Posts by sarahsmile

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Did you ever write your disassociation letter?

by make yourself in

but never gave it to the elders or anyone in the congregation?

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sarahsmile

Good now you can move on and completely away from this cult! The younger the easier it will be for you to move on.

Just to let you know,I faded for the same reasons you wrote your letter with one difference, I just do not care what they mark on my files at the kh!

The elders can check the box on a card dfd,da, or A ,and send a copy to Bethel. The point is I do not care what they want to mark on this card.

Unlike me, you have learned at a early age that it is a lie and cult! That makes old timers like me feel like posting all these years was worth something!

Just realise that in the end it is all the same as long as your out. Freedom!

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Interview with cultBgone

by cultBgone in

tell us a little about yourself and your family.. can't, have family still in.

were you a born in or a convert?.

convert.

sarahsmile

That should help JWs who read! That is reality!

Nice to see you.

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The WT and GB compared to Catholics before the reformation.

by EndofMysteries in

i just read this article about luther and i'll quote a paragraph.

it's interesting how you can substitute a few words and see it identical to the wt.

now let me substitute pope and catholic church for governing body and watchtower...... .

sarahsmile

How awful that GB thinks they can take the place of Holy Spirit,Substitute for Christ!

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The WT and GB compared to Catholics before the reformation.

by EndofMysteries in

i just read this article about luther and i'll quote a paragraph.

it's interesting how you can substitute a few words and see it identical to the wt.

now let me substitute pope and catholic church for governing body and watchtower...... .

sarahsmile

Perry very true! :-)

Anyone JWs can read the Catholic encylopedia under excommunication, including public and private reproof, and see how WT borrowed the concept!

Eye opener!

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The Circuit Overseer Appointing Local Elders - Connect the Dots

by skeeter1 in

i thought about the change.

here's my take.. i think it's a move to protect bethel and the governing body from criminal charges for pedophilia occuring within a congegation.

criminal law usually works on specific knowledge of a situation.

sarahsmile

That changes everything! WT crazy to keep records of anyone! Hopefully the elders will be liable for not reporting to police and anyone else who knows information. Including elders wives and friends!

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Christianity (including Jehovahs Witnesses) is the rejection of Christ

by exWTslave in

christianity (including jehovahs witnesses) is the rejection of christ.

take one of the most important teachings of jesus:.

1) he says one can even love his enemies and do good to them, and can tolerate anything (luke 6:27-32).

sarahsmile

Jesus said that he was not even good but only the Father.

I think Jesus understood Adamic sin and tried to help people understand how to become better. Luke 6.

All has fallen short and think God we are under Gods Grace.

Although I enjoyed your post I do not agree with modern thinking. The most important New Testament teaching is about: Sin entered the world because of Adam and Eve rebellion. Adam and Eve were perfect but because of their sin their offspring were born imperfect and sinners. Important teaching:God love the world so much they he gave his only Begotten son.

Adamic sin or practicing sin? Even Paul wrote about practicing sin. How many times do we need to sacrifice Jesus.

I enjoyed reading Jesus sermon in Luke 6. But I do not agree with picking the bible apart to see which came first! Granted a few are making money.

ONE thing that John 5 proves is that many knew this man was healed by Jesus. A good testimony of Jesus Christ and God!

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What is your favorite gospel music?

by Zoos in

my taste in music is pretty eclectic.

i was listening to some andrea bocelli this afternoon and found this on youtube.. .

oh my god!!!.

sarahsmile

Heritage Singer,I Need A Miracle. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bdp5I6w2gr0

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Aren't You Glad That You Are Out Of The JW Religion?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i am so happy to be out of the cult.

i would never go back!

i don't know some still could accept this religion, be here, regularly and not just get out..

sarahsmile

Yes because reality is so much harder at times but worth it.

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Hi Guys, I'm new here...

by Mikado in

jw
friends

been lurking for years, but couldn't log on.

for some reason, my email spam filter is inaccessable, and ended up having to open another account, simply to become a member... wonder how many others have had a similar problem.. its been an eye opener reading everyones life experiences, often so similar.. i was almost a born in, with a hardcore family.

abusive stepfather who was one of the original jws in the area, so much so, that it was called the xxxxx family religion.... been out for 25 years, am glad every day for that!!.

sarahsmile

Oh yeah! Lol I think everyone can relate to being sick about the false preaching work. I've learned to ignore them because they have rights just like everyone else.

Welcome!

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IF THERE WAS NO FIRST HUMAN.....

by DATA-DOG in

...and new species of "humans" have appeared gradually, do we have "x-men" amoung us??

so many people are willing to automatically discount abilities that cannot, as of yet, be explained by our current scientific knowledge.

is it too frightening to entertain the idea that there are new and possibly better "humans" in our ranks?

sarahsmile

I thought about you when I watched:

abcnews.go.com/.../man-genius-head-injury-16233262

Man Becomes Genius After Head Injury . Jason Padgett saw complex mathematical formulas ...

I know it is not X Men.