Of course we all had different experiences. Depends on the circles you were part of, the people you knew as well as your status and the status of your family. The familiar illustration of the blind men describing an elephant. We only see the parts we are exposed to. It's great that you don't have residual effects but deciding for everyone else that they have no right to feel them is irrational and unproductive. I come to the board because I can keep up with the latest JW thinking. It's helpful since I haven't been to a kh in 2 years. I stay in the loop of the latest "light" so when my parents mention something I know what they are speaking of. Keeps me ahead of the game without dealing with the org. Perhaps being less critical of the pain of others would better you as a person now that you are out and happy. Perhaps you could use that happiness and freedom to encourage and inspire others rather than perpetuate the guilt. Some are just bitter and out to incite discord. Do you enjoy being one of them? Just curious.
joyfulfader
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Board of bitterness
by 1009 ini always was a critical jw, now df and agnost.
but still this religion fascinates me.
in my eyes most jw are very sincere, but dumb sheep.. this board is filled with ex-jw.
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Board of bitterness
by 1009 ini always was a critical jw, now df and agnost.
but still this religion fascinates me.
in my eyes most jw are very sincere, but dumb sheep.. this board is filled with ex-jw.
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btw...i did not keep it hush hush...they leave me alone ;)
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Board of bitterness
by 1009 ini always was a critical jw, now df and agnost.
but still this religion fascinates me.
in my eyes most jw are very sincere, but dumb sheep.. this board is filled with ex-jw.
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while i truly believe u can think what u want, you were obviously either closing your eyes or not in the loop those 30 yrs...bullying and abuse is a regular thing. maybe its all religion. i dont know. dont plan on finding out. i do know u are wrong on that point. its not the minority. Most just keep it hush hush to stay out of the "back room". But by all means, live in your fantasy world. We are all entitled to one :) Enjoy!
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I'm thinking about going back
by Corboy101 ini have been out for 22 years.i was raised as a jehovahs witness.
i was baptized in 1986 but soon after left the religion.
theres a whole lot to the reasons why i left, but i left.
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I don't see why anyone is trying to convince anyone not to go back. We do not have to live with the consequences of their choices which in turn is how they cannot possibly understand how many of us feel who are in fact living with the consequences of our own choices (however they may have played out).
Let them go back. It's their life. There are those out there comfortable enough being controlled. Let them be rather than waste time trying to save them when they obviously don't want or need to be saved. Rescuing a lost puppy is more noble than trying to "save" or rationalize with someone whose only goal is to incite trouble.
Again...go back and have fun. Good luck.
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Going to Kingdom Hall for first time
by InChristAlone insince my family is out of town, and i am alone this weekend, i have decided to attend this once to see these things for myself.
have no fear, i have absolutely no interest in joining.
my goal is simply to better understand how to reach those who are on the inside, and i feel i could better do that by observing it.
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When I was still in I went to a KH in the islands. They were extremely nice and took us to lunch and then the airport on another island. Small cong but very very nice. I don't think just being a visiting JW makes them drop you, it's only if u decide to stay or get baptized. I thing then you r considered able to fend for yourself and let loose. It is rarely about friendship sadly. I don't miss that place.
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Pranksters Help Homeless Man
by Badfish inthis video was posted by a prank youtube channel i'm subscribed to.
i promise you won't be disappointed.. .
http://youtu.be/rsiooxg_gmo.
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joyfulfader
They really did a very kind thing for that man. I hope he uses this brief window of opportunity to better his life.
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Baffling comment by my JW parents about non-witness funeral
by joyfulfader inmy parents attended the funeral of an elderly family member today.
being out of state i was unable to attend.
i asked how it went and was told that "worldly" people don't care enough about anyone to mention anything personal.
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When my husband died suddenly when I was 30 they spent maybe 3 minutes talking about the person he was. I don't think I have ever forgiven them...
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Baffling comment by my JW parents about non-witness funeral
by joyfulfader inmy parents attended the funeral of an elderly family member today.
being out of state i was unable to attend.
i asked how it went and was told that "worldly" people don't care enough about anyone to mention anything personal.
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jws- I am so sorry for the loss of your dad...I know that feeling like a disappointment for not being a JW is hard to deal with. My parents make me feel that way subliminally. I now think of myself as an agnostic but...IF there is a God, I completely and totally feel that he can see what this cult has done and the pain it's caused. I believe in every part of my being that IF there is a god who cares, you will have your dad again and he WILL be proud of you because you didnt live a lie. I am glad the reception afterward remembered him appropriately...
I think if there is a god he would be loving and accepting and forgiving like Jesus. If there is no caring god then we are all in the same boat so to speak...
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Baffling comment by my JW parents about non-witness funeral
by joyfulfader inmy parents attended the funeral of an elderly family member today.
being out of state i was unable to attend.
i asked how it went and was told that "worldly" people don't care enough about anyone to mention anything personal.
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Thanks laverite :)
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Baffling comment by my JW parents about non-witness funeral
by joyfulfader inmy parents attended the funeral of an elderly family member today.
being out of state i was unable to attend.
i asked how it went and was told that "worldly" people don't care enough about anyone to mention anything personal.
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Although i am a fader, i have changed my will to specify that i do not want a JW funeral. I in no way want to be used as a recruitment tool upon my death. i already feel bad enough for preaching to the countless people i did over the years as a publisher and long time pioneer. I wont be used ever again.