the average growth per year was 20%in the 50´s it was about 10%they had four decades of solid 5% per yearnow the average for the past 16 years has been 2%.
maybe in the future it will be 1% or 0 or even negative????.
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Freesoul
The world growth rate for 2016 was 1.13% so if you subtract that from the JW increase of 1.8%, that means the real growth was only .67%. Only just keeping up with world the world's population growth.
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Melbourne Victoria Circuit Assembly Figures
by jonahstourguide inhi all, kind of news i suppose.. fyi, 10/12/2016 at melton assembly hall.
1,266 in attendance.. two 15 yo, one male one female baptised.. costs for the day, $6,951:00 .
before costs contribution to sydney branch office from last assembly surplus $3,000:00. jtg.
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Freesoul
When were you in Melton was it Sat or Sunday, you should have been at the exJW's meetup at the Carlton Gardens today, we have so much fun, even Santa turned up.
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Copy of Crisis of Conscience for Sale
by Village Idiot ini’ve run into hard financial times and have decided to sell my second copy of coc for a fair price.
you’ll find them on amazon for ridiculous prices starting from $59.84 for a beat up used one to $294.96 and up for a new condition copy.
i’m selling mine in new condition for $50.00 plus shipping which should not be more than $5.
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Freesoul
What happened to the lady that owns the copywrite, I thought she was going organise reprints, what happened?
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Question for Christians: What Religion are You Now?
by LaurenM ini know many on here are atheist.
but for the christians on here...what religion are you now that you are no longer a jw?
i'm still undecided as to whether i believe in god.
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Freesoul
JW's do such a good job discrediting every other religion, so many people who leave do not believe in anything after they leave this cult.
I believe the reason there is religion is because we as humans want to belong to some type of group, after I left the JW's I researched christianity, buddhism, hinduism and islam. I think because I grew up christian I am comfortable with it, but only if it is liberal and makes you feel good.
After being out for over 25years I have now decided god has given us our conscience to live by, if it feels good it is right, if you question and have doubts then it is wrong. You know what is right in your heart, thats what I follow now.
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Faith, where now?
by Theburstbubble inso for the first time ever i went to a church service at my local church (coe) and i have to say it was awful!
it was just like a ritual.
the vicar would say something and then the congregation would all say a phrase in unison back to him.
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Freesoul
After I left the cult I was too scared to go to any churches for a very long time. I believe you can pray to god wherever you are, you do not need a building.
But if you want to meet with other christians the type of church I would suggest is one that is more evangelical, I started looking for one a couple of years ago and decided that if I was going to a church and they were going to be preachy and try and make me feel guilty and would be out the door immediately.
I live in Melbourne Australia and found the Hillsong Church, I enjoy going there because I love the singing, I don't really like the preaching bit, I got enough of that while I was going up in the cult.
I believe it is good to do mediation and yoga as well, as this aligns us with our spirit and gets us back to our true nature and self.
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Closer/death/Funerals
by Leela1 inhello all i am fairly new to this site even though i have been da since i was 16 years old i am now 35 years old.
i have had very little contact with my family since i left maybe a handful of times over the years.
i thought i put the past behind me and moved on i have 4 amazing kids of my own really supportive partner and great friends who have become my family.
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Freesoul
Leela I am so sorry that you have had to go through so much pain. Sometimes you have to do what feels right for you. If you want to see you dad then you do it for you not for him. It may bring up same bad memories but it also may give you closure, at least you have seen him and say your peace before some thing happens to him. You have shown you are very strong because despite them shunning you at 16 years old you stayed strong with your decision and made a good life for you and your family. Do what you need to do that makes you feel better. Take care. -
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Went for my first legal session today.
by umbertoecho inthe arc are indeed a patient lot who don't pressure.
they make sure a person feels safe.
they don't hold back with legal information either.
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Freesoul
It really nice of you to keep us posted, take care and hope all goes well with you