I had to gather up the courage but felt no guilt and have had none since because I KNOW it's not the truth and I KNOW it is a cult made up of men making nit picky rules who have no hold over me anymore. I don't post very frequently but this forum has helped me see so many different perspectives. Sometimes I am surprised at some people's views but mostly I find the support and candor refreshing.
joyfulfader
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How did you feel making your first post here?
by cognac ini was scared sh*tless.
i stayed home from work for four days scared to go out of my house thinking god would strike me down by lightening if was wrong with my thoughts... i couldn't sleep at all.... but i had to take that first step... as scary as it was....
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What's The Main Reason You Do Not Believe That The Witnesses Are The Best Religion?
by minimus insome people leave because they are fed up with the elders.
others have personality issues.
some have doctrinal and prophecy reasons.
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its fake, hypocritical love.
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I am forty and loving it. Freedom from the cult has done wonders for the soul and lightened the burden of living. Fortunately years of religious use of sunscreen is now paying off...it's the new 30 or maybe even the new 28 :)
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Connie- you are not the first to have different rules apply to you in your own family. My siblings are baptized but evaded the elders and are not disfellowshipped. They and their significant others are treated as family. My just not going to meetings has turned into the occasional battle of wills with bitter arguments about my daughters and my impending death at Armageddon. The hypocrisy disturbs me greatly especially since I was always the good child and still am. I just refuse to allow MEN to act as the Pharisees did and try to rule my life. It may not be fair. It may not be right but you are a big girl now so put on your big girl pants and suck it up or leave. You have those 2 choices.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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You can make strides to separate yourself if you so choose but that will require effort to do so and a bit of a less judgmental attitude. As I walked out of the kh for the last time after a bitter exchange wit a high and mighty pioneer over slanderous gossip about my daughter, I finally felt a peace I had never known.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Trying to say your mother's possible demise is a gift from Jehovah is a sentiment reminiscent of a well known religious hate group touting their propaganda by thanking God for the violent and needless deaths of others as perceived punishment. GOD IS love. Words to live by.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Bsmart- I think you have hit the nail on the head. She can't get out and is envious of those who are or who are working toward it. Natural anger that finally builds up and sends ya over the edge.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Though I am not, you are talking to many disfellowshipped persons on this very forum as you refer to us as underlings. Underlings we are not. We are the ones deciding to take charge of our lives and not take the crap thrown at us. Yes, it is difficult watching the hypocrisy but what do you expect to accomplish here if you feel contempt for us also?
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Well I understand the frustration of being used in the ministry. I drove my extra large suv every single day when gas was over $4 per gallon and spent $800 per month in gas which was rarely contributed to. I was the pioneer in high heels for 7 hrs. Married to an elder who was sleeping around. I have had a stable job and was always asked for money. Always. When I needed emotional support...nothing but abuse after the years I slaved and the thousands I put out never expecting to receive back. I finally had enough of the "love" and have never availed myself of anyone's services nor have I contributed. Done with it all. The many wonderful people on this forum have taken much abuse from the WTS and this is a great place to vent but please remember that most if not all of us don't want help from anyone in the org.
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Good Reasons To Hate Every Weak And Ex-Jehovah Witness.
by AuntConnie in1. my husband's time is finite, it's wasted on spouses arguing over money, sex or family mattters with stupid home visits.. .
i hate people's constant open hand for money, it's the weak individuals asking others to pull their weight.
my family worked extra hours instead of begging the strong members for district assembly money, cat food for seven cats or tiny little rag-a-muffins weiner dogs.. .
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Perhaps I am not perceiving the real meaning behind this post but the venom and it's targets seem to be the wrong people i.e. the poor, the weak, the elderly and most amusing of all...ex jw's who avail themselve of none of the things mentioned. If that is not the aim I would appreciate a clarification please. Hate seems to be the undercurrent of the cult sadly, not outside of it.