Posts by sarahsmile

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Songs that trigger you as a former member.

by Riley in

so randy meisner from the eagles passed away today and it got me thinking.

what the hell was hotel california about ?

my list.

sarahsmile

I recall seeing JW at work place. I would sing this song in the elevator! Song: Roaches / Bobby Jimmy and The Critters

"..They run so fast They always get away I bet you there'll be roaches Runnin' around on judgement day I think i'll write the mayor Have him pass a law That would help me get these nasty roaches Off my wall Look at all these roaches Around me everyday Need somethin' strong To make 'em go away Look at all these roaches I can't take it no more Get up at night, turn on the light And see the floor show My house is fine, I ain't got time For roaches over here Came home from a hard days work And found they drank all my beer My house is fine, I ain't got time For roaches over here Came home from a hard days work And found they drank all my beer"

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

sarahsmile

I was there from Westminster, Orange County. I was younger,six, and recall they had something special for children but they would not tell us! So, all of young ones looked forward to the assembly! I believe it was a drama about Noah or Lot! I think most of us really enjoyed the drama. But I recall feeling disappointed because we were so exhausted and the long wait. I remember feeling very puzzled or confused yet I was suppose to understand and like it. I believe it was in the evening! I believe I might still have one picture.

Did you attend the San Francisco assembly?

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Disfellowshipped for Fornication

by TxNVSue2023 in

hi i want to tell my story and get advice.

i'm a single sister ( in usa) that has been baptized for 20 years.

i came from the world, so did not grow up in the truth and i have no family in the truth -- i am alone.. last year i met a brother & we did have premarital sex while we were dating.

sarahsmile

I think you should asked the elders if they had sex before marriage!

I bet the entire congregation had premartial sex.

Do you understand that most people who confess are actually more honest than the elders who never confessed!

Also, just because someone becomes a JW does that mean their past fornication is wiped away!

My favorite just get married then your sins as a JW are minor at most private reproof.

You got it because you told on your exhusband.

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Aftermath of being Reinstated

by TxNVSue2023 in

i'm in the process of being reinstated ( my df'ing story is on here).

because i've never been in this position before, i don't know how i will be treated once i'm reinstated.

i moved to a new city/state and i don't know a single person here or in my new congregation i am attending.

sarahsmile

One elder told me before they announced they were going to reinstate me that 99% of reinstated ones leave.

You should worry about how doctrine lies and the cult will destroy your life and family!

I have PTSD because of the harsh elder meetings and learning doctrine lies!

I was not okay with how they never have talks about Jesus being Michael the Archangel! There were not any talks about Jesus being most the angels in Revelation!

In order to be a JW you must believe that Jesus is many angels!

I say leave and spare your thoughts on why! Why did my parents join, Why did I get reinstate, etc,. Walk away and take classes.

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The reality of the "unforgiveable sin" - for JW's

by BoogerMan in

(luke 12:10) "and everyone who says a word against the son of man, it will be forgiven him, but whoever blasphemes (speaks reproachfully, vilifies*) against the governing body will not be forgiven.".

most active jw's know that this is the org's dogma regarding the unforgiveable sin - in teaching & in practice.. *https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g987/kjv/tr/0-1/ sheesh - looks like i'm toast!.

sarahsmile

Elders are appointed by Jesus. They are more like demi gods! If you go against your local elders then you will not be forgiven.

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If JW is not the truth, then what is the true religion?

by TxNVSue2023 in

even though i'm disfellowshiped ( & i belive wrongfully so).

i still belive this is the truth.

i have been d'f for about 8 months now and working on reinstatement.

sarahsmile

I more concerned about you getting reinstated. If your asking this question then you do not belong at the Kingdom Hall.

I wasted 20years getting reinstated and through the process I realized all JW doctrines are lies! All of them!

It was a hard road to be dfd and sitting at meetings for that many years. I thought they had some truth and wanted to be able to talk with family. The bottom line, I got treated worse after being reinstated! People looked at me like I had a virus!

Every thing in The Revelation Its Grand Climax is completely false.

Please do not waste your youth on this crazy cult!

Take some classes and let school take the place of meetings!

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Out of the world, into the Truth

by apalro in

for some background - i studied on & off as a child with a jehovah's witness who has been patiently working on lots of our family for more than a decade and never gave up on any of us.

as a middle-schooler and a highschooler, my love for jehovah and any association with my childhoood bible teacher... faded.

disappeared.

sarahsmile

I understand where you are coming from a failed relationship! In reality, you were in an abusive relationship. Praying is a great help but it does not mean that the Jehovahs Witnesses are God's choosen religion, the truth.

I hope you study the bible like the KG and many other bibles to understand false doctrines of the Watchtower.

Some times people make poor choices and when they start making better choices their lives changes. Better choices such as do not date someone who is abusive toward you and your child, choose to not be around people who lie, drink too much, or do drugs.

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What Could Jehovah’s Special Provision Be to Save His People From the Wicked Watchtower Society?

by MADMARY in

i was baptized as one of jehovah witnesses in 1986. then in 2003, i disassociated myself officially with a letter.

but i did not stop reading the bible or believing in god.

but i have noticed everyone’s reaction here is very different to the great wickedness of the watchtower society.. some of us do not believe in god anymore, and threw their bibles away completely.

sarahsmile

Jesus gave his life for everyone so they can be saved! The point with Jesus is that his sheep hear his voice and they will not follow after false Jesus.

Does the JW follow after a false Jesus? I would say yes.

The special provision is Jesus Christ and the many different bibles. God draws who he wants and only he has the power to snatch people out of all religions.

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The start of a rough patch ahead...

by confused3426 in

jw
friends

last night i told my mom my true feelings on the organization and what i've learned so far.

it all started from a conversation, we need to go visit the new headquarters.

my mom has been studying and just recently became an unbaptized publisher in the spanish cong.

sarahsmile

Considering your mother is unbaptized publisher it is good that you expressed your doubts about the religion. Ask her if she believes that Jesus is many different angels,not just Michael the Archangel. It is important to stay honest with your mom. Not too many Christians could agree with Jesus as many angels. Plant a small seed!

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Today's Text - Brainwash Your Children!

by Divergent in

jw
friends

with the increasing number of young ones leaving "the truth", it is critical to brainwash them regularly from young!.

monday, may 16. the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.—prov.

13:20.. a child could drift away gradually on a spiritually dangerous path, being tempted by harmful association or degrading entertainment.

sarahsmile

And compare the NWT with NIV:

Proverbs 13:20 new international version

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

A wise one would tell the youth to get a college education, because pioneering after high school one will suffer harm! That is the bottom line!

Clearly, the stupid writers of the Daily Text lacks wisdom to understand Proverbs.